| With so many golf clubs out there, deciding which | | | | with a full back, whereas a cavity backs clubhead is |
| one to choose can be a tough decision. Here are | | | | hollow~. It is hollowed out to create a perimeter |
| some tips on how to narrow down the selection. | | | | weighting effect helpful for less-experienced golfers. |
| - Choose your levels of playing | | | | Irons are categorized as long (1, 2, 3,4), mid- (5,6,7) |
| Some play the weekend game and there are others | | | | and short (8,9). Short irons are the easiest to hit |
| who would like to move up in the ranks. If you | | | | while the long ones are the hardest. The shorter the |
| prefer occasional game, a low to mid performance | | | | iron, the more loft there is and for beginners, the |
| club will be ldeal for you. | | | | more loft, the better. |
| - Set a budget | | | | Putters |
| The notion that the more priced the club, the better | | | | Putters are the clubs most often used in the game |
| it is simply does not hold water anymore. If you read | | | | and come in clubhead styles of blade, heel-toe and |
| review and also do a lot of research, you will | | | | mallet. Lengths come in belly putters, standard and |
| definitely find a club that will meet your requirement. | | | | broomstick (long) putters. Which one to choose will |
| Do not be afraid to check out used clubs as they can | | | | be your personal preference. |
| give you the best chances of getting the club you | | | | Utility clubs/hybrids |
| need at a good price. | | | | The utility clubs or hybrid has a blend of woods and |
| Now that you know your interest level and have | | | | irons and more suited for rookie who may not want |
| established a budget, here is a brief run-through of | | | | to buy too many clubs from the start. |
| kinds of golf clubs and what each one does. | | | | And finally, a word of caution, before you take the |
| Woods | | | | club out of the store you should check making sure |
| Normally, a golfer's bag will contain a driver (called | | | | they fit your height because most new clubs fit |
| 1-wood) and bunch of fairway woods (3- and/or | | | | individuals at an average height of 5'10 for men and |
| 5-wood). A driver is the longest club (usually 45 | | | | 5'5 for women. If you are notably shorter or taller |
| inches) making it the toughest to control during a | | | | than the average height, you should order for club |
| swing. | | | | fitted to your height. |
| Irons | | | | Start off with these tips to build on your research |
| Irons feature thin clubheads with grooves on it. The | | | | when choosing your golf clubs. The game becomes |
| more skillful prefer a blade style iron while beginners | | | | that much more fun with the little effort you make |
| get a cavity-back style. A blade-style has a clubhead | | | | now. |