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Step 1
Create a budget before you pick golf clubs and equipment. Prices vary and depend on the brand of golf clubs and what material is used to make the golf clubs. Golf gloves range in price from under $10 to $60 or more and depend on the fabric used in the glove. A standard box of golf balls is less than $30, although more expensive balls are sold.
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Step 2
Decide how serious you are about golf before you commit to a purchase. If you are a regular golfer or are part of a league, consider your golf clubs and equipment as investments and spend more money on higher quality goods.
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Step 3
Consider the size of the golf club heads before you buy golf clubs. The heads are either made of steel or titanium. Steel heads are heavier than titanium and can impede a golf swing. Titanium heads can be bigger (a bigger head allows for more ball contact) but maintain a lower weight than steel.
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Step 4
Test the flexibility of the golf club shaft. A graphite shaft, while lighter, offers less control. A steel shaft is strong and allows the golfer more control over his swing. Factor swing speed to determine shaft needs. A faster golf swing requires a stronger, stiffer shaft.
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Step 5
Observe the lie angle of the golf clubs before you make a purchase. Measure the angle made from the middle of the club shaft to the ground where the club head makes contact when in playing position. Factor in your height to determine the lie angle that is correct for you. Long irons create low lie angles while short irons make high lie angles. Tall golfers require high lie angles and short golfers need low lie angles.
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Step 6
Know the loft of the golf clubs that interest you. To determine loft, measure the angle of the club head relative to the ground. Loft determines how high up and far a ball can travel when hit properly.
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Step 7
Buy golf shoes that fit well and have cleats for stability while you swing.
