{"id":648,"date":"2017-06-22T10:42:00","date_gmt":"2017-06-22T10:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/budperkinsgolf.com\/?p=648"},"modified":"2018-04-12T13:03:46","modified_gmt":"2018-04-12T13:03:46","slug":"different-types-of-golf-clubs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buzzingolf.com\/golf-for-beginners\/different-types-of-golf-clubs\/","title":{"rendered":"The different types of golf clubs"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AThe number of different types of golf clubs can be intimidating for beginners. This guide will help you understand each type of club in greater depth.<\/strong><\/p>\n

As great as the game of golf is, it’s not exactly known for being friendly to beginners. There are countless things to learn just about setting up to the ball, but before you even get the chance to do that you have to figure out what you will be setting up to it with.<\/p>\n

The rules allow for fourteen clubs to accompany as you set out for your rounds, and while veterans may wish they could sneak in a few more, for the beginner learning the function of those fourteen feels a lot like homework.<\/p>\n

The truth of the matter is that as overwhelming as the contents of your golf bag may feel at first, it’s actually not as complicated as it seems, and we are here to help you learn everything you need to know. Read on for a comprehensive guide to understanding the different types of golf clubs.<\/p>\n

A guide to the types of golf clubs<\/h2>\n

Types of putters
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The putter should be at the heart of every bag. You are going to be using it for more shots than any of your other clubs, and it is the only club that you will use on every single hole (except for in the event that you hole out from off the green).<\/p>\n

There are a million different putters out there, but the majority of their differences are all a matter of personal preference. The weight of the club, as well as the head shape, do make a difference in performance, but you will know the right club for you when you get the opportunity to start rolling a few putts with it.<\/p>\n

That said, there are three distinct types of putter that each requires you set up to the ball in a different way. They are the standard length, the belly putter, and the broomstick. For your own edification, we will take a look at what makes them different.<\/p>\n

Standard length<\/h4>\n

The standard-length putter is definitely what you are going to be seeing the most of, especially in light of the anchored stroke ban that the USGA established a couple of years ago<\/a>. Generally, the shaft is going to be about thirty-five inches long.<\/p>\n

The head itself could be configured any number of ways. The two basic models are blade and mallet, and their names describe them well. The blade is going to be smaller and more compact, while the mallet is bulkier.<\/p>\n

Which model you choose is entirely up to you. The blade putter is considered a more classic design, but mallets have served players well for many years and they will certainly continue to.<\/p>\n

Belly putter<\/h4>\n

The belly putter is usually between 43 – 45 inches. The anchor stroke ban that I referenced earlier has produced a degree of confusion regarding this type of club. It is now against the rules of golf to press the butt of the club up against your body as you putt, but the putter itself is still perfectly legal, and you will see it from time to time. I use one myself on occasion.<\/p>\n

The reason people like the belly putter is because, by design, it helps you to keep the face of your club on track for the entirety of the stroke. Generally speaking people usually only switch to it when they are struggling on the greens. It’s great for putts within ten feet or so of the hole, but most users report that the farther they get from their target, the harder it becomes to control their speed.<\/p>\n

Chest\/Broomstick putter<\/h4>\n

The broomstick is sort of like the older brother of the belly putter. Back when anchoring was still allowed, users would rest the butt of its handle against their chest as they putted, but now they still have the option to use it in a manner that resembles the way you might sweep.<\/p>\n

Generally speaking, the chest putter comes in at about fifty inches in length, and it is known to be the last resort of players struggling on the greens. That said, there are a few pros who have found great success using it, most notably Bernhard Langer and Adam Scott, who used his to win the Masters a few years ago.
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