If you are using the wrong golfing equipment, such as golf drivers and putters, you will quickly find that you will not play as well as someone who has the right equipment.

Before you set out to find the perfect golfing equipment, there are two very important factors you need to take into consideration: What is your level of playing? What is your budget?

When it comes to the level of play, some folks play on the weekend jut for a fun and relaxing activity and others who like a little competition among their peers. If the occasional pastime is your speed, a low- to mid-performance club can work for you, while a high-performance club is best suited for those who'll play more often.

Regarding your budget. The notion that the more costly the club, the better it is really is just not the case anymore. If you do enough research and read enough reviews you will find a club that matches your degree of interest. A tip; check out used clubs as they can give you the best odds of getting the club you want at a good value. If you find that purchasing your own golfing equipment is not feasible for you at the moment, you may also consider borrowing or renting clubs. Be careful though, a big problem with using clubs that you did not purchase for yourself is that you will most likely not be using clubs suited for you, and this could adversely affect your game. As soon as it is possible for you to purchase your own clubs you must - these clubs will be suited toward improving your game and allowing you to progress to the next level.

Once you have your level of play and your budget squared away, then you can begin checking out different types of golf drivers and putters. Here are the basics on these different clubs:

Woods

A driver called 1-wood and fairway woods 3- and/or 5-wood are typically standard in any golfer’s bag. A driver is the longest club, typically 45 inches, making it the toughest to handle during a swing.

Irons

Irons have thin heads with grooves on them. Typically, experienced players opt for a blade style iron while beginners get a cavity-back style. A blade-style has a head with a full back, while a cavity back's head is hollow. It is hollowed out to make a perimeter weighting effect helpful for less-experienced golfers. Basically, irons are categorized as long, mid and short whit short irons being the easiest to hit and long ones the hardest.

Putters

Putters are the clubs most regularly used in the game and come in head styles of blade, heel-toe and mallet. Lengths come in belly putters, standard and broomstick putters. Picking a putter is definitely a personal choice.

If you are new to the world of golf then choosing the right golf equipment can be overwhelming. However, keeping your goals in mind and giving different types of clubs a try will make things much easier.