| The golf clubs or irons are | | | | Selecting the Proper Shafts |
| traditionally known as the unrecognized | | | | When it comes to selecting shafts for |
| heroes in a golfer's bag. They are the | | | | your golf clubs there are two main |
| scoring clubs and the most used clubs in | | | | things to keep in mind, the type of |
| the golf arsenal. | | | | shaft and the flexibility.... |
| They come in sets of up to 13 clubs with | | | | Steel vs Graphite |
| all different loft angles for different | | | | Steel shafts are usually used by better |
| distances and shots. | | | | players for a few reasons. Steel shafts |
| There are two main types of of golf | | | | tend to be heavier than graphite ones |
| clubs that are available to the players | | | | and this can affect the speed the player |
| today, with a third type starting to | | | | swings the golf club. The better players |
| also be introduced more and more... | | | | are usually able to produce enough swing |
| One important thing to remember no | | | | speed to not have to worry about the |
| matter what style you choose is that all | | | | weight of the club. The steel shafts |
| three different types should be custom | | | | will also produce more feedback to the |
| fitted to your golf swing for optimum | | | | golfers hands when the ball is struck at |
| results. | | | | impact allowing them to "feel" how the |
| Forged Irons | | | | shot was hit and to help them make any |
| Also known as 'Blades'. Bladed or forged | | | | corrections should there be a need. |
| clubs are often made of softer steel | | | | Graphite shafts are usually lighter |
| with an exterior chrome plating. | | | | than steel shafts and allow slower |
| Advanced and more experienced players | | | | swinging players to increase their swing |
| prefer these type of clubs for greater | | | | speed.This is a big advantage to kids, |
| spin and control of the ball. The sweet | | | | beginners, ladies and more senior |
| spot on these clubs is often smaller, so | | | | players, helping them to hit the ball |
| a player with a well-groomed swing will | | | | further. Graphite also is more forgiving |
| find it easier to work the ball the way | | | | with vibrations going to the players |
| he or she wants to reap their proper | | | | hands when a poor shot is struck. You |
| rewards. | | | | don't feel as much of a sting from a |
| Cast Irons | | | | slightly mishit shot. |
| These clubs are also known as 'Cavity | | | | Shaft Flex |
| Backs' and are more geared toward the | | | | Extra Stiff- is for professionals |
| beginners or mid to higher handicappers. | | | | Stiff- is for low-handicappers,stronger |
| They can be identified by their cavity | | | | and younger players |
| back on the opposite side of the club | | | | Medium- is for average golfers of all |
| face. Such golf clubs are usually cast | | | | levels |
| from a mold of harder metals then bladed | | | | Whippy- is for senior golfers and taller |
| clubs. They are evenly matched for | | | | ladies |
| balance and weight through the entire | | | | Ladies Flex- as the name suggests, for |
| set. The clubs mass is distributed | | | | ladies |
| around the edges of the club head | | | | Where Do I Buy Golf Clubs Online? |
| allowing for a larger sweet spot and a | | | | In todays busy world, buying your golf |
| more forgiving club for off-centred | | | | equipment has become alot easier. There |
| hits. | | | | are several very good online stores that |
| Hybrids | | | | will cater to your exact needs and |
| These sets are a mixture of cavity backs | | | | deliver the purchase right to your front |
| and bladed clubs. Together these sets | | | | door. |
| consist of full-cavity backed long | | | | Now that you have had a chance to learn |
| irons, half or partial cavity backed mid | | | | how to select the correct golf clubs, |
| irons, and classic blade style short | | | | lets take that information and transfer |
| irons and wedges. These offer golfers | | | | it into finding golf clubs you like and |
| new choice to help improve their games. | | | | are suited to your game. |