Golf Clubs for Women

Some students claim that the most disheartening school assignment are writing exercises in which the teacher does not give specific directions, but gives the students freedom to choose as they please. This seems disheartening because often the most difficult process in creating something is simply starting. Choosing between multitudes of variations easily becomes confusing and hopeless. Sometimes, this is what it feels like trying to buy golf clubs. Golf stores have entire walls devoted to sets of irons, entire sections devoted to complete sets, areas specific for putting, and rows upon rows of different golf balls (all claiming to be the longest, softest, and most durable). But where does one start in purchasing women’s golf clubs? How does one even begin purchasing a set of irons? Are complete sets a better investment than separately sold items?

This is the first speed bump that must be passed—this idea of investment. Golf clubs can no longer be seen as an investment. It is not like a diamond ring that is passed down from generation to generation. Because of the increase in research and development, companies are now offering clubs that are more specific to levels of skill. Now, a beginner has a set specifically designer for her, and amateur has a different sort of iron, and the pro has something else. Golf balls are designed for different swing speeds and wedges have different sole grinds that accommodate to different skill levels. As we said earlier, Golf clubs are no longer investments. Think of Golf clubs being more like ovens. Beginner bakers start off with an easy-bake oven where options are limited for the sake of ease of use. But as bakers progress, they move on to a better oven with more options. Eventually, as their skill level increases, they move on to better ovens with broilers and so forth. The same goes for golf clubs.

It would be wise to purchase a complete set for beginners. Complete sets are nice because manufacturers properly provide equal loft spacing between each club; giving beginners much needed consistency in distance. The problem with complete sets is the inability to fully customize clubs, such as shaft choice, driver loft, and wedges.  Quality is also often an issue and alternative shaft flexes are usually not offered. Also, generally, manufacturers reserve newer technology for higher price-points, individual clubs and sets. If a complete set is purchased, it would be advisable to purchase a separate putter, since it is with the putter that the golfer takes the most strokes, and money spent on customizing this club, even for beginners, is well spent.

Once a player begins consistently shooting under the 100’s, it is then advisable to consider purchasing a new set of irons that can be custom fitted to the golfer’s specifications. Every 10 strokes a player consistently shaves off her average, a new set of irons should be purchased, to utilize the reformed swing of the golfer.

Purchasing women’s golf clubs shouldn’t be a hassle by any means. Nor should it be something that can be done in a matter of minutes. It is a process that requires much self-awareness and consciousness of goals.