For most golfers buying a new set of clubs is as important as buying a car. If you haven’t realised it already golf equipment gets very technical. For the rest of us a few simple decisions will help you select the right golf clubs for you and avoid wasting your hard earned cash. Golf equipment can cost a small fortune especially if you opt for custom made stuff. You don’t want a thousand dollars worth of golf clubs gathering dust in the closet! Take note – if your swing speed is slow or your swing speed is decreasing due to age consider buying graphite shaft irons. Again slower swing speeds require a more flexible shaft. The extra whip generated helps add yards to your shots. A feature of the 21st century golf bag is the hybrid clubs. A mix between the fairway wood and standard iron this club is known to be easier to hit than long irons and can be used in many situations. If, like me, you tend to spend a little too much time in the rough then these golf clubs can be your saviour.
The club head comes in all shapes and sizes. The cavity backed club head has a larger sweet spot so is easier to hit but at the cost of feel and control.
The driver and fairway woods usually have graphite shafts to assist in generating club head speed. Loft tends to range between 10 and 15 degrees. If you slice go for a closed face and if you hook go for an open face. You can have golf clubs regripped and this may come in useful if you have small or large hands.
