Buying two sets of the exact same iron…

[Lefty87]

Who has done this? Did it provide the benefit you thought it would? I came across a set of irons I loved so much that I purchased a second set with the same specs. They’ve been sitting in my basement for a year now. it seemed like a good idea at the time, but now they are losing value and I don’t know that I’ll ever need them.

[larryd3]

Never have done it.  If I had a 2nd home somewhere that was also around a golf course, I might have the 2nd set so I didn't have to haul clubs back and forth.

[BirdieBob]

I have second sets but they are dedicated sets for range only, while the primary set is a Gamer.

 

[PEI_Golfer]

I at one point had 3 sets of i210s and thought to myself, what a stupid idea...

[dasparks]

1 hour ago, BirdieBob said:

I have second sets but they are dedicated sets for range only, while the primary set is a Gamer.

 

 

This kind of makes sense to me. It also might be nice to have the same heads but with different shafts. So if you have a super windy day or something you could take the set with the lower launching shafts. Just a thought

[boggyman]

I’ve got a spare set as well, FG17s, in garage that have no grips on them! 

[1puttTUT]

I did it with Mizzy 223's. When I travel for work (automotive engineering) we ship our test cars 4-5 days before flying out. I love throwing my backup set in there along with shoes and clothes (and usually some cigars) so I don't have to fly with any of it. 

 

It was a pricey investment at first, but I have zero regrets. 

[Is Golf Fun or Work]

I used to do that, then as OP realized, they basically collected dust and depreciated.

 

I'm now completely free of the Club Ho disease

[anser85029]

 

Once you find a set of iron heads that just flat out click for you, don't hesitate to get a backup set with the same specs.  Lots of comments from fellas who loved a set of irons they had 10 or 20 years ago that they wish they had kept a second set or could find again.

 

I have two sets of soon to be 20-year-old Mizunos that are identical spec wise.  As the need arises, I use the backup iron heads to test different shafts while I can continue to play the shafts in my other set.  

 

 

[iknowbagu]

Top 10 WRXiest thread of all time

 

That said, I've been lurking the BST and 2nd Swing for a set of 620 CB/MB myself, but they're still a little too high for just a backup set. 

[Davidv]

Got it give to some of you guys very creative ways to  waste money.

[T_Golf_23]

I have 4 sets of PF1/PF2 irons. I use a set for travel. And then some other sets to experiment with shafts. Love these irons and they don’t make them anymore. 

fortunately they are cheap enough to do this.
 

my Miura sets are way to expensive to do this with.
 

 It I think it is a great idea to have an extra set for travel. When the primary set wears down or if something breaks. Especially if you really love those irons.
 

the reality is that players irons don’t change much over time.  

 

[T_Golf_23]

1 minute ago, Davidv said:

Got it give to some of you guys very creative ways to  waste money.

To each their own…. 

[Roejye]

Whole iron set? No, but I did have a backup putter. If I liked practicing more, and I didn't have aftermarket shafts in my irons, I would consider it. As it is right now, lessons would be a better expenditure.

[NJBigFish22]

The only way I think I could justify this would be having a second home or if I practiced a lot andI do mean a lot.

[gsrjc]

I have a combo ZX series with LA golf shafts as my gamer 4-6 ZX5 and 7-PW ZX7. Then backup set is 4-PW ZX7 with same shafts. 

[SEP1006]

I just did this about 2 months ago for the first time ever. Bought a back-up set of the Gen 4 Xtreme Dark XP's. Exact same spec as what I'm hitting now. I wanted to get another set before they ran out, and I did.

[mattman]

I have a backup set of iblade

heads because 1) I fell in love with the initial set immediately upon playing them and 2) the first set I got (used off here) are pretty beat up so I don’t think they’ll make it past next season. I think it was a worthwhile investment, ~$650 for the two sets of heads combined (back up set is close to mint) and I’ll be set for 5+ years, enough time to find something else I like as much as iBlade!

Edited September 28, 2022 by mattman

[Wonder Bread]

I got my first set of eye 2s in 1990.  I’ve played them ever sense. Adjusted once by ping when I finished growing.   Ordered a second set in 96 as I worked for a dealer and got it for cost.  Still have them basically un-hit.  Over the years I’ve procured two more sets of unused eye 2s to the same spec.  White dot 1/4 over.  Just sets I’ve found through various channels and had ping change the lie angle on. 
 

