Why You Should Buy Last Year’s Golf Equipment

Are you wanting to buy that new piece of golf equipment that cost $400, but just don’t have the money? Don’t worry, you are not alone. There are many people out there who are caught up with the newest drivers or irons that are priced to outrageous numbers. These golf clubs are waste of money and I will explain why.

Buying anything brand new is a waste of money in my thinking. I don’t literally mean everything, but you get the point. You should definitely buy new groceries. But when it comes to pricey items like golf equipment, vehicles, musical instruments, etc, you are paying way too much if you buy it brand new off the showroom floor. A brand new club at most retail golf stores are selling the new TaylorMade r9 for $399. You can buy last years for $299. Is this years club going to make you hit it better than last years? Probably not. Are you going to save a lot if you go with the previous model. Yes!

Many people would by a new driver every year. Chances are, they did not hit the ball any different year after year. Chances are, their scores did not get lower each year they bought a new driver. But you can bet your bottom dollar they paid a premium price every time. 

Let me say it again, It is a waste of your money to buy brand new golf equipment for the retail price. The minute you walk on to the course with that new club and play with it, the value shoots way down. Just like when you drive a brand new car off the lot, it is immediately worthless. The resale price for a Brand new TaylorMade is about $170 according to PGA Value Guide. That is in excellent condition too. It sells new for $299. Getting the picture yet?

The Right Golf Swing Path You Should Use

The game of golf is focused on precision and patience. Naturally, you also need to have power in the swing, but going about blindly whacking at the ball as you are playing a game of baseball or polo is not the way to get good at the game of golf. Instead you have to consider the game as more of an art form. Dancers will practice while they are in front of the mirror for hours every day until every muscle and ligament of their bodies remembers just how to stand and move. You have to do the same thing if you want to boost your golf game. You need to take the time to train every section of your body how it needs to behave for a long drive or a short put. You can even practice in front of the mirror. Learning the proper golf swing path is the start of this long journey toward perfection.

The path of your golf swing is what it moves through when it goes to strike the ball. You need to have power behind your swing to get it go far, but you need to be accurate even more. Part of accuracy is choosing the right type of club, but it is much more important to line up your shot long the proper path. A proper club can be chosen by an outsider; only you control the path of your club.

If there is anything wrong with you path: if it is off center or slightly tilted - your golf ball will not travel in the direction that you intended.It helps to divide your swing path into three different parts. The first part occurs when you club is still within inches of the ball. You just lined up the club for your shot, and now in this first step you need to keep your alignment in place. Then, in the second step, when you club is parallel to the ground, you need to maintain this alignment.

Then, as it follows, the third part of the path is at the apex of your backswing, just before the club descends onto the golf ball.If, during this entire process you can manage to keep your club parallel to the ball you should be able to exploit the power of your golf swing path to put the golf ball exactly where you want it each time.

Fixing Your Golf Slice

By: Curt Smith

Fixing your golf slice can be a big pain in the “you know what!” If you’re a slicer of the ball, you know firsthand how frustrating it is to cure this wicked swing fault.

I’ll bet you’ve tried everything right? Lessons. Videos. Books. The Golf Channel. And even tips from your golf ing buddies. But has it worked? Have you eliminated this evil ball flight from your game?

If not, there is hope! You don’t have to redo your swing! You don’t have to sign up for a dozen lessons! And you don’t have to buy anymore golf instruction dvds!

You solution can be as easy as readjusting your grip, stance or take-away…that’s it! Sounds easy right? It is, but most golfers want to make it harder than it really is. I don’t mean to say that to be facetious. I am only speaking from what I hear from other golfers.

If we made our golf swings simple, all the teaching pros would be out of business. We don’t want that do we? Now..I’m being a little bit of a smart alec.

But seriously…you can fix your golf slice and be hitting a nice draw in no time. Diagnose your cause and zero in on it like a mad man. Drill it to death! Practice it until you never have to think about it ever again!

Consider this like an important project at your work or business. Put as much priority on it as you can. Schedule it in and do it consistently.

