Every club has a specific use and timing in the game of golf. New golfers are sometimes unaware of this and probably are not well versed regarding the different types of golf clubs which form a set. Here are all the details:
The driver – this is usually used from the tee on par 4 and 5 holes. The lower lofted driver is used quite rarely from the fairway, and does make hitting straight off the ground quite difficult. It is the more powerful out of the set and with it you will be able to hit the ball the furthest compared to the other clubs in the set.
Over-sized – most drivers made today are quite large and can be as much as 460 cubic centimeters. These over-sized golf clubs have huge faces with few grooves or nothing at all. This limits the spin and helps newcomers improve the control they have on the golf ball.
The Woods – nowadays, they are not made of wood, but the name continues to stick. They are the longest clubs in the set and used mostly for long shots. Heads of golf woods are globular and large, with a face that bulges slightly. The sole is flat, which helps to slide smoothly over the ground during the swing, instead of digging into it on the way. The most frequently used woods are the 3 and 5 woods, while the least popular are fairway woods which are the 2, 4, 7 and 9 woods.
The irons – they are used for shorter shots, especially those when moving closer to the greens. This is the most flexible golf club you will find in the set, and lets you play a multitude of shots. Types of irons are: forged irons, cast irons and hybrids.
Wedges – these are specialized irons featuring the shortest of shafts and have the highest loft. Types of wedges are: pitching wedge, gap wedge, sand wedge and lob wedge.
The Putter – this one is the most used out of the set. Putters are specially designed to roll the ball as opposed to hitting it up in the air. It has a short shaft and a low loft.