| There are thousands, if not millions, of golf clubs on the | | | | high-performance set or upgrade each club individually. |
| market, so finding the right set or even just the right | | | | 3. Know Your Size |
| driver can be a hard decision. However, since the clubs | | | | If you're above or below average height, be aware |
| serve as your core golfing equipment, you will | | | | that you may have to look into specialty clubs. Most |
| significantly benefit from a wise and careful selection | | | | clubs are designed for the average male height of |
| of them. Even used clubs can be right for you. But you | | | | 5'10" and the average female height of 5'5". |
| need to patiently take the time to locate them and | | | | 3. Know the Different Types of Clubs |
| avoid the temptation to buy junk simply because the | | | | Before you can purchase a club or a set, you should |
| price is right. | | | | understand the different kinds of clubs and club terms |
| Keep reading for some great tips on how to make | | | | that you'll encounter while shopping. |
| great choices when selecting golf clubs and the basics | | | | Irons |
| on understanding the different types. | | | | Your irons are the clubs with thin clubheads and |
| 1. Work with a Budget | | | | prominent grooves. There are two styles: cavity-back |
| Before you step into a store, set a realistic budget for | | | | and blade-style. The choice is personal preference, but |
| yourself and work within that. These days, the more a | | | | many beginners opt for the cavity back. |
| club costs doesn't always mean that it's the best. If | | | | Irons include long irons (1-4), mid irons (5-7) and your |
| you're able to set a financial range for yourself, you'll | | | | short irons (8-9). Usually, the short irons are easier to |
| often find that there are usually one or two great sets | | | | use because the shorter the iron, the more loft it has, |
| in that particular market. | | | | meaning beginners get a higher shot and more lift. |
| For advice on some of the better performing sets in | | | | Woods |
| your price range, try online customer reviews, ask the | | | | Woods are your driver and your fairway woods, and |
| clerk at your local pro shop or scoure popular golf | | | | they don't actually need to be made of wood. Today, |
| magazines for product reviews. | | | | drivers are typically made from titanium, steel and |
| 2. Work with your Level of Play | | | | hybrid metal blends, though some golfers still prefer the |
| If you're planning to golf once or twice a year at the | | | | feel of a wood driver. |
| company picnic, you don't need a professional level set | | | | A good club set should have at least a driver (1W or |
| of clubs. In fact, you may be able to get away with | | | | 1-Wood) and two fairway woods (3W and 5W). |
| borrowing a set. | | | | Putters |
| A great option, especially for beginner players, is to | | | | Putters are for your short, on-the-green shots. There |
| purchase a mid-range or used set when you first start | | | | are hundreds of different clubhead styles (blade, mallet, |
| playing. If you find that you like the sport and want to | | | | etc), but the choice is usually personal. |
| continue pursuing it, then either upgrade to a | | | | |