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For The Beginner - Cast Iron Golf Clubs Or Forged?
By: Lee MacRae
With a larger variety of golf clubs coming onto the scene every week, it can become more and more difficult to determine just exactly what you should be looking for when buying new clubs.
Follow along as we examine what is available on the market today and what they can do for you...and your golf game.
First, take note of your height. Standard golf clubs are designed for individuals bewteen five and six feet. That goes every bit for both men and women. Shorter or taller golfers may need to look to the custom club for proper equipment.
Will that be cast iron or forged?
For just about all golfers, the standard cast iron golf clubs are the right choice.
Why do we say that? Because most standard cast iron golf clubs have a larger "sweet spot". That term refers to the area in the middle of the face of the club head where the ball should be struck for maximum distance and accuracy. A larger sweet spot gives you a larger striking area and greater odds for a well-hit shot. Being a little off center will not affect your shot to any great degree. Beginners especially benefit from that standard cast iron feature. Without a steady consistant swing, a larger striking area will produce better shots overall. That is why you see a lot of oversized club heads on the market today. They allow average duffers the opportunity of striking the ball well and getting great drives more often.
By contrast, forged iron golf clubs are "harder to hit" a good shot with as they have a smaller sweet spot.
Why, you ask, are forged iron clubs even made then?
This is due to the fact that forged iron offers a better "feel" on your shot because it is a softer metal than cast iron. The more experienced player has a much more defined and repeatable swing, allowing them to hit the smaller sweet spot with much more consistancy. They don't need that larger "margin of error" the beginner needs. And now, the better "feel" allows him or her the added advantage of being able to manoevre and/or "shape" each shot to the circumstances as needed.
Next question, will you use steel or a composite material for the shaft of your new club?
The significant measure here is golf club velocity. A typical, everyday golfer will possess a club velocity of 80 to 94 mph. Slower speeds generally imply you should look to using a shaft made from composite material. The problem with lower speed is you get less distance on your shots. You need to generate more speed [and more power] or find some way to compensate until you can. Composite shafts will allow you to get that much needed distance on your shots. And even within the composite shaft class, you will find variations in flex and materials that will affect your game.
For those of you with faster swing speeds, and subsequenlty good distances, steel shafted clubs will give you a lot more control on your shots. This is very similar to the advantages of iron over cast clubs.
In order to determine your personal swing speed, look for a sports shop or golf store that has speed sensor equipment and get yourself clocked.
With just these few starting hints, it is generally best if you rent a few different sets of clubs as you play and take note of how each club assists or hinders your game. You are searching to determine your personal strong points and weak points. Try out the diverse types and sorts of clubs available to you and see what works best for your own game.
These simple golf driving tips have proved effective in helping many golfers around the world improve their drives off the tee. Simply apply what you have read here to your own circumstances. Here's to your own improvement!
Improve your golf short game golf short game training aid today!
Thoughts On Golf
Weighted Practice Club
Swing one of these properly (smoothly), and your technique will improve, just like Vijay's does.
...Golf Tips magazine
The reason for good extension in the follow through is to keep the clubface accelerating at impact! The reason that the slice is so common is that many players try to keep the clubface angle square to the target throught and after impact. This actually opens the face,resulting in a left to right spin to the ball (Slice).
...LPGA tips
Golf Sounds Like a Great Idea
Too many would be golfers, particularly youngsters - head off to the local municipal course, hire a basic set of clubs and start hitting off the tee with no idea of how to hold the club, never mind striking the ball correctly. Even worse, there are those who limit practice to trying their hand in the local park - this is a dangerous and in many cases forbidden activity. The existence of the shouted warning "fore" on a course to indicate a ball in flight that may be close to other golfers is not simply for effect. A golf ball struck with force is a potentially lethal projectile and should never be used without regard for either safety or surroundings.
...mastering golf UK
When you want to get some extra distance out of your drives, it�s natural to think that your right or dominant hand (for right-handed golfers) should supply the power. In reality, however, maximum power is a result of a left-hand lead.
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Wed, 13 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT
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Iron Fitting: Dave Patton
Tue, 10 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT
Titleist believes that each and every player should be well-fit for the clubs they play. This is the story of how Dave Patton, a competitive golfer with a near-scratch handicap, was fit for new irons by Jerry Smith, a head pro in Pennsylvania.
Kirk Hanefeld: Diary of a Champions Tour Rookie #3
Fri, 08 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT
Kirk Hanefeld, Director of Golf Operations at The International in Bolton, Massachusetts and a Titleist Staff Member for 25 years, secured his Champions Tour card for 2006 with an impressive runner-up finish at Qualifying School in November. This is the third installment of what will be a periodic feature on titleist.com chronicling Kirk's rookie season on the Champions Tour as he now attempts to secure his card for 2007.
A New Season of Success for Toms and Titleist
Mon, 16 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT
Titleist Pro V1 loyalist David Toms wins the first full-field event of the 2006 PGA TOUR season at which more players trust Titleist golf balls, irons, utility irons, wedges and putters than any other brand.
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If you want a great golf swing then get this Simple Golf Swing eBook
For The Beginner - Cast Iron Golf Clubs Or Forged?
By: Lee MacRae
With a larger variety of golf clubs coming onto the scene every week, it can become more and more difficult to determine just exactly what you should be looking for when buying new clubs.
Follow along as we examine what is available on the market today and what they can do for you...and your golf game.
First, take note of your height. Standard golf clubs are designed for individuals bewteen five and six feet. That goes every bit for both men and women. Shorter or taller golfers may need to look to the custom club for proper equipment.
Will that be cast iron or forged?
