Martin Haworth asked:


Beginning golfers who are looking for a starter set of golf clubs must consider buying good-quality used clubs rather than being tempted by cheap new clubs. Even after you’ve had professional advice and read all the reviews, there are several personal factors to think about. Your own height, weight, shape, strength and style of play should be considered when choosing golf clubs.

A standard set of golf clubs includes irons, woods and a putter. Irons are are designated with numbers from two through nine. Woods usually come numbered 1 through 5.

The golf club shaft also gets shorter as the numbers go up; that is, the shaft of a two iron is longer than the shaft of a nine iron. Woods are numbered from one through five. With all golf clubs, lower numbered clubs hit the ball farther, but at a lower trajectory. In addition to extra lift, higher numbered clubs also create more backspin on the golf ball.

Irons

Traditionally, irons have the club’s weight concentrated behind the middle of the head. This design creates what is called the sweet spot, the perfect place on the club to hit the ball. Traditional irons are the choice of players on the tour because of their great accuracy and control.

However, if you don’t make contact with the golf ball precisely on the sweet spot, these golf clubs are positively unforgiving!

It’s now also possible to find irons with a peripheral weight design. These are also called cavity-backed or game improvement golf clubs. The weight is more evenly distributed around the edges, which is like expanding the sweet spot of the golf club.

Cavity-backed golf clubs are much friendlier to new golfers. They are mainly intended for beginners or inconsistent players. However, cavity-backed clubs can also be found on the pro golf circuits as well. So if this design really works well for you, don’t let the name “game improvement” club scare you away.

Woods

Traditionally made from wood, they are designed for initial drives or for long fairway shots. Conventional wooden drivers are still preferred by many pro golfers. Unfortunately, much like traditional irons, these woods are very unforgiving if your contact with the ball isn’t perfect. This is exactly why woods made of metal now dominate the amateur game.

Today’s woods are constructed with hollow shells that provide greater distribution of weight. The only shortcoming of these new designs is that it may be trickier to shape or control the ball. Graphite heads offer the best performance, but also are the most costly.

The shafts of golf clubs come in different degrees of flex: soft, regular and stiff. Most agree that stronger players who are better at the game should opt for stiffer shafts. Most golf club shafts are made out of steel or graphite.

Putters

These are without a doubt the most personal item in the bag of golf clubs. They range from very plain to exotic designs. If you acquire a complete set of golf clubs, it will probably include a basic putter.

After you’d played a little, you should probably change out this standard putter with a design that’s more compatible with your playing style. This is something that may take some trial and error.

But after playing a few rounds and spending time in practice, you should be able to find one that works for you.

Choosing the right golf clubs for yourself is so personal. Thinking through what is important technically, as well as your own preferences, is vital if you are to make the best decision for your game.

Jesus

Robert Riles asked:


Enjoying a golfing getaway doesn’t really have to be that expensive. You can start saving by getting discount golf clubs. You can relish a day with the lush greens and fairways without spending much on your golf equipment.

Discount golf clubs are as convenient to use and if not even better than regular golf clubs. By securing your very own discount golf clubs, you can allot the money you save for other important matters that can make your golfing experience even more worthwhile.

Discount golf clubs come in many types. There are golf club sets for beginners or amateurs and there are discount golf clubs for professionals, too. So, even if you’re an amateur or a pro there is always a discount golf club set that fits your personal needs.

Drivers and hybrids discount golf clubs that suit your needs are available either online or on your nearest golf shops and stores. Putters and wedges that give you greater chances to get that hole-in-one are also in store for you on discounted rates.

Discount golf clubs can be procured either in complete or beginner set. This allows you to customize your needs. If you’re eyeing on becoming a pro a complete set of discount golf clubs is what is right for. But if you’re just on your way as a starter a beginner set is the perfect buy.

Thanks to the Internet you can now procure discount golf clubs online. There are quite a number of online golf shops and golf organizations offering golf clubs at discounted rates. You only need to get online and enter “discount golf clubs” onto the search box and what you have is a complete listing of golf shops that give you a wide array of choices. You can surf these sites and compare their offerings.

