Ladies Golf Clubs

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.

When you have used a club in practice, you will be aware of the distance you can hit the ball with that club. Also you will be aware of the hight of the ball, this is controlled by the angle of the club or 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 can be divided into 3 types:-

* A Wood

* Irons

* Putter

THE WOOD

Woods originally got their name because the club head was made from wood. Today with new technology, club heads are made of many different types of alloys, steel or sometimes tungsten.

* Ladies woods can be from 1 to 15.

* Ladies use a No.1 club or driver from the tee.

* Woods 3,4,5,7 and 9 are fairway woods.

* Some shots are more challenging in terms of loft for example getting over trees with shorter distance control, and numbers 11, 13 or 15 woods can be used here.

IRONS

Iron club heads are usually made from metal or alloys and have numbers from 1 to 9. The lower the number, the further it will make the ball travel. So for instance a 7 iron will not hit as far as a 4 iron.

There are also various wedges which come into this catagory, such as a pitching wedge and a sand wedge. Wedges are used to get a high degree of loft, and a sand wedge is used to escape from bunkers.

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.

RESCUE CLUBS OR HYBRIDS

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

There is nothing more irritating than clanking clubs on a course, and head covers are available to prevent woods banging against other clubs and stop damage. It sensible to dry off woods when they are wet and that any mud, grass or sand is cleared away from the grooves.

When rubber grips become dirty they can be washed with soap and water. When they become shinny they are ready for a change and this can be done by your local professional.

CHOOSING CLUBS

When you choose clubs there is a vast array available to you, but the most important thing is that you are comfortable and confident with them. There are lots of different brands claiming to do everything for you, but in the end its a personal choice.

When you decide the time is right to buy some clubs, go to a place where they allow you to try out 4 or 5 different types of clubs.

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.

Give some consideration to leaving out the purchase of a driver, which is not necessary when you are first starting. To start with you could choose a 3 or 5 wood. Also choosing a half set of irons to get some experience is a good idea. More can be added at a later date.

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