| There are many factors to consider when purchasing | | | | can be re-gripped as grips dry out over time. If you |
| golf clubs. Just because a set is expensive does not | | | | have a set of clubs you love but the grips are worn |
| mean they are better than another set. | | | | out – have them re-gripped! |
| The golf club has several components that affect how | | | | The portion where the head of the club attaches to |
| far the ball goes when hit, the spin and more. The | | | | the shaft is called the hosel. This area is very important |
| basic components of a club include the shaft, grip, | | | | to the power, balance and feel of a club. Most golfers |
| hosel, head and ferrule. What are the functions of | | | | don’t really pay much attention to the hosel but |
| each component of a golf club? | | | | they should as it can affect the center of gravity and |
| The shaft is a tube composed of graphite, composite | | | | distance a ball carries. |
| of carbon fiber, or steel. Shafts can have different | | | | The clubhead has a face that comes in contact with |
| amount of flex, ability to bend. A ball will travel farther | | | | the golf ball. A putter may have two faces – if they |
| from a club with a stiff shaft. There are different | | | | are symmetrical and identical. Chippers with two faces |
| categories of flex that include: A – soft, senior or | | | | are illegal in the game of golf. |
| intermediate, L – lady, S – stiff, R – regular, | | | | The ferrule is decorative trim found at the top of the |
| and X – strong, extra stiff or tour stiff. Shafts can | | | | hosel on irons and woods. |
| range in price from $20 to $1200. | | | | Go in for discount Golf clubs to save money! |
| Grip is actually regulated by the rules of golf. All grips, | | | | For a new player, it is always recommended that they |
| except for the putter, is required to be a circular | | | | should with a half set of Golf Clubs. They all should |
| cross-section. Putters are allowed to have a | | | | have matching iron of similar model.John Petersons |
| symmetrical cross-section along the length of the grip. | | | | has been contributing to leading magazines for the |
| Today with the variety of grips available it is easier for | | | | past 10 years. He's also an accredited researcher on |
| you to find a model that is comfortable for you. Clubs | | | | the subject for leading research institutes in the US. |