Friday, December 9, 2011

Choosing Your Set Of Golf Clubs

By Alison Heath


Buying a set of golf clubs for the first time can be a bewildering experience. They come in all budgets, different lengths, constructed of different materials and different weights. Choosing the right club for you can be difficult but don't panic. Putting you on the straight and narrow to happy golfing are some basic tips.

The first thing to realize is that "off the shelf" clubs will probably not be the best for you. This is simply because these golf clubs are made to sizes to suit people of average size and not many of us are perfectly average size! An off the shelf club will probably not be the best club for most players because your swing is also an important consideration when choosing a club and not all players have the exact same swing.

Go and try out some clubs as this is the best way to choose them. Rent a set of clubs as you head down to a driving range. Picking a club length that is the same distance as your midriff to the floor is a good way to begin when renting clubs. Not only is this a good place to start, you should also begin to get a feel of the ideal length and weight of club for you after a bit of practice and swinging at the range.

At this stage, if you're a beginner you should probably hold off buying any clubs until your game has improved to the point that your swing is relatively consistant. Being a little more advanced and you can swing the clubs consistently would mean that a good fitting set of clubs is what you should consider buying.

When you head down to your local club, you can try consulting the professional at the club. The professional will want to see you swing and drive a few balls to get a feel for what you need. They will be able to confirm if you've got the best length of club for you, they'll check for the best club flex to suit your swing, make sure you know which grips you will need to suit your hands and be able to offer advice with regard to club head angles, sizes and weights. If you need it they will also advise which irons and drivers you will need to make up your set of clubs.

You can then choose a good fitting set of clubs for your body and game at the right price for you once you are aware of these insights. To ensure that your game continues to improve consistently, you will need a good fitting set of clubs.




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