Aside from discount golf clubs you can also get your other golf equipment and materials online. There are golf caps, bags, shirts and many more. These and many other golf materials come in regular or discount options. You can compare rates and brands offered by each site and pick golf materials and equipment that are just right for you.

Procuring discount golf clubs is likewise one good idea if you are trying to engage your family into this rewarding hobby and sport of golfing. Since it will be more motivating on the part of your family members to have their own golf clubs, buying discount golf clubs for them can save you a lot and can really boost their interest in golfing.

Getting discount golf clubs provides lots of advantages. They are as efficient as regular ones. What’s more is that they are affordable and thus allow you to spend your money more effectively.

Indeed, enjoying golf and the greens need not be expensive. Buying discount golf clubs will prove as one great idea in this regard. So what are you waiting for? Get those golf clubs now and start teeing and enjoying the fairways today.

Cathy

sixscooter6 asked:


I’m going to have one day of golf while in CA. Is it better to rent clubs out there or bring my own? What things should I think about, be cautious about, when traveling with clubs?

Anthony

purple dove asked:


I have a complete set of old golf clubs, with the bag, the push stroller thing, balls and tees. How do I know how much to price it at. It’s in very good shape for being about 25-30 years old. I am cleaning out my storage area and need to get rid of some of this stuff. I don’t want to overprice it but I don’t want to really under price it either. Thanks in advance.

Johnny

Max Johnson asked:


Golf club fitting can be a quick and easy way for you to improve your golf game. If you are looking for a driver, a hybrid or an entire set of irons, what should you consider to make sure you are happy with your new golf club or golf clubs?

Your golf equipment is very personal choice for you and as your clubs work for you, that is all that matters. No matter your skill level, you must like the club head design when you take your set up. If you do not feel like you can make a good swing with a club, you probably will not. What else should you consider when looking for new golf equipment? Here are a few more ideas.

1. With all of the golf club offerings available, you need to acknowledge your skill level. Each golf club manufacturer has offerings for low to high handicappers. As a high handicap golfer, you need to become familiar with the center of gravity or the CG of the club. You will want a low center of gravity as this will help you get the golf ball into the air and typically results in more distance.

The golf club manufacturers lower the center of gravity by moving weight around on or within the club head. With an iron head, the CG will be lowered by using perimeter weighting on a set of irons. It is harder to see how the CG is manipulated in most drivers, as the manufactures relocate weight inside the head of the driver. The lower your golf handicap, the center of gravity can get higher in the club head. A higher center of gravity will allow you to intentionally hit golf shots which make the ball move left or right.

2. It is important that you are able to hit the clubs off of real turf during a golf club fitting in order to see the entire ball flight before you decide to purchase a driver or a set of irons. In addition, buy your clubs from a PGA Professional that will use a launch monitor. The launch monitor will reveal such statistics such as swing speed, clubhead speed and the golf ball’s spin rate. This will allow the club fitter to find the correct shaft for you.

3. How do I find a qualified club fitter? I would retort with how do you find other professionals like doctors, dentists, etc.? Ask other fellow golfers, your friends and co-workers about experiences they had had good or bad. Also contact local golf shops and ask to speak to a qualified fitter. Ask him or her how the process of the club fitting will go and make sure you are comfortable with the professional.

Once you have found your golf club fitter, it is important that you armed with the proper questions to ask your fitter. In addition, remember the fitter is there to help you so do not be afraid to ask any question you might have. The proper questions to ask prior to or during your fitting are as follows:

- Is the professional certified by a major manufacturer to fit their clubs?
- How experienced is the PGA Professional?
- Will I be fit outdoors to see the entire ball flight?
- Does the PGA Professional have a fitting cart or multiple fitting carts with what you are looking for (Mens, Ladies, steel, graphite, right-handed, left-handed clubs) available?
- What will the session cost?
- If I purchase the clubs from you, will the cost of the club fitting be put towards the purchase?
- Will a launch monitor be used during the session?
- How the professional came to the conclusion of your specs? Make sure you understand how the conclusion is achieved and make sure you understand the logic.

