Buying Your First Golf Clubs

Buying a set of golf clubs is a dream for some and a nightmare for others

. Although experienced golfers may act as if theyve always known everything there is to know about golf clubs, the fact is everybody has to start learning somewhere. Of course, its not always easy admitting you havent got the faintest clue where to start and, to be honest, admitting your total ignorance always invites a sales-person to take advantage of your situation. In this article youll find the basics behind buying your first set of golf clubs.

A set of golf clubs is made up of various different types of club, each with its own purpose. Woods are used to drive the ball as far as possible, normally from the tee. Irons are long and medium-distance clubs, with various different degrees of loft; the higher the number, the greater the loft. Irons with a loft higher than nine are called wedges and are normally used for short-distance shots that require high accuracy, an approach to the green or striking the ball from difficult terrain. Finally, putters are used for putting the ball along the green and, hopefully, into the hole. Hybrid clubs are also available, which typically combine some attributes from woods and others from irons, to make the ball easier to hit.

A typical full set of golf clubs consists of a maximum of fourteen clubs, including three woods, one of which will be a main driver and two will be fairway woods, irons from three to nine, a sand wedge, a pitching wedge and a putter. For your first set of clubs, it may be advisable to purchase hybrid clubs instead of low-loft irons, which can be quite hard to use proficiently.

As soon as you start looking at clubs youll realise there is a massive diversity in the price range of golf clubs. However, dont be fooled into thinking you need to spend a fortune to get a decent set; simply trying out the clubs in the shop will reveal whether the price is related to the quality of the club or the flashy logo and designer name. For your first set of clubs, it is actually worth actively avoiding the most expensive clubs, no matter how deep your pockets or high your budget. Very expensive professional clubs are designed for expert golfers; they are totally unforgiving and allow no room for mistakes of any kind. As a beginner or intermediate player, your game will most probably suffer terribly if you start using clubs like these. If you are determined to invest heavily in your first set of clubs, consider having your clubs made especially for you, to suit your experience, physique and technical strengths and weakness. If this sounds far too extravagant, a simple club-fitting will go a long way towards helping you find clubs that are the right size for your body.

Another way of getting your hands of a high-quality set of golf clubs for a reasonable price is to consider buying a used set. As people improve their game, they tend to replace their clubs and sell their old clubs on at a much lower price than youd pay to buy them new. If youre taking your golf very seriously, it is probably best to buy a new set; for the occasional outing to the course, however, a used set of clubs will do the job perfectly. Using an old set of clubs will also make you look more like a seasoned veteran of the sport, which comes in handy when it comes to making new friends!

by: Jack Authors

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