| Finding the correct set of golf clubs as a beginner | | | | Now that the beginner has the proper length and flex it |
| golfer can be quite overwhelming. With so many | | | | is important to point out a few characteristics that sets |
| options and styles to choose from, how could a novice | | | | posses that would be most advantageous to them. |
| golfer ever find the right set? There are a few | | | | First, I would recommend an oversize club head. These |
| characteristics that a golf set must have in order to be | | | | oversize club heads have a larger sweet spot and |
| an optimum fit for a beginner. First and foremost, | | | | have additional perimeter weighting which allows the |
| finding the proper length is essential. The average "off | | | | beginner to make less than perfect contact while still |
| the rack" set may be appropriate for some but not for | | | | getting a desirable ball flight. Most of these oversize |
| all. It would be in the beginner's best interest to have a | | | | and perimeter weighted club heads will also have a |
| few basic measurements taken. The two most basic | | | | cavity back. This cavity back allows more weight to |
| measurements are the golfer's height and the distance | | | | be placed around the clubs perimeter which creates a |
| in inches from their wrist to the floor when standing tall | | | | more forgiving golf club, this is vital for a beginner. |
| with their hands by their sides. By having this | | | | When looking at sets for beginners I would also |
| information the beginner now knows what length of | | | | recommend a golf set with offset. Club heads. A golf |
| club fits them best. | | | | club with offset positions the golfers hands ahead of |
| Secondly, it would be beneficial to have the beginners | | | | the club head at address which is crucial to making |
| club head speed measured. This is crucial in finding the | | | | good quality contact. Another benefit of an offset club |
| proper shaft flex. If the golf club shaft is too flexible or | | | | is that the center of gravity is pushed back on the |
| too stiff the club is not performing at its most | | | | head, causing a higher loft on the ball. The only |
| favorable level for that given golfer. There are golfers | | | | disadvantage of offset in a golf club is that it is harder |
| of all abilities and swing speeds and manufacturer's are | | | | to work the ball both right to left and visa versa. This is |
| now more than ever are catering to these specific | | | | something that only experienced players can execute |
| needs. A few swings using a swing speed gauge will | | | | on command and beginners should not be concerned |
| indicate which flex is the most favorable. | | | | with this practice. |