How To Choose The Right Golf Equipment For You
By:
LISA
DAVIES
Choosing the right
golf
equipment is very important and it is not just
about how much you spend on it that counts. There is a huge
array of golf equipment available to day, both on- and offline
so it can be quite confusing when you are just starting out.
The first golf equipment to consider is what type of clubs you
should get. These have to be suitable for your height, weight
and the type of game you play. Most people use standard length
clubs which are fine for men between 5 feet 2 inches and 5 feet
10 inches in height and for women between five feet and five
feet 5 inches. If you are outside these ranges though you may
need to get special custom made ones.
The clubs must also have the correct thickness of grip. When
holding the club, the fingers of your left hand should just
touch the pad of your left thumb and not dig in to it, although
tape wrapped around the grip can help if you need to make a
minor adjustment.
When it comes to putters you will probably want to opt for a
centre shaft or heel-to-toe weighted putter as these types have
a larger sweet spot than the mallet putters or the old blade
ones.
Clothing should be smart but comfortable enabling you to swing
the club freely. Generally, trainers, jeans, short shorts and
collarless or sleeveless shirts are frowned upon but dress code
varies from club to club. As you will be out on the course for
several hours it is a good idea to be prepared for any sudden
changes in the weather. Depending on where in the world you are
playing, it is probably advisable to carry waterproofs in your
bag. Hats, caps and sunglasses are other things you should
consider too.
A good pair of shoes is also an essential piece of
golf equipment. Most players opt for a leather
shoe, which allows the foot to breath, combined with a rubber
sole containing either spikes or pimples.
When it comes to your hands most players wear a left hand
glove to maintain a constant grip. These
gloves can be either leather or synthetic and should fit tighter
than a normal glove. Another useful piece of golf equipment if
you are playing in cold weather it is a good idea to use a large
pair of mittens that you can slip on between shots as it is very
difficult to grip the club properly if your hands get too cold.
Finally, you will need something to carry all this new golf
equipment in.
Golf
bags come in a huge array of shapes and sizes
from drainpipe bags that only carry 6 or 7 clubs, which are good
for when you are practicing, to an all in one bag/trolley which
can be useful when traveling. If you are going to be carrying
your bag then make sure it is not to heavy and that it has a
strong strap.
Now you have all the essential golf equipment you need so all
you need to do now is get out there and start playing. Good
luck!
Article
Source: http://www.articlerich.com
Lisa Davies is a freelance
writer. For more
information about
golf visit
www.the-golf-master.com
