Top 5 Golf Clubs for 2009

Every year, it seems the golf club companies seem to outdo themselves in upgrading and redesigning for better and better golf games. When you're toying with the idea of buying new golf clubs, it can be a matter of too much choice and not enough time. In going through the latest offerings, two companies came out ahead of the rest with their designs: Ping (apparently the favorite and considered to have one of the best golf clubs in 2009) and the classic Taylormade, which has the most models in the top golf club options. All are available in previous-owned stores or on eBay, if you don't decide to buy new clubs.

The Ping series models, which rated in at both number one for the Ping Eye 2 Iron Set (voted best golf club 2009) and number 5, with the Ping G5 Iron Set, have recently become well-known for dynamic new golf club designs. They've incorporated tungsten within the clubs, in such a way to have each of the clubs as efficient as possible. There are two variations, with steel shafts at roughly $165 new and the graphite for $185. Some clubs have titanium included in the bodies, which give you some of the lightest golf clubs available. You can buy them online at the official site: Ping.com to get a custom-made set.

The Titleist Vokey Spin Milled Wedge comes in at number two on the best golf clubs of 2009. Designed by Bob Vokey, after years of golfing experience in what and doesn't work in wedges, the Vokey is "spin-milled" from a mild carbon steel. They then use a specialized saw that cuts almost 30% more groove volume, which helps with creating a great spin- and is particularly nice on short shots. It's finished in Tour Chrome and is squared-edged. Considering that wedges are one of the few clubs that reflect a golfer's expression, this unique design has become a favorite. Average pricing is around $60 used, on up. To find the nearest local shop, visit Titleist Vokey Spin Milled Wedge.

Callaway's Golf X-20 Iron Set is one that surely needs to be included in this list. Including a special Wall Reduction system (with a lowered central gravity of %6), golfers love how well they perform. Streamlined, giving both more forgiveness and stability, they make the hitting range larger and lessen the drag on turf. Quite simply: classic. Prices can begin at $500 for steel, and chalk on another $100 for the graphite set. For the original site go to Callaway Golf.

The last in the best golf clubs of 2009 list is not least. In fact, in the top ten lists for new golf clubs, Taylormade has 3 clubs mentioned. The TaylorMade RAC OS Iron Set is still top of the pops for those high-handicapped golfers. They're ideal for even, straight and high hitting, but not for any fast swingers or those that like to get play on the ball. You can do imperfect shots, thanks to their forgiving nature. They price from $500-700, and you can find the nearest store by going to TaylorMade Golf Clubhouse.

Whichever new golf clubs you're looking for, it can pay to be informed on latest offerings of the best golf clubs in 2009. Golf just keeps getting better and better.