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Thoughts On Replacing, Revitalizing, or Regripping For 2008 Winter is here and now is the time that we all become anxious waiting for the weather to warm up again. Sitting by a fire watching snow flakes cover the green grass we enjoyed taking divots from all summer long gives us plenty of time to think about all things golf related. Often golfers ponder the need for new golf equipment. We wonder if the many benefits that new technology can provide are worth the pretty price tag often associated with such items. If you allow yourself to be persuaded by the marketing campaigns of the major club manufactures, then you can not live another day with out the next $900 dollar driver made from the latest and greatest super materials. This year’s model may have 0.0000015 of an ounce of weight in the head moved one one millionth of a millimeter from its current location obviously justifying the new price tag and its unparalleled performance. Don’t allow yourself to get caught in all the talk of MOI vs. COR, FTI vs. L4V, 454cc vs. 460cc, 45grams vs. 58 grams, D4 vs. D2, or 9.0 vs. 10.5. All of the information you will come across about golf equipment can be overwhelming. The big question is, “How does it help me play better golf?” To do this, turn to your PGA Golf Professional to assist you in the purchase process. He or she is trained to help you find the right equipment to fit your needs. Often there are many other choices available to you than simply buying the top of the line driver right off of the shelf. If that particular club is what you really need, buy it! But don’t make the purchase with out making sure it is right for your game. Many will argue whether technological advances have hurt or helped the game, but one thing is certain – it’s made the game more fun! The clubs of today are more forgiving, the golf balls of today go farther, and the clubs do their part to hit them farther. Take PGA Tour player Bubba Watson, for example. He is the leader of the 2007 PGA tour in driving distance at an average of 315.2 yards. His counterpart in 1980, Dan Pohl, topped the charts at an average of 274.3 yards per drive. Additionally, it is interesting to note that since 1947 the Tour’s scoring average has decreased by only about one stroke. With the help of your PGA professional, you will also re-discover the fun in the game of golf once you match the right technology to your specific needs. He or she will help you to determine whether or not you should reshaft, repair, or replace your existing equipment. You would be surprised at what a difference a set of new grips can make! This inexpensive option will make your old set feel like new and might be just the trick to improve your scores this season. PGA professionals are willing to help you with all of the tough decisions you face as a golfer. If you are considering the purchase of new equipment, please feel free to contact me at the Deerfield Golf Shop 302-368-6640 ext 3. Kurt Zolbe, PGA Archived Golf Tips:
06/08 – Distance Control When Putting |
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