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I am new to golf and just bought a set of golf clubs. What do the numbers labeled on each club represent?

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Each clubs have numbers on them. They are numbered 1,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 and one labeled H-3. Do these numbers represent the weigh of the club? Or the angle of the club?

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  1. The number represents the loft (angle).  The higher the number (8,9,W), the more loft, the higher the ball gets in the air.  Since it gets higher, it goes shorter.  Also, the higher numbered clubs are shorter than the lower numbered ones (3,4,5).  As for 3H,it probably means hybrid, meaning it is a combination of a wood and iron.  Hybrids are generally more forgiving than irons, but more accurate than woods.  They are made to replace the longer and lower numbered irons in the bag.


  2. In technical terms, each club has a predetermined loft (angle of the club face relative to vertical).  The higher the number the 'flatter' the club face and the shorter the club shaft.  This is so designed so each club will launch the ball to different distances and different height.  For example, a #9 iron will probably hit a ball (for novice) about 100-120 yards and a high trajectory where as a 5 iron might fly lower and go 160-180 yards.  As a rule of thumb, the distance between each club and the next is about 15 to 20 yards, so depending on how far you want to hit the ball, you pick the right number club.

    Your H-3 (or 3H) club is a Hybrid 3 iron.  It will hit the ball about the same distance as your 3 iron but easier to hit because it has a larger club head and will feel different than your regular 3 iron.

    To have a complete (or somewhat complete) set of clubs, you should also at least carry a Driver (1-Wood), maybe a 3-Wood, a pitching wedge (sometimes called the 10-iron), a Sand Wedge for hitting out of sand traps and a putter.  USGA regulation says you cannot have more than 14 clubs in your bag, so count your clubs when you are out playing with friends. (Driving Range and during lessons are fine)

  3. If you are learning to play, start with the short game and work on your swing and alignment.  As you become more comfortable with the swing then move up to a longer club.

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