Having a properly fit set of golf clubs is an easy way to improve your golf game. With the information in this article, you are well armed to find the correct certified golf club fitter, how to become comfortable with your fitter and what questions to ask to insure you receive a proper golf club fitting. You will be shooting lower scores with your new clubs very soon.

Frank

Donna Deerkoski asked:


Callaway golf is the undisputed leader in golf club technology and sales. The company is constantly developing new products and improving existing products to ensure that Callaway golf drivers, woods and putters outperform the competion. In 2003 Callaway Golf was the first golf manufacturer to receive more than 100 US patents in a single year. Their commitment to excellence is unchallenged.

To understand how Callaway Golf compares to other golf club manufacturers, you need only to review their history.

1) 1986, Callaway was the first to use computer controlled milling machines, ensuring the flatness of their putter surfaces;

2) 1995, they had the number one driver on PGA, LPGA, Senior PGA, Nike and European PGA tours. Callaway Golf also became the number 1 golf manufacturer in sales of irons and woods;

3) 1996, they became the worlds largest manufacturer of golf clubs and Callaway Golf Ball Company was formed;

4) 1997, Sales reach $849 million, which was 3 times larger than the nearest golf club manufacturer;

5) 2003, Callaway Golf was the number 1 brand in woods, putters and irons combined for seven consecutive years;

6) 2007, Callaway has 17 products on the Golf Digest Hot List. They have irons, woods, drivers and golf balls which made Editor’s Choice.

Upon reviewing the above history, it is clear that Callaway Golf clubs are the best in the industry. Unfortunately, this technology also comes at a price. A brand new set of Callaway golf clubs can easily cost $1,000 - $2,000. Although these prices seems high, they are comparable to golf club sets from other large golf manufacturers.

If you are new to the game of golf or do not want to spend as much on golf clubs, you should consider buying used golf clubs. You can purchase used Callaway golf clubs for substantially less while still getting top quality clubs. When purchasing used golf clubs beware of inferior quality merchandise, imitation Callaway golf clubs, clubs that have been altered from original manufacturers specifications and similar issues.

Unless you are a seasoned golf professional or an avid golf player, used Callaway golf clubs are highly recommended. To ensure that the used golf clubs that you’re buying are of the highest quality, purchase certified pre-owned used Callaway golf clubs. The benefits of certified pre-owned golf clubs are as follows:

1) the used golf clubs come with a warranty;
2) the golf clubs are compared to the original manufacturing specifications to ensure quality;
3) they are certified authentic Callaway golf clubs; and
4) they are substantially cheaper than brand new Callaway golf clubs.

Purchasing certified used Callaway golf clubs is similar to purchasing certified pre-owned automobiles. You know what you are getting and you receive a warranty. Make sure your golf club dealer is authorized to sell certified pre-owned used Callaway golf clubs. You can also visit our website for a certified dealer that can sell used Callaway golf clubs that are guaranteed to be authentic.

Alice

GRUMP asked:


I just finished up a golf class last week put on by ESPN in which they gave you a set of Nike Ignite clubs to get started, namely; 4-9 irons, pw, 3-hybrid and a putter. I added a cheap driver (which I’m planning on upgrading to a Nike Summo) and a Wilson 58 deg sand wedge as well. I have played the past two months with this set and feel that I may need more fairway clubs especially for the 5 pars. I’m getting mixed up between some saying I need a 3 and a 5 wood while others say I need 5, 7 and 9 wood. As well, I’m mixed up whether I should get hybrids (like the #3 that I have) to take the place of the woods. Does anyone have suggestions on what I should get to complete my set? BTW, I do like wedges and would like to add either a LW or a GW to my set. Thanks!

David