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maleficent · 04-14-2005, 03:23 PM

Try before you buy, experiment with different clubs before you buy by renting, borrowing or demo-ing a set from a store. If there are any golf resorts in your area, I'm sure there is a pro shop that would have clubs you could rent for an afternoon

Find the right shaft length. Shaft length affects the feel of the club, but most players will fit an off-the-shelf club. If you have questions or are exceptionally short or tall, find a knowledgeable shop willing to match you to a shaft length. This is where you get to try out the swing... you want it to feel comfortable in your hand with the proper stance.

There are different clubs and woods that you might want, and are often sold as different sets. You really want to make sure that your irons match... they are usually sold as a set, and at the low end will run about 250 bucks for a low end, but functional set. At that point, the most important wood (I dont knw why it's what i was told years ago , is the 3 - it's the only wood I have ever used. Other clubs you could get is a sand wedge but I've never used one...

Select a putter based on what feels good to you. You can get one for about $25, but spend what it takes for a putter that makes you feel confident, but on average expect to pay about 50 - 75 ( I have a Calloway that I love - other people have used it and think it's a l ittle off -it's about what feels good to you). This will be your most important piece of equipment... Try out different ones.

Unless you're planning to always ride in a cart, look for a lightweight golf bag with a stand.

Get a wire brush and towel for cleaning clubs are handy items to keep in your golf bag.

If you are a once a year or so player... I would strongly suggest taking a lesson or three, they aren't that expensive to do, and it will make the game so much more enjoyable.

04-14-2005, 03:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
maleficent Junkie Moderator Emeritus Location: Chicago	Try before you buy, experiment with different clubs before you buy by renting, borrowing or demo-ing a set from a store. If there are any golf resorts in your area, I'm sure there is a pro shop that would have clubs you could rent for an afternoon Find the right shaft length. Shaft length affects the feel of the club, but most players will fit an off-the-shelf club. If you have questions or are exceptionally short or tall, find a knowledgeable shop willing to match you to a shaft length. This is where you get to try out the swing... you want it to feel comfortable in your hand with the proper stance. There are different clubs and woods that you might want, and are often sold as different sets. You really want to make sure that your irons match... they are usually sold as a set, and at the low end will run about 250 bucks for a low end, but functional set. At that point, the most important wood (I dont knw why it's what i was told years ago , is the 3 - it's the only wood I have ever used. Other clubs you could get is a sand wedge but I've never used one... Select a putter based on what feels good to you. You can get one for about $25, but spend what it takes for a putter that makes you feel confident, but on average expect to pay about 50 - 75 ( I have a Calloway that I love - other people have used it and think it's a l ittle off -it's about what feels good to you). This will be your most important piece of equipment... Try out different ones. Unless you're planning to always ride in a cart, look for a lightweight golf bag with a stand. Get a wire brush and towel for cleaning clubs are handy items to keep in your golf bag. If you are a once a year or so player... I would strongly suggest taking a lesson or three, they aren't that expensive to do, and it will make the game so much more enjoyable. __________________ Free your heart from hatred. Free your mind from worries. Live simply. Give more. Expect less.