• Bring the Right Clubs to the Course

• Club Construction

• Lefties, Women, and Kids

• Shopping for Golf Accessories

• How to Find Golf Clubs on eBay Australia

• Buy with Confidence

• Need More Help?

• Legal Disclaimer

Bring the Right Clubs to the Course

Bring the Right Clubs to the Course

Aside from hitting a ball toward a hole, full-scale regulation golf doesn't have a lot in common with putt-putt miniature golf courses. Walking around a regulation course with only a putter in tow won't get you very far. You need different clubs to do different jobs.

A typical set of golf clubs has at least 12 clubs, with many people opting to carry an additional wood and iron in their bag. A basic set includes a driver (also called the 1-wood), 3-wood, 5-wood, 3-9 irons, wedge, and putter.

Drivers and Other Woods

Players use drivers and fairway woods when they stand more than 175 yards (160m) away from the green. The lower the number wood, the lower its loft. Manufacturers can use steel or titanium to make the head of a wood.

• Stainless Steel: If you want a classic-looking club, buy stainless steel woods. They look small and weigh more than titanium woods.

• Titanium: Lightweight titanium woods often have larger heads and sweet spots than stainless steel woods.

Popular brands of drivers include TaylorMade, Callaway, Ping, Titleist, Wilson, Adams and Nike. Meanwhile, find some great fairway woods by companies like Adams, TaylorMade, Callaway, and Titleist.

Irons

Use an iron when you're less than 200 yards (183m) away from the green. A standard set of irons includes the 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9-irons as well as a pitching wedge (PW). Most people find it easier to hit with the 7 and 9-irons than the 3 and 4-irons preferred by some seasoned golfers. Choose which type of steel you want in your irons:

• Cast/Perimeter-Weighted: These irons have more weight on the outside of the club, creating a large sweet spot. They work well for mid-to-high handicap golfers.

• Forged Steel: Softer metal makes forged steel clubs more difficult to hit. They work best for mid-to-low handicap players.

Consider some iron sets by companies like Callaway, TaylorMade, Mizuno, Ping, and Maxfli.

Wedges

Wedges have a lot of loft with a high trajectory. Use one when you want to fulfill a specific task.

• Pitching wedge: Use the long pitching wedge, sometimes referred to as "wedge", for shots from the fairway into the green.

• Sand wedge: Dig your ball out of a bunker (sand trap) without causing a lot of damage with a sand wedge.

• Lob wedge: Use a lob wedge to make short-distance shots around the green.

• Gap wedge: Use a gap wedge when you want results between those you could achieve with a pitching wedge and lob wedge.

Cleveland, Callaway, Titleist, TaylorMade and Nike, are some popular brands that provide a good selection of wedges to choose from.

Know Your Handicap

If you know how well you play on a regulation par-72 course, you can get a rough idea of which clubs you need. How far over par (the standard number of strokes for a course) you play reflects your golfing ability. Always try for a lower score.

Club Construction

Club Construction

Not all golf clubs are created equal. If you don't find your new clubs comfortable, you won't use them. Know what type of clubs you want to buy before searching out a good deal.

Club Head Sizing

Club heads come in three sizes: Standard, Midsize, and Oversized.

• Standard: Easy-to-control club with a small sweet spot.

• Midsize: Weighs less than an oversized club and offers a larger sweet spot than a standard club.

• Oversized: Offers a large sweet spot, but users cannot control it as well as clubs with midsize and standard size heads.

Select a Shaft

Woods and irons can come with steel shafts or graphite shafts.

• Steel: Heavier than graphite, steel offers durability and control.

• Graphite: Lightweight graphite can cost more than steel, but offers a little less durability.

Set Flex vs. Uniflex

Consider shaft flex (the amount of bend in a shaft) when you shop. Beginners will want more flex than experienced golfers.

• A: Geared toward seniors.

• Regular: Designed for average players with a 120 to 144km/h swing speed.

