How To Choose Ladies Golf Clubs
by Elaine Clarke
The rules of golf allow a maximum of 14 clubs in your bag when you are playing a game.Each club is designed for a different purpose and will hit the ball a different distance.
When you have used a club in practice, you will be aware of the distance you can hit the ball with that club. Also you will be aware of the hight of the ball, this is controlled by the angle of the club or the loft.
Most clubs can be identified by a number on the sole and a 7 iron will not hit as far as a 4 iron. Each club has it component parts. The rubber grip which can be any color, the shaft which is made out of either graphite or steel, and the club head which can be made of steel, tungsten or other alloys.
Clubs can be divided into 3 types:-
* Woods
* Irons
* The Putter
WOODS
These are named because the original clubheads were made of wood. These days club heads are made of steel or various alloys.
* Ladies woods range from numbers 1 to 15.
* Number 1 is called the driver and is used off the tee.
* Woods 3,4,5,7 and 9 are fairway woods.
* Numbers 11,13 and 15 are usually of a much higher loft and are used to make specific shots (more of this in another article).
IRONS
Iron club heads are usually made from metal or alloys and have numbers from 1 to 9. The lower the number, the further it will make the ball travel. So for instance a 7 iron will not hit as far as a 4 iron.
Pitching and sand wedges are also irons. These wedges have the highest loft and are generally used to escape from trouble such as bunkers or obsticles when fast height or stopping the ball quickly is a requirement.
PUTTERS
Putters have very little loft and are used when the ground is smooth on the green or just on the fringe. The range of putters are infinite with various head sizes and shapes and weights, different lengths of shaft and grip. You should choose whichever produces the correct ‘feel’ for you.
HYBRID/RESCUE CLUBS
Rescue or hybrid clubs have become very popular with lady golfers in recent years. With the characteristics of both a wood and an iron it is used mainly as a distance club and is useful when experiencing a tight lie. It is now an established tool in the range of clubs available to lady golfers.
TAKING CARE OF CLUBS
Most golfers put head covers on their woods to protect the heads and stop them clanking against each other when on the move. You should dry woods off carefully if they become wet, wiping off any grass, mud or sand which accumulates on the head.
When rubber grips become dirty they can be washed with soap and water. When they become shinny they are ready for a change and this can be done by your local professional.
CHOOSING YOUR CLUBS
When you choose clubs there is a vast array available to you, but the most important thing is that you are comfortable and confident with them. There are lots of different brands claiming to do everything for you, but in the end its a personal choice.
After making the decision to buy new clubs you should try to find a seller where you are allowed to try out the types of clubs which you are considering purchasing.
Buying both irons and woods with the same manufacturing mark may not suit your swing or your game. You need to ask the question ‘Do I need to buy them all at once?’. It can be helpful to purchase some and find out where the gaps are - adding in other clubs later as required.
Give some consideration to leaving out the purchase of a driver, which is not necessary when you are first starting. To start with you could choose a 3 or 5 wood. Also choosing a half set of irons to get some experience is a good idea. More can be added at a later date.
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