Left handed golf equipment is truly hard to find. As most left-handed golfers realize when they shop for a new set of golf clubs, the challenge of finding choice golf equipment is somewhat daunting. Most golf clubs are made for the right-handed golfer, and we must really shop for the product that we want. But that is changing for the better. We are well aware that the majority of club purchasers and golfers are right handed, so we have to accept that fact.
by JamesConroy
Left handed golf equipment is truly hard to find. As most left-handed golfers realize when they shop for a new set of golf clubs, the challenge of finding choice golf equipment is somewhat daunting. Most golf clubs are made for the right-handed golfer, and we must really shop for the product that we want. But that is changing for the better. We are well aware that the majority of club purchasers and golfers are right handed, so we have to accept that fact.
Most left handed golfers, have a difficult time finding a great set of golf irons, left-handed drivers, or left-handed putters. Depending on your proximity to major golf stores or golf pro shops, you best bet is likely to order your golf equipment through a dedicated website, or use Ebay. Some of the larger sporting goods store carry only a very limited supply of left handed irons left handed drivers in the store, but have more inventory available online.
Since most of us have a hand that we naturally favor, left handed golfers must adapt. I am always aware of left-handed golfers at the driving range and golf course, and notice a lot of the same tendencies. We slice the golf ball way left. Being aware of these tendencies in the beginning, as a left-handed golfer you can learn to compensate.
Once you have determined that you want to learn how to golf using your left-hand, you should buy left-handed golf clubs that you really want, and not just a set because they are the only ones that the local store has in stock. Every manufacturer makes left handed golf clubs and you should get the set of your choice.
Lately, things have clearly gotten better, and it is easier to get your hands on left handed irons and left handed drivers. There are several internet website that selectively provide top quality left-handed irons, left-handed drivers, left-handed putters, and left-handed golf gloves. These professional websites fill your order as fast as the same day or within a few days so you can jump in feet first. Many of these websites offer low prices and you can save a lot of money.
It takes hard work and dedication to become an excellent left-handed golfer. Any experienced golfer will tell you that it takes a lot of practice excel at your new favorite sport. That is not a problem for most players however because often golf feels more like an addiction than a chore. You must practice in order to drive the ball straight and long. And there are more skills that you have to add to your game before you can really start to enjoy the results of your practice and hard work whether you are a left-handed golfer or not.
A good piece of advice that I received when learning to play golf was to try to find a left-handed golf instructor. Even though I originally learned from a right-handed golf pro, getting swing refinement from a left-handed golf pro proved tremendously valuable. Left handed golf instructors are able to teach you more about your swing and the tendencies of left-handed golfers.
Help is on the way for us lefties though. More and more people it seems are left handed and the percentage of left handed golfers has risen. With this new dynamic, there will be an abundance of golf equipment available for us soon. Maybe this is wishful thinking, but I am going to keep hoping.
About the Author:
Jim Conroy is a left-handed golf enthusiast and good weekend player. He founded websites specializing in left handed Titleist AP1 irons and left handed drivers to serve the under served left handed golf community.
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