This approach is a mini-version of what the pros do. They constantly work on their swing faults via drills, repetition and consistency every week…no matter if they have a tournament or not.

Even though you’re not a pro, why wouldn’t you take this approach? If you want to play better you will. If you want to keep playing the same game, then just do nothing and you’ll get it.

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What’s in Your Bag?

By: David Stargel

What you have in your golf bag might be the most important part of your game. Woods, irons, putters, drivers, what do you really need to play a great game of golf?

What you have in your bag depends on your skill level. An occasional golfer will not need what a professional golfer carries. Finding the right fit for your body, your level of skill, and your personal likes can take time.

Even Phil and Tiger have changed their club situation a few times to ensure the best fit for their game. If it takes time for the great golfers of the world to find what they like then expect for it to take some time for you as well.

Low handicap golfers don’t really need my golf tips. These are people who have at one time considered golfing as a profession or are just really goodhave a great golf swing. They know what they need and don’t carry around clubs that don’t work for them.

A mid level golfer, someone with not exactly a low handicap but not really high one either, could use the 3,5,and 7 woods, a pitching wedge, sand wedge, 4-9 irons, and a putter.

If you fall into this category than you most likely have a fairly good understanding of your clubs and what you need. A trap that some golfers who are fairly good fall into is, believing that if their bag looks like Tiger’s then they will play like him. Wrong. Tiger could play well with anything.

Someone with a higher handicap will most likely be an occasional golfer. Their golf bag should contain the 3, 5, and 7 woods, 5-9 irons, a pitching wedge, and a putter.

Using smaller woods rather than a driver is a good idea for a higher handicap golfer. The rules of golf state that no more than fourteen clubs are allowed in the bag for a tournament.

If you don’t know how to use fourteen clubs or twenty-five or however many, then don’t put them in your bag. A full bag does not ensure a good game no matter what anyone else says.

Not too long ago Tiger had to tackle someone who tried to take off with his golf clubs. Your skill should dictate which clubs you carry not which PGA Tour member uses them.

Don’t get carried away when creating your collection. Remember that choosing sticks that fit your game and that you are comfortable with are the two most important issues.

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Golf Swing Mechanics Tips

By: Mark Stephens

It’s all here: The crossover of the hands, wrists and forearms through and beyond impact is one of the movements (perhaps the key movement) that defines good ball-strikers and their mechanics.

The upper arms are passive as the right hand and forearm ’snap’ over the left a sure sign of a full, committed release of energy through the ball.

The great Henry Cotton always stressed the importance of ‘educating the hands’, and for me he nailed the essence of the swing. Down the ages, the game’s greatest players have all made the same basic mechanical movement (i.e. a body turn coupled with a wrist hinge); they play with a hand action that both conducts and multiplies the energy created by the body all the way down through the shaft and into the clubhead. It’s no coincidence that the greatest names in golf have all shared a wonderful hand action.

Ben Hogan illustrating golf swing mechanics perhaps better than any other golfer the value of hand/wrist and forearm rotation in maximising the ‘whip’ through the ball.

Britain’s greatest ever golfer, Nick Faldo, is often cited as a ‘mechanical’ player who relies on the ‘big’ muscles in the swing; truth is, Faldo’s hand action has always been his greatest asset.

Good players understand the principle of centrifugal force and they maximise the efficiency with which they rotate their body to create it. More importantly, they translate this force into clubhead speed thanks to this vital component of the swing-hand action.

Modern teaching has increasingly focused on the role of the bigger muscles in the body, which misses the point entirely as far as the weekend golfer is concerned.

Golf is a speed game, not a power game. And you do not create speed with the big muscles, you create speed with the smaller muscles in the hands and forearms. So, with that in mind, let me introduce you to a series of drills to help you improve your hand action.

With practice, they will enhance your ability to create a naturally correct swing that maximises speed.

As your only point of contact with the club, the hands play what I believe to be the most important role of all in the basic development of the swing.

This is something modern teaching has tended to overlook; We hear so much these days about the ‘Big Muscles’ in the body controlling the action and generating power, but all of that, for me, misses one crucial point.

