3 Tips On Buying Your Own Clubs
Golf is a very addicting game mainly because you're both relaxed
and also in a competitive mood. You're having fun, shooting at
your own slow pace and now you've decided to start taking the
game seriously. You want to improve your game, do things
correctly. First thing you have to do is buy clubs. Here are
some tips when buying golf clubs.
Create Your Own Club
Clubs can be custom-fitted according to your needs. One thing to
remember is that it's all about measurements. You should know
your height and the length from your wrist to the floor. Average
players stand 5 feet 2 inches high and have wrist-to-floor
measurements of about 34 inches. They will use the standard
length of a club. Consult your club dealer about it if you're
taller or shorter than that or if your wrist-to-floor
measurement is not of average proportions.
You should also let someone test your swing speed. Regular male
swing speed is about 75-84 mph and will need a 5 or 6 iron.
Regular female swing speed is slower, around 60 mph. A 3 iron or
wood would be best suited to help you.
Remember that all players should use standard golf clubs unless
you are obviously shorter or taller than an average player.
Standard measurements give an average player more distance and
accuracy.
Choosing the Right Shafts
Should you use steel or graphite shafts? The thing to remember
is that steel shafts are heavier than the graphite ones. Men in
their mid 50's or younger are advised to use steel and just go
to graphite once their swing speed has slowed. Women of all ages
are advised to use graphite for its lighter weight to compensate
for their slower swing speed.
Maintain Your Clubs
Buying your golf clubs does not end there. Proper maintenance is
required on your clubs. You should try to regrip it from time to
time. This is to prevent your clubs from becoming loose. This
will help you from buying again and again because your clubs are
worn out.
Just remember that golf equipment also have their measurements.
Ignorance of this has led many golfers to believe that the more
expensive the golf club is, the better they will play. It's more
about how comfortable you are with your clubs and the way you
regularly maintain them that matters.