Golf
Equipment
Types of Golf Equipment:
- Golf Clubs
- Heads
- Supplies
- Sets
- Grips of clubs
- Covers for the heads
- Irons
- Putters
- Wedges
- Woods
Clubs:
A variety of
equipment is used to play golf out of which Clubs are just one of
them. Clubs are of four basic categories, they are hybrids, woods,
irons, and putters. While playing the game the golfer has
permission to carry up to fourteen clubs during one round.
Different clubs serve different purpose, and each short can be
played with a different club.
So as not to confuse the golfer, the clubs are numbered, the
clubs with the lowest loft having the lowest number. The loft of
the club is important to determine the ascending trajectory of the
golf ball. Apart from the tee short the loft of the club is what
gives the ball the counterclockwise spin, which aids in giving the
ball the lift by combining with the ball's rebound effect.
There are some questions which you need to ask before buying a
club for yourself, they are- is the club long enough? Is the weight
suitable for you? Does the grip hug the palms of your hands?
Various brands are available so try out a friend's clubs for some
time to know if that particular brand suits you or not.
Golf Balls:
- Retrievers of balls
- Washers for balls
Balls:
It is equally important to select the balls with care too.
Beginners usually play with two piece solid ball. This ball is both
affordable and durable. This is available for $18- 30 a dozen.
There is little fear of splitting the ball in this case. However it
gives low spin and there is lesser control of distance shots.
Three-piece ball or also called the multi layer ball- This ball
is used by players of intermediate category. This ball is softer
than the previous one and gives a higher rate of spin. This is
available for $28- 45 a dozen.
Balls with higher performance- These balls are meant for players
who have a lower handicap. This ball is not too durable and has a
softer cover that gives more control. This design gives the players
both high spin and greater distance.
Ball retrievers are indispensable to players so that they can
retrieve their balls from all kinds of hazardous places. These
retrievers work by using telescopic extensions that extend till
about 4.5 meters. These help in lifting the golf balls from water
with the help of the swiveling cup at the end.
Washers for golf balls are very important for the players to
keep their equipment in good conditions. These balls have a rough
surface and are used on grassy surfaces primarily so they are
easily full of dirt and grime. These washers are provided at the
courses at times.
Golf Apparel:
There is a wide variety of golf apparel to choose form, where
the top brands cater to all the individual needs of players. With
women also there in the field Golf apparel has also emerged as a
fashion statement on the fashion circuit. There are apparel giants
like Adidas, Slazenger, Dunlop, Burton, Ashworth, Nike, MaxFlie etc
to name a few of them.
Golf apparel also includes rain wear for days when the weather
could suddenly become overcast without notice. It is always
advisable fro players to carry rain wear with themselves.
Golf Carts:
There is another kind of equipment that is required and they are
golf carts. There are 'push and pull' carts and also caddy carts.
Most popular manufacturer of Golf carts in the United States is
Ingersoll Rand Corporation's Club car division.
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