club sets

We’ve come a long way baby. Hybrid golf clubs, adjustable drivers and wedges, and golf iron sets that look nothing like the mashies of old. You want options? We’ve got them, from Callaway, to Ping, Titleist, Adams, Wilson, TaylorMade, Tour Edge and many more, they are all here and Austad’s is one of the few authorized internet retailers for all of them. The question is, which is ...

We’ve come a long way baby. Hybrid golf clubs, adjustable drivers and wedges, and golf iron sets that look nothing like the mashies of old. You want options? We’ve got them, from Callaway, to Ping, Titleist, Adams, Wilson, TaylorMade, Tour Edge and many more, they are all here and Austad’s is one of the few authorized internet retailers for all of them. The question is, which is right for you? A couple of suggestions, from a guy who has sold over a half a million golf clubs and sets, to think about for your game, and to match the golf club set to the way you play.

There are three general categories of golfers club makers think about when they are designing a set or golf club. The game improvement golfer is probably an 18 handicap plus, with inconsistent results and usually some difficulty getting the ball airborne. If this is you, Cleveland, Adams, Callaway, and Tour Edge, just to name a few, have golf sets with more hybrids, a larger club face, and more forgiving lofts.

You might be at the opposite extreme. About 5% of golfers are considered “player” clubs. These are golfers in the 0 to 8 handicap range that hit the golf ball pretty much in the same spot every time. They are looking for feel and the ability to work the golf ball (fade or draw). Titleist, Tour Edge Exotics, and many of the majors like TaylorMade and Callaway have golf clubs specifically for you. They have smaller faces, cleaner cavities, and woods that allow you to work the golf ball.

That leaves a whopping 50% of the market in the middle. 8 to 18 handicappers, they want some forgiveness, but don’t need 5 hybrid clubs in their bag. There are plenty of options here too. In fact, since your group represents half the market, every manufacturer has something for you. Austad’s has the selection, and many are discounted golf clubs to save you money.

So figure out what type of golfer you are, and find the golf equipment right for you. You might as well use the technology the manufacturers are giving you, chances are everyone else in your foursome is.

Dave Austad