As I mentioned in the introduction, golf is not a power game, it’s a speed game. You do not create speed with the big muscles; you create speed with the smaller ones - the hands, wrists and forearms.

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Golf - Cure That Hook In One Day!

By: Terry Edwards

For most golfers it is the golf slice that gives us the most headaches out on the golf course. But, for many others who hook the golf ball, the problem can be just as frustrating. So, how can you stop hooking the golf ball and begin hitting more fairways? It’s easier than you might think and I’m going to show you how to get immediate results.

Stance - Position the ball in the middle or a little forward in your stance. For most golfers who hook the ball I see them position the ball too far back in their stance. You want to keep the ball in the middle or even with your left heel (if you’re right-handed). Make sure you position your feet toward your target line. Both of the tips of your toes should be even, or a little to the left of the target line. This more open stance will help reduce the chances of hooking the golf ball. Don’t position your left foot more forward in your stance than your right. Keep them even.

Grip - Grip the club with your hands facing straight down. Golfers who hook the ball tend to set up with their right hand facing too far toward the left side. You want to make sure the “V” formation your hands create by holding the golf club is pointing straight up to your nose. This will go a long way in eliminating a golf hook. The other aspect to a proper golf grip that will eliminate hooking the ball is grip strength. Try not to grip the club too firmly. What happens with an overly firm grip is that when you swing your right hand will turn over and come around, automatically causing you to hook the ball. Use a little less strength in your grip and you should immediately start seeing better results.

Weight - You want to be sure that after your backswing your weight is more on your left foot. Many times a golfer will hook the ball due to the majority of their weight being on their right foot, or back foot. By doing that, you can rest assured you will hook the golf ball every time. It creates a closed clubface by forcing you to come around with the club. If you or you see someone else hit a snap-hook, this is what happened. Be conscious of where your weight is when you finish your golf swing and you can correct this problem immediately.

These are just a few simple tips to help in eliminating that dreaded golf hook. By simply going to the driving range and putting these tips into practice you will start to see immediate results that will translate into lower scores out on the course.

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Terry Edwards writes golf instruction articles designed to help all golfers lower their scores and have more fun out on the course. You can learn more on how to Lower Your Golf Scores and play better golf by visiting his website.

Five Keys to Consistency and Power

By: Jack Moorehouse

A reader of mine once asked ?What are the keys to consistency and power?? He told me that when he focused on consistency off the tee, he lost power. But when he concentrated on power, he lost consistency. He was after what many players consider the Holy Grail of golf: consistency AND power off the tee.

Combining these two things isn?t always easy. In fact, some golfers would probably say that they?re mutually exclusive. I might agree if I hadn?t seen players?either while I was playing or giving golf lessons?combine both at the same time. So what were their secrets?

I?ve distilled it down to some simple steps. Below are five keys to achieving consistency and power from the tee.

1. Eliminate tension on the tee

A common mistake on the tee is tightening up grip pressure and then trying to swing the club faster with the hands and forearms. Tightening your hands and forearms creates tension. Tension slows clubhead speed. Slow clubhead speed drains power from your swing. To hit a ball with consistency and power, you must swing freely and effortlessly. Eliminate as much tension from your hands and body as possible.

Thoughts causing tension and tightness include the following:

? Thinking about swing mechanics
? Confusing power and speed
? Recalling a bad memory or experience
? Not being sure about the shot
? Hitting the big drive

Some suggestions for staying relaxed while hitting off the tee are taking deep breaths to relax your body and heart, making mini swings in slow motion before addressing the ball, and recalling the feeling of your most solid shot. Remember if your hands are relaxed your body will be relaxed, and vice versa.

2. Assume a proper grip

Major power loses result from a faulty grip. In particular is a grip in which the left-hand-thumb (for right-handers) is fully extended at the top of the grip. This fault causes a chain reaction of faults in other areas?a too-weak left-handed grip, a faulty wrist hinge, and a shaft that swings beyond parallel at the top of the swing.

