How To Choose Golf Clubs?

How To Choose Golf Clubs?

There is something of a great importance put on choosing the right golf clubs.

You will hear it time and time again that without the right clubs, you’ll never be the best golfer you can be.

But for many golfers, what to look for in a set of golf clubs isn’t always obvious.

You should see buying golf clubs as one of the most important parts of taking part in the sport.

It’s essential to spend the time and effort researching your options and trying out different clubs to work out exactly what you need.  It might feel strange but you should also check out all clubs, even the designed for other groups like ladies, juniors etc.

In this guide, we will be looking at how to choose golf clubs in the most simple way making it easy for even a novice to choose clubs that are perfect for their game.

What Happens If I Get The Wrong Golf Clubs?

When you play with clubs that are suited to you, one of the first things you will notice is that your swing is affected.

You might not notice it at first, but over time, you will unconsciously adapt your swing to suit the club when it should be the other way around.

The result of this is a poor swing that doesn’t deliver the best speed or distance.

You will probably also notice that your ball will travel off path more often than not; this is frustrating at best and a way to lose at worst!

If you want to be the best golfer you can be then it is vital that you start by choosing the right equipment.

It is important to also check if the golf clubs are the correct size.

Tips For Choosing The Best Golf Clubs

If you’ve no idea where to start when choosing golf clubs, don’t worry.

There are a few things you can keep in mind that will help you figure out what you need.

Take your time to assess each area and also consider whether you want to buy a set of clubs that has already been put together or whether you want to purchase separate clubs and make your own personal set.

This is often a much better idea in terms of matching each club to you but it will also cost you more money, so do keep this in mind.

What’s Your Handicap?

Not all golfers will have an official handicap but that doesn’t mean that you aren’t familiar with your skill level.

When you start out, it can be helpful to keep notes of each game that detail the number you are shooting over 18 holes.

It can be tempting to ignore your skill level, especially if it isn’t what you want it to be but this will be detrimental to your development.

You see, the majority of golf clubs are designed for different skill levels so it’s no good playing with a club designed for someone with a 0 handicap when you’re just starting out.

You might think that buying these pro level clubs will make you a better player but the opposite is true.

You need equipment that plays to your strengths and aids your weaknesses so always keep this in mind.

Strengths and Weaknesses.

Knowing your handicap is one way of helping you to choose the right golf clubs but there are other aspects of your game play that you must pay attention to in order to choose the right club.

For example, you must consider your swing speed.

There are clubs that are specially designed for those with varying swing speeds and ensuring that you use one that matches your abilities is crucial.

Golf club manufacturers are putting more and more emphasis on designed clubs that are tailored to the needs of individual needs of different types of golfer.

It can help to assess your strengths and weaknesses over the course of several games before settling on any particular club.

Go For A Golf Club Fitting

We’ll admit that it is cheaper and less time consuming to order a standard set of clubs but having your clubs custom fitted means that you will always have something that plays to your strengths and aids your weaknesses.

A standard club is exactly that; standard, and is designed to meet the needs of the average person.

But when it comes to golf, there are so many intricacies between players from swing speed, to height and everything in between.

By having your clubs fitted you know that you’ll never have to settle for anything ‘average.’

Check Out Online Golf Reviews

The internet is such an incredible resource and where, in the past, people may have had to blind buy golf clubs, today, you can find out everything you need to know with a few clicks.

Before you attempt to find the best golf clubs for you, we would strongly recommend you check out online reviews and find out as much as possible about each potential option.

The problem is that every manufacturer is going to market their clubs as being the best, but what you end up with might not be what you expected.

Let’s say you’re looking for a driver for slow swing speeds, reading reviews from people who have tried out different clubs will give you a good idea of what to expect.

Things To Look For When Choosing A Golf Club

As well as thinking about what you need from a golf club, you should also look at the features of each club. The following are some of the most important.

Brand Name

If you’re an avid golf fan then you’ll likely have spent a good deal of time eyeing up the clubs used by the pros on TV.

While it can be tempting to go for the same clubs thinking that the brand alone will make you a better golfer, this isn’t always the case.

Of course, the brands used by top players are all excellent but this is just one thing that you should be taking into consideration.

You must be willing to try a range of clubs across different brands to find out what works best for you.

Different manufacturers will make their clubs for different types of players and this means that what works well for one player might not work as well for the next.

Shaft

We have spent a lot of time focusing on finding the right shaft length in previous posts and we’ll stand firmly in our position to tell you once again that shaft length really does matter in golf.

Using a club that is too long or too short is going to massively affect your ability to hit the ball as far, as hard and in the direction you want it to go.

You’ll need to take into account your height as well as your strength and body type when choosing the correct shaft length.

Generally speaking, you’ll need something longer the taller you are.

But it isn’t just the length of the shaft that you’ll need to worry about. It’s flex is also incredibly important.

If your shaft stiffness is too low then the effects will be that the ball flight is lower and you don’t achieve as much distance.

Conversely, a shaft that is too flexible may cause ballooning and, just like before, will affect how far the ball travels.

Grip


When your grip is too thin, this can result in your hand actions being larger as you lead into your swing.

On the other hand, if the grip is too thick it will likely restrict your movement which can be just as bad.

When the grip is just right, you’ll notice that you are able to hold the club using your ring finger and middle finger on the left hand without much touching the pad with the thumb.

When you hold a club and your finger doesn’t make contact with your thumb, this tells you that the grip is too big.

Clubhead

If you want a club that is more forgiving then you will need to choose one with a larger clubhead.

They are usually made with either standard, midsize or oversized heads and it is important to think about your level of experience before making a choice.

Loft

Loft refers to the angle which is formed from with a line that runs down the centre of the club shaft and its face.

This measurement is taken in degrees and the lower the loft, the further the ball will travel when compared to a club with a higher loft.

However, higher loft clubs will send the ball farther into the air at a much steeper angle.

While you can get the loft measurements, it is also easy to tell the loft of a club just by looking at it.

All you need to do is to look at how much the clubface angles upwards and away from the shaft.

The more of a horizontal angle that is visible, the higher the loft of the club will be.

Conclusion

It would be easy to assume that choosing a golf club, or indeed, a set of golf clubs was as simple as hopping onto a golfing website and choosing the most fancy-looking equipment.

While this might result in your getting a high quality club, it might not provide you with clubs that help you play to your strengths.

It is important to assess all aspects of the club and compare these to your personal abilities, level of experience and physical stature.