Golfing Moy Valley

Golf can be a hard game to master and in many instances there is a wide choice of equipment. Golf clubs are a case in point. Like golf clubs there are a plethora of golf balls that you can use. Some of them will set you back a small mortgage and some of them are much better priced. The majority of us have probably spent a fortune on golf balls but do the most expensive ones really give you lower scores?

In a nutshell the answer has to be probably not. Instead a golfer wants a ball that he can comfortably control off the tee and that travels further.

With this in mind let’s look at 3 different types of golf ball.

Distance balls

These balls are generally hard covered and will travel further if hit correctly. They are generally at the cheaper end of the market, but it does depend on the brand. Don’t believe the adverts and try different versions out for yourself to find one that’s indeed right.

Low compression

These balls also have a hard cover but are designed for those with lower swing speeds to travel farther. Some people swear by them and suggest that they can give you an extra 10-15 yards

Multi layered balls

Multi layered or ‘soft’ balls are designed to give maximum spin. They have a soft shell and are designed for low handicapped players who need to hold the faster greens, but yet still hit the distance. The trouble with this kind of ball is that because it spins more, it will also spin more when you slice or hook it. So buy this ball if you like, but you had better be good at hitting it sweetly. Some people also suggest that the soft balls also go out of shape quicker and you will be replacing them much more often.

So there you have it  3 different types of golf ball…which one would you choose?

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Over the last one hundred years or so, a golf set  has consisted of the same clubs. A standard set included a 1,3 and 5 wood and a 2-9 iron plus a pitching wedge and sand wedge. As you can imagine this configuration isn’t suitable for everyone as people play the game at different levels of ability. So with this in mind, what’s the ideal set of golf clubs for a beginner?

In general the majority of beginners have real problems making contact with the ball. They either top the ball, so that it scuffs along the ground, or worse still, don’t make contact with the ball at all and end up taking a big chunk of the fairway as a memento. To counteract this, why not choose a club with a large or oversized club head. This will make it much easier to make contact with the ball.

If you are having problems with your swing, then an offset club head will counteract your swing so that the head of the club connects sweetly with the ball. An offset club head will appear much more square with the target and not quite so open. Also a club head with weights that are adjustable can make for a club that is adaptable to your particular swing style.

Finally, the biggest problem for beginners is getting the ball in the air. You can buy woods and clubs with a higher loft and lower centre of gravity. This means that it will make it easier for you to lift the ball into the air and to make it travel further.

There are some good companies out there who make golf clubs for beginners so if you are serious about the game, it may pay you to check them out.

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