by Vincent Volder Wilson , Callaway, Titleist, Adams , King Cobra, Yonex, Ping , Taylor Made, Mizuno, and Spaulding are all excellent name brand golf clubs. As a beginning or even a professional golfer, trying to decide which set of golf clubs to purchase, however, may often feel like taking a shot in the dark. … Continue reading How to choose the best golf clubs for your game
Choosing the proper equipment is essential to improve your game and lower your score. Most golfers, whether beginning or pro golfers, struggle when trying to decide which golf club to buy. The buying process becomes easier when the golfer has a good understanding of the types of golf clubs available and their specific use. For … Continue reading The Basic Set of Equipment for the Novice Golfer
1. Tips to Choose the Right Golf Balls for your Game A good knowledge of a golf ball’s characteristics, such as compression, spin and distance can prove helpful in enhancing your strengths and masking your weaknesses on the golf course. Golf balls are probably the most overlooked piece of equipment, both by novice players and … Continue reading Golf balls
Golf balls have evolved throughout the history of the game. Wooden balls were used until the early 17th century, when the ‘featherie’ ball was invented. Due to its superior flight characteristics, the featherie remained the standard ball for a good two and a half centuries. 1. The Feathery ball A featherie is a hand … Continue reading Origin and evolution of the golf ball
by Catherine Marien The majority of Pro golfers do not wear sunglasses. The reason is that they simply never have, and the best condition to get used to golfing with sunglasses is to start wearing them in your youth. Wearing sunglasses can distort depth perception and contrast, but is that enough of a reason … Continue reading Golfing with Sunglasses
Definition, Use, History and Regulations 1. What is a golf tee made of and what does it measure? A standard golf tee is 2.125″ (two and one eighth inches) long, but both longer and shorter tees are permitted and are preferred by some players. Conventional golf tees resemble extra short knitting nails with a … Continue reading Golf Tees
A lot of types of golf tees have been designed and patented, even though not all have been commercialized. Ordinary tees are made from wood or plastic. A recent development are biodegradable tees, which biodegrade in about a year in an active, organic environment, and thus help protect the golf course ecosystem. They also last … Continue reading Types of Golf Tees
Golf Ball Facts and Faqs 1. What material are golf balls made of ? Golf balls usually consist of a solid rubber or resin core with a surlyn, polyurethane or balata cover. A surlyn cover gives a slightly harder feel, while a polyurethane cover gives a softer feel and greater control. The core … Continue reading Golf Ball Basics
1. Golf Club Basics 2. Types of Golf Clubs 3. Shaft flex and shaft torque 4. 5 Best Uses for Hybrid Utility Clubs 5. Bestselling Club sets, Drivers, Putters, Irons, Hybrid clubs, Woods, Wedges, Left-handed clubs 6. More about Golf Clubs 1. Introduction Golf is played with golf clubs of various types. There are … Continue reading Types of Golf Clubs
(and other shaft properties such as flex point) Shaft properties such as shaft flex, shaft torque, flex point (kick or bend point), shaft length and weight, influence playability by impacting on trajectory, accuracy, balance, consistency and feel. This is particularly true for graphite shafts as some variables are only of importance in graphite shafts. … Continue reading Shaft Flex and Shaft Torque