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Choosing The Right Putter

Sunday, July 4th, 2010

If you are a beginner golfer purchasing your first set of clubs, you will need to make sure you spend a bit of time and research finding the best clubs for you. This is especially true for putters. Putters are used for almost 50% of the game and can make or break your score. Putting can be very frustrating and difficult, which is why buying the right putter for you and your game is vital. Here are a few different aspects of putters and what you need to look out for on your next purchase.

Length: The length is the first thing you need to consider when buying your putter. Most putters come in a range of 33 – 36 inches. When testing out what size is right for you, it important to rest the clubhead on the ground to get a feel for it. If the length is too short you will have to stand too close to the ball and the heel of the putter might come off the ground. If the length is too long, you will end up standing too far away from the ball and the toe of the putter will come up. The length is incredibly important – the putter should fit you and your stance and you should not have to adjust yourself to your putter.

Head: The head of the putter comes in a variety of different designs. One common design is the blade cutter. This is the oldest and most universal shape for putters. The advantage of this design is that it creates a soft hit which is perfect for just about any type of green you play on, making it a great shape for beginners. Another type of head design is a heel-toe weighted putter, also known as a peripheral weighted putter. This design is good for golfers who have an in and out stroke as it has more of a head on the putter. Finally, you might want to consider a mallet putter which has a much deeper and lower center of gravity — ideal for reducing backspin.

When considering the face and insert of the putter, you will want to think about things like, how forgiving you want your putter to be, how straight you want the ball to roll and the type of feedback you receive. For a very controlled, soft hit, a great choice is the metal face made from any variety of metals. For a forgiving, smooth roll, consider going with a insert face putter. This type of putter is made with metal but has a non-metal insert. Finally, when researching putters you may come across grooved face putters. These are used by professionals who want a very accurate, very straight roll.

Grips: Most putter grips have a flat pad on the top of the grip to help you place your thumbs in the right place. Other than that, you have many options when it comes to grip. You can choose a thicker grip to help take your hands out of the stroke, or you can go with a thinner grip if you have a stroke that involves more wrist action. Grips come in a range of different colors, materials and sizes, so it’s important to try a few out to find one that feels the best in your hands.

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Callaway Golf Irons – The professional Golfers Choice

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
by James Morley

Callaway golf irons If you are teeing off on a par 3 or working your way up the fairway, you are going to be looking for Callaway golf irons. The great news is that Callway will keep your slices and shanks to a bare minimum. The bad news is that you will not be able to blame your issues on your clubs.

When you are shopping for irons, you ought to look for clubs that meet your requirements. As with nearly all sports equipment, there are distinctive types for price and skill level. There are a number of things to consider. Will the clubs compensate for any lift problems that you have? What is the forgiveness of the club? No not the forgiveness you need from your wife for missing a date with her while at the course. I am referring to the clubs stability. You should as well look at the clubs Moment of Inertia (MOI). The higher the MOI of the club, the better the stability. The clubs forgiveness is based on this MOI.

You furthermore want to have clubs that have as much hitting area as possible with the least amount of weight. The Callaway clubs are on hand in different sets to cover these criteria depending on what you want to achieve on the course.

Callaway golf irons currently come in four different lines: Big Bertha, the X Series, and the FT series. Callaway uses a hybrid system for both their Big Bertha and FT series. This hybrid system gives extra lift to your strokes if you are having trouble getting some air under your ball. The low center of gravity design will help compensate.

The Big Bertha range of irons follow in the tradition of the Big Bertha clubs. They give the golfer an advantage over other irons. The hybrid technology is known as i-brid which Callaway claims will give you both accuracy and forgiveness.

The X series are designed to increase your trajectory. They maximize perimeter heaviness, reduce vibration, and have a high MOI. There are actually three diverse levels X Series Callaway golf irons. The X Series has a tour version with a thin head. Still not enough for you? Try the X-Forged. These clubs are carbon steel, with thin toplines, and progressive weighting from longer to shorter irons.

The FT, or Fusion Technology are the top of the range golf clubs. The fusion is a mix of resources including titanium in the shaft which allows for extra weight in the head. These irons have oversized hitting areas and an increased offset. These irons are designed to be the finest in forgiveness

Callaway golf irons have become a standard over the past couple of decades. They have delivered for duffers all over the world. From the occasional golfer to the pro, Callaway will fulfill your needs.

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