| The golf clubs or irons are traditionally known as the | | | | Selecting the Proper Shafts |
| unrecognized heroes in a golfer's bag. They are the | | | | When it comes to selecting shafts for your golf clubs |
| scoring clubs and the most used clubs in the golf | | | | there are two main things to keep in mind, the type of |
| arsenal. | | | | shaft and the flexibility.... |
| They come in sets of up to 13 clubs with all different | | | | Steel vs Graphite |
| loft angles for different distances and shots. | | | | Steel shafts are usually used by better players for a |
| There are two main types of of golf clubs that are | | | | few reasons. Steel shafts tend to be heavier than |
| available to the players today, with a third type starting | | | | graphite ones and this can affect the speed the player |
| to also be introduced more and more... | | | | swings the golf club. The better players are usually |
| One important thing to remember no matter what | | | | able to produce enough swing speed to not have to |
| style you choose is that all three different types should | | | | worry about the weight of the club. The steel shafts |
| be custom fitted to your golf swing for optimum | | | | will also produce more feedback to the golfers hands |
| results. | | | | when the ball is struck at impact allowing them to "feel" |
| Forged Irons | | | | how the shot was hit and to help them make any |
| Also known as 'Blades'. Bladed or forged clubs are | | | | corrections should there be a need. |
| often made of softer steel with an exterior chrome | | | | Graphite shafts are usually lighter than steel shafts |
| plating. Advanced and more experienced players | | | | and allow slower swinging players to increase their |
| prefer these type of clubs for greater spin and control | | | | swing speed.This is a big advantage to kids, beginners, |
| of the ball. The sweet spot on these clubs is often | | | | ladies and more senior players, helping them to hit the |
| smaller, so a player with a well-groomed swing will find | | | | ball further. Graphite also is more forgiving with |
| it easier to work the ball the way he or she wants to | | | | vibrations going to the players hands when a poor shot |
| reap their proper rewards. | | | | is struck. You don't feel as much of a sting from a |
| Cast Irons | | | | slightly mishit shot. |
| These clubs are also known as 'Cavity Backs' and are | | | | Shaft Flex |
| more geared toward the beginners or mid to higher | | | | Extra Stiff- is for professionals |
| handicappers. They can be identified by their cavity | | | | Stiff- is for low-handicappers,stronger and younger |
| back on the opposite side of the club face. Such golf | | | | players |
| clubs are usually cast from a mold of harder metals | | | | Medium- is for average golfers of all levels |
| then bladed clubs. They are evenly matched for | | | | Whippy- is for senior golfers and taller ladies |
| balance and weight through the entire set. The clubs | | | | Ladies Flex- as the name suggests, for ladies |
| mass is distributed around the edges of the club head | | | | Where Do I Buy Golf Clubs Online? |
| allowing for a larger sweet spot and a more forgiving | | | | In todays busy world, buying your golf equipment has |
| club for off-centred hits. | | | | become alot easier. There are several very good |
| Hybrids | | | | online stores that will cater to your exact needs and |
| These sets are a mixture of cavity backs and bladed | | | | deliver the purchase right to your front door. |
| clubs. Together these sets consist of full-cavity | | | | Now that you have had a chance to learn how to |
| backed long irons, half or partial cavity backed mid | | | | select the correct golf clubs, lets take that information |
| irons, and classic blade style short irons and wedges. | | | | and transfer it into finding golf clubs you like and are |
| These offer golfers new choice to help improve their | | | | suited to your game. |
| games. | | | | |