• Stiff/ Firm/ Extra Stiff: Designed for people with a swing speed between 144 to 176km/h.

• Uniflex: Varying flex to fit most swing speeds.

Lefties, Women, and Kids

Lefties, Women, and Kids

Left-handed players, women, and children need to take special care to buy proper clubs.

Don't Leave Out Lefties

Golf clubs come designed for left-handed (lh) players and right-handed (rh) players. Make sure you buy the correct orientation.

Women on the Green

Women often find clubs designed for men too heavy. Lightweight clubs designed for women, often with graphite shafts, come in a standard size for people between 162.5cm and 172.5cm tall and in variable lengths for shorter users.

• If you want a larger hitting area, replace the 3-iron and 4-iron with a 7-wood and 9-wood.

• If you're shorter than 162.5cm, buy a 33" (82.5cm) putter.

• Look for clubs with an L flex shaft designed for women.

Clubs for Kids

Kids learning how to golf shouldn't use adult-sized clubs or rigid cut down adult-sized clubs. To determine how long a club will work for your child, measure him or her from just above the waist to the ground. You'll find plenty of junior golf clubs, including complete sets, on eBay Australia. Sets geared toward kids don't include as many clubs as adult sets, reducing the weight of the bag. These sets usually include the 6 through 9 irons, 3-wood, 5-wood, and may include a driver.

Shopping for Golf Accessories

Shopping for Golf Accessories

Now that you've figured out which clubs you want to buy, don't forget some of the all-important golf accessories and extras you may need to get your game started on the greens!

• Golf Balls: Find a huge range of golf balls by companies like Titleist, Precept, Nike, Callaway, Maxfli and Top Flite. If you’re one of those still trying to perfect your game, you may also like to consider buying used golf balls to help with your practice.

• Golf Buggies & Carts: Getting around the golf course can be made much easier with a golf buggy or cart to help you! Find handy electric and motorised golf buggies and golf carts that are lightweight and compact.

• Golf Bags: Whether you’re looking to upgrade your current golf bag, or to find one a new one to keep all your clubs, you’ll find a large range by Proline, Top Flite, and others.

• Golf Shoes: Find a comfy range of golf shoes that can keep you comfortably on your feet all day. There are golf shoes specifically designed for both men and women.

• Golf Clothing: Look and feel great by wearing the appropriate clothing while playing golf! Find a huge range of caps by Titleist and TaylorMade. There are also polo shirts, jackets, and pants by popular brands like Nike and Titleist. Finish off your look with a pair of trendy sunglasses that offers UV protection.

• Golf Gloves: There are both men’s and ladies golf gloves which are great for providing better grip and comfort.

• Other Golf Accessories: Other important golf accessories include tees, headcovers to protect your clubs, umbrellas and more.

How to Find Golf Clubs on eBay Australia

How to Find Golf Clubs on eBay Australia

Now that you've figured out which clubs and golf accessories you want to buy, find them quickly on eBay Australia. To start shopping, go to the Sporting Goods portal and click Golf.

• Click Categories Links: On the left side of the page, look at the Categories list and you’ll find links for Golf Accessories, Bags, Balls, Buggies & Carts, Clothing, Complete Sets, Drivers and much more. By clicking on each of these links you’ll find further links to various brands and item types to help you narrow down your choices.

• Search Keywords: Keywords can quickly help you narrow down your choices. Type the words of what you want to find into the Search box to find listings that match your specifications. For example, if you want a right-handed putter, type the keywords "rh putter" (without quotation marks). Visit eBay Australia's Search Tips page for more advice about searching with keywords.

If you still can't find the item you want, try shopping an eBay store, or create a post on Want it Now and let the eBay Australia community know exactly what you want. You can also save a search on My eBay and eBay Australia will email you when matching items become available

Buy with Confidence

Buy with Confidence

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Know your purchase

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• Figure delivery costs into your final price. If you spend a lot of money, make sure the seller will insure the item when it ships.

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