Friday, April 1, 2011

Basic Information About Golf Club Sets For Men

By Sean Mison


Golf club sets for men usually contain fourteen clubs. The main components of each club are the head, shaft and the grip. The manufacture of these clubs is strictly controlled by the rules of the game. Designers aim to design clubs that will maximize the swing of the player, and to be as forgiving as possible. Most players do not carry a full set, but carry only those clubs with which he is comfortable.

Woods are used for the long shots and to tee off. They feature large, hollow bodied heads. Woods differ according to their loft. Loft is the angle in which the clubface is positioned at to control the trajectory of a ball. The lower the loft, the further the ball can be hit, but the more difficult it is to hit the ball. Most woods are not made from wood anymore. Metal is now commonly used.

A full set can contain nine numbered irons. These clubs feature longer shafts with metal heads. They are typically used when less that two hundred yards from the green. As with woods, the irons vary in loft. The closer a player gets to the green, the higher the number of an iron that he will use. Many beginners use irons exclusively.

Specialty irons with very high lofts are called wedges. Several types are used in different circumstances. Sand wedges are used when the ball is embedded in a bunker. Other types include approach wedges and lob wedges. These irons allow for a greater degree of control over the shot, but can only be used for short shots.

To overcome the need for long shots without resorting to the use of a low loft wood that is difficult to use, a new type of club has been designed. These clubs, called hybrids, combine the head of a wood with the shaft of an iron. Many experienced players believe that they offer the best characteristics of both types, without any drawbacks.

Once a ball is on the green, a putter is used to get it into the hole. No other clubs may be used on a green. There are many styles of putters available, including belly, bent, heel toe, mallet and short. Many experienced players maintain that the putter is perhaps the single most important one in their bags. The final shot or two often determine the winner.

Enthusiasts of this sport are often passionate about it, sometimes bordering on obsession. Golf club sets for men can be very expensive, but most players strive to use the best that technology can offer. The game is highly social and can be enjoyed by a very wide variety of people. It also offers the added advantage of healthy exercise.




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