Before you compare brands or spend money on a new set, take a few minutes to think about what you need from your equipment. Sophie Walker’s straightforward guide is a useful place to begin.

Choosing golf clubs can feel unnecessarily complicated. There are shafts, lofts and lengths to consider, alongside the question of whether a club labelled “ladies” is actually right for you.

In this Golfalot video, former Ladies European Tour player Sophie Walker introduces ten tips for women buying golf equipment, covering topics including grips, hybrids and keeping costs manageable.

It’s worth revisiting for its general buying advice rather than as a guide to the latest products. Use it as a starting point for the questions you take to a coach, golf shop or club fitter.

Whether you’re buying your first clubs or reconsidering what’s already in your bag, start here before drawing up your shopping list.

Watch: Sophie Walker’s guide to buying women’s golf equipment