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Cast Iron Golf Clubs Or Forged?
By: Lee MacRae
Are you looking to buy new golf clubs? Finding it difficult to determine what will work the best for you? Newcomers especially can become bewildered by the large variety of golf clubs you see when you are looking to buy.
We will go through a few basic tips to help you determine which golf clubs are right for you.
First of all, it can be stated that standard golf clubs will work for just about anyone standing between 5 to six feet in height. That goes every bit for both men and women. Taller or shorter? Then custom clubs may now come in to the picture.
Cast Iron or Forged Iron Golf Club?
The quick answer is "go cast iron".
Why, you ask? Because of the bigger "sweet spot" we tend to find on clubs made with cast iron. This is the are in the center of the club face where "forces" are said to be perfectly balanced to deliver the perfect shot. The bigger the sweet spot, the better chance of hitting well it every time. It makes it a little easier to hit the "bulls eye" every time on your shots. You can see why beginners are usually told to stay with cast iron clubs Without a steady consistant swing, a larger striking area will produce better shots overall. This is the major reason why you see larger or even "oversized" clubs made, especially the oversized drivers today. These clubs allow for a larger sweet spot and make the game a lot easier for the average player
With forged iron clubs you have the exact opposite. A smaller sweet spot that makes your drives that much harder to hit well.
So why are forged clubs even made?
Well, because they are made of a softer steel, they offer a better "feel" on each and every shot. The more seasoned player, especially the pros on the circuit, don't need that larger sweet spot. They have a more consistant swing plane and strike the ball with far more accuracy. They use the "feel" of the the forged iron clubs to influence the flight of the ball in a way that a beginner or average player can't.
The next item to consider is the material for the shaft. Will it be composite or steel?
The basic factor to consider here is swing speed. How fast do you swing your golf clubs? Slower swing speeds will send you over to the composite shafted golf clubs. Slower swing speeds mean less distance on your shots. Not a good thing. Composite shafts will allow you to get that much needed distance on your shots. And even within the composite shaft class, you will find variations in flex and materials that will affect your game.
On the other hand, if you already have good distance on your shots due to good swing speed, you can add some touch and feel to your game very similar to that obtained by using the forged iron clubs. You get the best of both worlds.
Determining your own swing speed is not difficult. If you don't have a local pro shop with the right equipment, you can find small microwave Doppler radar devices that are run by AAA batterieson the market. You simply set it near your tee and swing away.
So there you have it. Just a few quick tips but ones that will start you down the path to finding the right clubs for your game. Take the time to try different clubs and see how they hinder or help your game. If possible, even try different types of composite shafts. Different manufacturers will have different standards for shaft flex and so on. Check out as many as possible and take note of how each works for you.
If you implement these tips and work on them, you will be certain to develop a better drive within a short period of time. Just keep on practicing and working on your improvement. It's only a matter of time before your scores begin to drop.
Improve your golf game with a great golf training aid today!
Thoughts On Golf
Golf Club
Assuming the texture of the sand is similar, and the ball is not plugged, the technique for hitting out of a greenside bunker remains the same for shots up to 30 yards (27m). The key to making this shot is hitting the sand about 1 to 2 inches behind the ball, throwing the sand forward with the ball. For longer shots the only thing that changes is the swing's length. Rhythm and tempo remain the same.
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Golf Club
I have a drill that may work for you when practicing your putting stroke called the Tap stroke. To learn this stroke pretend there is a tack stuck in the back of the ball and when you make your stroke have the putter head drive the tack further into the ball. This will encourage you to hit the ball with more authority which with this shorter stroke there will be less chance of the putter blade getting out of what is called square position. So start getting "Tacky" on the greens!
To find out more just go to golf
Golf Putting Aids
To learn how variations of the grip affect ball flight. Experiment with slight variations of your grip. Observe how the changes affect the flight of the ball. A weak grip encourages a slice or fade. A strong grip encourages a hook or a draw. The V.s formed by the index finger and thumbs on both hands should point between the chin and right shoulder.
