Golf Equipment ? The Most Expensive Is Not Always Correct For You
The essentials of golf begin with the clubs you choose. Shopping on the Internet will save
you time and money but choosing can be difficult, as there seems to be endless options. From
our work with different golfing web sites we have seen sales for golf clubs dramatically
increase in the past two years but do people really know what they are buying? I think the
answer to this is yes if you have been playing for a few years and no if you are a total
beginner. Some people starting out in the golf world have more money than sense. At the start
of every golfing year (generally in March) you see new members on the first tee with thousands
of dollars worth of equipment beside them and the golfing skills of a squirrel.
Excuse
the expression from above but you really need to go back to the basics when starting golf.
Golfing is a skill that needs to be developed, by having clubs worth thousands will not help
you any more than the person starting with second hand clubs worth fifty dollars, I had that
told to me from more than one Irish professional during my time. All the major club
manufacturers are selling online at great prices, choose carefully and get well within your
budget, the left over money can be well spent on other golf apparel.
What are the
essentials to have?
Without being silly and mentioning the usual such as golf balls
etc you should have the following:
Good waterproof golf shoes
Waterproof Jacket
and Pants
Golf Cart (Manual or Battery)
Golf shoes are essential, and if they are
not waterproof put them in the garbage. Your feet must be kept dry at all times. Golf is not
always in great weather. If your feet are wet for a number or hours you will not feel
comfortable and run the risk of catching a nasty cold or flu like symptoms. There are plenty
of cheap golf shoes on the market along with cheap so called waterproof pants and jackets, but
by spending carefully on the golf clubs allows you spend wisely on essential clothing.
Golf Carts:
Some people prefer still to carry their bags but most will purchase a
golf cart. The carts can either be manual or battery operated. The manual speak for themselves
and can be a folded away in the trunk of your car the battery are a little more complex and
need some careful taught before purchasing. Battery operated carts need maintenance and
constant recharging. Check out the battery life expectancy before you buy. Some are like
buying a car, they have a speedometer, mirrors and a light, do you really need all that?
Golf Balls:
Yes the ball will make a difference to distance and spin but don't
be foolish, if you are a beginner you should expect to loose plenty so don't go mad buying the
latest and greatest, you need to improve you overall accuracy and game in general. The more
experienced golfer should pay more attention to the ball they are using, you could be losing
valuable distance from the tee meaning the difference on your next shot from an eight iron or
a comfortable pitching wedge.
Golf Tee:
Short and simple, if you are using
oversized heads allow for a higher tee. Plastic tees do not break as easily as the wooden
type.
Golf Glove:
I have seen many a good golfer never wear one but in hot
weather it gives you added grip and in damp conditions it could be your only grip. Should not
cost you an arm and a leg.
Putter:
I'm not one for getting into graphite
shafts and other related metal when purchasing a putter. I prefer something that I feel
comfortable with, if that happens to be graphite and within my own budget, so be it. The
putter today comes in all different shapes and sizes, from the standard height to the putter
that tucks just under your chin. Beginners start with a basic putter and move on, basic
meaning something that is not costing you an arm and a leg. Experienced golfers will have
their own unique putter style they prefer.
Overall ? Internet golf shopping:
The prices will seldom be beaten if you purchase online, do not worry about quality as the
products are the very same as what you will find in your local sports store. The variety is
very large and tempting and delivery is to your door. Before you do go shopping online make a
quick list of the essentials that you need.
