How to Buy Adams Golf Clubs

Identify your swing type. The first step to shopping for any golf club is identifying what type of golfer you are and what type of swing you have. A beginner or a high-handicap golfer will be looking for a game-improvement club like the Idea A7 or A3, or the super-game improvement clubs like the oversized Idea A7OS or A3OS. A low-handicapper or highly competitive amateur will require what often is called a "players" club, like the Idea Pro, that is more difficult to hit but offers greater distance and versatility off the tee.

Identify the club(s) and shots you want to hit. Are you looking for a driver or a fairway wood? Do you need a full set of irons or are you looking to replace your difficult-to-hit long irons with a hybrid club? These are the basic questions you need to ask before shopping for clubs.

Familiarize yourself with Adams clubs. Adams manufactures clubs for all types of players, like the Insight XTD driver for slower swingers, and the Speedline for more accomplished players. Adams makes some of the most popular hybrids in the game, like the Idea A7 and A7OS for mid- to high-handicap players, or the Idea Pro and Pro Gold, designed more for single-digit handicappers.

Demo the clubs you are interested in. Visit your local pro shop or your local driving-range pro to try demonstrator clubs. This is the most important part of your purchase. The only real way to know if you like a club is to try it. You also can find information about demo days by contacting Adams directly through its Web site.

Get fitted. Make sure the clubs you like, especially if you are getting a full set of irons, fit you. Your local pro shop can help schedule a fitting to find the clubs that work best for your body type and swing. Adams clubs are among the most popular on the market, and most pro shops are more than willing to help with your search. If your local shop doesn't carry the clubs you want, the Adams Golf Web site can help put you in touch with a dealer.

Buy/Order your clubs and start playing. Take your fitting information to your local pro shop to find and price the clubs you want. Many pro shops will discount the cost of a fitting from the price of clubs purchased at their stores. Once you've found the Adams clubs you like, order them and start playing.