The best way to practice the feel of a short thumb is with a rubber band. Point your index finger forward and pinch the gap between your thumb and index finger closed. Place the rubber band around the thumb and index finger, connecting them together. Now grip the club. Practice repeatedly. You will get used to the feeling and will take it with you to the golf course.

3. Maintain swing radius

Radius is the distance from your left shoulder (for right handers) to the end of the clubshaft. In other words, it is the distance from the center of your golf swing to the outer-edge. Your lead arm must be in line with or trailing your other arm at impact, known as ?maintaining radius.? Maintaining radius enables you to strike the ball solidly and with power.

Many recreational players taking my golf lessons try to force the shaft of the club past the lead arm prior to impact. This effort causes the clubface to travel up not down, resulting in a fat or thin shot. In addition to limiting distance, a loss of radius causes a hook, slice, and wide assortment of other poor shots. You can maintain your radius by taking the club away low and slow using a one-piece takeaway.

4. Generate Leverage

One key to hitting longer, straighter drives is generating leverage. When swinging a baseball bat or throwing a ball, the natural tendency is to create leverage before you do either by using the ground. This adds power to the swing or throw. Unfortunately recreational golfers don?t always generate leverage when swinging a club, sapping power and cutting distances.

Your set up determines how powerfully you swing a club in a controlled manner. First, widen your stance for stability and power. The insteps of your feet should be in line with your shoulders. Second, turn your back foot in slightly (toward the target) to create a coiling post for your backswing and to support your torso rotation and weight transfer. Third, flare the front foot out (toward the target) also to facilitate downswing rotation.

5. Release the club properly

Players know they have to release the club correctly, but they?re not sure how or when to do it. Some of these players try all sorts of techniques but with no result. Trying these techniques sometimes creates havoc with your swing. Releasing the club properly is not a position you can just put yourself into at impact. It happens naturally as a result of your swing. You have to arrive at it as the result of a proper swing sequence.

Ideally, you want to square the clubface to the ball at impact by rotating your right forearm over the left (for right-handers). The result is a flat left wrist and a clubface square to the ball. After impact, your hands and arms should extend fully and your body rotates to the left as your club remains on the target line. If you wear a glove, your glove hand should be underneath your ungloved hand. This position is the result of proper swing sequence. You have to let it happen automatically.

These five keys?eliminate tension, assume the proper grip, maintain swing radius, generate leverage and releasing the club properly?will help you achieve both consistency and power off the tee. And consistency and power will help you produce lower scores, decreasing your golf handicap.

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Jack Moorehouse is the author of the best-selling book How To Break 80 And Shoot Like The Pros. He is NOT a golf pro, rather a working man that has helped thousands of golfers from all seven continents lower their handicap immediately.

Correcting A Golf Slice On The Practice Range

By: Mike Pedersen

Correcting a golf slice on course is not easy since the pressure of hitting the fairway or the green is too great to enable you to relax and work it out. The practice range is the best place to correct your slice since you can try out several small adjustments till you get it just right.

Most golfers slice the ball sometimes, and when it happens you shouldn’t panic. Just keep in mind what causes it and you should be able to resolve it, given time.

If you start to slice during a round you can get by through a slight adjustment, such as strengthening your grip by holding the club slightly more clockwise than normal. This will do temporarily, and if this doesn’t work, try aiming further left.

Sometimes you Have to Break the Rules

“What? You’re not supposed to do that!”, I can hear you yell. But hold on just a minute. This is emergency time. You are in the middle of a round with no time to practice and you have just tried a stronger grip without success.

“Needs must when the devil drives” or so they say, and a very appropriate saying that is. It means do what is necessary to solve the problem, no matter how wrong it seems.

After your round, correct your slice properly on the practice range. Check your stance. It should be as wide as your shoulders, but feel comfortable. Your shoulders themselves should be lined up towards the target as should your hands. You grip is important in ensuring that you don’t slice. The back of your left hand should point at the target with the back of the right hand in the opposite direction.

Practice and Adjust - Then Practice Again

Play a few practice shots and if you are still slicing adjust your grip slightly around the club. When you are hitting the ball either the club face has not quite turned enough to be square to the ball, or it is square and you are hitting across the ball. The adjustments you make to correct the slice are designed to resolve either of these two problems.

