| With so many clubs to choose from, getting | | | | it. Experienced players opt for a blade style |
| the one that's right for you can be a tough | | | | iron while beginners get a cavity-back style. |
| decision. Here are some tips on how to narrow | | | | A blade-style has a clubhead with a full |
| down the selection. | | | | back, whereas a cavity back's clubhead is |
| | | | hollow. It is hollowed out to create a |
| - Decide on your levels for playing | | | | perimeter weighting effect helpful for |
| | | | less-experienced golfers. |
| Are you a weekend player or are you keen to | | | | |
| move up in the ranks? If the occasional game | | | | Irons are categorized as long (1, 2, 3,4), |
| is your pace, a low- to mid-performance club | | | | mid- (5,6,7) and short (8,9). Short irons are |
| can work for you, while a high-performance | | | | the easiest to hit while the long ones are |
| club is suited to those who'll play more | | | | the hardest. The shorter the iron, the more |
| regularly. | | | | loft there is and for beginners, the more |
| | | | loft, the better. |
| - Set a budget | | | | |
| | | | Putters |
| The idea that the more expensive the club, | | | | |
| the better it is simply doesn't hold water | | | | Putters are the clubs most often used in the |
| anymore. If you do your homework and read the | | | | game and come in clubhead styles of blade, |
| reviews you'll soon find a club that matches | | | | heel-toe and mallet. Lengths come in belly |
| your level of interest. | | | | putters, standard and broomstick (long) |
| | | | putters. Which option to get is a personal |
| TIP: Don't be afraid to check out used clubs | | | | choice. |
| as they can give you the best chances of | | | | |
| getting the club you need at a good price. | | | | Utility clubs/hybrids |
| | | | |
| Now that you know your interest level and | | | | The clubs combine features of woods and irons |
| have worked out a budget, here's a brief | | | | and are best for beginners who may not want |
| run-through of the kinds of golf clubs and | | | | to buy too many clubs straight out. |
| what each one does. | | | | |
| | | | TIP: A final word before taking chosen clubs |
| Woods | | | | out of the store, most new clubs fit |
| | | | individuals at the average height of 5'10" |
| A typical golfer's bag will have a driver | | | | for men and 5'5" for women. If you are |
| (called 1-wood) and a couple of fairway woods | | | | significantly shorter or taller than these |
| (3- and/or 5-wood). A driver is the longest | | | | figures, you should get your club fitted to |
| club (usually 45 inches) making it the | | | | your height. |
| toughest to control during a swing. | | | | |
| | | | Start off with these considerations to build |
| Irons | | | | on your research when choosing your golf |
| | | | clubs. The game becomes that much more fun |
| Irons feature thin clubheads with grooves on | | | | with the little effort you make now. |