The honest equipment guide

The Gear

What a junior actually needs in the bag, what's a sales pitch, and how to tell the difference before you spend $400 on a wedge.

The Gear

04 · Timing

When to upgrade vs. when to wait

Most upgrades are emotional. Here are the few that are actually warranted.

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Placeholder — the real triggers: a growth spurt (more than an inch), a swing change that changes ball flight, a clear skill threshold (consistently breaking 80). Not: a new model release, a tournament loss, or a friend's new bag.