Buying the Right Golf Clubs for Beginning and Intermediate Players

By Greg Angle

Introduction

In his free time, health care executive Greg Angle enjoys a wide range of hobbies. In addition to spending time with his family, Greg Angle enjoys playing golf and is a member of the North Ranch Country Club.

Buying the right golf equipment relies heavily on a player’s level of experience. Beginners should typically look for clubs that match their general posture and strength, since they are unfamiliar with their swing style. A basic set, which includes a couple of woods, a few irons, and a putter, is enough for beginners to get by.

Intermediate Players

Intermediate players are best suited for forgiving irons, or those irons that mitigate the effects of poor contact and bad swings. Forgiving clubs also fit advanced players; however, buying irons that combine traditional blade design and perimeter weighting offer the best game for those individuals whose game is being held back by equipment.

Conclusion

When looking for clubs, golfers may choose between graphite or steel shafts. Although steel shafts are cheaper, they are best suited for intermediate golfers, while graphite shafts are better for beginners. Choosing the right flex is also important since it determines how much bend there is in the shaft. For golfers hitting a driver at 180 yards or less, senior flex clubs are best. Ladies flex is best for golfers hitting at 200 yards, while normal flex is suited for those hitting between 225 and 250 yards.