For just about all golfers, the standard cast iron golf clubs are the right choice.
Why do we say that? Because most standard cast iron golf clubs have a larger "sweet spot". That term refers to the area in the middle of the face of the club head where the ball should be struck for maximum distance and accuracy. A larger sweet spot gives you a larger striking area and greater odds for a well-hit shot. Being a little off center will not affect your shot to any great degree. Beginners especially benefit from that standard cast iron feature. Without a steady consistant swing, a larger striking area will produce better shots overall. That is why you see a lot of oversized club heads on the market today. They allow average duffers the opportunity of striking the ball well and getting great drives more often.
By contrast, forged iron golf clubs are "harder to hit" a good shot with as they have a smaller sweet spot.
Why, you ask, are forged iron clubs even made then?
This is due to the fact that forged iron offers a better "feel" on your shot because it is a softer metal than cast iron. The more experienced player has a much more defined and repeatable swing, allowing them to hit the smaller sweet spot with much more consistancy. They don't need that larger "margin of error" the beginner needs. And now, the better "feel" allows him or her the added advantage of being able to manoevre and/or "shape" each shot to the circumstances as needed.
Next question, will you use steel or a composite material for the shaft of your new club?
The significant measure here is golf club velocity. A typical, everyday golfer will possess a club velocity of 80 to 94 mph. Slower speeds generally imply you should look to using a shaft made from composite material. The problem with lower speed is you get less distance on your shots. You need to generate more speed [and more power] or find some way to compensate until you can. Composite shafts will allow you to get that much needed distance on your shots. And even within the composite shaft class, you will find variations in flex and materials that will affect your game.
For those of you with faster swing speeds, and subsequenlty good distances, steel shafted clubs will give you a lot more control on your shots. This is very similar to the advantages of iron over cast clubs.
In order to determine your personal swing speed, look for a sports shop or golf store that has speed sensor equipment and get yourself clocked.
With just these few starting hints, it is generally best if you rent a few different sets of clubs as you play and take note of how each club assists or hinders your game. You are searching to determine your personal strong points and weak points. Try out the diverse types and sorts of clubs available to you and see what works best for your own game.
These simple golf driving tips have proved effective in helping many golfers around the world improve their drives off the tee. Simply apply what you have read here to your own circumstances. Here's to your own improvement!
Improve your golf short game golf short game training aid today!
Thoughts On Golf
Weighted Practice Club
Swing one of these properly (smoothly), and your technique will improve, just like Vijay's does.
...Golf Tips magazine
The reason for good extension in the follow through is to keep the clubface accelerating at impact! The reason that the slice is so common is that many players try to keep the clubface angle square to the target throught and after impact. This actually opens the face,resulting in a left to right spin to the ball (Slice).
...LPGA tips
Golf Sounds Like a Great Idea
Too many would be golfers, particularly youngsters - head off to the local municipal course, hire a basic set of clubs and start hitting off the tee with no idea of how to hold the club, never mind striking the ball correctly. Even worse, there are those who limit practice to trying their hand in the local park - this is a dangerous and in many cases forbidden activity. The existence of the shouted warning "fore" on a course to indicate a ball in flight that may be close to other golfers is not simply for effect. A golf ball struck with force is a potentially lethal projectile and should never be used without regard for either safety or surroundings.
...mastering golf UK
When you want to get some extra distance out of your drives, it�s natural to think that your right or dominant hand (for right-handed golfers) should supply the power. In reality, however, maximum power is a result of a left-hand lead.
...golf news
More Golf News
Tour Players Discuss the New Titleist PT 906F2 Fairway Metal
Wed, 13 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd">
<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
<head>
<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1" />
<title>Untitled Document</title>
</head>
<body>
Tour players, including <a span style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica; font-size: 11
px; font-weight:none; color:#A40101;"href="/players/playersequipment.asp?playerid=76">Steve Stricker</a>, <a span style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica; font-size: 11
px; font-weight:none; color:#A40101;"href="/players/playersequipment.asp?playerid=58">Billy Mayfair</a>, <a span style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica; font-size: 11
px; font-weight:none; color:#A40101;" href="/players/playersequipment.asp?playerid=415">Jason Bohn</a> and <a span style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica; font-size: 11
px; font-weight:none; color:#A40101;"href="/players/playersequipment.asp?playerid=184">Robert Gamez</a> discuss the new <a span style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica; font-size: 11
px; font-weight:none; color:#A40101;" href="/golfclubs/fairways/906F2.asp?bhcp=1">Titleist PT 906F2 fairway metal</a>, a Tour-inspired fairway metal that allows for crisp, solid contact from a variety of turf conditions.
</body>
</html>
Iron Fitting: Dave Patton
Tue, 10 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT
Titleist believes that each and every player should be well-fit for the clubs they play. This is the story of how Dave Patton, a competitive golfer with a near-scratch handicap, was fit for new irons by Jerry Smith, a head pro in Pennsylvania.
Kirk Hanefeld: Diary of a Champions Tour Rookie #3
Fri, 08 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT
Kirk Hanefeld, Director of Golf Operations at The International in Bolton, Massachusetts and a Titleist Staff Member for 25 years, secured his Champions Tour card for 2006 with an impressive runner-up finish at Qualifying School in November. This is the third installment of what will be a periodic feature on titleist.com chronicling Kirk's rookie season on the Champions Tour as he now attempts to secure his card for 2007.
A New Season of Success for Toms and Titleist
Mon, 16 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT
Titleist Pro V1 loyalist David Toms wins the first full-field event of the 2006 PGA TOUR season at which more players trust Titleist golf balls, irons, utility irons, wedges and putters than any other brand.
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