Ahh the joys of choosing your first set of golf clubs. It is one of the most important decisions in your golfing career so chose your first golf clubs carefully; proper golf sets can definetely increase your playing ability and make the game of golf much more enjoyable and fun.
On your arsenal of golf sets you must include the following: golf putters, golf drivers, irons, and gold wedges. You can only use fourteen clubs on the course, knowing when to use which one can dramatically increase your game quality and satisfaction.
When long shots are needed as in when you tee offs a driver is used. These are unfortunately the most expensive ones so again try and get a feel for it at the store before dropping your cash on these golf clubs. The sweet spot on drivers is around 6 inches, making it easier to hit. Some drivers, like the ERC Callaway, are forbidden in some rules.
Irons are numbered one through nine, based on the angle of their face. Lower numbers indicate steeper faces. One irons are typically known as driving irons. Two Irons are generally avoided by all but professional players. Three irons are the longest irons available.
Wedges are ideal for shots that are just out of the range of a putter, so nothing too close and no long shot is needed. Wedges also come in a wide range of lofts, though most are between fifty and fifty-two degrees.
Putters are used for close range shots. A good percentage of shots on the golf course will be short range shots taken by a putter, known as a putt. Since such high percentage of play is done using a putter, selecting the right putter becomes even more important. Try as many putters as you can in the store and get the one that feels right for you. Starting out you should probably only get one putter, although most serious golfers have more than one putter at their disposal.
Peripherally weighted putters have their heads offset from the shaft of the club, increasing balance. Blade putters are precise, but require more skill to find the sweet spot. Mallet-headed models are weightier with bulky heads for a more powerful connection. Centre-shafted putters are well aligned and are very accurate.
The best thing to do is try and get a feel for the clubs before buying. When starting out golfing one can hardly afford to keep buying clubs to add to your golf set.
