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