Golf Club Basics

Most golfers struggle when trying to decide which golf club to buy.  Understanding the different types of golf clubs available, and their specific use, makes the buying process a little easier.  Does it really matter?  In a word, YES!  Choosing the right golf clubs can make you a better golfer, so pay attention.

  Since you're on this website I have to assume you're a novice golfer.  You should start with a basic set of golf clubs.  This will consist of drivers, wedges, putters and irons.  Not all golf clubs are the same.  Using the proper type of golf club will help you learn quickly and achieve better results.  Each different type of club is designed to help with swing speed and to correct faults to improve your game, and your score. 

In addition to clubs, lots of accessories are also available, many of which are necessities.  One absolute necessity is a golf bag to assist you, or your caddy, in moving from green to green, and of course, golf balls. Another must is a pair of golf shoes to help stabilize your body so you can achieve the perfect swing. Other accessories include golf gloves, a golf cap, clothing, and covers for your golf clubs to protect them when they're not being used.

 There are many variations in the types and styles of golf clubs and their uses. For example, if you’re trying to make a shorter shot, irons may be your best bet. Irons are usually available in sets that include several different sizes. You must also take into consideration the style, size, and type of material used to make the golf club shaft. One of the less expensive materials is steel. Clubs with a steel shaft weigh more but can be longer-lasting than other types. The steel shaft may also give you more control over those fast swings. If you choose a graphite shaft, it will be lighter than steel but will be more costly. This type of club is used for long distance shots or for slower swingers.  Most golf clubs are available with both steel and graphite shafts.  

The flexibility of a shaft is referred to as flex, or bend. The less the bend in a shaft, the more control the powerful swinger will have. On the other hand, beginners and those with less powerful swings generally use a shaft with greater flexibility. The average swing speed is around 65 miles per hour.  Impressed?  Powerful swingers, and the pros, achieve speeds over 100 miles per hour.

 Your goal when buying golf clubs should be to own the best golf clubs you can afford, whether they are name brands, used, or a reproduction of one of the name brands. Golf clubs can be purchased just about anywhere; discount stores, buying clubs, specialty shops, catalogs, or my favorite, the Internet which offers an almost limitless variety of clubs and bargains.

How much you can expect to pay depends on the type of club you choose and where it is purchased.  Retail stores and catalogs have pre-season, post-season and regular sales, but since someone, somewhere, has the perfect climate in which to play golf at any given time of the year, you may find it difficult to find a true bargain. Internet shopping offers excellent prices throughout the year, and in many cases shipping is free. Golf club replicas are very good bargains if you compare their features to the originals.  Warning!  I said replica, not illegal clone so please ensure the set of clubs you buy have not been illegally duplicated.

 Still unsure what to do?  Visit a Golf Pro Shop and talk with a pro.  They can help you make a decision that fits your skill level and price range.

 So what are you waiting for?  Go hit the links!

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