Buying a set of golf clubs for the first time can be a bewildering experience. They come in all budgets, different lengths, constructed of different materials and different weights. Choosing the right club for you can be difficult but dont panic. Some basic tips can put you on the straight and narrow to happy golfing.
The first thing to realize is that off the shelf clubs will probably not be the best for you. This is simply because these golf clubs are made to sizes to suit people of average size and not many of us are perfectly average size! Your swing is also an important consideration when choosing a club and not all players have the exact same swing so an off the shelf club will probably not be the best club for most players.
The ideal way to choose some clubs is to go and try some out. Head down to a driving range and rent a set of clubs. When renting clubs, to begin with try to pick a club length that is the same distance as your midriff to the floor. This is a good place to start and after a bit of practice and swinging at the range you should begin to get a feel for the ideal length and weight of club for you.
At this stage, if youre a beginner you...