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Beginners Guide to Buying a Set of Golf Clubs
First, you need to know what makes up a set of clubs? Well there are four main parts to a set of clubs: Woods, Irons, Wedges, and a Putter. These days you also have the Hybrid Clubs. These are a cross between irons and woods. People who have trouble hitting their long irons, such as a 2 or 3 iron, tend to use these types of clubs instead. You are allowed up to 14 clubs in your bag and they can be in just about any combination you want. As a beginner, you should buy a complete starter set. This will usually include a Driver, 3 wood, 5 wood, 3 thru 9 irons, a pitching wedge and a putter. Some may even include a sand wedge and a golf bag. This is only 11 or 12 clubs you say! What else should I get? Don't worry about this now. As you improve then you can think about adding another wedge, a 2 iron or a hybrid of some sort. Until then you are just wasting your money. You would be better off spending your coin on some lessons and improving your swing. Remember, expensive clubs won't help you play any better. Why spend $300.00 on a Driver when you can spend less than that and get everything you need to play except golf balls in one package. A complete set is a great way to save some money in the beginning, since you're going to be spending enough cash replacing a lot of those lost golf balls. |
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Beginners Clubs
The first step in purchasing golf equipment is to determine your budget. Once you get to that golf store and get the best club in your hand, you may just overspend. The basic equipment that all good golfers have is a set of clubs, tees, gloves, and golf balls.
A basic set of golf clubs will include woods, irons, putters, and wedges. The types of these clubs that you end up purchasing will depend on how they feel in your hand and through your swing. Other golf equipment to consider includes shoes, balls, gloves, clothing and more.
The basic golf equipment should be the first order of business for you. Once you have these items you can move into getting the other golf equipment you may find.
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The terms "utility clubs" and "hybrid clubs" are generally used interchangeably. They denote a category of clubs that combine elements of both woods and irons into their design. Utility clubs and hybrids are a relatively recent addition to the pantheon of golf clubs. They are growing in popularity because they are designed to be easier to hit for recreational golfers. Many beginners would do well to consider, if shopping for a brand new set of clubs, a "hybrid set" or "hybrid irons set." In hybrid sets, the long irons (typically 3- and 4-irons) are replaced with utility clubs designed to hit the ball the same distances. This combination of elements from both irons and woods adds up to utility clubs having technical features that aid in getting the ball airborne, that dampen the effects of mishits, and other things that are pluses for recreational golfers and beginners. |
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