E-Guide to Golf

Golf can never be played without a golf club. A golf club can never be good if does not fit the player. Golf club fitting is a very important aspect in the world of golf. The golf club consists of a shaft with a grip and a head. There are different types of golf clubs. They are the wood, the iron and the putter. They are designed to perform for a specific task. The number of golf clubs in a set depends on the type of game being played and the player's preference. It consists of 14 golf clubs or less depending on the type of club being used and the type of game being played.
One should learn first the basics of the game starting from acquiring your own set of golf clubs. The first recommended thing to consider in acquiring a new golf club set is golf club fitting. Fitting is very important because the design, specification and construction of the golf clubs will be based on the players own specification to ensure a maximum power performance. Although there are off the shelf golf clubs that you can purchase and use immediately, you will find it hard to have one that will suit to your desired performance.
The aim of the club fitting is to get the right shaft length and the proper flex of the club based on the players gender, size, height, strength and swing. In the club fitting the club fitter or a professional player will asses the following:
• Fitting for club length - measure the length of your wrist to the floor. Use your non-playing wrist in measuring. Also being considered is the height difference when you wear your shoes.
• Fitting for shaft flex - this takes a lot of measurement. The club fitter will measure your swing speed; watch the ball flight and the way you swing with different types of clubs.
• Adjustment of loft and lie - only few offers this kind of service since most types of clubs such as woods; putters and hybrids can not be adjusted. Irons can be adjusted from the standard but is recommended to have it done with a qualified fitter.
Club fitting, one can try to hit a lot using different types of golf clubs to determine the proper golf club that fits the player or have their clubs custom fit. The advantage of having your golf clubs custom fit is that it guarantees a good performance because of the perfect match of the club and the player.
Golf club fitting can be done in any golf shops and will only take few minutes except for serious and professional players. Standard measurement charts are also available for easy reference. Price range for club fitting varies in some shops but some offers it for free as long as you guarantee that you will buy the golf clubs from them.