Golf Equipment and Accessories from NGC Golf

Golf is an exact science. Every move, from driving off the tee to putting on the green, must be precisely calculated in order to limit the number of strokes it takes to get the ball in the hole. The process of creating driving irons is no different. Each iron must be technically designed to improve distance and increase accuracy to give its user a better game. And as with everything else in science, it must be tested to prove its worth.

The Controller® Elite Hybrids are among the scientifically proven driving irons that NGC Golf features on its website. The innovative design of the Controller® Elites allows golfers to hit balls farther and with greater control. These hybrids are able to correct hooks and slices and can easily scoop or power balls out of the rough.

Doubters who need more proof of the dependability of these driving irons need look no further than the PGA Tour. Several players in the Tour have used hybrids to win championships, and with the science of their development to back them up, the Controller® Elites can make a case for being the most advanced set of hybrids in golf.

Popularity: 18% [?]

Golf is all about distance and accuracy. And while the latter can’t take a backseat to the former, the distance of a golfer’s drive ultimately determines whether he will be putting for an eagle or a bogey on a par-4. Knowing this, a small golf company in Connecticut has mass produced distance golf balls that are designed to add a few yards to a golfer’s drive.

These distance golf balls are slightly smaller than regulation balls and were made with distinctive dimple designs. The combination of these features reduces air drag and maximizes the distance of each drive. So much so that these balls could render some golf courses obsolete by turning par-4s into par-3s.

Fittingly named Condor ‘S’ (“Condor” is four shots below par, the highest possible score for a hole), these balls are guaranteed to cut five to 10 strokes off a golfer’s average score. These “ball[s] that [fly] too far” are available at NGCGolf.com.

Popularity: 12% [?]

Golf clubs are the main tool used in the sport of golf, and each club is composed of a shaft with a lance (grip) and a club head. Woods are used for long-distance shots; irons, the most versatile class of clubs used for a variety of shots, and putters, used on the green to roll the ball into the cup.

An important variation in different clubs is loft, which refers to the angle between the club’s face and the vertical plane. It is the loft that makes a golf ball leave the tee on an ascending trajectory. The impact of the club compresses the ball, while grooves on the clubface give the ball backspin. Together, compression and backspin create lift. The majority of woods and irons are labeled with a number, and higher numbers indicate shorter shafts and higher lofts, which give the ball a higher and shorter trajectory.

While the variation of clubs can differ greatly between golfers, a set used to play a round of golf must have no more than 14 clubs. A full set typically consists of a driver, two fairway woods, a set of irons, a pitching wedge, a sand wedge, a putter, and one more club of the player’s choice.

Popularity: 28% [?]

Most golf companies these days use all different types of materials in the core and even the cover of their golf balls. All golf balls are designed with dimple patterns on the cover to optimize the ball’s aerodynamics and wind resistance. The dimples can control many different aspects of shots like distance, velocity, spin control, straightness and trajectory.

There are two types of drag behind a golf ball when it is airborne, laminar and turbulent. Laminar flow occurs over a non-dimpled ball and the air separates very early in front of the ball, resulting in less carry. A turbulent flow will occur with a dimpled ball because it causes the air to not split as soon and increases the pressure drag. Pressure drag is the air separated behind the ball.

The surface roughness allows the flow to change from laminar to turbulent, resulting in more energy and allowing the flow to remain attached longer than laminar. In other words, the dimples allow the ball to be carried farther by the air.

Popularity: 45% [?]

Almost all modern golf bags are made from lightweight synthetic fabric, and have club dividers and extra pockets. Most golf bags fall into one of three categories. Stand bags are lightweight for golfers who walk the course. Cart bags are designed to easily fit on a golf cart. Staff bags are used by professionals who need lots of space in their bags. Each type of golf bag has important, unique elements you should know about before you buy.

Golf stand bags have built-in legs that allow them to stand on the ground while you tee up. They are made to be carried, which means they need to be lightweight. This allows you to walk from hole to hole without wearing yourself out.

For those who drive from tee to tee, golf cart bags are more practical. With pockets being so important to a cart bag, you need to make sure you select a bag with pockets that face away from the cart. These are the types of accessories you should look for if you are on the market for a cart bag.
Staff bags are big enough to hold everything a pro would need. These golf bags are often made of leather, have large pockets, and have space for a full set of 14 clubs. With all that gear, a staff bag can get very heavy, so you might want to find a good friend who is willing to be your caddy.

Popularity: 20% [?]

Today’s golf drivers are made mostly of steel, composite, or titanium. Steel headed drivers are cheaper than titanium drivers, but are significantly heavier. They are durable and consistent, but often the head size of the driver is smaller than titanium.

Titanium golf drivers have revolutionized the game of golf since golf manufacturers can now make larger headed drivers (with the lightweight titanium) increasing the sweet spot for players to connect with. Titanium offers the greatest forgiveness in driver materials, which is why amateur golfers have flocked to the latest technology. Titanium drivers are the most expensive on the market today.

A composite driver is a combination of titanium and non-metal materials like carbon, which help keep the weight of the club to a minimum. This leaves you with a lightweight head and a sturdy face producing a nice sweet spot and explosive distance. Golf driver shafts are made of steel, graphite or a combination of materials. The steel shaft is heavier than graphite shafts but more durable and less expensive. You do get more control of your drives with a steel shaft, but you will have to have a faster wing to accomplish this.

Popularity: 16% [?]