Choosing the right golf club is extremely important to improve the way you play the game. If you are able to get to golf clubs which work very well for your style of golf, you will notice an immediate improvement in your game. Usually novice golfers don't put much thought in the clubs they use. Perhaps you have just used your grandfather old clubs that you dug up out of the attic, or maybe you purchased some cheap clubs at a yard sale. If you always want to be a serious golfer, you will need to purchase clubs yourself and choose some that will compliment your style of play. You can accomplish this by changing the length of the tree, the size of the head, and many other details. The choices you'll have to make is between the graphite and steel, the two most popular materials. That you choose can greatly affect your swing (or work with what you have already learned).
Steel is the least expensive choice of the two. Because of its lower price, many see as less than graphite. However, this is not true at all. If you have a golf style that works well with steel clubs, there is no reason to go for the more expensive graphite. The steel is much more durable, so you can expect steel clubs to have a shelf life longer than graphite clubs. The steel is heavier than graphite; Some see this as a negative point, but some prefer to really feel the weight of the club as they swing it. Steel also is quite a bit more rigid than graphite (which has a higher flexibility). It's partially your personal preference, but your prewritten driving style can also tell you something that you would otherwise know. If you tend to be rather fast swings you'll want to stay with the clubs that are more severe. Steel offers this, but coupled with the clubs rapid swings heavy can be potentially dangerous, so make sure that you always have a tight grip.
Graphite is the choice, and it is known to be a lighter and more flexible material. Yet again, this does not necessarily make it a better choice, because everything depends on what kind of golf do you. If your strokes are a little slower than average, a club of flexible graphite could be the best choice. The flex of a club can be classified in 4 different ratings: ladies, regular, Senior and Extra stiff. Graphite clubs are rarely Stiff Extra rating. If you feel that you must steep additional clubs, you would be probably better with a steel club. The best thing you can do is to simply give a few test swings the club store, and figure what he feels most like what you used in the past. Make sure it is something that you could use for a whole match and not be uncomfortable.
It is likely that you feel a bit overwhelmed to make these important choices on your future clubs. It is normal for a beginner, especially since each material has much to offer. If you really want to make sure that you make the right choice, you can get in contact with someone who is more experienced in the choice of clubs. This could be an experienced golfer or just an employee of the club store. In any event, they can give you good advice simply by you looking swing at the ball a few times. The speed of your swing and several other things about your method will give them advice on what you should choose. But as long as you think hard about your choice and then paste it in the future, you should be able to choose clubs that are ideal for you and are made of a material that will feel natural when you swing it.
