Getting Used to New Clubs

jimjo

In an effort to improve and add a bit more consistence to my play I recently purchased a new set of irons. My previous set are relatively old so to speak (about 8 years or more) and a bit of rust was forming, not that it really bothered me but I felt an upgrade was needed, basically a new set of irons were on the cards for a while. I wanted to get the set now so I would have quite a long period of time to get familiar with them over the winter time till the new season starts again. When I bought them it was straight down to the range and I must admit although I hit some nice shots there was a few of the dreaded shanks in there too, which thankfully has become uncommon in my play of late, but it did leave me with a general feeling of apprehension when leaving the range.

I want to get a general opinion on how long does it take to get used to new irons?? A few months? Two weeks? Or a night at the range….?!! Should I go out this weekend with little expectations? Or should I expect to play fairly well which I have been doing recently and just expect my club distances to be my biggest worry (i.e clubbing too much or too little)?

kermitpwee

If your getting the shanks its not from your clubs.
As for getting used to irons it would usually take me 3-4 rounds and i'd know whether i hit them further or shorter then my old clubs, you should be able to hit good shots straight away.
What were your old clubs?

What are your new clubs?

kermitpwee

wiligolf wrote: »

practise, practise and practise

Practise makes permanent. Practise the wrong thing and you have a permanent fault.

stumpypeeps

kermitpwee wrote: »

Practise makes permanent. Practise the wrong thing and you have a permanent fault.

Without wanting to be pedantic, practice makes perfect. But its true, if you do "practise" the wrong thing it becomes permanent.;)


I just went from mx-19's to R7 TPs myself and while already beginning to hit some solid shots I'm expecting it to be quite a while till I'm fully comfortable with them.

jimjo

kermitpwee wrote: »

What were your old clubs?

What are your new clubs?

I’ve gone from mizuno (not sure of the exact model, quite old) they were not that forgiving with quite a slim head to the Taylor Made Tour Burners ‘08 model, which have a thicker head and are more forgiving.

All went ok today, not great golf mind, as I over hit and under hit of a lot of shots but that’s to be expected first round out. On the 18th I hit a 5 iron and it was a bit of a shank which got my mind thinking again, oh no! I’m yet to get them custom fitted as I want to get a few lessons first, but I’d say its just a case I have to address them differently to what I did to my previous set…

kermitpwee

stumpypeeps wrote: »

Without wanting to be pedantic, practice makes perfect. But its true, if you do "practise" the wrong thing it becomes permanent.;)

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I wasn't thinking at all:)

kermitpwee

jimjo wrote: »

I’ve gone from mizuno (not sure of the exact model, quite old) they were not that forgiving with quite a slim head to the Taylor Made Tour Burners ‘08 model, which have a thicker head and are more forgiving.
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Now i get ya. Your old set were slimmer(more blade like, maybe with a small cavity) and your new set are bigger? If so dont be too hard on yourself as in the begining your new clubs will look and feel like shovels. Its quite a change coming from small to bigger clubs. Maybe a lesson or two would be good for the shanks and your confidence.

Enjoy your new clubs and play well:).

soundsham

5-6 rounds I'd say to get used to them

RGS

I'm in the same boat, recently changed from Wilson Deep Reds to Wilson CI7's, yesterday was the first day i felt comfortable and struck the ball well. This was my 7 round with the new clubs.

I agree this time of the year is the best time to change as you can get used to the clubs without the fear of your handicap increasing.

Good luck with the new bats.

G1032

You should be able to hit good shots with your new clubs straight away, especially since you are using a more forgiving club. The only thing you would have to get used to would be distance you hit the new clubs and feel around the green with them. It might not be as easy to get control on your greenside chips.

charlieIRL

i'm having no joy with my new clubs at all after about 7 or 8 rounds with them. Am half thinking of going back to my beginner set where i was more consistent with them.
I wonder is it a comfort thing in your head? Either that or its time for more lessons.

BTW beginner set are hippo howsons and new set are Cobras