Ladies Left Handed Golf Clubs

Until recently left-handed lady golfers were few and far between but this is starting to change now that ladies left-handed golf clubs are available in all the top brands. The only challenge now is choosing ladies left handed golf equipment that meets their specific needs.

The weight of ladies left handed golf clubs is the first thing you will want to consider. Graphite shafts are lighter and therefore much easier to swing than heavier steel shafts and although they do cost a little more.

Next you should look at the length of the shaft as that will determine the distance you will be able to hit. Graphite clubs should be about a half inch longer than steel shaft clubs. To determine the proper length for ladies left handed clubs by taking a wrist to floor measurement. Standing straight with your feet about 12 inches apart and your arms by your side, have someone measure from your right wrist to the ground. Generally speaking, this measurement will be in the low 30's.

Always study the shaft flex of ladies left handed golf clubs since this dictates the general feel of the club as you swing and has a real impact on distance. The flex of the shaft refers to the ability of a golf shaft to bend as forces are applied to it during the golf swing. Ladies, whether you’re left handed or right handed doesn’t matter here as these forces are generated by your specific swing and whether it is fast or slow, smooth or jerky. If you’re uncertain of your swing speed a pro shop should be able to help you measure it.

Loft angle of the club head also has a huge impact on distance off the tee so it’s important to select the correct ladies left handed golf club’s loft that matches your swing. Most ladies are slower speed swingers than men and will get better performance from higher lofted left handed equipment. Club face angle will also have a major effect on accuracy off the tee and slicing the ball off the tee may be the single greatest problem facing left handed lady golfers. The driver face angle is defined as the clubface angle. This is measured in degrees by standing the driver on a hard surface with the shaft held perfectly at a 90 degree angle to the line of flight. Expect a 5-7 yard correction in slice for every degree the face is closed if your current driver has a square face angle.