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Golf Clubs For Ladies
Before you go to the 1st tee, be aware that there is a rule which specifies that a competitor may only carry 14 clubs in their golf bag. Which clubs, will depend upon how you intend to play, the course and the weather conditions.
Part of playing well is knowing which club will hit which distance. The distance is governed by the angle of the face of the club as it meets the ball - this is known as the loft.
Most clubs are identified for ease by a number and the higher the number the shorter the distance they can hit. The clubs are made of different materials designed to get the best performance for the player. They mainly consist of a rubber grip, a shaft which usually is graphite or steel and a club head made from either steel, alloys, tungsten or sometimes a mixture of all three.
Clubs are divided into 3 different types:-
* Woods
* Irons
* Putter
THE WOODS
When golf was first played, the original players used clubs where the club head was made from wood, and this is how the name stuck. With the advent of ever changing technology club heads have changed both in shape and size and are today made from hard metals such as steel or tungsten.
* Ladies woods can be anything from 1 though 15.
* Number 1 is called the driver and is used off the tee.
* Fairway woods are usually 3,4,5,7 and 9.
* Numbers 11,13 and 15 are usually of a much higher loft and are used to make specific shots (more of this in another article).
IRONS
The club head is usually made of metal and numbered 1-9. Remember number 1 will hit further than number 9. Also remember that the higher the number the higher the ball will go.
Pitching and sand wedges are also irons. These wedges have the highest loft and are generally used to escape from trouble such as bunkers or obsticles when fast height or stopping the ball quickly is a requirement.
PUTTERS
Putters, on which there is very little loft, are generally used on or just off the green when the ground is smooth and firm. There is a vast range of putters available to the golfer giving wide choice of shapes, weights and sizes. In fact there is no right or wrong putter and you should choose whichever give you the best results.
HYBRID OR RESCUE CLUBS
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.
The grips, which are rubber can be washed in soap and water when they get dirty. However shinny grips are worn out and need to be replaced, this can usually 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.
Before you buy any clubs, its sensible to find an outlet that will allow you to 'try out' different types of clubs in order to help make up your mind.
Buying both irons and woods with the same manufacturing mark may not suit your swing or your game. You need to ask the question 'Do I need to buy them all at once?'. It can be helpful to purchase some and find out where the gaps are - adding in other clubs later as required.
If you are just taking up the game, consider leaving the purchase of a driver until you have a little more experience. Initially just purchase a 3 or 5 wood. You may want to consider a half set of irons - 5,7,9,PW and SW - just to get the game going. You can always add more at a later date.
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