Golf clubs are an essential component of any players golf game. From the moment a player begins in the sport, they always start with finding the right club. A club that fits them properly: the one that gives them a sense of security. Truly, the right golf club give the player confidence. The confidence to know that all the effort placed into practice will not be let down by the very equipment they are using.
So, what happens when the equipment isn’t as readily available? This is a problem many left-handed golfers face. We’ve all heard the phrase: It’s a right-handed world. The world of golf, for a while, was just that. However, strides have been made and the selection for left-handed clubs has widened significantly. Yet, it can still be difficult to choose.
What Makes a Good Driver?
First, what makes a good club? Or, more specifically, what makes a good driver? The driver is often the club that everyone struggles with and yet, first reaches for. It’s the powerhouse club and everyone has a different way of making it stronger. Each manufacture curves their driver in a way to achieve a smooth, flat face that is wide enough to allow for a bit of forgiveness in the swing. In more simple terms, you want a rounded club but with a wide enough face to allow for fewer flubbed balls. Every brand claim’s that they have the best driver. That they have cracked the code on the face to curve ration. Have they? Debatable. As stated, each player and each club are different. It will take a bit of test swinging and research to find which club is meant for you.
Current Options for You
When you enter a retail store, there are always individually selected brands and clubs, varying based on region or professional. However, for left-handed golfers there are three main brands, each with several varieties, that you can select from. These brands are considered staples in the golf world for a reason. They have been around for many years and continue to improve their designs.
These are the top brands that are tried and true to the golf world. They are TaylorMade, Callaway, and Ping. Each of these have been standard selections in the golf world for years: no matter the hand dominance.
One question many have is: what exactly is the difference? The answer is technology and material. Technology for the golf club comes in subtle ways: the curve, the sizing, and the angle of the face. The technology adjusts as more testing on the aerodynamics of the driver are done. The materials adjust and change, more so, with the time. Now, the majority are made with either some type of metal, such as titanium, or carbon fiber. Companies will take the information of their research and place it into their clubs: attempting to create a light but powerful tool. This doesn’t change due to your dominate hand. These companies will ensure that their clubs are up to a high standard. Minimizing your worry that the club has changed due to being left-handed.
While the following clubs are not the only brands or models for left-handed players, these are highly tested. These clubs have, in come cases, been around for years and remain a favorite. Others are on the newer side. Even more clubs will be generated over the course of the year. Yet, pricing is also a factor. An older model, which is still widely used and accepted, can be a good option for someone wanting to test out a brand. These three companies’ will also, typically, keep the same core template but improve with technology. This can be a good choice when you are further down the line and wish to update your club.
TaylorMade
TaylorMade is a classic club company with many new and standard clubs. They pride themselves on improving a traditional design. It is also widely known and in many retail stores and pro-shops.
- For Men:
- M2 Driver: this is an older style of club that continues to be made for a reason. It’s a good quality driver. The weight of the club is lower and towards the back for more distance. More modern clubs are available but, as the saying goes, if it ain’t broke don’t fix it.
- For Women:
- Ladies Kalea 3 Driver: This club has a bit of a smaller profile and contains a low center of gravity. This model boasts more flexibility in the lower part of the club’s face. It’s a quick that allows the ball to pop up and be carried further.
Either of these models would be a good selection for any level of golfer.
Callaway
Callaway is more known for its reliance on technology to increase its club’s design. While it is still a quality brand, it likes to boast’s new updates for its models.
- For Men:
- BIG BERTHA B21: The club was crafted with Artificial Intelligence to assist with creating a club to reduce slicing: thus, it is highly recommended This club design has been a staple for Callaway with many iterations and more iterations are coming
- For Women:
- Big Bertha Reva: Once more we have a Big Bertha. This club is meant to allow women longer drives and to increase accuracy. The technology of the club allows for more flexibility, increasing forgiveness, without detracting from the speed.
Both Big Bertha models are recommended due to their use of technology to assist the golfer. Even if it is not your pick, it is worth taking a look if your game tends to have the above-mentioned issues.
Ping
The brand named after that sweet sound. Ping is known for having a larger supply for left-handed players in main retail settings. It is also known for having custom fit as a core principle: allowing players to get a closer fitting club. It’s essentially, a happy medium between custom and standard.
- For Men:
- PING G425 MAX DRIVER: This is about power and repeatability. The club comes with a 26-gram tungsten movable weight, allowing for adjustments to be made to the forgivability of a shot. It allows for the driver to maintain a repeatably respectable distance and yet, keep control of the ball.
- For Women:
- G LE2 Women’s Driver: Again, this club boasts speed. It is created with a light titanium club head to increase the aerodynamic shape. The thin face of the club increased the velocity and yet, allows for forgiveness.
Due to the fact that the brand has made itself reliable and available for left-handed players, it may be the first option to look at. But do not forget to know yourself. How you play and what your problem driving issues are will affect your choice.
Final Notes
In the end, the choice of club is up to you. Your preferences, your height, your strength, and what feels right. Clubs are an investment into your game. Look at all the technology and information regarding the club but choose one that feels right for you. Now that left-handed players are no longer limited to a single choice, take the time to choose. Your game will thank you.