| If you are just starting out to play golf, you should | | | | The half set combination not only sufficient for most |
| never buy a new golf club set immediately as you | | | | novice golfers on the golf course for every situation |
| may discover that this game is not for you later on. | | | | but also makes club selection much easier. It is a |
| Furthermore, you are yet to find the type of golf | | | | good combination of clubs to help the novice to |
| clubs that fits you during the learning stage. The | | | | improve their swing technique until they are good |
| good choice is to start with cheap used golf clubs. | | | | enough before they advance to the full set golf |
| And here are some guidelines to help you to hunt | | | | clubs. Therefore, you have to make sure to select a |
| down your first used golf club set: | | | | golf model for your half set from a reputable |
| Golf Rental Clubs | | | | manufacturer that can be added to at a later stage. |
| First, you may want to play with the rental clubs at a | | | | Golf Feels |
| driving range. During this time, don't be afraid to ask | | | | The best way to purchase a used golf clubs is to |
| your friends or other golfers to try their clubs on the | | | | actually hold them in your hand and swing them to |
| range. This is a good opportunity for you to judge | | | | get a feel for what you want. The feel of a golf club |
| which type of clubs is right for you. After hitting for | | | | clearly seems to be all-important. But, what is 'feel'? |
| a period of time at the driving range and you think it | | | | There is no scientific formula that defines it. In |
| is time to buy your own clubs, then .... | | | | general, feel can be described as the way a golfer |
| Rely on golf expert | | | | feels a club when he or she swings it depends on its |
| When you go out to buy used golf clubs, you should | | | | swing weight and the flexibility of its shaft. |
| always rely on people who know golf equipment well. | | | | Iron Club head |
| You can look for your local pro at your local municipal | | | | Look for club head that made of stainless steel and |
| course as a source of information and advice. Or you | | | | avoid inexpensive alloy heads. For beginner, you |
| can consult the experts at the golf shop or even | | | | should select the 'heel-and-toe' (or, |
| your friend who plays well or who knows anything | | | | perimeter-weighted) club head design, cavity backed |
| about golf clubs. Alternatively, you can search the | | | | (hollowed out in the back) and over-sized golf club. |
| Internet for used golf club reviews. You can always | | | | You should get bigger club heads because they are |
| ask people for advice but keep in mind that what | | | | more forgiving with enlarges 'sweet spot' that can |
| suits them may not necessary prove good in your | | | | produce maximum distance even with off-center |
| hands. Therefore, it is more important to identify the | | | | contacts. |
| golf club set that suitable to your ability yourself. | | | | Golf Shafts |
| Golf beginner's half set | | | | Graphite shafts is ideal for beginner even though it is |
| As a novice golfer, you are advised to learn with a | | | | more expensive that steel shafts. Its lighter overall |
| half set of clubs with all matching iron of the same | | | | weight allows beginner to swing the club faster even |
| model. The half-set could be made up from a few | | | | with enlarged clubhead. |
| combinations of clubs. In general, the half set | | | | Golf Grips |
| combination consists of five iron clubs, including 4, 6, | | | | If you have purchased used golf clubs where the |
| 8, pitching wedge and sand iron, in addition to 3 and 5 | | | | condition of the grips could be less than perfect or |
| woods plus a putter. The driver is not recommended | | | | the grips don't fit properly for you, then make sure |
| in the beginner's half set because it is the hardest | | | | you replace them. Grips are fairly easy and |
| club to control. Majority of beginners would achieve | | | | inexpensive to change by a pro or club repairman. |
| better results using a 3 wood on the tee box. | | | | Ensure all the grips are replaced with same size and |
| Likewise, 1, 2 or 3 irons should be avoided at the | | | | design. |
| early stages of the game, as each of these long | | | | Finally, if you are just starting out with golf, chances |
| irons requires an accurate strike from the middle of | | | | are your swing is more likely to let you down rather |
| the clubface with plenty of club heads speed in order | | | | than the golf clubs itself. Having said that, it is still |
| to achieve good results. In contrast, a 5 wood with | | | | important to try out the golf clubs before buying |
| distance almost equivalent of the 2 iron - the ball can | | | | them in order to find a golf club set that suits your |
| still travel a fair distance despite being hit off-center. | | | | swing, body and game. Most importantly, makes you |
| Besides, a lofted wood is more forgiving than the thin | | | | feel confident when you use it. |
| blade of an iron club heads. | | | | |