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Which golf clubs should you buy?

By Lee MacRae

With such a large variety of golf clubs on the market today, it is no wonder that many newcomers to the game have a hard time when it comes to choosing new clubs.

Sit back and we will go through a few basic tips to help you in determining which golf clubs are right for you.

First, are you between five and six feet tall? Then standard clubs will most likely work for you. That can be said to apply to men as well as to 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, should take a look at getting custom fit clubs to match their height.

Cast or Forged Clubs?

The answer normally is "cast iron".

Why, you ask? Because of the bigger "sweet spot" we tend to find on clubs made with cast iron. That refers to the area right in the middle of the club face. The larger "sweet spot" you have, the smaller the error. It makes it a little easier to hit the "bulls eye" every time on your shots. It is for that main reason the beginners are steered towards cast iron clubs. Their swing is not as consistant as a seasoned golfer or a pro and so they have an easier time driving the ball well with a larger sweet spot at their disposal. That is why clubs like "Big Bertha" came on the market. The large oversized head obviously gives a much larger sweet spot than a normal driver. Average golfers get longer and straighter drives on a more consistant basis.

Conversly, forged iron golf clubs have a much smaller "sweet spot" and it is far more difficult to hit a ball well with this kind of club

So why even make clubs out of forged iron, you ask.

Because the "softer" forged metal gives the golfer a better feel than the harder cast iron. The more experienced golfers can use this feel to great advantage, shaping their shots, even curving them intentially when the circumstances require it. So, in effect, they trade off the larger sweet spot for the shot shaping feel of a forged iron club.

The next thing to look at is the shaft itself. Will we get one made from steel? Or will it be a composite material?

How fast can you swing your golf club? Average speed for a golfer falls in the range of 80 to 95 mph. If you have a slower speed then you need to look to composite materials. With a slower swing speed comes less distance on your drives. Less distance means more shots needed to reach the putting green. Not a good thing if you want to lower your score. Composite shafts will allow you to get that much needed distance on your shots. And even within the composite shaft class, you will find variations in flex and materials that will affect your game.

On the other hand, if you already have good distance on your due to good swing speed, you can add some touch and feel to your game very similar to that obtained by using the forged iron clubs. You get the best of both worlds.

In order to determine your personal swing, look for a sports shop or golf store that has speed sensor equipment and get yourself clocked.

With only these few starting tips, it is typically best if you rent a few different sets of clubs as you play and take note of how each club serves or handicaps your game. You are looking to ascertain your own strengths as well as weaknesses. Check out the assorted types and varieties of golf clubs you may find in a rental shop, for example, and discover what works best for you.

All the best on your club selection!

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