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Making Sure You Have the Right Golf Clubs for Your Abilities |
Article Submitted by: Phil Adams-Wright
Friday, 19 March 2010
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Choosing a set of golf clubs is a tricky task, if you're a beginner you may be tempted to consider the most expensive clubs you can afford believing them to be the better choice. Unlike most sports though a more expensive set of golf clubs will typically be too advanced or not have enough features to help those just starting out in the sport. A good choice for beginners are the complete sets you can buy which contain all the clubs you'll need such as wedges, irons, a few fairway woods and a driver and a putter. Most beginner sets come with a reasonable golf bag and perhaps you can talk the salesman into throwing in a few balls and tees to get you started. The reason you should choose these clubs in particular is that they have features that can help you hit the ball centrally in relation to the club face. There are clubs that come in beginner sets that help you hit shots straighter but not necessarily further. More professional - and expensive - clubs assume you are hitting the ball in the right spot and so focus more of their design around making the ball go further. In drivers this is done with oversized head sizes and strategic weight distribution. The motion of the ball is another key factor, when taking tee shots you want a high launch angle but with low ball spin as this can create drag and shorten shots. Irons and wedges require incredibly sensitive controls so you want clubs that match your abilities with regards to shot distance, spin control and whether you regularly apply fades or slices to your shots. More advanced clubs can offer a greater level of control to professional golfers and allow them to make the shots you see where the ball hits the green and instinctively rolls towards the flag. Putters are a different case altogether, they come in all shapes and sizes but essentially you are looking for a club that feels right in your hand. Most golf shops have a mock putting green to try out the putters they have on sale and each one feels different. Some may feel too heavy or light or move around too much when you hit the ball causing it to drift sideways. Test them out but don't spend massive amounts of money on a putter as the majority of the shot's power and direction comes from your motion and power of your arms. Golf equipment insurance can help protect your investment as well as any other golf related injuries/expenses. Getting your golf handicap recognised can help you determine what level of clubs you should be looking at too. Article Source: http://www.ArticleBlast.com |
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