Learn How to Choose Golf Clubs just Right for You


by Lee MacRae - Date: 2006-12-10 - Word Count: 697 Share This!

With so many different makes and types of golf clubs on the market, it is no wonder beginners, and even more experienced golfers, can become easily confused when it comes to buying clubs.

Well, just sit back and relax and we will go through a few basic tips to help you in determining which golf clubs are right just for you.

First, take note of your height. Standard golf clubs are designed for individuals between five and six feet. This basic principle applies to both men and women. Standard clubs will come in enough variety that you should find something to fit the rest of your personal needs quite readily.

Anyone else outside those height parameters should take a look at getting custom fitted clubs to match their height. You won't regret it.

Cast Iron or Forged Iron?

For most golfers, the ordinary, standard cast iron clubs are the best way to go.

And there is a reason for that. Cast iron golf clubs normally have a larger "sweet spot". That refers to the best spot on the club face that will give you the maximum range and accuracy on a shot when you strike it there The larger the sweet spot, the better chance of hitting your shot well every time. Being a little off center will not affect your shot to any great degree. You can see why beginners are usually told to stay with cast iron clubs. Without a steady consistent swing that comes from long term practice, a larger striking area will produce better shots overall. That is why clubs like "Big Bertha" came on the market some years ago. The large oversized head obviously gives your a much larger sweet spot than a normal driver. Average golfers get longer and straighter drives on a more consistent basis with the oversized club head and larger sweet spot.

By contrast, forged iron golf clubs are "harder to hit" your shot with as they have a smaller sweet spot.

So why are forged clubs even made?

This is due to the fact that forged iron offers a better "feel" on your shot because it is a softer metal than cast. The more seasoned player, especially the touring pros on the circuit, don't need that larger sweet spot. They have a more consistent swing plane and strike the ball with far more accuracy. They use the "feel" of the forged iron clubs to influence the flight of the ball in a way that a beginner or average player can't.

Next question, will you use steel or a composite material for the shaft of your new club?

The important thing to look at here is your club head velocity. Any typical Sunday golfer will generate a club speed of 80 to 94 mph. With speeds registering lower than that, you ought to think of using a composite style of shaft on your clubs . The problem with lower speed is you get less distance on your shots. You need to generate more speed or find some way to compensate until you can. And that is where the composite shaft material comes in. The composite shaft will give you longer drives than you will normally get with your low swing speed.

For golfers with faster swing speeds, you don't necessarily need more distance. What you really want is more control. A steel tube shaft will give you that control to go along with your acceptable distance.

Visit your local golf pro shop or look for a store that offers custom work and they will help you to determine your own club head speed and which type of shaft you should use. Or you can buy one of the many swing speed radar devices on the market and clock your speed yourself.

With just a few small tips like this, you should be able to determine which clubs will work for you and why. Knowing why is just as important because you will be able to adjust your equipment as you improve on your game over time. If you find your swing speed improving, you may find you will be able to switch to clubs that will give you the feel and shot selection of the better players.

All the best on your club selection!


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