| As a beginner, there are several factors to consider to | | | | construction material, the more "forgiving" the club will |
| "ease you into" the game. At the starting level, given | | | | be. It is best to go for stainless steel or titanium. Keep |
| your lack of skill, you would want a more "forgiving" | | | | in mind, however, that titanium is rather expensive. So if |
| set of clubs. This would mean opting for more flexible | | | | you see a cheaper set boasting titanium heads, |
| shafts, higher loft, and larger head sizes. | | | | chances are it's not high quality, and might even only |
| Oversize golf irons were designed for the beginner. | | | | contain a small percentage of titanium. |
| The more solid, heavier head offers you a larger | | | | Oversize golf irons were basically designed to be |
| sweet spot, making it much more "forgiving", and | | | | easier to hit. As a beginner, control over distance is not |
| makes it easier to be able to play a reasonable shot. | | | | a high priority. Due to your lack of skill it does not make |
| As your technique improves over time (and your | | | | much difference at this stage. You just want to be |
| handicap), you will find you start lacking the control you | | | | able to get the ball out there, and keep it in play. As |
| want once you have achieved more distance. By then | | | | your game improves, you will come to rely more on |
| you simply move on to a smeller head size. | | | | your swing, and less on the weight of the club. Then |
| When it comes to buying oversize golf irons, | | | | you can move on. |
| remember that harder is better. The harder the | | | | |