Last Updated on September 13, 2024 by Britt Olizarowicz
Buying new golf clubs is supposed to be fun and exciting. You end up with equipment that helps you satisfy those dreams of long drives, accurate approaches, and lower scores. Right? Now always! Golfers are known for making some costly mistakes when buying new clubs. If you are in the market for something new this year, make sure you don’t make these mistakes.
Not Checking the Loft on Your Current Clubs
Who needs two golf clubs with the same loft? Okay, maybe there are times when a hybrid and a long iron or fairway wood can offer different performances even with the same loft. However, most players need golf clubs with loft gaps between them. These gaps help fill your yardage gaps on the course and ensure you are covered for any golf shot that you may have in front of you.
Know your current lofts, and be careful about what you are replacing.
Buying Long Irons, You Won’t Use
Long irons are not the most frequently used golf clubs in your bag. However, some golfers purchase them anyway because they are a part of a set. Stop doing this! If you never take the four iron out of the bag, don’t buy a new one. In fact, most golfers don’t even use their 5-iron all that much. If you are getting a new set, look at hybrids of fairway woods instead. Don’t buy the clubs you don’t need; it’s a waste of money. You can also add a single club in
Skipping a Well-Qualified Fitting
Not all golf fittings are created equal. Go to a highly qualified fitter. If you will pay for a fitting, get it from someone who knows what they are doing. Use recommendations from friends and family to get something perfectly tailored to your game.
Many golf club fittings are free, but it’s worth paying a little to get something fit for your game by a professional. Golf clubs are a big investment, so make sure you get the right ones.
Ignoring Last Year’s Model
Last year’s model of golf clubs is not expired or outdated; they are simply one year old. The technology is still likely better than what you have in your bag.
If you are looking for new golf clubs, you should consider last year’s model. The only issue is custom fitting, but if you need something simple like new grips or a lie adjustment, it’s easy to do, and you’ll still save money.
Focusing Solely on Distance
It’s fun to hit the ball far, but it won’t make you a better player. New golf clubs that go further will get you closer to the hole, but they won’t make you a better player. Focusing more on accuracy is a better idea.
New golf clubs should be more consistent and accurate, not just longer. This is why golf club fittings are so important. Your current driver might be ten yards shorter than the new one, but keep it if it hits the center of the fairway each time!
Buying Based on Looks or Brand Alone
It’s nice to look at a club and feel confident about it, but you have to make sure the clubs you are playing are actually a fit for your game. Choosing based on brand reputation or aesthetics alone is not a good idea. Make a smart choice and buy clubs based on performance. Otherwise, you’ll list your great-looking clubs for sale after just one season.
In the end, make sure you look at all options for selling your old clubs, getting a fitting, and really focusing on purchasing equipment built for your needs.
