{"id":2806,"date":"2022-02-25T11:43:58","date_gmt":"2022-02-25T11:43:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.modusgolf.com\/?p=2806"},"modified":"2022-02-25T11:43:58","modified_gmt":"2022-02-25T11:43:58","slug":"a-beginners-guide-to-golf-clubs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.modusgolf.com\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-golf-clubs\/","title":{"rendered":"A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Golf Clubs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe width=\"100%\" height=300vh src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Uba2BZ2UX7I?autoplay=1&#038;mute=1\"><\/iframe>I have played golf for years and I still have a hard time remembering what each individual golf club is used for.  I just know that I need to use a certain one at a certain time.  If you are new to the game of golf or are considering taking it up as a hobby, there are some things that you should know about golf clubs.  Here is a rundown of the basic clubs and their uses:<\/p>\n<p>Woods<\/p>\n<p>The Woods are numbered 1 through 5 (for the most part) and are used to hit the ball long distances.  These clubs have the lowest degree of loft (angle between the club face and the vertical plane) and are struck using a long swing at relatively low velocities.<\/p>\n<p>Irons<\/p>\n<p>The Irons are numbered 1 through 9, plus a pitching wedge.  The higher the number, the more lofted angle on each club is.  The irons used in combination with woods allow for more accuracy but less distance than Woods alone.<\/p>\n<p>Putter<\/p>\n<p>A putter is used for much shorter shots than irons or woods, usually from close proximity to the hole (as in on the green).  This club has very little loft so that once struck, the ball rolls along the ground rather than flying through the<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ve probably seen a few games of golf on television and thought to yourself, \u201cI can do that.\u201d You\u2019re not wrong. Golf is not a difficult sport to get into. It\u2019s relatively inexpensive. And, it can be played at any age and even with a few physical limitations.<\/p>\n<p>But like most sports, you need the right equipment. This guide will help you understand what you need when buying golf clubs for beginners.<\/p>\n<p>What are the different types of golf clubs? A set of golf clubs typically consists of three woods (1, 3 and 5), eight irons (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and PW), two wedges (PW and SW) and a putter. Each club is composed of a shaft with a lance (grip) on the top end and a club head on the bottom. The length of each club is approximately proportional to the distance in yards it will drive the ball.<\/p>\n<p>The woods are used for long-distance fairway or tee shots; irons, the shortest clubs , are used for shorter shots from the fairway or rough to the green; wedges are for short shots from sand traps or rough and for getting onto the<\/p>\n<p>Golf is a complex game with many different aspects to it. Anyone can swing a club, but to be able to play the game well requires a lot of practice and dedication.<\/p>\n<p>Different clubs are made for different purposes, and each one serves a unique function. Golf clubs come in three main categories: woods, irons and putters; these categories are then further broken down into various types of clubs. Throughout this blog we will discuss the types of golf clubs and their uses.<\/p>\n<p>Drivers<\/p>\n<p>The Driver is the most well known golf club, due to its use on TV as the first shot of every hole. A driver is designed to hit the ball over long distances, and has a large head to allow players to easily hit the ball with maximum power. Because of the large head and power needed for this club, it is not commonly used for other shots as it can be harder to control than other clubs.<\/p>\n<p>Fairway Woods<\/p>\n<p>Fairway woods (or fairway metals) are similar to drivers in that they are typically used to make longer shots (from 150 yards or more). They are generally used when the ball cannot be reached with an iron or wedge due to obstacles or distance. They have a smaller head than drivers but larger than irons, making them<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve never played golf before, the first thing you need to know is that there are a lot of clubs in a set. They each have their own purpose and knowing when to use which club is essential to becoming good at golf.<\/p>\n<p>The different clubs include:<\/p>\n<p>**1. Driver (1 Wood): ** This club is used for the first shot off the tee and it has the lowest loft of all the clubs. Loft refers to how much the club head angles toward the sky. This club has a long shaft. You will hit the ball with the large face of this club, which is angled to hit the ball high into the air.<\/p>\n<p>**2. Fairway Wood: ** This club also has a long shaft and low loft, but it\u2019s shorter than a driver, so it\u2019s easier for you to control your shots with it. It\u2019s used for long-distance shots from 200 yards from the green or more.