Hence, if you grip the club slightly more clockwise than normal, you will turn the club face round to the left slightly so that it is squarer to the ball when you hit it. Adjusting your stance simple by moving your feet more in the direction of the target should stop you from hitting across the ball.

Watch Your Shoulders

Another problem that can cause you to swing across the ball is lifting your left shoulder during the swing This will pull your swing across the ball, as would rotating your chest past the ball before you hit it. These are all problems that you can work at on the practice range. There is little you can do about such faults during your round.

If you can visualize what is happening when you slice the ball you will recognize the two situations whereby the club face can impart clockwise spin on ball, and the various faults in your grip, stance and swing mechanics that can create these situations.

Correcting a golf slice is simply a matter of correcting these faults, and this is best done on the driving range where you can test a number of adjustments to your stance, grip and swing.

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Golf Grips and Full Release Grips

By: Gordon Petten

Grips are the most important equipment of golf club. Which provides faster grip lose is considered to be best golf grips.

There are different companies in the market that manufactures those keeping needs of the golfers in mind. Experts recommend frequent change of golf grips to avoid disadvantages of your used ones which may be lead to loosing your grip due to hardening, oxidizing or grips getting slick. It is always better to change them either after 3,000 rounds or once in six months.

Introduction of full release golf grips is considered to be the biggest change in the golf club during last century.
They help you in improving you game, enable you to hit straighter and farther. It also gives you advantage of improving accuracy, confidence and distance. You will find number of them available for sale in the market.

You have wide range to choose from,manufactured according to the approved specifications. They facilitate you in full release of the golf club and to achieve club head speed at its optimum. Following are the some examples of them.
- X-line full release golf grip: It is made up of smooth rubber. You have the option to either purchase it singly or are available in the set of 13 set golf kit.
- X-line cord golf grip:
- X-wrap full release golf grip: These x-line grips are also made up of smooth rubber.
- 2 color wrap:
- Designer wrap: These golf grips are made from soft polyurethane. These are tacky wrap golf grips. Designer wrap grips are available in two types names Wrap designer red golf grip and wrap designer blue red grips. These designer are known for their property of becoming tackier where the weather is inclement.

- Reverse design
A golf grip kit consisting of grip tape, visuals (video) and instructions for use of golf grips is always accompanied with the golf grips, manufactured according to Taperedo Technology specifications are like that of baseball bat grip, thinner at the top end and thicker at bottom end.
Patents confirmed golf grips permits you easy release that enhances swing speed of club and gives you improved game touch.

Following are the few salient features of full release golf grips:
- Helps you in professional players’ like proper finger tip grip. This helps you in improving your game.
- Provides you with enhanced distance and speed of club head.
- Helps you in improving your short game.
- Allows you powerful release without changing swing weight.
- Reduces hooks and dispersion in slice-shots.

Full release golf grips have displaced the traditional grips. It is felt that they will become more popular in near feature considering the benefits it offers to improve your golf game.

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Ask yourself this question, do you train to play golf?

If the answer is no then you will need a golf exercise and fitness routine.

With the game of golf everyone seems to put the emphasis on the golf swing, the equipment and to some extent the apparel. However, one of the key components that always seems to get overlooked is exercise.

Golf exercise and fitness are key components in today game of golf. It is imperative that the golfer is fit and supple prior to a round of golf. How many times do golfers turn up for a round and then head straight out onto the course without performing any sort of exercise or warm up routine. This is a big mistake, not only will this impact your game of golf, but it could possibly cause irreparable damage to your body.

Nowhere is it more apparent as to how important golf fitness and exercise are than in the modern day professional game. All of today’s top pros perform strenuous workouts within their daily routine. This not only aids them in their game allowing them to generate more power in their swing, but also more importantly, allows the body to withstand the stresses and strains that the game of golf puts the body through. The last thing a tour pro needs is an injury, this could ruin their potential world ranking or more seriously end their golfing career. So as you can well imagine golf exercise and fitness is very high on the agenda for today’s top golfers.

