| While it's true that great golfers can perform well | | | | uphills and downhills. You can get a good idea of |
| with mediocre clubs, it's also true that the right | | | | how they perform in your hands on the driving |
| set of golf clubs can improve your performance | | | | range. But, the driving range can't offer the true |
| and shorten the learning curve it you are just | | | | conditions of an 18-hole game. If you're truly |
| beginning. Unfortunately, many people don't know | | | | considering buying the clubs, golf shops are often |
| how to choose a proper set of clubs. Often, this | | | | happy to let you try them on the course. |
| can lead to developing bad habits and playing with | | | | If you're just beginning the game, you need to |
| clubs that aren't suited well to the player or the | | | | determine your level of dedication. Playing once |
| playing conditions. This article offers a few things | | | | every few months or visiting the driving range |
| that you should consider when deciding which set | | | | now and then won't require a set of Callaways. In |
| of clubs is a good fit for you. | | | | that case, buying a cheaper set may be the best |
| The shaft of a club is usually constructed of steel | | | | choice. However, if you plan to devote time to |
| or graphite. Often referred to as "bend" or "flex," | | | | learning and improving over the long-term, you |
| the flexibility of the shaft impacts the player's | | | | should consider buying a name brand set. Many |
| control of the ball. The less "flex" a shaft has, the | | | | beginning golfers make the mistake of buying a |
| more control a player can exert. Many experts | | | | cheap set only to invest a significant amount in a |
| recommend that experienced players with a | | | | Titleist, Ping, TaylorMade, or Callaway set once |
| powerful, well-honed swing use clubs with less | | | | the golf bug has bitten them. Assess your |
| "flex" giving them more control. However, if | | | | dedication in making this decision. |
| you're beginning to learn the game and don't yet | | | | Golf clubs can have an impact on your |
| have a powerful swing, some experts | | | | performance. The right set in the right hands can |
| recommend starting with a shaft that has more | | | | help an experienced player compete more |
| "flex." | | | | aggressively. In deciding on which clubs to buy, |
| Every set of clubs feels differently for every | | | | the first thing you should do is decide how much |
| player in various playing conditions. Avoid the | | | | devotion you have to the game. Knowing this |
| temptation of purchasing a club without trying | | | | makes it easier to decide between investing in a |
| them first. It's not enough to simply swing it while | | | | name brand set or buying a cheaper alternative. |
| standing in the store. You should take them for a | | | | Then, visit a golf shop (preferably with a golf |
| test drive. Test the clubs on the terrain and in the | | | | course nearby) and ask if you can test drive a |
| conditions in which you will likely play often. | | | | set of clubs. Once you get a nice feel for a set of |
| For example, test how the club performs and | | | | clubs, you're ready to make the purchase and get |
| feels in various wind conditions. Also, test them on | | | | started playing. |