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The game isn't just about drivers, irons and putters. What you wear on the greens can make a huge difference in not only how comfortable you are, but also how powerful a swing you can make. Trust our golf shoe and accessory reviews to help you choose the equipment that best suits you.
Monday, January 1, 2007 Accessories Buyer's Guide 2006Accessories take many forms, but the most important are the bag, performance eyewear and a quality rangefinder Golf accessories run aplenty in the Golf Tips offices, and they’re a big part of the game. But after you sift through the multiple cigar butt/puttershaft holders, groove cleaners, face-mark indicators, ball retrievers, sunblock applicators, iron head covers, ball markers and scorecard holders, you’ll discover that only three items are true must-have golf accessories: bags, golf-specific eyewear and rangefinders. |
Monday, January 1, 2007 Shoes Buyer's Guide 2006Still wondering what piece of new golf equipment you must have to play your best in ?06? Look no further than the bottom of your feet. Golf shoes are just as vital as any club in your bag. They stabilize you, help you leverage your body against the turf and, most importantly, provide gripping support and comfort to protect your feet for the duration of the round. Today’s golf footwear features the kind of technology previously reserved for hiking boots, running and walking shoes and even climbing shoes—all wrapped up in one advanced piece of golf equipment. |
Monday, January 1, 2007 Grips Buyer's Guide 2006If you quickly and relatively inexpensively want to improve the way your clubs look, feel and perform, try a new grip As is the case with all categories of golf equipment, new materials and technologies have vastly improved the quality and feel of modern grips, and there now are a number of cord-style grips that feel as soft as velvet models, but with the added tack cord provides. For golfers with sensitive hands, or who simply prefer a soft feel, a buffed, velvet-style grip still is the top choice. |
Monday, January 1, 2007 Balls Buyer's Guide 2006As golf balls become more advanced, the majority have adopted the three-piece design. The question becomes ?What mantle fits your style?? Golf ball fact: Most of the multi-layer, urethane-covered, high-performance models won’t provide significant benefits for anyone who swings the driver less than 100 mph. These models are built with cores and mantle materials that require a lot of compression in order to create the desired high velocity. |
Wednesday, February 1, 2006 40 Things You Need To Know About Your Equipment If your gear has idly been sitting in the closet since the first snowfall, or if you’ve been enjoying year-round golf but failing to pay the attention your golf clubs deserve, then now’s the time to give your set a serious once-over and look for ways to improve its performance. |
Wednesday, November 30, -0001 Lightweight QuiversNew, light golf bags for 2011 Remember your first carry bag? Until recently, you pretty much had to choose between a multifunctional bag, with plenty of pockets and storage, or a lightweight bag with virtually no room but to store your clubs and a couple sleeves of golf balls. |
Wednesday, November 30, -0001 2011 Buyer's Guide Shoes2011's new kicks will help you rip it This year’s golf shoe offerings are a diverse bunch, to say the least. From street-wear shoes that bring to mind skate culture, to spikeless shoes that piggyback the barefoot-running trend, 2011 may well be remembered as the year that golf shoes really broke the mold. |
