The word "hybrid" means something that is of mixed origins, elements, aspects or compositions. That is exactly what manufacturers have created with hybrid golf clubs, taking principles and designs from both irons and woods. The result is some of ...
Published: 5/14/2009 3:00:42 AM
Custom clubs are a huge investment. However, for a serious golfer custom-made clubs can pay dividends for years. In addition to getting an extraordinary fit, the club maker will custom your clubs to suit your game. If you are a long hitter who so...
Published: 5/14/2009 3:00:39 AM
Everybody who plays golf likes the idea of having a new set of clubs that have been sent directly from the manufacturer. But the woods, irons, wedges and putter could cost well over $2,000. Most of us have to fill in our sets as we go along and a...
Published: 5/14/2009 3:00:39 AM
There is an old golfer saying that a set of golf clubs is just like a suit when going to work: if you have an off-the-rack suit or set of clubs, then those are the results and reactions that you get; however if you have a tailor-made three-piece ...
Published: 5/14/2009 3:00:39 AM
Golfers who want to get fitted for clubs generally are not beginners. They have been playing the game for at least two years, and they have reached some level of proficiency. Purchasing fitted clubs is a time-consuming process that does not suit ...
Published: 5/13/2009 3:00:43 AM
Just as you would have someone check your furnace before the weather gets cold, you should also have someone look at your golf clubs to see if they need repairs before you play golf again next spring. There are a number of things that a professio...
Published: 5/13/2009 3:00:43 AM
There are many variables when a junior player takes up the game of golf in a serious manner. One of those concerns the clubs that will be used. If a golfer has played enough to determine that he enjoys the game and has at least some talent, a new...
Published: 5/12/2009 4:00:16 PM
During the past five years, the sensation that is the hybrid golf club has swept across a nation of golfers, and it is growing more popular. From 2004 to 2009, the number of American golfers who carried a hybrid club went from 7 percent to 32 per...
Published: 5/12/2009 4:00:14 PM
A golfer can pay well more than $2,000 for a new set of clubs. When cost is that expensive, why should a golfer leave anything to chance? Since there are so many variables--shaft length, club face and type of shaft-- it is common for a golfer to ...
Published: 5/12/2009 3:00:50 AM
The Ping I5 is a stainless steel, midsize perimeter weighted iron that features a reduced offset. The set is available in 2 through 9 irons, a pitching wedge, a utility wedge, a sand wedge and a lob wedge. Compared with its counterpart, the Ping ...
Published: 6/24/2009 2:54:00 PM
Every golfer's game starts with one essential piece of equipment--the driver. There are many fine drivers on the market. Some are great for distance; others are geared more to promoting accuracy. One of the best drivers on the market in 2009 is t...
Published: 6/24/2009 2:53:51 PM
Ping released the G5 driver in 2005. It is a titanium, 460cc club head. The club has a traditional shape, with a slightly deep face. The center of gravity has been lowered in the club head to produce a high launch, lower spinning hit at impact. T...
Published: 6/24/2009 2:53:49 PM
The single most important decision that a golfer has to make on a daily basis is selecting the correct putter for her game. Many golfers are under the impression that it is all about the driver or the iron set that they select, but it is the putt...
Published: 5/10/2009 3:00:37 AM
The TaylorMade r7 TP irons incorporate the characteristics of a blade with a thin top line and sole. However, the back of the club incorporates a slight cavity back for increasing forgiveness. The r7 TP irons use an inverted cone technology tha...
Published: 6/24/2009 2:53:41 PM
Whether you are new to golf or think it's time to replace your clubs, equipment prices have increased. A single driver costs $300 or more. Manufacturers make clubs to fit the average player, so the equipment might not be the best for you. With a ...
Published: 5/9/2009 3:00:37 AM
Shopping for golf clubs is a delicate task because of the many factors involved: height, skill level, strength, age, price range, style and personal preference. The task is more difficult for women because of the more limited selection of clubs f...
Published: 5/9/2009 3:00:37 AM
There are two basic things that must be considered when a golfer is measured for new clubs. First, his strength and abilities must be assessed; then his measurements have to be taken. Together, they are all a club fitter needs to know to make sur...
Published: 5/8/2009 3:00:52 AM
The driver is the longest club in your golf bag, and that means there are many aspects of the swing that can go wrong, particularly when it comes to timing. But with a customizable driver, you can control some of the variables and increase the od...
Published: 5/8/2009 3:00:52 AM
Many times, when golf club manufacturers make different series or lines of clubs, they tend to make some within each series very similar. In the similar series clubs, there are minor differences or adjustments that have been made to one or the ot...
Published: 5/7/2009 3:00:55 AM
Putting may not be the most fun part of the golf game but it certainly counts the most. "Drive for show, putt for dough" is not just a trite saying. Nothing lowers your score -- or devastates your opponents -- like putting well. Conversely, nothi...
Published: 6/24/2009 2:53:33 PM
Go ahead and spend $1,000 or more for a new set of golf clubs--or do like so many other golfers do, and make your own. Not only will you save a lot of money, you will have a set a clubs that are exactly what you need to lower your score. Sound li...
Published: 5/7/2009 3:00:54 AM
Contrary to popular opinion, it is easy to make your own customized golf clubs. In the process, you will save a lot of money and you will have a set of clubs that fit you and your game.
Published: 5/7/2009 3:00:50 AM
Golfers who are about to invest in new clubs face many questions. One of those is which type of clubs to buy and whether the clubs of one manufacturer will give you an advantage over another. Then, once you have decided which clubs you want to pu...
Published: 5/7/2009 3:00:49 AM
You need your clubs to be in top condition to play your best golf game. One area that many players neglect is the condition of their grips. Once they become worn or shiny it becomes harder to get a decent grip on your club. Grips should be change...
Published: 5/7/2009 3:00:46 AM
One of the keys to finding the right club is having a club that is the right length. When golfers hear that a club is 48 inches long, most don't understand how it is measured. Is that the length from top to bottom? Is it the length from the botto...
Published: 5/7/2009 3:00:44 AM