I have three sets of mint clubs plus my gamers.  Funny thing is that the gamers still look good and ping refinished them this spring.  
 

no regrets though…they don’t eat much and it’s a good conversation piece.  If I found another set tomorrow in mint shape I’d buy em lol 

[Wonder Bread]

A man with a belt and suspenders rarely looses his pants.  You find your girl…you stick with her 

[me05501]

This seems a bit OCD.
 

I can see it making sense if you’re completely committed to irons that aren’t made anymore and may become scarce. Or if you belong to a national club and want to leave a set there. 

[roundersmitty]

5 hours ago, Is Golf Fun or Work said:

 

I'm now completely free of the Club Ho disease

I was once free of it, but there is no known vaccine to prevent it from coming back.  The only true 100% cure for myself is if the funds are not available. 

[Wonder Bread]

23 minutes ago, me05501 said:

This seems a bit OCD.
 

I can see it making sense if you’re completely committed to irons that aren’t made anymore and may become scarce. Or if you belong to a national club and want to leave a set there. 

 

I am definitely OCD.  

[llewol007]

why again does that make sense. 

[MountainKing]

When I traveled a lot playing competitive golf I always had an identical backup bag in case something happened.  

[V-Blade]

I tend to stock up on things I like.  Had four sets of the original Snake Eyes MB-1s just because they were so cool looking and figured I’d never be able to get them again.  Eventually sold them for three sets of MacGregor gunmetals.  Still have two of those with one I haven’t used.  Have two other sets too.  It gets tricky now because of age and injuries where I really have to do a bunch of reshafts if I am ever going to use them again.  Seeing as it really should be to graphite, it gets expensive and a bit daunting. 
 

Have five of the same MacGregor Bobby Grace Fat Lady copper putters because those are nice and I could find them for cheap. 
 

Also have two of the same Miller Ryder Cup at Oak Hill USA staff bags.  Those are beautiful. 

Edited September 28, 2022 by V-Blade

[Swingingk]

Oh yeah I totally do this.  It makes perfect sense to me.  I'm into older, classic, and vintage blades so when I find something that works for me I begin the search for a backup set in case I lose one, break one, or wear them out.  After that I'll get another set to mess around with.

 

Example:  My favorite irons ever are 1971-72 Wilson Dynapower "buttonback" blades with the original Ultralite shafts in regular, which play somewhat stiff to flex.  I've chased the tech like everyone else here and I'm no Luddite but these irons continue to give me my most memorable golf moments so I go with what works.  Because they are 50 years old now it only makes sense to buy backups while they are still readily available.  I'm also a tinkerer so it also makes sense to get another set to play around with so I don't have to mess up my originals which work so well for me.

 

I also have several sets of Fg-17's, one with stock regular shafts, one with PX 6.0 flighted shafts extended 1", and a set of heads I'm going to strip raw and black oxide coat them.  They're going to be juicy!

 

I'll finish up by saying this:  after 12 years on this forum I've read hundreds of posts from people lamenting about the irons they wish they never would have sold.  No way that's happening to me.  When I find something I like I keep it and I make sure I'm backed up.  I really don't care if when I'm 75 I can't play them any more - I'll fondle them as I sit in my room at the old folks home while watching Shells Wonderful World of golf on YouTube!  Haha!

[@_the_crook]

11 hours ago, BirdieBob said:

I have second sets but they are dedicated sets for range only, while the primary set is a Gamer.

 

 

similar setups here. 

some gear is reserved for in-season.

my fitter/repair man has given me the evil eye when resetting irons, "hitting off mats again?"

 

plus - kind of fun to change up stuff once in a while, just because you can.

 

 

[95124hacker]

How about 3 of the same driver head? I have 2 right now. Someone talk me out of buying #3…

 

Back on topic… I have 2 sets of Mizuno TN-87 blades that are too unforgiving for me to game.

Edited September 28, 2022 by 95124hacker

[No_Catchy_Nickname]

Same irons? No. But I have bought backup wedges and regretted not buying a few more. Wedges, especially the ones for bunker use, do wear out.

 

Also, I've lots of different sets of irons, so I don't play one single set enough to wear out. I rotate them after almost every round.

 

Finally, all the practice ranges around here have us hitting off mats, which keeps the club face clean.