Left Handed Golf Clubs

May 11, 2011 By Ken

In searching for Left Handed Golf Clubs, the left-handed player is not much different from his right-handed friends, by which I mean that the first club he grabs is a driver. Let’s face it, in golf nothing feels better than a good drive. While the driver is perhaps the most difficult club to hit, the new designs are especially built for maximum forgiveness for the average golfer.

TaylorMade  new R11 driver

  • adjustable sole plate
  • easy shaft and head adjustments
  • Excellent alignment
  • left-handed versions

 

So, let’s take a look at some of the newer and better drivers out there today that are available in left-handed versions from each of the major club makers. Taylor Made has its new R11 driver which has many of the excellent features of the R9 but also now has an adjustable sole plate. With some easy shaft and head adjustments, you can move the face angle, the lie angle and effectively the loft. This is a 440 cc titanium driver finished in flat white with a straight line across the top of the head for better alignment. With the adjustments available, it can be easily changed to fit any golfer’s physical characteristics.

 

SQ Machspeed Black Squared STR8-Fit driver

 

  • square geometric design for straight drives
  • 8 different face angle options
  • easy adjustments
  • creates a 15% larger max-ball speed area for greater distance
  • lower and deeper center of gravity

Nike has come out with the new SQ Machspeed Black Squared STR8-Fit driver. The clubhead has a square geometric design that is suppose to result in straighter drives, even with off-center hits. It has a tapered heel that produces better aerodynamics for maximum clubhead speed. In addition, this club has 8 different face angle options for easy adjustments to fit the individual player’s requirements. Titleist’s new 910D2 driver has a 460cc titanium head. It comes with a face insert that creates a 15% larger max-ball speed area which is suppose to give better distance. You can adjust the hosel for different loft and lie changes. This new driver has a lower and deeper center of gravity than its predecessor, giving higher launch angle and better spin rates.

Next let’s look at the Cobra s3 Max driver. This new club has a titanium head with new face technology, creating a 30% larger sweet zone. Combined with an offset design, it provides maximum distance and is very forgiving. With its new elliptical shape, it increases ball speeds for hits off the toe and heel, a problem area for most weekend golfers. More weight is lower and deeper in the clubhead for better launch angles.

The new Adams Golf Speedline 9064 LS driver is an aerodynamically improved club. With a deeper face you get an increased moment of inertia and lower spin rates. This should give the left-handed golfer more accuracy and increased forgiveness. You also have a choice of two clubs with different trajectory height specs.

Callaway’s RAZR Hawk driver has a forged composite construction that gives a lighter and stronger clubhead than titanium. This results in faster clubhead speeds and again more forgiveness. Its new aerodynamic shape reduces drag considerably. This club has hyperbolic face technology that controls face thickness giving consistently higher ball speeds across the whole face.

Cleveland Golf’s new XL270 has an overall weight of only 270 grams with a 460cc titanium head, again for increased clubhead speed and maximum forgiveness. This driver is the lightest and fastest of Cleveland’s ultralite series which provides a special combination of feel and clubhead speed for golfers at all skill levels.

The new Tour Edge Exotics XCG-4 has a titanium head with a carbon crown, 2 carbon sole inserts and 2 tungsten sole inserts. This all results in more forgiveness across the clubhead face. With a boomerang design you also get increased ball speeds and more distance.

A final driver to consider for the left-handed golfer is the new Wilson DXi. This club has a 460cc multi-material head with projector control features to reduce spin for gaining distance. You also get better loft trajectory with tungsten inserts that push the center if gravity further back and deeper into the head. For better forgiveness, the face thickness has increased the sweet spot.

All of these new drivers are highly recommended for the left-handed golfer.

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Womens Left Handed Golf Clubs

May 3, 2011 By Ken

While most golfers, and that includes women, are right-handed players, it is still not that difficult for the left handed female golfer to find the best Womens Left Handed Golf Clubs. Indeed, while golf stores tend to carry right-handed clubs primarily, most of the club manufacturers today do in fact make left-handed clubs identical to their best-selling right-handed sets including clubs for women. This is mainly due to the vastly increased number of recreational golfers, and that includes lefties, both men and women.

Probably the number one rule for left-handed golfers is to get left-handed clubs. While right-handed clubs are easier to find, will likely cost less, and you may have friends who will almost give them to you, you will never play to your near to your full potential or abilities nor really enjoy the game if, as a leftie, you try to play right-handed.

That said, the main thing to remember with golf clubs is that you need to get the best clubs that suit your physical dimensions, including your height, age and size, as well as your golf style and abilities. This is no different for left handed women golfers than for anyone wanting to play the game well and improve their enjoyment and scores. While golf equipment stores and course pro shops should have what you need, you may find that the internet is a better source with more choices and cheaper prices.

These are your three main sources for clubs and related golf equipment. One comment here that we feel is very important is that because you don’t buy new clubs very often, price should be secondary to your need to get the best golf clubs for you. Going cheap may not be the best option to playing well and getting your scores lower. This is especially true when searching for left-handed women’s golf clubs which are harder to find and may be more expensive as a result.

Several equipment manufacturers offer great left-handed sets for women. One in particular is Callaway Golf. They are committed to providing high quality golf clubs no matter which of your hands is dominant. Their lines include complete sets, as well as drivers, irons, putters and hybrid clubs individually. Nike and Mizuno are two other makers who make lots of left-handed sets for women. If you are really serious about your golf, you might want to go for custom-made left handed women’s clubs. All you need is a number of your physical measurements including height, weight, age, speed of swing and distance from your wrist to the floor. What’s more, several of the major club manufacturers will custom make clubs for you.

While this route is somewhat more expensive than off-the-shelf sets, it can be well worth the extra money as they will only add to your satisfaction and enjoyment of this great game!

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Left Handed Golfing And Golf Clubs

April 27, 2011 By Ken
Golf has become a very popular sport for both right- and left- handed players alike. While the game can be perhaps more of a challenge for the leftie, a few words of advice will speed you on your way to a better score and a more satisfying game. First and foremost, although left-handed clubs may be more difficult to find, do not attempt to golf right-handed as you will never master the skills required to get your game to where it could be. You are a leftie, so golf left-handed! Don’t start the game by borrowing someone elses right-handed clubs to save money. Commit to the game and go get your own clubs!

 

While your club selection will often be limited, you want to be sure to purchase clubs that are suited to your height and stature. Left-handed golf clubs may be tougher to find, but you can get them at specialty sport stores as well as online at golf retailers. Local golf pro shops can also order clubs for you and also help you with the proper club selection.

With the proper clubs and quality instruction, the left-handed golfer will see his game steadily improve with lower scores and great deal more fun! While instruction is important, there are some basic elements to golf that you need to dwell on constantly as you learn the sport. I guess the number on rule in hitting the ball is to keep your head down and your eye on the ball right through your entire swing. Lifting your head to see where the ball is going is probably the most common error that amateur golfers make, and if concentrated on it is one of the easiest to fix.

You also need to make sure that your grip is correct. Left-handed players need to place their dominant left hand below the right and maintain a firm grip. Otherwise you can slice the ball. You also need to align yourself with the flag on the green to help the ball travel where you want it to go.

The right alignments means everything to get the ball off in the right direction. Another major thing with golf is to have patience. Golfers often get nervous, especially on the downswing. You want to relax so you can swing with your whole body fluidly with your hips turning naturally on the downstroke, not just with your arms alone. Lefties need to rotate to the right as fully as possible to power the swing, leading with the right hip with the hands following through. You lead our swing with the right hand and finish with the left, your dominant side. You want to end your swing on the balls of your feet with your hips having made a full rotation.

 

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