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While the object of the game of golf is to learn the skills necessary to accomplish the goals of moving that tiny ball down those magnificent greens, many times new golfers get far too distracted by buying the cool stuff of golfing and don't focus on their game. But it's a mistake to run out and by top of the line golf clubs suitable for world class golfers when you are still trying to figure out what all the clubs are called. So for the first year of golfing or at least until you are sure you are going to stick with the game, used clubs might be a better approach for your first set.

The investment of getting into golf can be considerable so you can keep your expenses reasonable at first by getting used golf clubs. Then when you have your own clubs but your investment is reasonable, you can play around with playing the game but you have the liberty to lose interest. And even if you do cool on the game, you can always pass the used clubs along to another new golfer to try out. But maybe the biggest advantage of starting out with inexpensive equipment is you can get oriented to the game and the equipment and then make better purchase decisions when you decide you are going to be a serious golfer.

It's smart to use borrowed or rental clubs for a few weeks or months as you first start golfing even before you buy a used set of clubs. It's possible to work out a deal with a golf shop to rent you a set for a few weeks or longer so you use the same set as you get to know the game and are not always breaking in new clubs. Not only is this an important time to start understanding golf but using that borrowed set will help you develop opinions about what to look for in a good set of golf clubs. And a little tip to keep in mind is that cultivating a relationship with the golf shop that rented you the clubs is smart because they often sell off used clubs at great prices so you might luck out and find a great deal that way.

Just because you are going to buy a used set of golf clubs doesn't mean that you shouldn't get some sage advice about how to shop for good clubs. A set of clubs that is not a good fit to your body and to how you play the game will be a nightmare for you and could ruin your love of the game that is so important especially when you are just starting out. So turn to professionals who know how to evaluate clubs to give you a checklist of what to look for when you are checking out a used set you might want to buy. You will feel so much better about writing that check if you have put the clubs under some scrutiny.

Probably the most important criteria for whether this set of clubs is a good choice for your first set is the "feel" of the clubs when you hold them and use them to swing or put. You notice in the golf shop, golfers always have the clubs out getting into position to see how the club feels in use. For you as a novice, you need to first understand how a golf club is supposed to feel in your hands so you know if the one you will buy feels right. The club should feel comfortable, not be awkward to use and help you with the shot you want rather than get in the way. By playing a few weeks or longer before even buying used, you will have some experience in this type of club evaluation.

One obvious criteria for judging even used club is the quality of their construction. The head of each club is a great example because they should be quality stainless steel as opposed to a cheaper alloy head that won't serve well long term. There are some excellent design innovations that you can look for in a starter set of golf clubs which include cavity backed golf clubs so named because the back of the head is hollowed out and perimeter weighted clubs. But clubs that have extended heads are a great choice as well because they help you refine your game and get better shots early on. You can then switch to normal sized golf clubs when you are ready to put your starter set aside.

Obviously other parts of the club like the shaft and the grip are important to your game as well. The club should feel light and comfortable in your hands and the shaft is a big part of that balance. Graphite makes a good golf club shaft material for this reason. But when you are evaluating used clubs, you will be naturally drawn to look at the grip because how you hold the club is so important to a good shot. Don't panic if the grips are a bit worn out on the used clubs you like because that can be easily repaired and made good as new for you. By evaluating all of these parts of the club as a unit, you can decide if this is the set of starter clubs you want to buy.

Shopping for this first set of clubs is both exciting and intimidating. By getting some criteria such as we have described here and with your check list from the golf pro in hand, you will be a smarter shopper. And when you take each club out and put it through its paces as part of the evaluation process, you will feel better about your ability to ask questions and interact with the club owner and about your final decision whether it is to go ahead and buy the clubs or keep on looking.

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