Hey, latest tech at premium prices is not for me! I am not that good, so I go back a few years when I change.
What I prefer to do is go back for 3-5 year-old stuff that has proven to work. That way, if I do not like it, no big $ risk.
Case in point: tried Callaway Apex CF16 irons a few years ago @ club demo day. Liked them & filed info away. Last year, my Bridgestone J38s with steel shafts were losing mojo so, looked for & got deal on those Apex CF16 irons used (<$200 for 5-PW in Recoil Graphite, plus new grips).
Same with XXIO Driver & hybrids--the 9-series (circa 2016) is fine for me for a couple years...total investment <$500 for these three clubs. If I find something better down the line, wait year or so & make switch---new XXIOs--no way!
(Anyone have a 5-6 year-old driver in R-flex worthy of trying for backup/guest bag?)
