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Article by Brian Davies, Golf-Training-Aid.net

The joy of playing with a set of personal Golf Clubs is simply unparalleled. Essentially, used for playing golf the Golf Clubs come in four main categories i.e. hybrids, putters, irons and woods.

Some golfers believe that playing different shots with one club and altering the speed and direction of the swing is the right style of playing golf. However, it’s suggested that they should maintain the consistency of the swing and try to play different shots with the help of different Golf Clubs.

Whether it’s a novice golfer or a professional player, the most important concern of each of them is to buy a set of perfect Golf Clubs, which can add a spark to his or her game. Any golfer can carry a maximum of fourteen clubs during one round. Earlier a classic set of Golf Clubs would consist of 2 wedges, 3 woods, one putter and 8 irons-numbered 3-9 and a pitching wedge. However, the trend has changed now days & most of the golfers prefer to replace on an average 2 to 5 irons with higher lofted woods, also called fairways woods, and extra “utility” wedges.

As buying the right clubs that will suit your style and need is not a straightforward task, it’s better to collect some knowledge about the various categories of Golf Clubs available before you decide to purchase any one of them. Given below is the detailed description of each of the category of clubs for your help:

The types of Golf Clubs are:

Woods: Woods are the tallest of all the other types of clubs available. With large globular heads these clubs make it easy to hit smashing shots that draw the ball hundreds of yards away. Most of the golfers prefer woods for the stylish look they add to their personality. Ranging between 8 & 31 degrees the woods make just the right clubs for any golfer, as the accuracy of the shot is definitely improved with the help of woods.
Irons: The irons are smaller clubs as compared to woods. Generally, the length of irons is between 36 & 40 inches i.e. 90-100 cm. Typically, the heads of this kind of clubs are solid with flat clubface and these irons range between 16 & 46 degrees.
Hybrid woods: Often known as “hybrids” the hybrid woods are perfect for hitting long shots from difficult rough. The straight hit and low center of gravity that are the basic characteristic of irons and woods, respectively, are combined together in hybrid woods.
Putters: Available in low loft and smaller shaft the putters can be found in various head shapes. Most often, putters are used to play golf on greens. However, they can be used to play approach shots on golf courses with tightly mown edging and also to play from bunkers.

Useful Tips When You Go Out To Buy A Set Of Golf Clubs:

Beginners should refer to local newspaper to get latest information about the places from where they can acquire right set of clubs.
Always see if the clubs, you plan to buy, offer desired grip and also see whether the shafts and club heads are exactly of the same style you wanted.
You can also avail some special bargains available on quality sets of clubs.
You can go to any sports goods store or local golf store to buy a set of second hand Golf Clubs.
Various golf store, now days, offer great exchange offers. You can exchange your old clubs to get new ones at quite a lower price.

A right set of clubs is the first prerequisite of playing the fantastic game of golf. Just pick the right one and see how amazing it’s to play with personal Golf Clubs.