Do tennis players use racquets with broken strings? Would an Olympian swimmer be satisfied with goggles that leak? And what about the NBA player whose shoelaces were forever coming loose or whose shorts kept slipping down? Equipment malfunction needs to be taken seriously if it impacts performance. [Read more…]
Driver Vs. 3-Wood: How To Pick One
It seems like recently everyone is experimenting with leaving their traditional driver in the bag in favor for the multi-functional three-wood. But what’s behind this trend, and should you get on board? [Read more…]
These 4 Things Are Costing You Distance (And How To Fix Them)
The long and the short of it is the average amateur generally pays little attention to the precise statistics of their game. They might know how far certain clubs are hit but mostly this is a gross underestimation of the real carry distance and finishing length. So, before entertaining a discussion about how we might make corrections to improve distance, we need to get back the ABC of the game — Assessing Basic Components! [Read more…]
Driver Review: 2017 TaylorMade M1 Vs. M2
Every year, the golf industry’s major club manufacturers all unveil their new line of drivers and woods. And, each year, with those releases come a flurry of marketing messages, telling stories of new-and-improved technology and guaranteed distance gains. TaylorMade has typically been a company at the forefront of new technology. And this year, the Carlsbad, California-based club maker unveiled its new M1 and M2 drivers. [Read more…]
How To Properly Maintain Your Golf Clubs
Golf clubs, like cars and boats, are an asset that requires your attention to ensure long-term sustainability and effective usage. In perspective, golf clubs compared to other sporting equipment will cost considerably more initially. And, it will really be up to you to ensure that this investment is maintained and protected. [Read more…]
What Degree Driver Do You Need?
When golfers buy new equipment, often times not a lot of thought goes into exactly what they are buying. Sometimes the decision making process is based on how the clubs look visually as opposed to their performance aspects. A lot of people would benefit from a custom fitting session so that they can have a set of clubs that are perfect for their specific body and swing type. However, this is not practical for most golfers. [Read more…]
Why You Need A 3-Wood In Your Bag
Drivers tend to get the lion’s share of focus when it comes to golf clubs and equipment. Each and every year, golf club makers and equipment manufacturers announce their brand new driver lines to much fanfare. The golf media makes a large event out of the announcement of the new drivers and golf fans consume the information, itching to beef up their bags with the latest and greatest high-tech drivers. [Read more…]
Hate Going To The Range? Here Are 6 Things You Can Do To Practice During A Round
Going to the range might be a bridge too far in terms of commitment to the game and time taken from other activities, including domestic bliss. In addition, most would take playing a round of 18 holes rather than whack shots off the synthetic deck at the range. [Read more…]
7 Reasons To Practice Your Short Game Rather Than Going To The Range
How often have we turned up for the medal round, exchanged pleasantries with our playing partners and, upon swapping cards, noted that our handicap is well below others in the group? You intend to show them a thing or two! You outdrive them all by 70 yards and are feeling cock-of-the-walk. However, plans soon go awry when you duff your approach, followed by a three putt. Your “dottery” partner finished with a tidy par. What the heck just happened? [Read more…]
What’s More Important — Further Or Straighter?
This has long been a topic that’s been greatly debated in the world of golf. Is it better to be able to hit the ball farther or straighter? [Read more…]