All things being equal, your custom-fitted clubs can last upwards of five years assuming you care for them properly and check in on details like lofts and lies. If all things AREN’T equal — you’re losing speed, you’re seeing performance issues like slicing, you’ve changed your swing with lessons, etc. — it’s time to get re-fit.

This varies golfer to golfer but the one consistency is that a fitting doesn’t always equal new clubs. If your clubs are three+ years old, there’s a good chance that the technology available has surpassed those designs. In that case, your ideal bag makeup may involve at least a few new clubs in problem areas. But custom fitters like Club Champion can fit existing sets, gap your clubs, adjust your lofts/lies, regrip, and more to make the most out of the equipment you want to keep. 

Here’s a more in-depth breakdown of when you should get re-fit for clubs:

Woods

Fitted woods will typically last you around three years depending on how your swing and your clubs age. If you’re starting to top and slice the ball, or you’re not getting the same distance you once were, it’s time to go get re-fit. It could be as simple as a loft adjustment, a more optimized shaft, or even something small like a new grip. The club technology available today is arguably still going to be incredible in a couple years — you just have to make sure it’s still incredible for you.

Irons