The biggest thing you need to take into account when choosing your weapon is how far you want to hit the ball.
Here is a list of the average distance for each club. Men’s distance is listed first, women’s distance second.
Driver: 230 yards; 200 yards
3-wood: 210 yards; 180 yards
2-iron: 190 yards; Not recommended
4-wood: or hybrid = 170 yards
3-iron: 180 yards; Not recommended
5-wood or hybrid: 160 yards
4-iron: 170 yards; 150 yards
5-iron: 160 yards; 140 yards
6-iron: 150 yards; 130 yards
7-iron: 140 yards; 120 yards
8-iron: 130 yards; 110 yards
9-iron: 120 yards; 100 yards
Pitching wedge: 110 yards; 90 yards
Sand wedge: 90 yards; 80 yards
Lob wedge: 65 yards; 6 yards
To get to know each of your club you should use them all at the range, take about 50 swings with each and feel them out.
Now for all of us who break out their clubs for the Pitch for Kids Shootout might not want to go out and buy fifteen clubs but the basic clubs you need in your set are a 3-wood, 5-iron, 7-iron, pitching wedge, and putter.
Here are some tips to use when buying your clubs
1. Test Your Golf Clubs
2. Try Them on For Size
3. Learn the Club Sizes (Irons)
4. Learn the Club Sizes (Woods)
5. Get the Right Putter
6. Select Clubs for Your Skill Level
7. Don’t Waste Money on Your First Set
Now you know your tools. So get out there!