How we play golf has changed and a lot of that change has to do with the clubs we use. The irons we carry have changed, with most manufacturers realising the increasing popularity of easy-to-hit hybrids and marketing 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 idea makes sense.

Driver dimensions are regulated by the USGA and R…A size limits. For conforming drivers that limit is 460 cc and most club golfers would do well to play to that limit. If your driving is unreliable, playing a bigger driver will definitely 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. Bigger drivers allow for a bigger margin of error.

The engine of your driver, as with all clubs, is the shaft. Play a driver with the wrong shaft and you’ll struggle to find any accuracy or distance. Modern shaft designs can moderate or even eliminate many of the most regular faults in golf. Struggling with a slice, flexing down in your shafts might be the solution. Struggling to get any height - a shaft with a softer tip section could well be the solution. Your driving will get stronger if you match your driver shaft specifications to your swing speed. If you don’t know how fast you swing the club, most of the top shaft manufacturers also approximate shaft ratings for carry distances as well. Check the ratings for various shafts and opt for one with a carry rating that matches your average yardage.

The quickest growing segment in golf equipment sales are hybrid clubs. If you struggle with inconsistency with your long irons, some easy-to-hit hybrids may well be your best decision. Manufactured to be versatile and playable from all lies, hybrid clubs can be played 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 specially made for hybrids.

Iron designs now come in an even wider range of choices. Modern iron designs are there to help with most of the common flight problems. Offset irons to decrease the slice, wide soles on irons can reduce the fat shot and get much needed height on the ball for many. Take a good look at the irons you play. If their design isn’t helping your game, then it’s most likely time for an upgrade.

The short game is where you bring in your scores and that offers lots of options as well. Forgiving wedge designs mean you don’t have to make any compromises with your wedge play anymore. If the little flop wedge shot is causing problems, then a high lofted wedge could be the answer. If bad bunker play is ruining your rounds, a hollow sand wedge might help. These hollow wedges are almost impossible to miss-hit and make easy work of just about any bunker.

Relaxed equipment rules have given us some pretty out of the ordinary looking putter designs. Strange looking, but highly effective. If your putting is letting you down, a more forgiving putter design might be the answer. Are you closing the putter towards the hole too much? You probably miss a lot of putts to the left (for a right handed golfer) and a face balanced mallet could well be the solution to your putting woes.

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. The component market offers some very high quality clubs to choose from. Plus your component clubs will be custom built for you which is the best way to play the right golf clubs for your game.

Making the right choice of golf clubs will do wonders for your game. For more information on our highest quality clone golf clubs and how these can shave strokes from your scores with our full custom build service.