| Not so long some cheeky man came up with the idea | | | | that grips should be changed on much the same |
| that golf was an acronym for "Gentlemen Only, Ladies | | | | schedule as a car's oil, that is every 3,000 rounds of |
| Forbidden." Luckily we have come a long way from | | | | golf or six months, for those who play regularly. |
| those times and more and more women are learning | | | | The next thing a professional fitter will consider is the |
| the pleasures of playing golf. Anika Sorenstam helped | | | | length of your clubs. Men's clubs are built longer, based |
| usher in this new era by refusing to believe she could | | | | on a standard height. There is a manufacturing |
| not play as good as the men. Largely thanks to her, | | | | standard for the length of women's golf club sets, as |
| manufacturers finally started to take notice and began | | | | well. If you are far more or far less tall than this |
| offering a large variety of specialty golf equipment - | | | | average, then your clubs need to be adjusted |
| from apparel to women's golf club sets - and all of it | | | | accordingly. The proper length of a woman's golf club |
| specifically designed for the female golfer. | | | | is determined by proportion to height and the distance |
| Professional Fitting is the Best Way to Find Clubs | | | | between wrist and ground when lining up the swing. |
| For the serious female golfer, getting a proper and | | | | A final factor in finding the ideal women's golf club sets |
| professional fitting for women's golf club sets is the | | | | is the flex of the shaft. Golfers with a strong swing will |
| ultimate in finding the best clubs. Many pro shops | | | | usually prefer a stiffer shaft while those with less |
| employ a professional golf club fitter whose job it is to | | | | strength behind their swing will perform better with a |
| recommend a set based on an individual's | | | | more flexible shaft. The professional hitter will assess |
| characteristics. | | | | strength when determining the ideal flex in a custom |
| Factors to Consider | | | | set. |
| One thing the fitter will do is measure the size of your | | | | The great news is that female golfers these days |
| hands to determine the proper grip size of the clubs. | | | | have many options for finding high quality women's golf |
| The grips are on the easiest things to change on a | | | | club sets. No longer do you need to settle for a men's |
| club and they should be replaced periodically due to | | | | or junior's set which does not properly fit your body |
| their tendency to become slick or harden over time. | | | | and swing style. With the help of a professional fitter, |
| High quality grips are an affordable way to upgrade | | | | you will be well on your way to improving your game |
| your clubs and ensure your hold on the club will be | | | | with a properly fitted set of clubs. |
| comfortable and secure. Some professionals maintain | | | | |