Golf equipment has changed over the years and the way we play golf has altered as well. The conventional iron set is more or less extinct, with most manufacturers realising the mounting popularity of easy-to-hit hybrids and offering irons sets which start at the 4-iron and occasionally even at the 5-iron. For the majority of club golfers, hybrid clubs are easier to hit than long and medium irons, so the trend is well founded.

The volume of driver heads is governed by the current USGA and R...A limits. That limit is 460cc and for most club golfers, bigger really is better. If you struggle with reliability with your driver, moving to a larger volume driver will in all probability help. Pushing the weight to the perimeter of the these big drivers and new square and triangular designs means the modern driver is far more forgiving, even from miss-hits. Playing a bigger driver means less loss of distance and accuracy on miss-hits.

In common with all clubs, the heart of your driver rests with the shaft. Play a driver with the wrong shaft and you'll be hard pressed to find any accuracy or distance. Many of the most common faults in golf can be put down to the shaft. Troubled by a slice, then playing a more flexible shaft might be the answer. Struggling to get any height - a shaft with a softer tip section could well be the solution. Fit the proper shaft for your swing speed and your driving will improve. If you don't know how fast you swing the club, the majority of the top shaft companies also approximate shaft ratings for carry distances as well. Check the flex rating for various shafts and opt for one with a carry rating that matches your normal yardage.

Sales of hybrid clubs are now outpacing fairway woods by almost double. If your long irons are inconsistent, some easy-to-hit hybrids may well be your best choice. Manufactured to be versatile and playable from all lies, hybrid clubs can be used from the tee, the fairway and even from the rough. Hybrids are designed to be high launching with soft landings, so shaft manufacturers now offer a range of shafts specifically made for hybrids.

Iron designs now come in an even wider range of options. Modern irons can help many of the most widespread swing faults. Offset irons to reduce the slice, wider sole designs to minimize the fat shot and help get the ball airborne that much easier. Take a long look at your irons. If their design isn't helping your weak points, then it's in all probability time for an upgrade.

There are a lot of options to decide on in the scoring clubs as well. Wedges come in a variety of forgiving designs so you don't have to compromise your wedge play anymore. If you have trouble playing little flop-shots then high lofted wedges are there to help. If you have problems getting out of bunkers, a hollow sand wedge could help. These are super game improvement wedges and almost impossible to miss-hit or shank.

Recent changes in equipment rules now allow for some pretty strange looking putter designs. Bizarre looking, but highly effective. If your putting is irregular, a more forgiving putter design might be the answer. Closing the putter too much towards the hole? You probably miss a lot of putts to the left (for a right handed golfer) and playing a face balanced putter may well be the best option for you.

Choosing the right golf clubs for your game is about playing clubs that make the most of your strong points and minimize your weaknesses. It doesn't need to break the bank either. There are very high value clubs to choose from in the component market. Plus your component clubs will be custom built for you which is the best way to play the right golf clubs for your game.

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