For more information go to golf equipment
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The Pinnacle Distance Team Adds Power to Your Golf Game on the Golf Fitness Academy Presented by Titleist
Mon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT
Improve Your Golf Posture and Balance with the LPGA’s Minea Blomqvist on the Next ''Golf Fitness Academy presented by Titleist''
Mon, 28 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Atwal won't be charged in fatal street race
Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:30:25 EDT
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Pro golfer Arjun Atwal won't be charged in a street race where the other driver crashed and died.
Calf Flexibility
Mon, 03 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT
Calf flexibility would have to top my list of the most influential muscle that can alter a golfer’s swing and is usually totally overlooked.
Playoff Performers
Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Lowery Tops Singh in Titleist Pro V1x Playoff at Pebble Beach
Titleist Tour Report: Chrysler Championship
Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT
This week's Titleist Tour Report from the Chrysler Championship features Titleist golf ball player J.J. Henry discussing his success this year on the PGA Tour. Henry, currently ranked 27th on the Money List, had five top-10 finishes this year, including his first PGA Tour victory at the Buick Championship in July. He also earned his way onto his first United States Ryder Cup team and has qualified for all four major tournaments in 2007.
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ping golf clubs | golf club head covers
You will find a lot of easy tips and techniques in this eBook to quickly transform your golf game and add 20 yards to your drive!
Cast Iron Golf Clubs Or Forged?
By: Lee MacRae
Are you looking to buy new golf clubs? Finding it difficult to determine what will work the best for you? Newcomers especially can become bewildered by the large variety of golf clubs you see when you are looking to buy.
We will go through a few basic tips to help you determine which golf clubs are right for you.
First of all, it can be stated that standard golf clubs will work for just about anyone standing between 5 to six feet in height. That goes every bit for both men and women. Taller or shorter? Then custom clubs may now come in to the picture.
Cast Iron or Forged Iron Golf Club?
The quick answer is "go cast iron".
Why, you ask? Because of the bigger "sweet spot" we tend to find on clubs made with cast iron. This is the are in the center of the club face where "forces" are said to be perfectly balanced to deliver the perfect shot. The bigger the sweet spot, the better chance of hitting well it every time. It makes it a little easier to hit the "bulls eye" every time on your shots. You can see why beginners are usually told to stay with cast iron clubs Without a steady consistant swing, a larger striking area will produce better shots overall. This is the major reason why you see larger or even "oversized" clubs made, especially the oversized drivers today. These clubs allow for a larger sweet spot and make the game a lot easier for the average player
With forged iron clubs you have the exact opposite. A smaller sweet spot that makes your drives that much harder to hit well.
So why are forged clubs even made?
Well, because they are made of a softer steel, they offer a better "feel" on each and every shot. The more seasoned player, especially the pros on the circuit, don't need that larger sweet spot. They have a more consistant swing plane and strike the ball with far more accuracy. They use the "feel" of the the forged iron clubs to influence the flight of the ball in a way that a beginner or average player can't.
The next item to consider is the material for the shaft. Will it be composite or steel?
The basic factor to consider here is swing speed. How fast do you swing your golf clubs? Slower swing speeds will send you over to the composite shafted golf clubs. Slower swing speeds mean less distance on your shots. Not a good thing. Composite shafts will allow you to get that much needed distance on your shots. And even within the composite shaft class, you will find variations in flex and materials that will affect your game.
On the other hand, if you already have good distance on your shots due to good swing speed, you can add some touch and feel to your game very similar to that obtained by using the forged iron clubs. You get the best of both worlds.
Determining your own swing speed is not difficult. If you don't have a local pro shop with the right equipment, you can find small microwave Doppler radar devices that are run by AAA batterieson the market. You simply set it near your tee and swing away.
So there you have it. Just a few quick tips but ones that will start you down the path to finding the right clubs for your game. Take the time to try different clubs and see how they hinder or help your game. If possible, even try different types of composite shafts. Different manufacturers will have different standards for shaft flex and so on. Check out as many as possible and take note of how each works for you.
