Choosing Golf Clubs for your Level of Experience
October 4th, 2008Knowing which club to buy for your golf style will play a major role in wether or not you have a great game of golf. The standard golf set includes three woods, ten irons and a putter. Whether or not you a beginner, intermediate or advance golfer, this article will help you select what type of club to choose. Follow this advice and you will be out on the green with your new clubs in no time!
Beginners, be sure to remember this key point when buying golf clubs: forgiveness. If you are a beginner golfer, you’ll want to purchase clubs that will allow for the maximum amount of forgiveness, so to speak; you will want clubs that will take a mediocre shot and manage to turn it into something playable. Buying clubs with larger heads will help compensate for inconsitent contact with the ball.Using oversized clubs will provide fewer missed shots.
To maximize your potential, buying shorter clubs will have more accurate ball contact when you swing. For beginners, it is recommended they select woods or irons because the large and flat soles make it easier to make ball contact which results in shots that go farther. Mallet putters are recommended for beginners to help make short putts easier.
Intermediate golfers will look for different things when selecting clubs. The intermediate does not need clubs that offer quite as much forgiveness as the beginner; instead, as an intermediate you should feel free to branch out and choose clubs that give you more control.
You should still have an oversized driver that will allow you to make a good amount of contact with the ball. Further, the correct shaft selection is becoming increasingly important at this level. Pick a shaft that will complement your swing speed. While you may have gotten quite comfortable with the same putter you used as a beginner, you might also want to branch out by selecting a maxed mallet putter.
Advanced golfers have a strong command of the game and make solid hits. Picking Out the correct clubs, allows advanced players to add their own finesse into their swing which creates their own style. More advanced irons will allow for much easier control of the ball.
Advanced players will want a driver that has a little less loft on the face of the club. When your deciding on a driver, it is important to consider your swing speed. Every driver will affect your swing speed in a different way.
The selection of your clubs is the probably the single most important decision you will face as a golfer. It is crucial to know your specific level of play prior to selecting your clubs. Your game is going to be directly affected by club selection so make sure you take the time and do it right.