Tips For Buying Golf Clubs For the Beginners
People who first starting out to play golf are usually very enthusiastic. Who doesn’t? It is a very popular sports among the businessmen. Not only that it is a great way to build business relation, but also a good way to destress and unwind the mind. Although it can be expensive, most golfers would love to own their own golf clubs.
To help you save some costs, consider the following guidelines…
Unless you have a lot of money to burn, the first step in buying golf clubs is of course looking at your budget, how much are you willing to spend? Golf equipments can be expensive, how expensive depends on how much money you are willing spend. For example, the cost for top-of-the-line drivers ranges from $300 to $600. Top-of-the-line putters can range up to $300.
If you are a beginner, you don’t need to buy most expensive equipments. In fact, many good players use less expensive golf equipments these days. There are many golf club manufacturers who offer great quality with much lower prices. Some of the best golf club manufacturers you should check out are Titleist, Callaway, TaylorMade, and Ping. There are many more, but these four companies are enough to fill up your golf bag on your budget.
You should try out different brands. Rent some at the golf course or borrow a few from friends. Consider things like the weight, the shaft length and the overall feel of the club. With these golf manufacturers who offer cheaper alternatives, you can easily get a brand new drivers for $35 and putters for as little as $15-$20. These equipments are of high quality and work just fine for beginners. They can save you lots of money.
A standard length golf club is designed for male adults who are about 5 foot 10 inches tall. It may not suit everyone perfectly, that is why it is important to try out different brands to find out the one that suits you best. Also, there are many pro shops that offer custom golf club fitting service that can be very useful. It takes about half an hour and they can determine the shaft length that is best for you.
The shaft of a golf club is generally made of steel or graphite, though titanium is sometimes used for more expensive ones and aluminum alloys in cheap ones. Steel is noticeably heavier than graphite, but the latter has more flex. Flex is the measure of a shaft’s flexibility; the measure is relative and varies among golf manufacturers. You will get to hear terms like regular, stiff, senior, or ladies when referring to the flex measurement of a shaft of a golf club.
Different golf players have different judgments when it comes to the weight and flex of a golf shaft, especially for the beginners as they are still developing their swing. But of course both the weight and flex can play a vital role in the quality and style of your swing. Remember that the primary reason for a golf shaft is to provide the player with a way to generate an effective centrifugal force to strike the golf ball. So, again try out different brands in order to find out one that fits you best.
The same issues run through all other golf equipments – woods, irons, putters and even wedges. Putters receive very little swing, often just a tap, so the effect is much more subdued, but it’s real and important. As you improve your skills, you’ll find these factors much easier to feel and judge.
Hope these tips are helpful to you.