Frequently Asked Questions
How to Find the Right Size of Golf Clubs
Beginners to golf do not need get a custom fitting for clubs, but if you have the money and want to go all in on your new hobby then we won’t stop you. Really the main measurement you want to get right when buying is proper club sizing (not too tall or too short)— and the good news is most of these clubs will have a solid fit for just starting out.
The only initial adjustments you need to make as a beginner is if you are exceptionally tall or short. If you are over 6’2″ consider sizing a half-inch or more length adjustment on your clubs. You can also just opt for a set that has a “Tall” option available. If you are under 5’5″, you’ll likely want a half-inch decrease in length adjustment.
If you like to go by feel, swinging your friends clubs or talking to a pro at your local course will help confirm the sizing you need. As you progress in your game, sizing can be pinpointed down further to personalized club sizing, if you choose.
Should I Buy Pre-owned Clubs?
There’s nothing wrong with buying pre-owned clubs to serve as your first beginner set. There is a whole market online for really nice pre-owned clubs for a solid price on sites like Ebay and the golf brands’ websites. Yet the downside is, you guessed it, they were somebody else’s. There’s wear and tear on them.
Instead of buying pre-owned, opt for new. A new set will give you the proper tools to get acclimated on the course and really give you the opportunity to learn the game. Golf is a lot about feel. Your clubs should be your best friend out on the course, not some raggedy set who’s best days are long gone.
Buying a new set also gives you something to build off of. As you get better you’ll want to make upgrades. Maybe you want a more precise sand wedge or a driver with more power? What you’ll do next is swap out single clubs one at a time until you find a set that fits your game to a T.
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