Buying name-brand clubs certainly isn't a necessity, especially for a beginner. But most golfers, at some point, will plop down some money on a nice, shiny set of clubs from the likes of Titleist, Callaway, TaylorMade, Ping or many of the other top-tier clubmakers.
Here are some suggestions to help you choose the brand you'll wind up buying:
• Ask around. Your friends who golf probably have some strong opinions on who makes the best clubs.
• Watch your fellow golfers on the course. When a cart passes by, take a quick glance in the bags. Get an idea of what others on the course are playing.
• Comparison shop. You might want Brand A, but discover that Brand B is much less expensive. Both have good reputations. Which do you buy? If you're like most people, Brand B.
• Read golf club reviews.
• Read golf magazines, which often review clubs or feature articles on manufacturers.
• Ask your friendly local golf pro. Just keep in mind that many of your friendly local golf pros may have ties to certain manufacturers.
• Find a demo day that's coming up in your area and make plans to attend.
For more, see Before Your Buy Your First Set of Golf Clubs.
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