2006-06-14 09:00:08 · 7 answers · asked by Kevin L 1 in Sports ➔ Golf
One of the biggest mistakes people make when starting in golf is they want to start rush out and buy a brand new set of shiny and expensive golf clubs. While they are nice to look at you should keep in mind that today's golf equipment comes in great varieties to cater for different golfing types and abilities. Since you're just starting out you do not know which set fits you best. Just imagine the envious looks you get at the driving range when you come with your $2000 set, and the subsequent laughter when you try and just 'hack away' - not worth the embarrassment! Once you spend a few hundred or even thousand $$ on a set that doesn't suit your style you're stuck with it or you have to sell it to somebody else at a loss.
If you feel you want your own clubs get a half set. This generally comprises five irons and perhaps two woods and a putter. Usually the irons are the odd numbers 3,5,7,9 and wedge. These clubs are more than enough to get you started.
A better alternative: most Driving Ranges will have clubs for rent, so you can try out a few different ones. You can also borrow one or two clubs from a friend. The shortest iron (nine iron) or a wedge are the best clubs to start, practicing with it will give you the feeling of hitting the ball in the air and should be fairly straight forward.
2006-06-14 18:06:44 · answer #1 · answered by stirls 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your height,arm length,swing speed, and build. Those are the primary things to consider. The faster you swing the stiffer the shaft needs to be. If you don't golf very often maybe check into gettin offset clubs.
2006-06-14 09:03:56 · answer #2 · answered by crabbyassman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the company websites I have several of them on my blog roll and find the next demo day in your area. Go to as many of the demo days as you can. Have them fit you and write it down for you. When you find the right club you will know it. Do not buy a club unless you hit if first .
2006-06-14 09:50:17 · answer #3 · answered by Doug 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a Golf Shop (Golfsmith if there is one in your area) and get put on a swing monitor and fitted.
2006-06-19 11:45:09 · answer #4 · answered by Steve 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the golf store, and ask for advice.
Anyway, every good brand would be good for you. Ping, Nike, Callaway, Wilson, Cleveland, Taylormade, etc...
See at www.edwinwatts.com
2006-06-14 09:09:12 · answer #5 · answered by Q&A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your local PGA pro, he/she will be more than happy to go through the process of fitting you for clubs and which are best suited for your game.
2006-06-14 14:05:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you want the best do what the pros do.
get the clubs measured for your height, don't buy off the shelve.
now if you can afford that, than go to http://www.golfwarehouse.com/
and order a good set of what you like.
ping, callaway, tigerwoods, ben hogan.
there all good, it's just what you can afford
2006-06-14 09:05:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