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Which Golf Clubs Are For You?
By: Lee MacRae
With a larger variety of
golf clubs coming onto the scene every week, it can become more and more difficult to determine just exactly what you should be looking for when buying new clubs.
Follow along as we discuss each type and what may be best for you.
To begin with, it should be noted that ordinary, everyday golf clubs will work for virtually anybody standing between 5 feet and six feet tall. That can be said to apply to men as well as to women. Everyone else will want to consider having clubs made to fit.
Cast or Forged Clubs?
Well, the best answer is usually "cast iron".
What makes cast iron the right choice for most? Very simply because standard cast iron clubs tend to have a larger "sweet spot". That term refers to the area in the middle of the face of the club head where the ball should be struck for maximum distance and accuracy. The larger the "sweet spot" on a club face, the more area you have to strike the ball well. Being a little off center will not affect your shot to any great degree. It is for that main reason the beginners are steered towards cast iron clubs. Their swing is not as consistant as a seasoned golfer or a pro and so they have an easier time driving the ball well with a larger sweet spot at their disposal. That is why you see a lot of oversized club heads on the market today. They allow average duffers the opportunity of striking the ball well and getting great drives more often.
With forged iron clubs you have the exact opposite. A smaller sweet spot that makes your drives that much harder to hit well.
So why are forged clubs even made?
Well, because they are made of a softer steel, they offer a better "feel" on each and every shot. The more experienced player has a much more defined and repeatable swing, allowing them to hit the smaller sweet spot with much more consistancy. They don't need that larger "margin of error" the beginner needs. And now, the better "feel" allows him or her the added advantage of being able to manoevre and/or "shape" each shot to the circumstances as needed.
Next question, will you use steel or a composite material for the shaft of your new club?
The significant measure here is golf club velocity. A typical, everyday golfer will possess a club velocity of 80 to 94 mph. Slower speeds generally imply you should look to using a shaft made from composite material. Slower swing speeds mean less distance on your shots. Not a good thing. And that is where the composite golf club shaft enters the picture. It gives you a lot more distance than you would get with your normal swing and a steel shaft.
By contrast, those with good distances on their shots, will fare much better by using a steel shaft that will give them some touch and control on their shots.
Visit your local golf pro shop or look for a store that offers custom work and they will help you to determine your own club head speed and which type of shaft you should use. Or you can buy one of the many swing speed radar devices on the market and clock your speed yourself.
With just these few starting tips, it is usually best if you rent a few different sets of clubs as you play and take note of how each club helps or hinders your game. You are looking to determine your personal strengths and weaknesses. Try the various types and kinds of clubs available to you and, in time, you will be able to narrow in on what will work best for you and which clubs offer the best advantages to improve your golf score.
These simple golf driving tips have proved effective in helping many golfers around the world improve their drives off the tee. Simply apply what you have read here to your own circumstances. Here's to your own improvement!
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Golf Training aid suppliers must love the emergence of programs such as the
golf channel that highlight the many flaws in our golf game! It is almost becoming a fashion accessory to have the latest golf training aid. The latest one on the market which is a golf impact indicator is golfdust. There are may other golf training aids on the market but how accurate are they? Golf accuracy is hard to measure as so many golf players are at different skill levels.
Indeed it could be true that many golfers are unable to improve much even using techniques such as golfdust and golf impact indicators. You still need to put in the hours and dedication to your golf game and golf dust training will enhance this practice providing you learn from your mistakes!
The golf training aid business is booming with many golf impact indicators and training aids being endorsed by professionals. However it is probably wise to consult your club professional first as they will have a better idea of the golf equipment that will suit your handicap.
As in life, golf training aids come in all shapes and sizes! You can pick up putting training aids, driving training aids, pitching training aids and a golf impact indicator. Remember that everyone has their own technique so not all golf equipment will suit your game.
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