Pretty much an insight from your experience and spot on on the issues. The marketing is geared toward those who wish to be hooked.
It is a simple game.
I had observed the recent trend of seeking a quick solution to any issue in golf or otherwise. Many just want it as simple as ordering online and when the box arrived at the front door, boom, problem solved.
Golf, is not something could be bought entirely. Of course, the lessons and the equipment will change the game, however, the golfer has to put in the effort and dedication ( life long task, BTW), to infuse the learning from the lessons and to utilize the new equipment to the fullest.
The chase to reach one’s potential, limited by physical make up, is to propel the golf ball. After one learned to propel the golf ball, all there left is to manage the golf course.
A lot of us bought the tools but failed in learning how to put the tools to good use. There is no short cut. But, that’s half the fun.
I had given up on chasing the equipment, and I totally agree with your feeling of the new golf clubs had not had any significant improvement and innovation in the last decade. My current gamer with the driver is an Adams Speedline Tech 8.5 degree, I made 5 shafts at different length and weight to go with this head. Had the itch to get this driver after witness Bernhard Langer duel it out with Freddy Couples one year at a local Tournament ( think it might have been for the senior Open in 2010 ). And a SLDR at 10.5 after I had the surgery of my left forearm.
I have quite a few sets of Ben Hogan Apex and the first edition of the Edge. A few sets of Adams hybrids.
The only equipment I change often is the golf ball. Mainly for the price drop on premium lines. I could get used to any premium golf ball in a hurry. The part to get used to is the spin around the green. No Biggy.
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