For a begining golfer what kind of clubs and golf balls are prefered? also does club length matter?

Answer 1

Clubs: See a clubmaker to have a set fitted to your body type and swing.

Balls: Use cheap golf balls. For a beginner, the type of ball will make little difference in your game. Preferably, use recycled (used) golf balls. You can get a big bag of recycled balls for less than one dozen new balls costs.

Answer 2

Q1: For a begining golfer what kind of clubs and golf balls are prefered?

A: Regardless of your skill, it is important that the clubs fit you, especially the lie angle. Most off-the rack clubs can be bent to fit you by a local clubmaker or repair shop.

Get cheap balls, you will lose a lot of them ;) At the beginner level it doesn't matter much. Any two-piece Surlyn-covered ball will be fine, I might suggest the Maxfli Noodle as a good inexpensive ball. (Currently at Target 15 balls for $16.)

Q2: Does club length matter?

A: Contrary to the previous post, it is generally not advised to change a club's length by a significant amount, because it can dramatically affect the club's swingweight.

Customization for players of different heights is primarily accomplished by changing the lie angle, not the length. It's interesting to note that even very tall players often play with standard length clubs, or only 1/2" over standard length.

Adding or subtracting 1/2" in length will increase/decrease swingweight by 3 points, and most people can feel a change of even 1 point. If you want over-length clubs without affecting the swingweight too much, use a lighter shaft (e.g., graphite or light steel).

To shorten a club, add weight to the head. I strongly suggest you contact a clubmaker or repair shop rather than try to do this yourself.

Answer 3

The length of clubs are standard and should not be changed in most cases. When you change the length you change the distance, what you do change is the lie angle. A shorter person would have a flatter lie than a taller person.

Golf Clubs for beginners – The problem is you have not played enough to know what you like. I suggest you burrow a set or my a few clubs to practice with the first couple months. Every time a company has a demo day in your area you should go and hit all the clubs you can. You can have the company rep fit you, over time you will get a feel for what works for you. When you come across that club that you just have to have because you hit it so good buy it. Now if price is a problem write down all the specs of the clubs so you can start looking for a good deal on a used set. Make sure you get a chance to hit the clubs a few times before you buy them or that you can return them it you don’t like them. When buying used it’s only a good deal if it’s the club for you. Meaning you buy a set of white dot Pings for $200.00 and you need red dots, you just wasted your money on a club you can’t hit. Play it again sports is a good place for your first set of clubs

Answer 4

Get clubs that are taylored to your height. If you get some that are too long or too short, your swing will be really screwed up and you'll hate the game after your first swing.
There is also something on TV called the medicus(spelling may be off), anyway, it does teach you how to swing properly which will help your game.
Any balls will be fine, you're not looking for power or spin, you're a beginner, just learn how to hit the ball str8 on a consistant basis should be your first goal.