Global Sports: Important Facts About Beginning Golf Equipment

Monday, June 13, 2011

Important Facts About Beginning Golf Equipment

By Athena Hunter


The first thing the average beginning golfer does is go on an unnecessary spending spree. It is essential to have certain pieces of equipment so you can get your game off on the right foot. That doesn't mean that every shiny new object advertised on television, golf shows or infomercials is going to do loads to improve your golf game. More often than not these pieces of equipment will do little to help your game and a lot to hurt your wallet. Save the advanced gadgets for later, and focus on a few key pieces of golf equipment when you first start playing.

You should invest in a good pair of gloves as part of your start up equipment. Golf gloves generally come in packages of one and are designated for left or right handed golfers. Golf gloves can be found in pairs but unless it's your preference, it isn't necessary to have two gloves. You may be wondering why gloves are so important for golfing. The biggest reason is they keep you from developing blisters which can be common from gripping the club. It's important to make sure you get a glove that fits your hand well without cutting off the circulation so that it doesn't interfere with game play. Oddly enough, a golf umbrella happens to be an important piece of golf equipment. It doesn't matter where you play, there can be sporadic storms. Despite how you may feel about your need from a little rain or not, the likelihood is good that your equipment does. Golf clubs are not small investments. It is in your best interest to shield them to the greatest of your abilities. Regardless of the shaft material, the odds are good that the club heads are not impervious to rust. An umbrella is a small investment that will compensate you the first time you recognize that you need it.

Golf club head covers is something else you will need to invest in. Good golf clubs are an investment. You can easily spend a few hundred dollars on even a beginners set of clubs. To lengthen the life and usefulness of your clubs, you need to protect them by getting quality head covers that will protect them from banging together in your car or during the drive to and from the golf course.

The final piece of equipment you should invest in is a good set of beginner's golf clubs. You don't want to invest in the priciest set of clubs you can find when you're first learning the game. Whether you need steel or flexible shafts is not something you'll know when you first start golfing. You also won't know the height you need for the best fit. You really aren't ready to even identify if you need gloves that will help you achieve greater control over the ball or greater distance or if you need clubs that will help you achieve a little bit of both.

Beginner golf equipment doesn't have to cost you a fortune but if you buy the right equipment, it can add years of enjoyment to your game. With all the new, fancy equipment, it can be easy to get distracted whether you're new or returning to the game. You'll be in great shape, however, if you stick with the beginner golf equipment mentioned above.




About the Author:



No comments:

Post a Comment