I've always been told that a good golfer can play with any sort of clubs. Yet always wondered to myself is this true? Why do people spend thousands on clubs every year if it could all be a myth? I have only been playing just over a year as a junior golfer, playing off 23. My question came to mind when i tested the new Ping g20 irons. I am swapping from wilson staff to ping in december. But the fitter - to my surprise - said a good ball striker/golfer can play with any clubs. Big brands are always saying "You can knock so many shots off your game with this new driver or irons"

To conclude can anyone tell me with there own experience if it really can knock shots off your golf game?

To an extent YES.

Game Improvement clubs (Ping G series , Mizuno MX series) will help high handicapper because the sweet spot is bigger than that of a muscle back or bladed club. Poor shots are not punished as much either. When your game improves then it my be worth trying a different club.

You Play of 23, What golf club you play can knock shots of your game.You need a Cavity back with low down weight to help get the ball in the air. A shaft rated for your swing speed the right grip size and loft and lie to your clubs thing club makers should do. New clubs come out every year which we are told are longer and a bigger sweet spot (bull sh-t).   Large club makers make the loft steeper and the shalf longer so you hit the ball longer (5 iron today is like a 3 iron 30 years ago) Now not many people can hit a 3 iron. so the make hybrids.  30 years ago tour players hit 12 loft driver and a shaft lenght of 42/43 ins now its 8.5/9o and 46in.

All you need is a good cavity back whih suits your swing does not need to be a big make.

Liam, a good golfer can use any clubs because they can feel how the club swing and adjust their swing to suit.  Something us normal golfers cannot do!

As a junior golfer with a 23 handicap I would suggest some game improver irons, but have them custom fitted.

At your age you will find that you might be changing clubs every year as you get taller.

Find the golf clubs that will help your game and get them fitted to your swing.

Russ