| Before you purchase your first golf club set, | | | | option would probably be to consider buying an |
| there are a few things you should think about. | | | | inexpensive golf club set at first. In that way, if |
| Let's break it down into five questions you need | | | | you don't play enough or give up the game, you |
| to think about, whether it's your first set of clubs | | | | wouldn't have wasted much money. |
| or a new set you are after. | | | | 4. What Type Of Shafts Do You Want? |
| 1. What Are Your Golfing Goals | | | | Two things that need to be considered are shaft |
| Before you start looking around identify your | | | | composition and shaft flex. The composition |
| goals because this will make your choices a bit | | | | refers to whether they are made of steel or |
| easier. If you only want to playing occasionally, | | | | graphite and the flex refers to how much the |
| you won't need to invest much of time or money | | | | shaft bends during a swing. Graphite shafts are |
| when making your choice. On the other hand, if | | | | lighter and can assist swing speed while steel |
| you plan on playing a lot, you should make sure | | | | shafts are cheaper. Older golfers and women |
| you have made the right decision and may have | | | | generally benefit from more flexible shafts while |
| to consider spending a bit more. | | | | younger, stronger men might prefer stiffer |
| 2. How Dedicated Are You To The Game? | | | | shafts. |
| Before making a decision on how much you want | | | | 5. Can Golf Clubs Make The Game Easier? |
| to invest you should be honest about your level | | | | A good golf swing is great to have but those new |
| of comitment. Do you see yourself practicing and | | | | to the game can make things easier on |
| or investing in lessons? If the answer is "no" then | | | | themselves by using clubs that are geared |
| a less expensive golf club set may be the way to | | | | towards higher handicappers. These sets have |
| go. If the answer was "yes" then it would | | | | irons that are perimeter weighted and |
| probably be a good idea to consider more | | | | cavity-backed and some "hybrid" golf sets have |
| expensive golf club sets as these can enhance | | | | utility clubs instead of the regular 3- and 4-irons. |
| your game in the long run. | | | | Forget about what the pros are using. Rather get |
| 3. How Much Are You Willing To Spend? | | | | a driver with more loft. |
| Your commitment to the game will probably | | | | When you're finally ready to shop, make sure to |
| determine how much you are willing to invest on | | | | shop around. Price and selection can vary from |
| a golf club set. But then again, if you have the | | | | one pro shop or department store to another. |
| money and can afford top-of-the-line equipment, | | | | Decide your price range and stick to clubs you |
| there's no reason why you shouldn't spend the | | | | can afford. |
| money. For those just starting out, the best | | | | |