Golf Clubs Guid

Since your vacation includes a few rounds at the golf course, you may want to use your own set of golf clubs. You can rent them at most resorts but they may not be as comfortable as your own set and may even hinder your game. Once you’ve decided to bring your own equipment, there are several things to consider. If you are concerned about protecting your golf clubs from damage during flight, here are a few tips and tricks which should help ensure that they arrive safely.

Clean out your golf bag and get rid of any old items you won’t be using. Refresh with new towels, balls, tees, gloves and so on.

If you don’t already have a golf travel bag or case, then you’ll need to invest in one. There are basically two types of golf travel bags, soft and hard.

The soft golf cases are less expensive and will not adequately protect your paraphernalia against rough handling unless you pack right, and even then there’s a chance of damage to your golf clubs. If you opt for a soft travel case, it’s best to wrap the club heads with a cover and keep them in your regular golf bag. Put that inside the travel case along with some clothing and/or shoes. You can also pack sunscreen lotion, extra balls, tees, gloves, markers and any other accessories you may need on the course, thereby keeping everything in one place.

The hard golf cases are practically indestructible. These bags will set you back a few hundred dollars but they are what the professionals use when they travel and will definitely protect against damage. Although it is said that they will survive a 30,000 foot fall out of an airplane, I haven’t personally tried to put one through a tree shredder but be that as it may, they are the best choice if you own an expensive set of clubs.

If you own a deluxe set of golf clubs, you may want to check with your homeowner’s insurance beforehand to get extra coverage. Airlines may not cover the entire amount in case of loss or damage.

Don’t miss your flight! Get to the airport early enough so that your bags can be properly checked. Be sure to allow extra time just in case your golf bag has to be searched.

Sometimes, even with the best preparation, things do happen. It’s wise to plan for potential mishaps by bringing enough money to pay for golf club rentals just in case the airline does lose your bag.

Have a wonderful vacation and see you at the course!

For a selection of soft shell golf travel bags or hard case golf travel bags visit golfingfanatic.com. Plenty to find for the Golfing Fanatic!

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Finding the perfect putter for the way you play golf can be the most difficult club to select. This is because, unlike your woods and irons, there is no set formula for fitting most people to the correct putter. Instead, the only way to find the right putter for you is through your own search efforts.

And the frustrating part is that even if you find a putter that seems to work very well for you for quite some time, it may not always work that well, and you may have to replace it with a different style putter at some point. It’s just one of the little frustrating parts of the game of golf for some people. So what should you be looking for when shopping for a golf putter?

Perhaps the first thing to consider is the material that is used for the putter head itself. More so than any other golf club in your bag, your putter relies on feel to be used successfully. So the kind of material that is used for the putter head can be important. Unfortunately, there’s almost no end to the different kinds of material that are used for putter heads including stainless steel, brass, copper, aluminum and lots more. The only way to see how the putter head material transmits feel is to try them all out yourself. Lighter materials also tend to contribute to more hand action in the stroke, whereas heavier putter heads tend to slow down the stroke and help it remain more consistent.

The shape of your putter head can also be important. The two main shapes that are in use these days are the blade and the mallet. A blade putter looks like a miniature hockey stick, and the blade can vary from being solid to a more cavity-back design. Again, which style works best for you can only be determined by putting them both to use.

Another consideration with putters is how the shaft connects to the putter head. Some connect in the center of the putter head, whereas others connects at the heel or back of the putter instead. This is another area where there is no right or wrong choice that can be made. It simply depends on which seems to be most comfortable to you as you use it.

No discussion of putters can be complete without also mentioning the longer golf putters that have come into popular use in recent years. Generally, there are two main sizes of these longer putters. One is referred to as the belly putter, and the other is often called a broomstick putter.

Belly putters are usually around 40 in. or so in length and they are designed to be tucked into the body around the abdomen area as an anchor to help stabilize the putter throughout the stroke. This usually helps produce a more consistent putting stroke and eliminates a lot of extra hand movement.

Long putters are made to tuck into the chest area instead, allowing the golfer to take a more upright stance when putting. The hands are usually separated on the putter with one being at the top and the other about midway down the shaft. This kind of putter produces a true are in the swing and if used correctly can encourage a more consistent putting stroke.

It should be obvious that when it comes to golf putters there are plenty of choices that can be made, and the best putter for you is the one that you feel most comfortable with and gives you the best results, whichever one that may be.

Steadman Issenburg writes on many consumer related topics including golf. You can find golf club putters and the best golf putters by visiting our Golf Tips website.

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While there are many golfers who know every technical aspect of their golf equipment, most golfers just know that when they hit the ball it goes forward. It can become complicated very quickly if you get caught up in the terms associated with your golf equipment. This is a brief overview in common terms of why custom fitting will benefit your game.

In simple terms, your golf swing is different from every other golfer you know. Small changes in your swing produce sometimes huge results. With this in mind, remember that when you have your clubs custom fitted, it is a way to adapt your clubs to swing. If you keep swinging the same way, these small
adjustments can greatly improve your game.

The first thing most fitters look at is where you are impacting the ball. With a little masking tape on the impact, you can hit a few shots and see exactly where you are impacting the ball. If you are off center, you can make small adjustments to fix that. While measuring your swing impact zone, you also have the clubhead speed and tempo measured. Simply, clubhead speed is the speed of the clubhead upon impact and tempo is the time it takes from when you start your backswing until you impact the ball.

The tempo and clubhead speed can be used to determine what type of club you need. The faster you hit the ball, the more stiff your clubs can be and vice versa if your swing is slower.

Another measurement is the lie angle. This is done simply as well by placing masking tape on the bottom of the club and hitting off a black matt that will leave an impact mark on the tape. The measurement of this is very important because it determines the direction the ball will go when it comes off the club.

By factoring in all this information, a skilled club fitter can make a huge difference in your game. On top of that, it usually is quite inexpensive unless you need major changes to your clubs.

Mike Wyman is co-owner of http://www.DateAGolfer.com. and you can read his EveryDayGolf blog here.

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