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Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Do Your Research When Choosing New Golf Clubs.


Choosing new golf clubs is never easy, but it is worth putting some time and effort into it. If you spend some time researching the makes and models available, the more satisfied you will be with your final choice. When you start out, you will realize there are a few options open to you regarding how you go about your research. While you could visit your local golf store and rely on the advice of the salesman, it is not the best way to get what you want. You will find out here about resources you can use in your search for new golf clubs.

The first thing to say is if you are reading this then you have found the ultimate source of information - the internet. Here you can visit the web sites of the various companies who manufacture clubs, and discover all the technical specs you'll ever need. Or there are review sites that will tell you about the pros and cons of a particular club and who the club is aimed at. All you really need to do is type in your query to your favorite search engine and sift through the results. It is a good idea to bookmark any site you find helpful, making it easy to find in the future.

Golf magazines are another resource that usually have sections that are dedicated to news and reviews of clubs that are new to the market. If you are looking for a particular make or model it is a good idea to search through these golf magazines (or again, their online resource) to see what their opinion is on this club. You could even visit consumer based web sites that will also provide you with reviews of the club along with the best prices and where to buy. If you visit a few sites and find the reviews to be consistent, you can usually rely on the information.

Another way of getting good advice is to get in touch with the people who use the clubs. The best person to ask about this is your course professional. These guys really know their stuff, and if you let him have a look at the way you swing the club, he won't be long recommending the best club for you at this time. The more you play and the better you get may require a change of club in the future. If you are just starting out and are not yet a member of a club, you could visit one of the many online golf communities. There are many forums that aim to get golfers in touch with each other, and you should definitely consider joining at least one.

By far the best way of choosing new golf clubs is to actually try the clubs out for yourself. If your local golf store has a range attached, you can ask the pro if you can take the club onto the range to try it out. Most stores will let you do this, and it allows you to test the club and see if it is for you, before you commit to buying. If you don't have this facility, then maybe you know someone who has the clubs that you would like to try. Talk to them and ask if you could borrow his clubs for a round or two to see if you like them. There is no doubt that testing the clubs yourself is the best way to find out whether you like them or not.

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