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Woods Versus Irons: Which Is Better

admin — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Every golf club is very good in its own right. That is the first thing to remember. There is no way for someone to definitively say that woods are better than irons or irons are better than woods. Whoever says one or the other is giving you the wrong advice. However, it is important to say that your style of play will really determine the club you will like to use more often. That is because the way to hit effectively with woods and irons is different. When you use a wood on the fairway, you are going to be hitting with a more sweeping motion. However, when you use an iron you are hitting down on the ball. Now go to the driving range, and see which of the two motions you use more often when you go for power and accuracy. This will help you decide what club to use in most situations.

It is also good to see how much distance you get with woods and with irons. Then, you will know which situation each is required for. They are both great clubs, so whichever makes you more comfortable in certain situations is the one that you should be using!

The Top Advantages Of Golf Clubs With Graphite Shafts

admin — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

When golfers consider buying a new set of clubs, one of the first things they look at is the shaft. Most golfers, especially men, believe that they need to buy clubs with steel shafts with a stiff flex rating. Not only should most amateurs use a regular flex, but they should also look tryout clubs with graphite shafts. Golfers will find there are several advantages to using a graphite shaft.

Golf clubs with graphite shafts are an excellent option that golfers have today. In previous years, graphite shafts really were not very popular. They were considered to be substantially weaker than steel, which put them at a higher risk of breaking. However, graphite shafts of today are just as strong as steel shafts, but they weight substantially less. Nearly every golfer wishes to add distance to their shots, so having a lightweight graphite shaft will allow them to produce the faster swing speeds required to hit the ball longer. The other nice thing about graphite shafts is that their flex ratings are the same as steel. There is a major misconception that a regular flex graphite shaft, for example, is not going to produce the same ball flight as a stiff steel shaft, but this is no longer the case.What’s 1 more click? Your boss isn’t watching… Training tip: Selecting the right shaft

Choosing The Best Golf Clubs For Children

admin — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Children who play golf at an early age are more likely to fall in love with the sport after playing it for years. If your child is showing interest in the sport, then parents should invest in a quality pair of clubs. The set of golf clubs will need to match the skill level and height, which allows for enjoyment of the game and ease of play.

The best golf clubs are those designed for children. Some parents will take old adult clubs and shorten them to a child-s length. However, this is not a good idea because the shafts and club heads are too heavy for children to swing. When picking a set, match the child-s height to the clubs instead of letting her or him grow into them. Another thing to consider is the skill level because many golf manufacturers make clubs for advanced junior players.

When planning to shop for golf clubs, parents want to bring along their children and allow them to swing the clubs. If the child is unable to comfortably swing it, and then you want to move down to the next level. Choosing the best golf clubs involves parents making the right decisions instead of trying to save money.

Getting back on the course…start small

admin — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

If you’ve become more of an armchair golfer than a weekend warrior, always watching tournaments on your direc tv and not getting out there yourself, we’ve got some news for you! You can’t get better in your living room so get out there and start slowly with some tips from us
Hit the Driving Range – To make sure your swing is in tact (or getting better) get out to a driving range and buy a bucket of balls. Aim to do this at least once a week to really improve your performance.
Practice Putting – The great thing about putting is that you can do it anywhere, even in your home! If you’ve got Berber carpet you can set up a makeshift green and better yet, if your grass outside is thick enough you can play in the yard. Get some sun!
Get Your Gear in Shape – If your clubs and swing are both rusty you’ll want to get outside and get it all ready. Shine your shoes, buy some new balls and get motivated to have the best golf season of your life.

Which Exercises From The Gym Improve Your Swing?

admin — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Improving your golf swing is something which all players strive for – both professional and amateur players alike. When working out at the gym, there are many strength training and calisthetic exercise training, as well as cardio, which will help to improve both your overall golf game (your endurance and stamina), as well as your overal golf swing.

When working out at the gym in an attempt to improve your golf swing there are a variety of exercises, and strength training techniques, which will help a player improve the quality of thier swing, and the quality of thier overall game in general. Start with cardio. Any form of cardio will give you more endurance and overall body strength. An increase in body strength means an increase in the distance you will get.

