Have Golf Clubs REALLY Improved In The Last 20 YEARS!? SHOCKING TEST

[johnmiller]

This proves a point I've been making on every club comparison video I watch. There's almost no difference in performance, as long as the loft and shaft length are the same. Too many times I watch a video comparing old clubs to new ones, or even two new clubs, with completely different lofts. But because they both have "5" stamped on them, they make it seem like a fair comparison.

[waynecoupland]

I still have a set of those beryllium ISI's. Bought them new in 98 after being fitted at Ping in Gainsbourgh. 2 iron to 60 degree wedge. Used them right up until about 6 years ago. I see them in the cupboard sometimes and they bring back memories of some great rounds, with some great friends.

[StevenWHicks-otdv]

Just built myself a set of ping ISI BeCu irons with modern graphite shafts. Loving the feel, distance, forgiveness and looks so far

[grahamwilcox]

It would be interesting to see the same test with a new shaft and grip in the Ping.

[bumpedhishead]

Back in the day, you didn't really see any other irons like the Pings either! I remember being a teen in the mid 1970s at our local course, and anyone that had Pings in their bag were obviously both very rich and also very cool. The Pings Zings & Eye/Eye2 were simply ahead of their time. Karsten Solheim was a bloody genius.

[mikedee]

I still have and use a set of Ping ISI-K's, and see no reason to change them, a feeling reinforced by your video. The shaft on the 4-iron broke recently so my club pro sent it off to Ping for a new shaft. Of course they will not have an original shaft so will have to fit a modern equivalent, and I'm looking forward to seeing whether there is any noticeable difference. I still use the 4-iron but have replaced the 2 and 3 with hybrids. Thanks for a very interesting video, and for choosing for comparison some older clubs very similar to the ones in my bag!

[timgarcia]

Good morning from Michigan. Great video. Definitely would like to see more videos comparing old and new clubs. I’m still using Taylormade LCG Irons from 1998. I haven’t golfed more than a couple times a year so they are like new. Hoping to golf more this year! Thank you

[stevereed]

Great video and interesting how the Ping has held up to current day standards. First set of new clubs I ever bought was a set of Eye 2 plus from 1990, still have them, my 17 yrs ok’d son plays them. Love all your work, James!

[nickschaps]

I still have a set of ping Karstens that I play with. I still pure them. Probably going to buy a set of the Kirkland irons when they are released since they are identical to TM P790s. Nothing wrong with older clubs for 90% of golfers. Very few people will see big improvements from a new $1100 set of irons.

[jimfoster]

Great to see this comparison! I use the ISI Nickel irons and keep thinking about new irons, but then I get a few perfect shots in and realize it's not the irons holding me back.

[JohnRecipes]

Love these videos! I always play the James Robinson Video Bingo! The head cover rip off, “I’m taking that ALL DAY” “Yes please” “Check out that ball flight” “Dynamic Flight” and my favourite “Turf interaction” 😂😂

[davidsuire]

Ping eye2 Copper beryllium were my first set of clubs 2-PW from a pawnshop 20+ years ago. Have first version of P-790 now with UDI, 4-GW. There is some technology gains for sure with my clubs/swing.

[pastorjason]

I still play a set of 15 year old Titleist AP1s, I also have a set of Ping S58 blades and Ping i3+ blades they all play very well and distance is no issue. I am sure there is better tech in the new ones as it relates to mishits and forgiveness, just not quite the hype they all make about them. These new power bats are certainly longer but comparable loft and launch its just a longer club with a smaller number on it by comparison. My thoughts

[ClovisGeneral]

Very interesting! I use a range of clubs circa 2010, 2013 and 2016. Please do more videos like this. I learned so much.

[keithdavis]

I used to play Ping ISI Nickel. Those are the only clubs I ever regretted getting rid of!

[dhamilton]

@James Robinson Golf
James you should consider doing some merchandise that says "Let's do it and Let's do it now".
It would be your best sellers!
You probably have a bigger following than you realize. I'm in Texas and me and my brother-inlaw haven't seen eachhother or played together in a good while. Last Sunday, about 2 or 3 holess in, In my best British accent I said "Let's do it...and he quickly finished and said "and Let's do it now".
We both laughed and said oh your a James Robinson fan too!
Love your channel, keep up the good work.

[randyhitchens]

I still have my Wilson staff x31 irons from 1966 when I was a junior golfer. This video has made me want to take them out for a try. Might make me quite golf.

[ZED-]

Lofts on newer irons have become stronger. A old #3 iron is same loft of a new #5 or #4 iron. I wish loft was on iron rather than a number of iron to identify it correctly.

[JonShep]

Love seeing the comparison, given I just got rid of a free set of clubs that are 20+ years old I got just to get me on the course after moving to Australia (left old set back in UK) for a brand new set (2019 tech) clubs, and I’ve seen a big increase In my yardage and consistency, and back to playing at a similar/better level than before I moved.
I’d love to see a same brand comparison though rather than across brands.

[Alandale]

Thank you for this video, James. Please do more old vs new club comparisons.