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Archive for February, 2009

New Branded Golf Clubs at Affordable Prices

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Some people believe that cheap golf clubs are hard to find and will settle for sports that have more affordable equipment. The country club fees, vast courses, and well-dressed participants and spectators further add to the misconception that golf is a rich man’s sport and can keep people from playing it.

Buying cheap unbranded golf clubs is the logical choice of aspiring golfers on a tight budget, but cheaper is not always better. Unbranded clubs are likely made of inferior components and will not fare well against better-made branded equipment. Another solution is to acquire pre-owned branded golf clubs at a lower price, but obviously their quality may be affected by use.

Contrary to some people’s belief, not all high-quality golf clubs are expensive. Branded, unused but cheap golf clubs can be found if one knows where to look. Visiting discount stores is out of the question because it is like settling for unbranded or second-hand clubs. A good place to search is the internet where dealers and manufacturers of golf products offer their new models at special prices.

Popularity: 100% [?]

Escaping Sand Traps with Golf Sand Wedges

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

While taking flying lessons in the 1930s, golf Hall of Fame member Gene Sarazen thought up the design for the modern golf sand wedges, which he developed for several months. Its extra bounce of about 10 to 16 degrees, heel-toe camber, and more sole width all help a player maneuver out of a sand trap.

A sand wedge has a high level of loft, usually ranging from 54 to 58 degrees, which launches the ball at a high trajectory. This allows golfers to hit their target better as the ball stops quicker on the green with little role. Its shorter shaft allows the ball to stop faster as the players strike the ball with a more upright swing and aggressive blow.

Aside from being valuable in escaping from sand traps and improving accuracy, golf sand wedges are also useful in making recovery shots and can also be used on grass and fairway.

Popularity: 12% [?]

Convenient Online Shopping for Golf Equipment

Thursday, February 19th, 2009

Assembling a complete golf set can be tiresome for beginners since there are many pieces in a set which can quite confuse a rookie. Salesmen at the local sporting goods store can only add to the confusion if they are unfamiliar with golf equipment so the only solution is to buy a golf set online.

One will believe that the drivers, putters, balls, driving irons, iron sets, and fairway clubs that are displayed prominently in a golf bag are all that a golfer needs. However they do not constitute a whole set. There are other things like accessories and training aids that will make the kit complete.

Golf rookies can be guided in correctly completing a set by browsing catalogues of golf equipment on websites. Aside from buying the right stuff, shopping for a golf set online spares one the trouble of driving to the store and carrying the gear back to the house.

Popularity: 19% [?]

About Hybrid Golf Clubs

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009

A hybrid club is a newly developed class of golf clubs that combines the characteristics of fairway woods and long irons, which means it swings like an iron and has the distance of a wood.

The club’s loft ranges from 16 degrees to more than 29 degrees. Its clubfaces are stiffer like an iron and it has nearly the same length as some irons. However, the redesigned head of the hybrid club lowered the center of gravity to its back and bottom. This modification, which is difficult to accomplish in an iron, makes it better than a long iron in launching the ball at a higher angle.

Unlike fairway woods, the club usually has a flat face. Its launch angle is higher, making the ball stop quicker, and hit more accurately because it spins at a higher rate. Another bonus for golfers is that it can also be used as a chipper.

Popularity: 12% [?]

Shopping at an Online Golf Equipment Store Can Bring Good Deals for Golfers

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

Purchasing golf gear can be quite a challenge for beginners in the sport. The smart rookie can browse the catalogue of and online golf equipment store before buying anything. The unwise shopper, on the other hand, will head to a sports store and buy any golf equipment that he likes, adding another chipper or putter to his set even when he doesn’t have a proper driver.

Shopping online for golf equipment has many benefits that visiting an actual store can’t match. Time can be saved as multiple sites can be searched in minutes compared to spending hours visiting shops, and with the right research, a buyer can be sure to receive the right kind of equipment for his needs.

Another big advantage for customers who visit an online golf equipment store is the chance to save money. Sites that cater to golfers often offer discounts and coupons, bringing the potential to save hundreds of dollars on golfing equipment
The hours saved and tempting bargain prices clearly make online shopping for golf gear a good alternative to driving to the nearest sporting goods store.

Popularity: 10% [?]