Points West Argo Gives Tips For Selecting The Perfect Golf Club

Released on: September 12, 2008, 3:37 pm

Press Release Author: Points West Argo

Industry: Entertainment

Press Release Summary: If you are knew to golfing, or are not really sure how to
find a good set of golf clubs, then please enjoy the following tips from Points West
Argo for selecting the perfect golf club.

Press Release Body: Yuba City, CA – To make sure you’re selecting just the right
club for your bag, please enjoy the following tips for selecting the perfect golf
club from Points West Argo.

“Although golf is a very fun sport to play, choosing your first golf clubs can be a
long and confusing process,” notes Tom Tomlinson of Points West Argo. “There are so
many factors to take into account depending on your skill level, preference, and
even body type. To help new golfers across the country my team and I have put
together the following list of tips to select the perfect golf club.”

Commitment
If you're just taking up golf, you may want to wait a little while before purchasing
your own clubs. Golf is a fun and healthy hobby to take up, but the equipment is not
cheap and the sport itself takes a pretty good amount of skill. Before buying
yourself brand new clubs, make sure this is something you truly enjoy.

New vs. Used
The first choice you have to make is whether you want to buy new or previously owned
clubs. The advantage of a new set is that they are clean, new, and likely to be more
accurate. However, used clubs can be a great way to get in to the game, and
upgrading to a new set won't make you feel guilty once you do because the first set
was not costly.

Choosing your Irons
The prominent equipment in your golf bag is obviously your irons. The first choice
you need to make when choosing an iron is whether you prefer cast iron or forged
metal. It usually depends on your skill and need, most beginners use cast iron as
the sweet spot is larger.

Shaft Choice
The shaft of your club also depends on skill and preference. Shafts come in either
steel or graphite-made. Most professionals prefer steel shafts, as they're more
durable, although some golfers still look to graphite because of its lightweight
that gives an easier swing. Typically, beginners use the lighter graphite shaft to
start with.

Head Material
While each head material has its own advantage, the decision may be up to your
wallet. Cast iron and stainless steel are both less expensive than the pricey
titanium. The disadvantage of the stainless steel as a beginner is they are a bit
heavy, which may inhibit your swing and make it harder to get used to. Titanium is
the prime choice for a beginner, because the metal is both durable and light,
allowing you to have a higher swing speed as well as a large head and sweet spot.
The cast iron is a good compromise, at a fairer price and not too heavy to handle.

Head Size
As a beginner, head size can make a huge difference to your learning process. A
larger head means a larger sweet spot, which is the face that hits the ball, it also
means the club will be heavier and harder to control. To find a compromise between a
small and large head, you could use a medium head, which has a pretty good-sized
sweet spot, but is not too heavy to control.

Sweet Spot
The size of the sweet spot you choose on your club is totally dependent on your
skill level and accuracy rating. If you have a very accurate swing, but not a quick
one, you might want a lighter and smaller head, and a lighter shaft to improve your
swing speed.

Grips
Grips should be standard to your club, but some golfers prefer to re-grip their
grips for one reason or the other. If you choose to adjust your grip, make sure your
aware of your hands grip size as well as the core grip of the club itself. You can
determine your clubs grip size by matching it to the shafts diameter you’re
re-gripping. Measure the diameter of the butt of the shaft you’d like to re-grip tot
determine this.

If the Club Fits
If the club you choose is not proportionate to your body type it will harm your
game. Make sure you're choosing a club that is as close to the right size for you as
possible. A salesperson should be able to tell you exactly which size club you
should be using.

Swing Speed
Assuming that you have swung a golf club a couple of times before deciding to buy,
you should have a relatively good idea of your swing speed ability. If your swing
speed is pretty high, factor in a heavier shaft to improve your accuracy. A low
swing speed is okay too, just compensate with a light, flexible shaft and a medium
sized-head with a pretty good sweet spot.


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Contact Details: pwa@guiverconsulting.com

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