Sunday, August 17, 2008

Evaluate and Select Golf Clubs

Not all golf clubs are created equal. If you don't find your new clubs comfortable, you won't use them. Know what type of clubs you want to buy before searching out a good deal.
Club head sizing

Club heads come in three sizes: standard, midsize, and oversized.

* Standard: Easy-to-control club with a small sweet spot.
* Midsize: Weighs less than an oversized club and offers a larger sweet spot than a standard club.
* Oversized: Offers a large sweet spot, but users cannot control it as well as clubs with midsize and standard size heads.

Select a shaft

Woods and irons can come with steel shafts or graphite shafts.

* Steel: Heavier than graphite, steel offers durability and control.
* Graphite: Lightweight graphite can cost more than steel, but offers a little less durability.

Set flex vs. uniflex

Consider shaft flex (the amount of bend in a shaft) when you shop. Beginners will want more flex than experienced golfers

* A: Geared toward seniors.
* Regular: Designed for average players with a 75 to 90mph swing speed.
* Stiff/ Firm/ Extra stiff: Designed for people with a swing speed between 90 to 110mph.
* Uniflex: Varying flex to fit most swing speeds.

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