Although we don’t play as much golf as the top pros, it is still imperative that we follow there example and pay close attention to our fitness. So next time you are going to play a round of golf, please think about your overall fitness. Try to make a concerted effort to take regular exercise to maintain a good overall fitness level. If nothing else, always perform a warm up routine prior to your round. This not only warms up the muscles, but allows the body to be supple and ready for strains that the golf swing brings.

2 Tips to follow for Golf Exercise and Fitness

* Perform routine exercise and training on a regular basis

* Perform a warm up routine prior to every round of golf.

If you follow these guidelines and achieve a reasonable level of overall fitness, not only will your game of golf improve, but you will be preventing your body from potential injury. If you are unsure about the routines or exercise programs that are required, you should contact your local golf pro and inquire if they provide exercise routines as part of their lesson structure. For your overall fitness you should contact a qualified instructor at your local gym. You will need to discuss and plan a relevant exercise routine that would be required for you. This should provide an overall workout for your body to reach the required level of fitness for golf.

Please remember golf is more than a walk in the park, it is a strenuous physical workout and should not be taken lightly. Golf exercise and fitness is an essential part of the game of golf, so if you want to improve your game as well as staying injury free then pay close attention to this.

Want to hit longer drives and produce more power in your swing? Golf Exercise and Fitness is a key component to achieve this. For Golf exercise and fitness routines check out http://www.golfswingaction.com/golf-exercises.html

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Golf Swing Charge | The Secret’s In Your Hands!

By: Aidan Sugrue

Hold it Right - Without doubt, the golf grip is perhaps the single greatest challenge faced by the casual golfer. Your grip is your only point of contact with the club and unless you get it right you will be sorely challenged to improve your game. Yes! Proper Hand set-up is crucial for your stroke.

Proper Positioning - Firstly, you must ensure the club grip is ahead of the ball with the club grip initially in alignment with your leading hip. If you are a right-handed golfer, the left will be your leading hip. Switch if you are a leftie.

This positioning will ensure that the angle of the iron face is optimal for contact with the ball and for transference of the maximum amount of energy on impact. Grip more with Your Fingers - Proper positioning will also allow you to grip more with your fingers than with the palm of your hand.

Your result will be less tension, especially at the upper end of your swing arc. If you avoid the common mistake of griping the club too much in the palm of your hand, you will have much more power in your stroke. Power strokes come from relaxed muscles and by gripping more with the fingers you will enjoy more dexterity in controlling the club and more refinement in your feel.

The More Relaxed the Better - Sometimes, when we are anxious about a shot, we can squeeze just that little bit too hard. Tension is insidious and before you know, it can creep up your arms and into your shoulders. Unhappily, this can result in the overuse of certain muscles and the overall action of your swing is not as relaxed or effective.

On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the hardest you can comfortably grip, aim for a normal grip pressure of about 5 or 6. A more relaxed grip will give you a faster club head speed on impact and you can look forward to enjoying those awesome long drives.

A Yoga Trick for You - You can more easily maintain a state of focused relaxation by taking long slow deep breaths as you set up. Breathe in and out through your nose with the tip of your tongue pressed against the roof of your mouth (a yoga trick). This automatically cultivates your body’s natural relaxation response and you will be surprised at how much greater ease you enjoy in your swing.

Choose Your Grip Type - In order of popularity, there are 3 common grip types: Overlapping, Interlocking, and Ten Finger (a.k.a. the baseball grip).

** In the overlapping grip, you place the little finger of your trailing hand between the index and second finger of your lead hand. Rest the lead hand thumb in the lifeline of the trailing hand.

** With the interlocking grip, hook the little finger of your the trailing hand under and around the index finger on the lead hand. Tuck the lead hand thumb in the lifeline of the trailing hand.

** The ten finger grip is as it sounds, with 10 fingers in perfect contact with the handle. Grip the club with the lead hand and position your trailing hand so that your little finger is right smack against the index finger of the lead hand. Tuck the lead hand thumb under the lifeline of the trailing hand.

