Golf Equipment – What you Need to Get Started
November 10, 2009 by admin
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As with any other sport to play golf you need to ensure that you have the correct equipment so that you can play golf correctly. Hopefully this article will provide you with a basic understanding as to what is required.
Basically, there are two main components to play golf – there are the golf ball and the golf clubs. The golf ball is not just a ball it is a scientifically designed piece of equipment. The dimples on a golf ball are designed so that there is less resistance in the air – if you look closely at different brands of golf ball the dimples are slightly different and it you count the dimples on a golf ball some balls have more than others. The inside of the golf ball is also different – this inside of the ball is normally determined by how much spin you want to be able to impart onto the ball, both in the air and upon contact with the ground.
There are numerous different varieties of golf clubs available at present, these are the driver, fairway wood, utility club sometimes also known as a hybrid club, irons, wedge and putter. Each of these different varieties has their relevant use on the golf course. For example the driver is the club which you use from the tee when you want to make a shot which goes a long way, the wedge is used for the short approach aspect of the game when you are coming into the green and of course the putter is used when you are on the green. Which club you decide to use for each shot is individual choice and can depend upon numerous things, game style, course style, ball lie, distance etc etc.
To make it easier to transport your golf clubs, both on and off the course you require something to carry them in. This is where the golf bag is used. The golf bag is used more than just for carrying your clubs however, it is also a piece of equipment which you use to protect your golf clubs. There are numerous varieties of golf bag available and the choice bag is down to both personal preference and requirements. For example if you will not be using a golf cart then a stand bag will probably be your requirement, however if you will be using a golf cart then it may be more beneficial to use a cart bag. The golf bag will protect your golf clubs from banging into each other and also protect the shafts against wear. The golf bag is of course able to carry other things other than your clubs, there are numerous pockets on the bag where you can put your golf balls, tees, drinks, waterproofs etc.
Another good item which is used to protect your golf clubs (normally your woods) is the golf head cover, this is a device which slides over the club and protect the club from damage.
If you are going to be playing on a golf course then you will need good grip. To facilitate this you will require a good quality set of golf shoes, Golf shoes are different to normal shoes as they have ‘spikes’ on them – these are so that you feet grip into the ground when you are making your swing. Slipping when you make your swing can have disastrous results – in some cases it can cause you to miss the ball altogether. These spikes come in all sorts of varieties, however soft spikes are the normal preference as they do not cause and damage to the greens when you walk on them. Golf shoes do more than just assist you in retaining your grip – the also give you the ability to keep your feet dry. When choosing a pair of golf shoes choose a pair which are sturdy, however they need to be comfortable as you could be walking a long way in them. If you do not feel comfortable in your shoes you will definitely not be able to concentrate on your game and could even do some damage to your feet.
You will require some tees. Tees are either made from wood or plastic and are used when you are teeing off on a hole. You balance the ball on the top of the tee and strike the ball from it rather than from the ground.
Most golfers tend to wear a golf glove. The golf glove is normally worn on the other hand to your ‘master hand’; therefore if you are right handed you would wear the glove on your left hand. The glove is there to prevent the club from slipping in your hand and assist you in getting a better grip on the club. There are various types of glove available, you need to ensure that the glove is a good fit and is like a secondary piece of skin.
When you play golf there is a lot of walking involved which is why a lot of golfers invest in a golf cart. There are 2 different varieties of golf cart available, there is the manual cart which you either push or pull and there is the electric cart which is driven by an electric motor. In your golf bag will be a lot of equipment and the bag can be heavy, it will also feel a lot heavier as the round goes on. When you use a golf cart you place the bag onto the cart and pull or push the cart along. This makes the round a lot less tiring and therefore a lot more enjoyable.
You can purchase golf equipment from various shops both online and offline. Golf equipment can be expensive to purchase initially, therefore if you are on a budget you can look into purchasing second hand equipment. The Internet is a fantastic resource for locating good equipment. All golf equipment is not alike, however which is why it is recommended that you investigate each product prior to purchase.
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There are a number of places you can get discount golf clubs.
Try these:
ebay
globalgolf.com
gppgolf.com
golfetail.com
rockbottomgolf.com
Since you are a beginner, you can go to Wal-Mart, Target, or Dick's Sporting Goods(if there's one in your town) and get lesser known manufacturers equipment. You could also try tgw.com, golfsmith.com, edwinwatts.com, and austadsgolf.com and look at their closeout items. Those and the others I mentioned above are for the name brand manufacturers that have pre-owned/older model equipment.
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To answer your last question first, yes, buy from a shop that specializes in golf equipment.
I say this because the equipment carried by big chains like Walmart or Dicks Sporting Good here in the US is junk, and I'd imagine it is in the UK as well. The equipment they sell is very cheap for a reason….it's not well made. That type of store is just looking to push merhcandise out the door, so they put junk on the shelves at a low price knowing the consumer who's buying golf equipment there more than likely doesn't know much about the the quality.
Golf shops on the other hand have a reputation to protect and they're looking to be seen knowledgeable / trustworthy in their product specialty. Consequently, they carry better quality clubs. And surprisingly, some of their inexpensive sets are priced competitively with the junk out there, but they are typically of higher quality.
As for buying a "better" set, be careful that whatever you buy is designed for use by beginners. Sometimes people think they're buying "better" clubs because they come across a bargain on a set that's intended for an intermediate or advanced golfer, but that's not really the case unless you have developed the skills to use these "better" clubs. Clubs made for more advanced golfers have a smaller sweet spot and are less forgiving because they're made for players with a higher quality and more consistent swing.
As a beginner, you want clubs that are very forgiving….i.e. that have a big sweet spot and will help compensate for shots that are not perfectly struck. Which if your experience is like mine, will be most of your shots as you learn the game.
Assuming you've gone to a reputable golf shop, they'll set you up with clubs suitable to your skill level. Don't be overly concerned with the brand, as again, if you're in a reputable shop, they will sell you a reasonable quality set.
Remember, these are your beginner clubs. The key thing you'll be doing is working on your swing and practicing making solid contact. When you get to the point where you're ready to move to the next level, you'll want to get a new set of clubs regardless of whether you bought an inexpensive starter set or spent a few extra pounds buying a slightly "better" set now.
The extra pounds would be better spent on a few lessons!!
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If you look around on the interenet you will find tens of thousands of wholesale suppliers. But the main problem finding a wholesaler is their RELIABILITY.
You can find TRUSTWORTHY wholesaler of not only golf equipments but other related stuff also.And the important thing is most of them dont require Minimum Order Quanity(MOQ).