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How To Select The Right Golf Clubs And Balls

By: Patrick Attlee Click author's name for more of his/her articles

In this article we will discuss to fundamental aspects of the golfers kit and how you can select the correct pieces for your arsenal. We will be looking at golf balls, how they differ and which you should be choosing. We will also have some discussion on how to pick the clubs that are right for your particular game.

Golf balls are marketed very aggressively. However bear in mind that they come in only three different flavors. One-piece, two-piece and three-piece. One-piece balls are very low quality and are usually used on driving ranges. It is recommended that you use a two-piece ball as a beginner. Three-piece balls are really only used by professional golfers playing on the Tour. Three piece balls are covered in a very expensive, high-performance urethane elastomer. They give the pros an extra degree of control but not something you will notice as a beginner. What you need is a reliable, durable golf ball and the surlyn two-piece ball is perfect. These balls have a harder cover which makes them last longer unless you are particularly heavy handed with them. Their spin rate is lower which makes it easier for the amateur golfer to control. In terms of compression, there is not much practical difference between the compressions, just pick one that feels best for you.

In terms of clubs, if you are new to the game and have been playing with rented clubs, consider buying a set of interim clubs. You will be still learning a lot about your game and it's perhaps not the best time to splash a lot of cash on clubs. Look at your local course to see if anyone is selling clubs, look in garage sales and online. You should try and get a whole different variety: graphite, forged clubs, steel shafts etc. The key is to experiment so that when you have got some experience under your belt you can buy a set of clubs that is perfect for your needs.

When you are ready to purchase your set of clubs, there are some things worth bearing in mind:

The Grip. It is very important that the grips on your clubs are the right size. If they are too thin, you will introduce too much hand-action in your swing. Conversely if the grip is too thick, your hand motion will be too restricted. The perfect grip as a rule will allow the middle finger on the left hand to just touch the thumb pad.

The Shaft. The shaft depends on your body type. The taller you are the longer the shaft of the club will need to be. It will also need to be stiffer.

Club head. If you are a beginner, try slightly larger heads, they are more forgiving.

Irons. Forged muscle-backed irons are good for very precise players. By precise, I mean in terms of the impact of the club face on the golf ball. For beginners, you should probably go for a cavity-backed irons.

Hopefully this has provided food for thought for when you come to buy balls and clubs.

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About The Author: Patrick Attlee has been writing about golf and fitness for a number of years. His latest website is about storm door hardware and patio door hardware