If you implement these tips and work on them, you will be certain to develop a better drive within a short period of time. Just keep on practicing and working on your improvement. It's only a matter of time before your scores begin to drop.
Improve your golf game with a great golf training aid today!
Thoughts On Golf
Golf Club
Assuming the texture of the sand is similar, and the ball is not plugged, the technique for hitting out of a greenside bunker remains the same for shots up to 30 yards (27m). The key to making this shot is hitting the sand about 1 to 2 inches behind the ball, throwing the sand forward with the ball. For longer shots the only thing that changes is the swing's length. Rhythm and tempo remain the same.
For more information go to golf
Golf Club
I have a drill that may work for you when practicing your putting stroke called the Tap stroke. To learn this stroke pretend there is a tack stuck in the back of the ball and when you make your stroke have the putter head drive the tack further into the ball. This will encourage you to hit the ball with more authority which with this shorter stroke there will be less chance of the putter blade getting out of what is called square position. So start getting "Tacky" on the greens!
To find out more just go to golf
Golf Putting Aids
To learn how variations of the grip affect ball flight. Experiment with slight variations of your grip. Observe how the changes affect the flight of the ball. A weak grip encourages a slice or fade. A strong grip encourages a hook or a draw. The V.s formed by the index finger and thumbs on both hands should point between the chin and right shoulder.
For more information go to golf equipment
Today's Golf News
Breakthrough Performance
Mon, 13 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT
Arron Oberholser Captures First PGA TOUR Crown Trusting Titleist from Tee-to-Green
Tour Players Discuss the New Titleist PT 906F2 Fairway Metal
Wed, 13 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd">
<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
<head>
<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1" />
<title>Untitled Document</title>
</head>
<body>
Tour players, including <a span style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica; font-size: 11
px; font-weight:none; color:#A40101;"href="/players/playersequipment.asp?playerid=76">Steve Stricker</a>, <a span style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica; font-size: 11
px; font-weight:none; color:#A40101;"href="/players/playersequipment.asp?playerid=58">Billy Mayfair</a>, <a span style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica; font-size: 11
px; font-weight:none; color:#A40101;" href="/players/playersequipment.asp?playerid=415">Jason Bohn</a> and <a span style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica; font-size: 11
px; font-weight:none; color:#A40101;"href="/players/playersequipment.asp?playerid=184">Robert Gamez</a> discuss the new <a span style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica; font-size: 11
px; font-weight:none; color:#A40101;" href="/golfclubs/fairways/906F2.asp?bhcp=1">Titleist PT 906F2 fairway metal</a>, a Tour-inspired fairway metal that allows for crisp, solid contact from a variety of turf conditions.
</body>
</html>
The Pinnacle Distance Team Adds Power to Your Golf Game on the Golf Fitness Academy Presented by Titleist
Mon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT
Improve Your Golf Posture and Balance with the LPGA’s Minea Blomqvist on the Next ''Golf Fitness Academy presented by Titleist''
Mon, 28 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Atwal won't be charged in fatal street race
Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:30:25 EDT
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Pro golfer Arjun Atwal won't be charged in a street race where the other driver crashed and died.
Calf Flexibility
Mon, 03 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT
Calf flexibility would have to top my list of the most influential muscle that can alter a golfer’s swing and is usually totally overlooked.
Playoff Performers
Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Lowery Tops Singh in Titleist Pro V1x Playoff at Pebble Beach
Titleist Tour Report: Chrysler Championship
Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT
This week's Titleist Tour Report from the Chrysler Championship features Titleist golf ball player J.J. Henry discussing his success this year on the PGA Tour. Henry, currently ranked 27th on the Money List, had five top-10 finishes this year, including his first PGA Tour victory at the Buick Championship in July. He also earned his way onto his first United States Ryder Cup team and has qualified for all four major tournaments in 2007.
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