Buying golf clubs is, in a lot of ways, like buying a car. Since it can be an expensive investment, try renting them first.
Clone golf clubs give the best value for the money as a name brand and should be a prime consideration. Clones use the exact same materials and specs that top brands have but without the expensive label.
New purchases are always exciting, and it's smart to have some experience under your belt before you jump into the water. Consider your individual body type and your level of play when choosing a club.
Critical to the performance of any golf clubs is that the clubs fit the person who is playing them. Proper fitting is the single most important factor influencing performance. As one plays more, preferences and style of club features become more obvious and critical thinking as to equipment choice grows.
Woods: A typical golfer's bag will have a driver (called 1-wood) and a few fairway woods (3- and/or 5-wood). A driver is the longest club (usually 45 inches long). Because of the longer length it is the toughest to control during a swing
Irons: Golf clubs referred to as irons have grooves cut into the club face. Irons are classified as long, mid and short irons. The irons with the highest lofts are the short irons. The short irons are the 8 and 9 irons. Mid irons are 5, 6 and 7 irons and the long irons are 1, 2, 3 and 4 irons.
Putters: Putter styles vary and depend on the druthers of the player. Most popular are the conventional standard putters. Other type putters are the belly putter that provides a third point of contact, the belly. Then there is the long putter which utilizes a pendulum type swing eliminating the wrist hinge.
Utility clubs: These are hybrid clubs that combine characteristics of irons and woods and are favored by beginner players who do not want to lug around a full arsenal of golf clubs.
In the beginning, it is best to get used clubs or a cheap set of clubs. To save money on new clubs, consider clone golf club purchases. You get the same quality but without the expensive label.
