Keep old clubs?

I just got a new set of ping i500 irons to replace my Titleist AP2 which were six years old.

Is there any reason for me to keep the old set? I’m planning to give them away so someone can get some use out of them (which is what I’ve done when I replaced wedges, hybrids, and drivers over the years).

Thanks

If you don’t see the need for a backup set, I think giving them away is a great idea... ive kept my old irons, but they are old.

Try reading a few of the "I regret selling my fill in the blank" threads before you decide.

The only set I’ve ever kept is my G25s. I have 3-LW. Everything else I’ve either traded or sold.

I usually give or sell my old clubs... other wise temptation could set in to return to the old and familiar (with buyers regret).

I would hang on them for awhile, just in case you get buyer's regret.

I've never gotten rid of any of my old clubs. Pretty stupid - now most aren't worth much of anything. I'll probably always keep my 2 Ping eye 2s, BeCu eye 2, BeNi ISI and Wilson Staffs, but I'd just assume get rid of everything else.

old sets drive the wife crazy, theres got to be that!

I keep my old irons if I liked them, until the new ones have convinced me of their loyalty.

Right now I have 2 sets of "newer" irons: New CObra Forged Tec's and Cobra Forged Tec Black's. Same shafts in both sets

The newer Forged Tec haven't convinced my they are the ones yet, and the only reason I have them really, is that I liquidated a bunch of my dad's newer clubs after his passing while they were still valuable.

Trying to thin out even more.

Putters, on the other hand, I almost never get rid of, but I'm seeking therapy for that.

I keep old clubs to do a lot of my range work - it might be OCD but I hate the idea of wearing out new grooves with range balls so I'll bring an old 56' and 5 / 6 iron and do most of my technique work with them. I make sure the new & old clubs are spec'd out the same with same shaft, swing weight and lies.

I'm having the same issue, I upgraded my irons in the off season, and upgraded again just last week. I'm holding onto them for now but I'm seriously considering donating them. My really old set I'm going to hold onto for sentimental reasons, and because I doubt a set of 40~ year old Wilson K-28 blades.

There is some real logic in only playing and keeping one set. I keep a backup set for guests when they come into town and didn't bring clubs, but I would be much better off getting rid of the spares. I do regret getting rid of my ISI-K's and my V steel 3 wood, but that's it.

I've always held the old irons for a little bit before selling to make sure I'm comfortable with the new ones. This might be why my basement looks like a used golf shop.

If you’re sure you like the new set, and don’t have the need for a travel set or something to stash in your office or at your in-laws, no reason to keep them!

I've held onto older sets, I have one as a backup for when I have family visiting and another set ended up in my son's bag. Plus some spare wedges as well, because you never know...

A couple of situations here.

Starting in 1974, I played MacGregor MT irons (and later the woods) until 1994. When I got fitted for new clubs, the clubsmith said he would give me $60 overall on trade-in. OR, I could put them in a period bag and have a historically interesting set of matched clubs to show younger golfers. I did this, and I'm glad I did.

As far as play-ready sets, I have my WITB mix (below) and a backup set of TaylorMades, based off SLDR irons and a Burner Superfast driver. Anyone showing up from out of town without clubs can use them.

Also I have accumulated:

Cleveland CG14 wedges, one each of the lofts from 46* to 64*. A mix of both stock TRAction and lighter shafts. Beginners can hit them on the range and see how different loft mixes shake out for setting up a wedge matrix. (I got several wedges for about $50 each shortly after the new grooves rules took effect in 2010.)Callaway Great Big Bertha Hawkeye fairway woods: 3, 5, 7, 9, plus the Deuce (2 wood). This 1999 model had the tungsten weight screw in the sole to enhance launch. Had the HST Hawkeye Ultralite shaft (60 grams). I found them a few years back in used club bins, all are in excellent shape. Have been meaning to sub-in a couple to my current bag, see how things fly.I have a couple of other "bag" sets I've accumulated, though none as dynamic as the MacGregor MTs. Will probably sell off person-to-person, not enough profit potential with shipping costs for eBay sales.

As for other clubs, I give to the club's First Tee director so he can get credits toward child golf sets.

For long clubs, you might find a high school golfer from non-country club family that needs an FW or hybrid.

I never get rid of the old set until the honeymoon period is over with the new set and I know for sure the new set is a keeper.

I sold a set one time before my new ones came in and I ended up not playing as well with the new set and always regretted selling my old set.

I have three sets right now and the funny thing is I am thinking of selling my newest set.

I buy very little now.

I sell even less.

The resale value just makes it not worth it.

Plus, I'm picky. There's usually a reason why I like specific club.

4 Drivers .... Use 1.

4 Fairways .... Use 0. (LOL)

6 Hybrids .... Use 2 or 3.

4 1/2 Iron Sets .... Use 2 1/2.

9 Wedges .... Use 3 or 4.

3 Putters .... Use 0. (LOL)

I have a small "collection". I like Clubs. But to answer the question, I don't much sell anything anymore.

I sell them and don’t look back. Sure I’ve sold some clubs that I regret now, but those are putters. Irons, wedges, hybrids, fairways woods and drivers are always replaced by something better: sell the old stuff while it’s worth something is my motto ;)

ive kept the iron set ive played the longest with. hell i have the whole bag still. always good to fall back on something that feels familiar.

I need to get rid of my irons from 1998. Friend gave me a set of Callaway irons he did not like. He went back to his 855's from the 90s.

It just depends how much do you love your olds set... will you play them in the future after the 500s? Or get a new set? It just depends... for sure though play a few rounds with the i500s then decide.. just in case..