| It is often said that a bad workman will always blame | | | | When choosing clubs, consider your size and body |
| his tools. In the game of golf, this rule does not always | | | | type. Ill fitting clubs can be a big obstacle to your |
| apply, and it is important to keep your equipment in | | | | success. It is important to consider the best fitting |
| good working order. | | | | equipment to support and deliver your backswings |
| It's all very well blaming your swings for any mistakes, | | | | effectively. Selecting the perfect fitting equipment will |
| but it's advisable to make sure it's not just your | | | | avoid steep angles in backswings. |
| equipment. However much time you spend practicing, | | | | Custom golf club fitting is a very good investment for |
| you'll never be a pro with defective equipment, will | | | | the serious golfer. It may cost a little more than just |
| you? | | | | buying new clubs, but this will pay off time and time |
| I have compiled a short list of tips to check the quality | | | | again, as your swing improves. Custom made golf |
| of your equipment. | | | | clubs will be built specifically around your height, |
| If you plan to buy second hand clubs, it is very | | | | strength, speed and your own swing characteristics. |
| important to take a good look at them before | | | | There are two types of club shaft available when |
| purchasing. Look at the heads, shafts and grips, as | | | | selecting golf clubs - choosing the right one can make |
| these are the most important parts of the club, and | | | | a big difference in deciding the outcome of a game. In |
| those that will affect your swing in a negative way if | | | | general, professional golfers tend to prefer steel club |
| defective. It is also advisable to check that all of the | | | | shafts, whereas beginners and senior players tend to |
| clubs you buy are from the same set - some people | | | | use graphite shafts. My advice for you is to visit your |
| will sell clubs that they have purchased seperately as | | | | local golf supply store and try out a few clubs with |
| one package. Playing with a consistant set of clubs will | | | | different shafts to see which one suits you best. |
| allow you to refine your shot. This is one advantage of | | | | My final tip for you today is to remember that you can |
| buying brand new clubs. | | | | only bring 14 clubs in your bag - no less and no more. It |
| When regripping your clubs, make sure the grips have | | | | is important to bring clubs that suit your skill level. You |
| a good fit to the club, as well as your hands. The grip | | | | won't get any use out of a club that doesn't suit you. |
| is the single most important factor in aiming your shots, | | | | You should try to get comfortable using your entire |
| so it is important to get this one right. Don't be afraid to | | | | range of clubs, and practice with each one equally. |
| spend a little extra on regripping materials as this can | | | | I hope this short guide helps you in selecting, purchasing, |
| dramatically improve your swing. Research the clubs | | | | and most importantly - playing with your golf clubs. |
| that you own, and see if the manufacturer | | | | These simple steps can help you become the best |
| recommends a specific material, ask around on golf | | | | golfer you can be. |
| message boards for advice. | | | | |