One of the secrets to playing your best golf game is to have a good set of custom golf clubs. The truth is, people come in different sizes, and so should their golf clubs. Having your clubs custom fitted can make all the difference, and will make you feel very comfortable when using your clubs. A lot of companies offer this particular service, and it’s relatively simple to do.

Here are the things that you should look for when buying custom golf clubs:

1. Make sure that the golf club is the right height for you, because getting a custom club will ensure that you will be able to swing the club with sufficient force to play effectively.

2. Your shoulder height should also be taken into consideration during club fitting. The length of your club will be determined by the length of your fist to the floor.

3. Make sure that your fairway woods and drivers are custom made too. Your club’s height is determined by your leg height and shoulder width, and the drivers you’ll use will greatly help you improve your swing. The best part is, they are available for right and left-handed golfers alike.

If you’re itching to be fitted to for your golf clubs, you can visit the local sporting goods store in your area. Request for a golf club fitting, or you can choose from a variety of golf clubs that matches your measurements. In addition, you can use these store-bought clubs temporarily while waiting for your custom golf clubs to be delivered.

If you want more time deciding on the specifics of your clubs, a good option is to search online for some of the best quality custom clubs. All you need to do is enter your basic information and measurements online such as glove size, height and weight, and you will get a list of clubs that will suit you best. You can even browse though customer reviews, so that you can see how players of different skill levels have greatly improved their game by using custom clubs.

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Shaft Flex

Shaft flex is an area that can really affect your game.  The flex of your shaft can affect the distance and accuracy of your shots.  Again, there are many things that affect each of these, and shaft flex is one of them.

There are four types of flex that you should generally be aware of.  They are Stiff, Regular, Senior (amatuer), and Ladies.

Because people swing at different speeds, the flex will help you get that ball up and stay up.  The faster you swing, the less flex you will need because you do not need the additional help from the shaft to get the speed at contact.

If on the other hand you have a slower swing speed, more flexibility in the ladies and senior flexes can be a benefit.

In order to decide which flex to purchase, you can look at a couple of things.  First is how far you hit your driver off the tee.  See the table below for this guide.

Two things should be kept in mind as you choose flex.  One is your age.  If you are a man over 55, you may want to start considering more flex.  As we age we lose speed, and therefore lose distance.  A more flexible club can help that.  If you are a junior up to age 14 you also may want to consider the senior (think of it as amatuer) or ladies flex.

The second thing is how you swing.  If you jerk your arms more when coming down from the top of your swing, a stiffer flex may help you so that the shaft is not vibrating too much and making contact with the ball in the wrong place.  Likewise, if you have a smooth swing, a softer flex can benefit you more as the shaft will stay more steady throughout the swing.

Many people ask, “What if I am a man and I only hit 180 off the tee.  What should I use?”  There is no problem with a man using a ladies or senior shaft (your friends will never know unless you tell them).  Plus, it is better to go with more flex than less flex.

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Golf Grips

Golf grips are an important part of your golf club.  Without a good fit, you can feel like you are not in control of your shot.  There are many reasons your shot is not what it should be (not addressing the ball properly, wrong shaft length, not following through correctly on your shot, etc.) but your grip size can also be a factor.

One of the easiest ways to decide on the correct grip size is to look at the size of your golf glove.  Take a look at the chart below to determine the size that will work for you.

The golf grip should fit comfortably in your hand so that when you hold it, your fingers are not going under your palm and there is not a lot of space between your palm and fingers.  The palm and two middle fingers should touch lightly, but should not get in the way of gripping the club.

If your golf grip is too small it could cause you to twist the club while you are swinging.  The same thing can happen with a grip that is too large, as you will not be able to grip it comfortably, and can lose control of the club.

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Shaft Length

Shafts come in a variety of lengths based on the type of club you are using.  The higher the number on the club, the shorter the shaft length.

Below is a list of the standard lengths for each club.

Customize the Shaft Length

In order to decide on the length of your club, you will need the following:

• A pen/pencil
• Paper
• Someone to help with the measurement
• Tape measure

Now stand straight with your hands down by your side.  You will want to wear a normal pair of shoes (normal size soles) so that you are at about the same height as you would be when addressing the ball.

Now, have your helper measure the distance from your left wrist if you golf right handed, or the right wrist if you golf left down to the floor.  You will want to start the measurement where the wrist bends.  This is your wrist-to-floor measurement that you will use to customize the length of your clubs.

Now, take a look at this chart (HowtoCustomizeaGolfClub-ShaftLength) to find what increment you need to change your shaft length.  If you fall into the n/a region, you do not need to request a change to your length and would be best served with a standard size shaft length.  This length, as listed in the chart above, has been figured out based on years of research to determine the most common length that will fit the majority of the population.

You are now on your way to a great fitting club that will benefit your game from day one.

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To use Steel or Graphite Shafts, that is the question?

There is no question that you have read and heard much about Steel and graphite shafts and probably would like to know which is best.  Here is a quick run down to help you understand the difference and the advantages to each.

Steel - Steel shafts were originally used in place of wood shafts that would often break or become weak.  Although heavier, they provided strength to the club and accuracy with the swing.  Many professional golfers still use steel throughout their entire set, although this has changed in the past couple of years.

Most players now use steel shafts as the choice shaft for their irons due to the accuracy they receive from them.  Because steel is heavier than a graphite shaft, it does reduce your swing speed which in turn can reduce your distance.  However, you can often make up for the loss of yardage because of the accuracy you acheive from them.

Graphite - Graphite shafts are one of the revolutions of the golf game.  Golf is a game of distance, and the further you can hit with accuracy, the less you will need to hit.  When graphite shafts were introduced to the game, more golfers were able to acheive record distances that were not possible before.

Graphite shafts are also becoming more common in professional golfers bags.  This is aiding them to drive further, and acheive lower scores.

There are some downsides to the graphite shaft.  Due to the flexibility of the shaft there is a little more error in your swing and so is often reserved for a driver and fairway woods.  This allows the golfer to get a great starting distance off the tee, and to follow up the shot from a better position.

Our rule of thumb is graphite shafts for your drivers and fairway woods, steel for your irons.  However, those with a slower swing speed may benefit from a whole set of graphite clubs.

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