Also try some strength training. Any shoulder exercises are best for your swing. Doing bench press, military press, should/lat pulldowns, pushups, etc. Any of these strength building exercises which are geared to workout your chest and shoulder area are the best in building the strength to get more distance on your golf swing. All these exercises will also help with control and improve your overall swing on the course.

Top Ten Must Have Golf Gadgets

admin — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Whether you are a scratch golfer or a weekend duffer, you can always appreciate the wacky and ingenious gadgets that the golf community has to offer. We have come up with a list of the top ten gadgets, without which you simply can’t keep golfing.

1. Remote Control Golf Caddy
Never again must you carry your clubs or tug a pull-cart around. Simply push the button and your caddy follows.

2. Rangefinder
Stop worrying about distances. These handy devices tell you exactly how far the flag is.

3. Golf Ball Retriever
Everyone loses a ball in the water sometimes. Luckily, these retrievers can get your precious ball back from most any hazard.

4. Ball Finders
This brand new technology can detect your ball from hundreds of feet away as long as three dimples are visible.

5. Radar Golf Systems
If the ball finders mentioned above can’t find your errant golf shots, maybe you need to take it a step further. Radar Golf Systems detect tiny microchips in your golf balls and direct you toward them.

6. Remote Controlled Golf Balls
Trick your friends or win some big bets with a remote control golf ball. Simply putt it and use the remote control in your pocket to direct it right toward the cup.

7. Weighted Practice Clubs
These weighted clubs are great to ingrain your swing or just warm up before a round.

8. Ball Returner
Practicing putting has one major flaw: after you hit the putt, you have to go get your ball. Not anymore. These devices throw the ball right back to your feet so you can practice without ever moving an inch.

9. Golf Ball Line Stencils
These are a must if you want to put a perfectly straight line onto your golf ball.

10. Golf GPS Devices
Finally you can see the course from above. With GPS you can see exactly where you are on the course, how far to the hole, and hidden hazards you might not have seen from ground level.

Five Simple Changes To Improve Your Golf Score

admin — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Five brief and easy tips to cut the odd shot or two off you card.

1- Driving-know your limitations! Unless you consistently hit the fairway with your largest club, using a smaller wood, or even a long iron off the tee will keep you in play from the off.

2- Long Irons- don’t use the same swing as you would for mid or short irons. Long irons are designed to work with a flatter swing plane to propel the ball forward with a lower trajectory.

3- Sand Play- always focus on the spot of sand where your club is going to impact and swing through without choking.Check out this link here. Looking at the ball will only increase your chances of topping the ball and remaining in sand.

4- Long Putts- think of a cat asleep around the hole. Your ball wants to hit the cat, but not wake it up.

5- Short Putts- focus on a tiny point on the grass a couple of inches before the lip of the hole, a spot that if you hit it, you know the ball will go in the center. Picking a smaller target focuses your mind more intensely on the putt into the heart of the hole.

The Science Behind The Golf Ball

admin — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

It seems simple enough; a small, round object is struck with a larger metal object, but a significant amount of research has gone into perfecting the design of the golf ball. Ever wondered why balls have dimples, or why some are harder than others? Having a greater knowledge of the inner workings of the golf ball may be the slight edge needed to improve your handicap.

Dimples
A golf ball contains somewhere between 330 and 500 dimples depending on the brand. These small dimples, as odd as it seems, makes a golf ball more aerodynamic as it flies through the air. A ball without dimples is much more influenced by wind and the drag of air.

Hardness
Put simply, harder balls go further, softer balls offer more control. Harder balls deform less when struck, which in turn means more energy put into momentum. Softer balls, however, deform more easily, resulting in an easier time giving a ball the spin needed for a shot. Which option you choose is up to you.

Using older balls
Golf balls should be replaced periodically. When a ball is struck, the rubber core at its center changes shape over repeated strikes. Though it may not seem like it, as a ball is hit its shape deforms over time.More info here: Callaway Golf Balls