| Tip #1 - Ignore The Hype - Pay Attention To Your | | | | specific swing and swing speed. There are subtleties |
| Needs! | | | | in the making and matching of your golf clubs - swing |
| As a recreational golfer, you probably don't pay that | | | | weight, loft and lie, graphite or even steel. Also, there |
| much attention to the golf equipment that you buy. | | | | are different textured grips which can be matched to |
| Industry has a way to hype its sales pitch by its | | | | fit the size of your hand or fingers producing a |
| marketing gurus and most recreational buyers pay | | | | better bio-mechanical action. |
| attention to the hype instead of their own needs. | | | | We all have different swing speeds, different swing |
| Today's equipment has certainly come a long way | | | | paths and planes. We are all of different muscle |
| and shafts, club heads and balls certainly do perform | | | | strengths and of course body types. Decide what |
| the way that the makers claim. However, the secret | | | | price range you can realistically afford and find a pro |
| is finding a club maker and/or a club fitter that knows | | | | coach/instructor that can set you up with a set of |
| you and your swing and can recommend the right | | | | clubs that will produce the BEST for you. I cannot |
| equipment for you. | | | | stress enough that it is ultra important to get the |
| Tip #2 - Let Your Clubs Fit YOU! | | | | matching equipment for you. Some people are short |
| Whether you are 5-foot-6 or 6-foot-6, the average | | | | and some people are tall...choose the right equipment |
| golf club will not be right for you. The lie and loft will | | | | and begin to watch your game improve and lower |
| change dramatically due to arm and leg length. Finding | | | | your scores. |
| a good club maker or club fitter that understands | | | | Tip #4 - Use A Lower Spin-Rate Ball! |
| these requirements can DRASTICALLY shave | | | | Today's golf ball has advanced with technology. |
| strokes off your scorecard. | | | | Different spin rates and cover materials have allowed |
| In relation to this, statistics show that the average | | | | the golfer to actually choose a ball that suits both his |
| family has 2.4 children. Well I have never seen | | | | her game and the conditions he/sheplays in. |
| two-fifths of a child! With that said, just what is the | | | | The slicer and hooker can get more distance and |
| average person? Again, now you can see why it is | | | | straighter shots by using a lower spin rate ball. Cover |
| imperative that you fit the clubs and the clubs fit | | | | materials allow for more feel when chipping and |
| you! | | | | putting. There are even tools that will use centrifugal |
| Tip #3 - Decide On Your Price And Find A Pro! | | | | force and a marker pen to produce an 'equator-type' |
| Price is most definitely a factor when purchasing new | | | | line on the ball that aids in alignment and 'trueness' of |
| or used clubs. It is of NO use buying expensive clubs | | | | the roll of the ball. |
| and the shaft is the wrong length or stiffness/flex or | | | | Advancement in equipment is good...make it GOOD |
| conversely buying 'cheap' clubs when your game is of | | | | for you by selecting the right equipment to enhance |
| good quality. | | | | your game! |
| The idea is to have the clubs compliment your | | | | |