How To Choose Ladies Golf Clubs

Article Written By: ElaineClarke

Before you go to the 1st tee, be aware that there is a rule which specifies that a competitor may only carry 14 clubs in their golf bag. Which clubs, will depend upon how you intend to play, the course and the weather conditions.

Part of playing well is knowing which club will hit which distance. The distance is governed by the angle of the face of the club as it meets the ball - this is known as the loft. Usually clubs have a number on the head by which they can be identified. The higher the number, the lesser the distance the club will hit. Each club has a grip made of rubber, a shaft made of steel or graphite and a club head made of steel or alloy parts.

There are 3 types of clubs:-

* The Wood

* Irons

* Putter

THE 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.

* The Driver is used of the tee and is sometimes call No.1.

* 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

Sets of Irons are numbered from 1 to 9 and are usually have club heads made from metal or alloys. The higher the number on the club the less distance the ball will travel. For example a 4 iron will hit the ball further than a 7 iron.

There are also various wedges which come into this catagory, such as a pitching wedge and a sand wedge. Wedges are used to get a high degree of loft, and a sand wedge is used to escape from bunkers.

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.

RESCUE CLUBS OR HYBRIDS

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

There is nothing more irritating than clanking clubs on a course, and head covers are available to prevent woods banging against other clubs and stop damage. It sensible to dry off woods when they are wet and that any mud, grass or sand is cleared away from the grooves. Soap and water can be used to wash rubber grips when they become dirty. Shinny grips are no use and do need to be changed, this can be done by your club professional.

HOW TO CHOOSE 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. When you decide the time is right to buy some clubs, go to a place where they allow you to try out 4 or 5 different types of clubs. You do not need to buy irons and woods of the same type or from the same manufacturer. Nor do you need to buy them all at the same time. Many players add different clubs at a later date, and buying a complete set is not always the best solution.

If you are just taking up the game, consider leaving the purchase of a driver until you have a little more experience. Initially just purchase a 3 or 5 wood. You may want to consider a half set of irons - 5,7,9,PW and SW - just to get the game going. You can always add more at a later date.

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