Listen to Your Body - Everyone’s different, so you should experiment, to find the most effective grip-type for you. You should always seek optimal comfort and listen to the natural intelligence of your own body when discovering what’s best for you.

No mater which grip type you prefer, watch that the V.s of both hands (formed by the index finger and the thumb) point between the chin and the right shoulder. If you look down at your grip, the knuckles of the index and middle finger of your lead hand should be clearly visible. Finally, check that your grip is properly aligned with the clubface and rotate the shaft to make any necessary corrections.

Good Wrist Action - is the automatic result of a good grip. Your wrists can move in two directions during the golf swing. Forward/ backward motion in the direction of the swing is known as “breaking”. “Hinging” refers to the upwards/downwards motion.

Your goal is to eliminate breaking at all costs and to naturally create the proper hinging action as a result of proper grip. It’s simple! If you ensure the back of your lead hand remains flat with respect to the back of your leading forearm, the proper hinging action will effortlessly and automatically result.

A Great Foundation - Your grip is your foundation to a great game of golf. So remember to position your club correctly and start with the club grip ahead of the ball. Cultivate a relaxed feel in your grip and enjoy the natural “chill” response from breathing properly. Choose the grip type that’s right for you. Watch your Vs and enjoy effortlessly good wrist action. Remember, your game is all about fun and relaxation and with these simple pointers you can look forward to many days of enhanced driving pleasure on the fairway.

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Aidan Sugrue is a Golf Enthusiast and creator of Hot Golf Secrets the Internet’s hottest free resource for free golf tips. If you would like to turbo-charge your game then go to Hot Golf Secrets now and Claim Your free golf tips and start having more fun on the fairway today!

Do You Really Need Every Piece Of Golf Equipment Available?

By: Dane Stanton

There are many different types of golf equipment and all have the ability to improve your game tenfold as long as you use them to their fullest extent. If you go into the local golf shop, you will notice a large variety of equipment ranging from golf clubs, to putting machines. In fact golf is one of the only sports where the equipment you buy will shape the way you play out there on the course.

Golf Clubs

Golfer’s normally carry around 14 golf clubs in a set. They are made up of five different types and are named; woods, irons, putters, hybrid and wedges. Each different type of golf club has a different purpose altogether.

Woods are used for a few purposes. One, the driver is used to normally tee off on a par four or par five hole. Two fairway woods such as the three and five wood can be used to hit from fairways where the distance away from the pin is too great to use an iron. Lastly, many golfers use woods when chipping out of rough. This enables them to hit a ball that will run or roll for an extended period of time, usually when the green a larger than normal.

The hybrid is a combination of the irons and woods, which is mostly used for long shots from hard grounds and the rough. Wedges are used to play shorter shots from rough and hard ground such as sand or the rough.

Irons are of course used for mid ranged shots where players are looking to land their ball on the green, however many golfers opt for irons when choosing to lay up, when a hole is just a little too long.

There are many manufacturers of good golf clubs, but the most famous ones are Nike, Callaway, and Mizuno Golf.

Golf ball

This golf equipment is another important feature to a player. Golf balls nowadays come in two-piece, three-piece and even four-piece forms. These are much different from those used in the old days of golf matches, these balls are very much more responsive and durable, as well as last longer compared to the former balls.

There are many good and famous makers of golf balls. Just to name a few; Maxfli, Ben Hogan, Precept, Nike, Callaway, Mizuno, and many more. These makers have a vast range of balls with competitive level of quality. Most of the balls nowadays come with super-features such as having thermoplastic urethane as covers and having titanium, nickel or cobalt cores.

Golf shoes

One semi important piece of equipment are golf shoes. Many golfers who play often will opt to buy a pair of golf shoes. Generally these shoes are made specifically for golf and usually have spikes on the soles that help to give players extra grip which then intern increases stability. One of the biggest yet unspoken reasons why many golfers choose to buy golf shoes is that they want to look professional. As golf a mostly a psychological game, many people believe that looking like a golfer helps them to feel like one as well and therefore they will notice an improvement in their game.

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