How To Choose Golf Clubs



Posted: Tuesday, October 20, 2009

by Patrick Attlee

In this article we will discuss to fundamental aspects of the golfers kit and how you can select the correct pieces for your arsenal. We will be looking at golf balls, how they differ and which you should be choosing. We will also have some discussion on how to pick the clubs that are right for your particular game.

Golf balls are marketed very aggressively. However bear in mind that they come in only three different flavors. One-piece, two-piece and three-piece. One-piece balls are very low quality and are usually used on driving ranges. For a beginner, a two-piece ball is an appropriate choice. Three-piece balls are really the preserve of the touring professionals and expert golfers. Three-piece balls, the ultimate in golf ball design are covered in a performance urethane elastomer. They give the pros an extra degree of control but not something you will notice as a beginner. What you need is a reliable, durable golf ball and the surlyn two-piece ball is perfect. These balls last longer because they have a much harder covering. They have a lower spin-rate (which equates to less control for the pros) which will be easier for you to control. In terms of compression, there is not much practical difference between the compressions, just pick one that feels best for you.

In terms of clubs, if you are new to the game and have been playing with rented clubs, consider buying a set of interim clubs. You will be still learning a lot about your game and it's perhaps not the best time to splash a lot of cash on clubs. Look at your local course to see if anyone is selling clubs, look in garage sales and online. You should try and get a whole different variety: graphite, forged clubs, steel shafts etc. The key is to experiment so that when you have got some experience under your belt you can buy a set of clubs that is perfect for your needs.

When you are ready to purchase your set of clubs, there are some things worth bearing in mind:

The Grip. It is very important that the grips on your clubs are the right size. If they are too thin, you will introduce too much hand-action in your swing. Conversely if the grip is too thick, your hand motion will be too restricted. The perfect grip as a rule will allow the middle finger on the left hand to just touch the thumb pad.

The Shaft. The shaft depends on your body type. If you are tall you need longer and stiffer shafts on your clubs.

Club head. If you are a beginner, try slightly larger heads, they are more forgiving.

Irons. Forged muscle-backed irons are good for very precise players. By precise, I mean in terms of the impact of the club face on the golf ball. For beginners, you should probably go for a cavity-backed irons.

Hopefully this has provided food for thought for when you come to buy balls and clubs.

--------

www.stormdoorhardware.orgPatrick Attlee has been writing about golf online for a few years. He is also busy renovating his home and has created a website giving imparital advice about storm door hardware and patio door hardware for fellow home renovation enthusiasts.
This Article has been viewed 21 times. (Not updated in real-time.)
No comments yet.
We want your comments! If you can read this, you don't have javascript enabled, so you can't use this comment system. Please enable javascript.