| A golfer's performance on the course, as well as | | | | increased control over fast swings. Graphite |
| his or her enjoyment of the game, is greatly | | | | shafts are lighter but more expensive than steel. |
| affected by the golf clubs they use. But most | | | | Graphite shafts are good for longer shots or for |
| golfers still struggle with the decision of which | | | | slower swingers. |
| clubs to buy. A good understanding of the types | | | | Most golf clubs are available with either steel and |
| of clubs available goes a long way toward helping | | | | graphite shafts. |
| you make the right choice. | | | | Another variation in the shaft is the flex, or bend. |
| For beginners, using the proper club will aid in quick | | | | Less flex equals more control for powerful |
| learning and satisfying results. The basic set of | | | | swingers. Beginners tend not to have such a |
| clubs includes drivers, putters, and irons. Each type | | | | powerful swing, so a more flexible shaft is usually |
| of club helps to improve your game by adjusting | | | | recommended. |
| swing speed and correcting faults. | | | | Golf clubs can be purchased at discount stores, |
| In addition to clubs, there is an almost infinite | | | | buying clubs, specialty shops, catalogs, or over the |
| variety of accessories. Some of these are | | | | Internet, where you can find just about anything, |
| considered necessary by most, while others are | | | | including used clubs. Whether shopping for the |
| mostly "just for looks." One of the necessary | | | | best name brands, reproductions of the name |
| accessories is a golf bag. Another is, or course, | | | | brands, or used clubs, the one should basically be |
| golf balls. And don't underestimate the importance | | | | striving to buy the best clubs he or she can |
| of a good pair of golf shoes to help stabilize your | | | | afford. Retail stores and catalogs have seasonal |
| body and perfect your swing. Other important, if | | | | sales where you can sometimes find good deals. |
| not technically necessary, accessories are golf | | | | You can find bargains any time of year on the |
| gloves, a golf cap, golf clothing, and golf club | | | | Internet, and shipping is often free. One way to |
| covers. | | | | save money is to look for replicas of top brand |
| The types and styles of golf clubs come in many | | | | clubs. If you are careful to compare features with |
| variations. Irons are the best bet for making | | | | the originals, you may find that you can get |
| shorter shots, and are available in sets that include | | | | comparable equipment at a lower price. |
| several different sizes. Also important to consider | | | | There's plenty more to learn about the many |
| are the style, type, and size of material used to | | | | types and varieties of equipment available. The |
| make the club's shaft. Steel shafts are relatively | | | | important thing is to get the information, get the |
| heavy but also longer-lasting than other types. | | | | equipment, and get out there and play! |
| Steel shafts also have the advantage of offering | | | | |