By Ken Lopez
Hybrid clubs keep growing in popularity. And the lofts on hybrids keep getting lower. This gives you more options but blurs the distinction between hybrid clubs and fairway woods.
Some hybrids come in lofts as low as 14°. That’s lower than many 3-Woods. When deciding on fairway woods or hybrids, how do you know you’re making the right choice?
By Scott Myers
All too often, golfers will purchase golf clubs, including putters, straight off the shelves of your local sporting goods store, their local retail outlets, or from a fellow golfer. These purchases are made with no thought as to whether that particular putter is even a proper fit to them or their game. Just like a fine suit is tailored to every inch of your body for exact fit, your putter and every other club in your bag should be tailored to not only your body but your game as well. Everybody is different and unique.
There is no one off the shelf set of clubs designed to fit every single golfer, or even the majority of golfers. If you take the putter measurements of 10 professional golfers, you will find that all 10 have in some way different measurements including length, lie angle, loft, offset, weight, and design. All are blended together with one single purpose in mind: to help the golfer make more putts!
By Susan Dean
Collecting is a great hobby for many people, from spoons, cards, music memorabilia to collectible golf clubs and putters. Whatever it is that takes your fancy you can be an avid collector.
And now with the use of computers and the Internet, collecting has become easier and much more popular. You can find almost everything online without ever leaving home. Whether you are a collector or a seller the Internet is the perfect tool for you. You will find many other enthusiasts such as yourself that collect all types of items including special release items.
By Martin Vousden
There are a lot of books out there on the wonderful game of golf but not too many are worth keeping and reading again. You will notice there are no instruction manuals in our list, because trying to learn how to play golf from a book is like trying to become a great lover by reading an illustrated magazine on self-abuse. Also, “best” means most enjoyable — either because of their excellence or excrescence.
By C. Downey
You play your best game when using your own set of clubs. When traveling with your golf clubs, you will want to protect them from banging around against other luggage or from rough handling.
Your golf clubs are an investment and you want them safe from damage when traveling!
Here are some tips when traveling with golf clubs:
By Mike Wyman
Have you ever thought about improving your golf game? Most people buy just about any gadget that comes on the market in an attempt to become a better golfer. But how many golfers consider their lie angle as a simple way to improve their game? Here’s why you should think about it.
Your lie angle can be measured quite simply by measuring where the bottom of your golf club strikes the ground when you hit the ball. This can be done by attaching a piece of masking tape to the club bottom and then getting the golfer to hit a few strokes on a black mat. The mat leaves a mark that indicates exactly where the golfer strikes the bottom of the club when swinging.
By Eldon Sarte
I originally mentioned my “quiver of putters” in my report, Clone Golf Clubs: Are They Good Enough? A Real World Answer, and wrote a bit more about it in my Golfdirt.com post, Assemble a Quiver of Putters. The following post has some practical tips on where to buy putters for your quiver.
If you do decide to assemble this quiver of putters, you better have one dead serious bank account (and an understanding spouse) if you stick with brand name equipment. $200 putters are no longer uncommon; with the highly desirable and very popular Scotty Camerons regularly $300 each, other manufacturers’ prices have been creeping up, with many approaching Cameron territory.
By Jack Moorehouse
Choosing the right ball is critical to cutting your golf handicap. A ball impacts your game almost as much as your clubs, so it’s important to choose a ball that’s right for you. Below is a six-step process for selecting the right golf ball, a process I often review in my golf lessons and golf tips. It’s a relatively new selection approach. But first, let’s review the standard historical approach to choosing a golf ball.
Standard Selection Approach
With this approach you chose a golf ball going from the tee forward. In other words, you hit balls from the tee and observed their performance characteristics. You based your decisions primarily on control and distance, depending on their preference.
By Steven Passarell
Golf clubs today are really an investment. More than just financially, also an investment in your game. Iron sets can cost over $2,000 or more. Wood sets $1,700. Drivers alone can cost in excess of $1,000. At the time of purchase there isn’t much said about how to care for your new clubs. Some stores will tell you to use long neck head covers if your clubs have graphite shafts, but that’s about the total of the advice. A quality set of clubs properly cared for can last a lifetime.
The first rule in keeping your clubs in like new condition is: Don’t take out your frustrations on your clubs! That may sound a little humorous, but, I’ve repaired many more clubs damaged due to temper tantrums than were caused by normal play. For the majority of golfers, care and maintenance starts with a regular inspection of your equipment. What do you check? How long does it take? How often is needed? Total time shouldn’t take more than 5 or 10 minutes.
You’re probably familiar with Callaway Golf Pre-Owned, where you can get professionally reconditioned used Callaway golf clubs (up to like new condition) at a fraction of the price. But for whatever reason, some of you just do not want to spend money on used clubs. Perfectly understandable. Well, here’s some good news: Check out the Callaway Golf Outlet, where you can get brand new Callaway golf clubs at bargain prices!
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