How To Choose The Right Golf Equipment For You

Choosing the right golf equipment is veryprepared for any sudden changes in the weather.
important and it is not just about how much youDepending on where in the world you are playing,
spend on it that counts. There is a huge array ofit is probably advisable to carry waterproofs in
golf equipment available to day, both on- andyour bag. Hats, caps and sunglasses are other
offline so it can be quite confusing when you arethings you should consider too.
just starting out.A good pair of shoes is also an essential piece of
The first golf equipment to consider is what typegolf euipment. Most players opt for a leather
of clubs you should get. These have to be suitableshoe, which allows the foot to breath, combined
for your height, weight and the type of gamewith a rubber sole containing either spikes or
you play. Most people use standard length clubspimples.
which are fine for men between 5 feet 2 inchesWhen it comes to your hands most players wear
and 5 feet 10 inches in height and for womena left hand glove to maintain a constant grip.
between five feet and five feet 5 inches. If youThese gloves can be either leather or synthetic
are outside these ranges though you may needand should fit tighter than a normal glove. Another
to get special custom made ones.useful piece of golf equipment if you are playing in
The clubs must also have the correct thicknesscold weather it is a good idea to use a large pair
of grip. When holding the club, the fingers of yourof mittens that you can slip on between shots as
left hand should just touch the pad of your leftit is very difficult to grip the club properly if your
thumb and not dig in to it, although tape wrappedhands get too cold.
around the grip can help if you need to make aFinally, you will need something to carry all this
minor adjustment.new golf equipment in. Golf bags come in a huge
When it comes to putters you will probably wantarray of shapes and sizes from drainpipe bags
to opt for a centre shaft or heel-to-toe weightedthat only carry 6 or 7 clubs, which are good for
putter as these types have a larger sweet spotwhen you are practising, to an all in one bag
than the mallet putters or the old blade ones.trolley which can be useful when travelling. If you
Clothing should be smart but comfortable enablingare going to be carrying your bag then make sure
you to swing the club freely. Generally, trainers,it is not to heavy and that it has a strong strap.
jeans, short shorts and collarless or sleevelessNow you have all the essential golf equipment you
shirts are frowned upon but dress code variesneed so all you need to do now is get out there
from club to club. As you will be out on theand start playing. Good luck!
course for several hours it is a good idea to be