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Step 1
Determine whether or not the individual wants to purchase a new or used club. If specific customizations (lie angle, shaft type or flex, style of grip) are required or desired, it is often necessary to buy new. New clubs can be purchased directly through the company (Ping, Titleist, Taylor Made)and can also be found in local retail golf shops (Golf Works, Golf Galaxy) or Pro Shops of most area golf courses. Used clubs are nice because of their potential value (savings, uniqueness) to the purchaser. Used items can be purchased at most local retail golf stores, and on websites such as eBay.com and golfclubexchange.com
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Step 2
Determine the correct fit: What is the correct length, weight, lie-angle and model for an individuals game? Remember, this specific information can be determined in most local retail shops. While club fitting costs can range from $15-100, the information gained from a good club fitting is well worth the money spent. After all, $30 dollar spent is far better than $800 lost in an uninformed purchase. Here is a quick list of things to keep in mind when narrowing this down: 1. Swing-speed (determines shaft flex and kick point) 2. Swing-tempo (quick, silky, sloooow) 2. Lie-angle (determined at golf-shop) 3. Visual appeal (do I feel comfortable addressing the ball with this specific design?) 4. Skill level (will these clubs best fit my game? will they maximize my ability to play well? are the gains from purchasing a high-end driver worth $500 to my level of play?)
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Step 3
TRY THE CLUBS OUT BEFORE YOU BUY THEM, whenever possible. Far too often golfers unnecessarily assume clubs will fit their game for a variety of illogical reasons. Club-marketing campaigns are designed to make you feel almost predestined to purchase their club, regardless of whether or not the club is actually the best fit. After determining your specs (shaft flex, length, lie angle and model), take this information and balance it against an actual trial (hit on the range, or course). Best of luck and BE PATIENT!
