Golf Clubs

Golf clubs come in different types and configurations, each designed for specific distances, trajectories, and situations. Here’s a complete overview to help you understand or choose the right clubs:

1. Types of Golf Clubs

1.1 Woods

• Use: Long-distance shots, typically off the tee or fairway.

• Key Clubs: Driver (1-wood), 3-wood, 5-wood.

• Features: Large clubheads, long shafts, low lofts.

1.2 Irons

• Use: Approach shots, tee shots on short holes, and precise control.

• Key Clubs: Numbered 3 through 9 (lower number = longer distance).

• Features: Flat clubfaces, higher lofts as the number increases.

1.3 Wedges

• Use: Short approach shots, chips, pitches, and sand shots.

• Types:

  • Pitching Wedge (PW) – ~46°–48° loft

  • Gap Wedge (GW) – ~50°–52°

  • Sand Wedge (SW) – ~54°–56°

  • Lob Wedge (LW) – ~58°–60°+

• Features: High loft, designed for accuracy and spin.

1.4 Hybrids

• Use: Replace long irons (2–5 iron), easier to hit and more forgiving.

• Features: Mix of wood and iron design for versatility.

1.5 Putters

• Use: Rolling the ball on the green.

• Styles:

  • Blade – Classic and precise.

  • Mallet – More forgiving with a larger sweet spot.

  • Counterbalanced or Arm-Lock – Offers stability.

2. Typical 14-Club Setup

1. Driver

2. 3-Wood

3. 5-Wood or Hybrid

4. 4-Hybrid

5. 5-Iron

6. 6-Iron

7. 7-Iron

8. 8-Iron

9. 9-Iron

10. Pitching Wedge

11. Gap Wedge

12. Sand Wedge

13. Lob Wedge

14. Putter

Note: You can mix and match based on your skill level and strengths.

3. Fitting Tips

• Shaft Flex: Match to your swing speed (e.g., regular, stiff, extra stiff).

• Lie Angle: Affects shot direction—important for consistent ball flight.

• Grip Size: Comfort and control start here; avoid too large or too small.

4. Brands to Consider

• Titleist, TaylorMade, Callaway, Ping, Cobra, Mizuno, Srixon

• Each offers different lines for beginners, intermediates, and pros.