Ladies Golf Clubs
When you start a round of golf its worth being aware that you are only allowed to carry a maximum number of 14 clubs. The range of clubs will depend upon your game and the course that you play.
Now you have to be able to decide which club to use and when. When trying to decide the length of the shot, you also need to be aware of the height the ball will travel - this is called as the loft.
Most clubs can be identified by a number on the sole and a 7 iron will not hit as far as a 4 iron. Each club has it component parts. The rubber grip which can be any color, the shaft which is made out of either graphite or steel, and the club head which can be made of steel, tungsten or other alloys.
There are 3 types of clubs:-
* The Wood
* The Irons
* The Putter
THE WOOD
Woods originally got their name because the club head was made from wood. Today with new technology, club heads are made of many different types of alloys, steel or sometimes tungsten.
* Ladies woods range from numbers 1 to 15.
* The Driver is used of the tee and is sometimes call No.1.
* Fairway woods are usually 3,4,5,7 and 9.
* Some shots are more challenging in terms of loft for example getting over trees with shorter distance control, and numbers 11, 13 or 15 woods can be used here.
IRONS
Iron club heads are usually made from metal or alloys and have numbers from 1 to 9. The lower the number, the further it will make the ball travel. So for instance a 7 iron will not hit as far as a 4 iron.
Wedges, such as a pitching wedge or a sand wedge also come in the the iron category. A sand wedge is mainly used as the name would suggest to escape from bunkers, and generally wedges are used to get more height on the ball.
PUTTERS
Putters have very little loft and are used when the ground is smooth on the green or just on the fringe. The range of putters are infinite with various head sizes and shapes and weights, different lengths of shaft and grip. You should choose whichever produces the correct 'feel' for you.
RESCUE CLUBS OR HYBRIDS
The hybrid or rescue club as it has become known is a combination of the wood and iron, and is a big hit with lady golfers. Mostly it is used as a distance club, being more forgiving than a wood off the fairway. It has quickly become a standard part of the range of ladies clubs.
CARE OF CLUBS
Head covers are available to protect woods from banging against other clubs in the bag and prevents damage. Make sure that your woods are dried off carefully and any grass, mud or sand is wiped off the head.
Soap and water can be used to wash rubber grips when they become dirty. Shinny grips are no use and do need to be changed, this can be done by your club professional.
CHOOSING YOUR CLUBS
There are many factors which can be taken into account when choosing clubs, but the most important is that you are comfortable with them. There are many brands to choose from, but some practice shots with demonstration clubs will help you decide.
After making the decision to buy new clubs you should try to find a seller where you are allowed to try out the types of clubs which you are considering purchasing.
It may not follow that irons and woods from the same manufacturer suit your game. It could be prudent to buy some now and some later. Lots of players do not buy complete sets and will often add clubs at a later date.
It may not be necessary for you to buy a driver straight away, as this is a difficult club to use. Maybe buy just a 3 or 5 wood to start. It could be that to get you going, a half set of irons would be suitable, such as a 5,7,9, PW,SW. To add more in later when you know what is required is a simple matter.
