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how to know which golf clubs is best for you

by Dr. Rylan Smitham I Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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To break it down in simple terms, there are five main variables that affect which golf clubs are best for you:

  • How serious you are about golf: If you are not very serious about golf, the best golf clubs for you are probably a complete set. ...
  • Your skill level: If you are a highly skilled, low handicap golfer, it’s best to get fitted for your clubs to make sure they pair well with your golf swing ...
  • Your budget: as in many things in life, your budget will greatly affect the clubs that you can/should buy. ...
  • Your age/height: this variable is highly related to the next one (your swing speed), but can also make a big difference on which clubs you should buy. ...
  • Your swing speed: Your swing speed will affect two things: your ideal shaft stiffness and whether you need steel or graphite shafts. ...

A good rule of thumb in choosing the right flex is how far you can hit a driver on the fly. If you hit it 180 yards or less, buy Senior flex. If you hit it 20 yards farther, pick Ladies. And if you can hit the ball 225 to 250 yards, you're ready for Normal flex shafts.

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How to choose the right Golf Club for You?

To make choosing the right golf clubs less daunting, we’ve shared our top tips to help you make the right choice. Contents 1. Golf Club Essentials 2. Golf Clubs for Beginners 3. Golf Clubs for Intermediate & Experienced Golfers 4. Type of Golf Clubs 4.1 Driver 4.2 Woods 4.3 Irons 4.4 Wedge 4.5 Putter 4.6 Hybrid 1. Golf Club Essentials

What are the best golf clubs to buy for beginners?

You need to consider the gap between your irons and woods and how you want to fill that to make your decision. 3 Woods These are, apart from your driver, the longest clubs in the bag and are an option form the tee when you need more height or more control. They are also great for long distance attacks to the green.

How to measure golf clubs correctly?

Let’s dive deeper into the three L’s on how to choose golf clubs. Length. You can evaluate the proper club length by measuring the golfer’s height and the shaft itself. The standard length is also different for men and women. It’s best to visit a club-fitter on how to know what golf clubs to use that matches your height.

Is it overwhelming to buy a set of golf clubs?

Golf clubs usually vary at 10 to 15-yard distance gaps. Thus, after reading my sharing, you can understand what golf club for what distance. The driver If you are a big fan of golf, you will know that the longest club is the driver. This is what you are going to use mainly off your tee shots. Theoretically, it will go the farthest.

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Overview Of Buying Golf Clubs

When the time has come for some new hardware for the golf bag, your first step is to try and book a custom fitting.

Key Factors To Consider When Buying Clubs

There are a few things that you should be thinking about when you’re buy new clubs.

1. Your Skill Level

Depending on where you are in your golfing journey you will need different clubs.

2. Full Set Vs Buying Separately

Many golfers love the convenience of buying a full set that contains everything, even a golf bag in many cases and you can buy with a single click on Amazon and have it on your doorstep the next day.

3. Beginner Set Vs Intermediate Set

If you are brand new to the game then you will need certain features in your clubs that intermediate golfers won’t need.

What To Consider When Buying A Driver

There is one main choice to make with a driver, is distance or forgiveness most important to you?

What Are The Different Types Of Drivers

Let’s look at the Titleist driver line-up as an example, they have the TSi1, 2, 3 and 4 which is split between drivers for added forgiveness or reduced spin (distance).

What is the lie angle of a golf club?

Lie angle is the angle between the shaft’s center and the ground line when you measure the club at address position. The correct lie angle allows you to hit more accurate shots.

What is shaft flex?

One of the most critical elements of the construction of your golf club is the shaft flex. It determines the flight and distance that you can cover with your swing.

Is there a one size fits all golf club?

There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to how to choose golf clubs. With all the types and variations of golf clubs, it’s essential to equip yourself with the right knowledge before buying clubs.

What are the parts of a golf club?

However, there are some main parts that you always have including the shaft, the grip, the hosel, the club head and the ferrule as well.

How many faces does a golf putter have?

For every golf club, there is only one face contacting the ball. And the putter is the only club that has two striking faces. However, they are identical and share the same characteristics.

Why is grip important in golf?

A good grip can support your game and a bad grip can kill you. If you have a bad grip, you will never hit a consistent and powerful shot. Therefore, the grip is the first thing you need to feel comfortable with. That is how the club is connected to the body and vice versa.

What is a hosel in golf?

To make it simple, the hosel is one of the components included in the club head. This part connects to the shaft and is able to lower the gravity’s center of the golf club. As a result, the player can have better distance during their game.

What is ferrule in a car?

The ferrule is a small piece of plastic which lays just above the hosel of the shaft. It acts as the protection to keep the shaft stick with the other parts.

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