<\/p>\n<p>**3. Hybrid Club: ** A hybrid club combines aspects of two types of clubs \u2014 an iron and a wood \u2014 so that it can be used in either situation. For example, if you have a 220-yard shot over water, you might want to use your hybrid instead of your<\/p>\n<p>Golf clubs are arguably the most important part of the game. Without them, you would not be able to hit the ball, making it very difficult to get into play. However, there are a number of golf clubs on the market to choose from that it is easy to get confused about which ones are best for you.<\/p>\n<p>In this blog post we look at the different types of clubs that you can purchase and give some insight into what they are used for.<\/p>\n<p>There are three main types of clubs available to golfers: woods, irons and putters. As each club is designed for a specific purpose, it is important that you understand what each club does and how to select a set that suits your playing style.<\/p>\n<p>The Woods<\/p>\n<p>Woods are typically found in two forms: drivers and fairway woods.<\/p>\n<p>The Driver<\/p>\n<p>The driver is perhaps one of the most important golf clubs in your bag as it is used to hit the ball off of a tee when you take your first shot at each hole. When selecting a driver, it is important that you consider your individual level of skill. For instance, if you are a novice player then you will want to select a driver with more loft than an experienced player would use. This ensures that more lift is applied<\/p>\n<p>Golf clubs can be made from a variety of materials. You should know the pros and cons of each type before buying, as well as what type of club is best for your game.<\/p>\n<p>Woods<\/p>\n<p>Woods are long-distance golf clubs that are designed to provide maximum distance and trajectory. They have a large head and a long shaft, and they\u2019re typically made out of metal or wood (usually stainless steel or titanium).<\/p>\n<p>Irons<\/p>\n<p>Irons are mid-range golf clubs that are used for a variety of shots; they tend to have shorter shafts and smaller clubheads than woods, but larger than putters. Irons are made out of metal or a metal wood composite. While some irons are used throughout the entire round, others are used only during certain portions of the game.<\/p>\n<p>Wedges<\/p>\n<p>Wedges resemble irons but they have higher lofts and their clubheads feature sharp angular designs, which give them greater control for shots with more spin or force (such as getting out of sand traps). These types of golf clubs come in a range of styles, such as pitching wedges, sand wedges, approach wedges and lob wedges.<\/p>\n<p>Putter<\/p>\n<p>Putters are designed for rolling the ball along the ground rather<\/p>\n<p>A golf club is a club used to hit a golf ball in a game of golf. Each club is composed of a shaft with a grip and a club head. Woods are mainly used for long-distance fairway or tee shots; irons, the most versatile class, are used for a variety of shots; hybrids that combine design elements of woods and irons are becoming increasingly popular; putters are used mainly on the green to roll the ball into the hole. A standard set consists of 14 golf clubs, and while there are traditional combinations sold at retail as matched sets, players are free to use any combination of 14 or fewer legal clubs.<\/p>\n<p>An important variation in different clubs is loft, or the angle between the club&#8217;s face and the vertical plane. The impact of the club compresses the ball, while grooves on the club face give the ball backspin. Together, the compression and backspin create lift. The majority of woods and irons are labeled with a number; higher numbers indicate shorter shafts and higher lofts, which give the ball a higher and shorter trajectory.&#8221;<iframe width=\"100%\"\" height=300vh src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Uba2BZ2UX7I?autoplay=1&#038;mute=1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I have played golf for years and I still have a hard time remembering what each individual golf club is used for. I just know that I need to use a certain one at a certain time. If you are new to the game of golf or are considering taking it up as a hobby, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.modusgolf.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2806"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.modusgolf.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.modusgolf.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.modusgolf.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.modusgolf.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2806"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.modusgolf.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2806\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2808,"href":"https:\/\/www.modusgolf.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2806\/revisions\/2808"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.modusgolf.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2806"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.modusgolf.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2806"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.modusgolf.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2806"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}