How to Pick the Right Golf Clubs



Posted: Saturday, June 14, 2008

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Golf Clubs Universe

When choosing the right golf clubs for your game, it is important to keep your skill level in mind.  Clubs that are designed for low handicapped players will not be a good choice for players with a high handicap.  This is because there are many factors that go into club design.  A player should not get caught up in the hype of the latest and greatest golf clubs.  Many times, the most expensive clubs are designed for low handicap players.  A good lower cost set can sometimes be just as good for a beginner.  If a player with a high handicap plays with a low handicap player's club, they could become frustrated very quickly because of the flex of the club and the head type.  This usually leads to a bad slice or hook.  Choosing the right club involves three parts:  head, shaft, and grip.

The head of the club you are choosing is very important.  Not only do you have to decide on the material of the head, but you also have to decide on the size and loft of the club.  When choosing the head's material, you have a choice of steel or titanium.  Both will work well for your golf game, but titanium is lighter.  A lighter head will allow you to have more control over your swing.  The size of the head is very important, because clubs with larger heads are more forgiving on shots than smaller heads.  This is because you have more surface area to hit the ball.  While larger heads are more forgiving, smaller heads can give you more control over the ball.  Loft is the angle of the clubface.  The higher the loft of the club, the higher the ball travels when it is hit.  The best range for most beginner players is between 10 and 12 degrees.  The loft for lower handicapped players is 6 to 10 degrees.

The shaft of the club is another important aspect of your choice of clubs.  Club shafts are available in steel and graphite.  Steel is very stiff and will allow you to have more control over your swing.  When you have a high swing speed, it is best to go with steel or very stiff graphite.  Slower swing speeds with benefit greatly from a graphite shaft.  Graphite shafts will absorb more shock than steel shafts and tend to be easier on your hands.  Although graphite flexes more than steel, you will not have as much control over your shot.  Once you decide on the material and stiffness of the shaft, you can finalize the decision with the length of the club.  The club length is very important for a good golf swing.  Players of average height will be ok with the standard length.  If you are very tall, you may have to go with a longer club length.  Generally the shorter the club, the stiffer it is.

Now that your club is chosen, it is important to pick a good grip.  Grips are how you interact with your club.  When you swing your club, grips are going to influence the feel of the club to you and how you handle the impact of the swing.  Softer grips are comfortable to your hands, but they tend to allow a little shift in your swing.  Firm grips will not absorb much of the impact, so you can feel the swing better.  It is best to try the feel of different grips to get an idea of what grips best suite you.

No matter what style or variation of club type you choose, you need to make sure you choose the clubs that are right for you only.  You are going to be the one playing with these clubs, so you have to be happy with them.  If they feel good to you and are pleasing to the eye, then they can help you with your mental game as well.

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» left by straight talk
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I'm glad you mentioned length. many buy clubs that are not proper for their height and thus their game suffers.
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