Do golf clubs weaken over time?
There is no evidence to suggest that clubs weaken over time and become ‘too old’ simply by virtue of their age. The half-life of titanium for example, which is combined with very strong and thin steel in a lot of irons, is around 60 years or so which means you shouldn’t really have a problem with your old clubs deteriorating.
Do golf clubs make a difference to your game?
"The types of clubs used do make a difference to the game of a weekend golfer," he told ConsumerAffairs. The technology put into golf clubs has advanced so much in the last 20 years. A lot of this game has to do with confidence when standing over the ball and newer technology without a doubt helps in that aspect.
How important is player fitness on the golf course?
A recent USGA and R&A survey found a player fitness to be the third-most important contributor to increased hitting distance on the golf course behind club and ball technology.
How hard does it take to break a golf club?
“The basic construction of the metal head and metal or carbon fibre shaft is tested … at forces higher than most golfers can ever achieve and for thousands of impacts to make sure that unless there is some manufacturing defect the club itself will last longer than the golfer swinging it.” In short it takes a lot to break a golf club.