Beginners Guide To Golf

Hi there!

Did you know that the shaft weight of you golf club plays a major part on your golf game?

Q. Why is the shaft weight of a golf club important?

A. The weight of the club shaft is important for allowing you to determine the overall weight of the golf club.

For customized golf clubs, the grip weights and head weights will vary depending on the specific requirement for the golfer such as: height, build, golf fitness level etc… These types of customizations are widely available and will definitely be required if you want to learn to play golf professionally.

Today most golf equipment and accessories are customizable and currently club shafts of weight 130 g (4.6 oz) down to 40 g (1.4 oz) are widely available to buy. When a golfer changes from a steel club shaft to a graphite shaft, the weight change will be at least 50 g (1.75 oz).

As a golfer you should be aware that generating longer distance drives is directly related to the speed of the clubhead. If the golf clubs used are lighter such as a graphite shaft, the clubhead speed will be increased resulting in a longer drive. Note: Be aware that there are pros and cons to both club shafts. For instance, if you want the higher swing speed of the graphite shaft you must be aware that this club will have a less sturdy feel during the downswing and will be easier to hook or slice the ball.

Important: Be aware of the fact that the swing weight of any club has to be matched with physique (strength, tempo, experience etc…) of the golfer using that particular club. If a golfer uses a club of any major weight difference, the golfer will tend to be less accurate at striking the sweetspot resulting in off-centre hits. This will ultimately result in less distance and an increased number of off-target shots. It is best to change the weight of golf clubs as slightly as possible to adjust your pre-shot routine accordingly and get familiar with the difference in feeling of the swing. Move through the weights of club shafts in increments to allow your “feel” the golf swing to adjust with it.