When Should You Replace Your Golf Clubs?
Golf club manufacturers release new models every year or two, but that doesn't mean you need new clubs that often. Good clubs can last many years. On the other hand, worn wedges, outdated drivers and…
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Golf Club Specs Explained: Swing Weight, Offset, MOI and More
Golf club marketing is full of technical terms: swing weight, offset, MOI, CG, kick point, torque. Understanding the main specifications helps you compare clubs, talk to a fitter and know why a club…
Forged vs Cast Irons: What's the Difference and Does It Matter?
When shopping for irons, you'll see the words "forged" and "cast". Forged irons have a reputation for soft feel and are favoured by many better players; cast irons are often associated with…
Driving Irons and Utility Irons: Who Should Use Them?
Driving irons, also called utility irons, are long irons with larger, often hollow heads designed to be more forgiving than traditional blades. They offer a lower, more penetrating flight than…
One-Length Irons Explained: Pros, Cons and Who They Suit
In a traditional set of irons, each club is a different length: long irons are longer and short irons shorter, typically by half an inch per club. One-length (or single-length) irons are all built to…
What to Do with Old Golf Clubs: Sell, Trade, Donate or Recycle
Most golfers accumulate old clubs over the years: a previous set of irons, a few retired drivers, a putter that lost its magic. Instead of letting them gather dust in the garage, you can turn them…
The History of the Golf Ball: From Feathers to Multilayer
No piece of golf equipment has shaped the game more than the ball. Each new ball has changed how far golfers hit, how courses were designed and how clubs were made. From hand-stitched leather balls…
What Clubs Should I Carry? Building the Right 14-Club Set
The rules allow you to carry up to 14 clubs, but they don't say which ones. Many golfers simply carry the set they bought, with a driver, a 3-wood, irons from 4 or 5 to pitching wedge, a sand wedge…
Golf Ball Compression Explained: Does It Matter for Your Game?
Golf ball boxes often mention compression, and many golfers have heard that slower swingers need low-compression balls. But what does compression actually mean, and how much does it matter? The short…
Golf Club Lie Angle and Length: Why Fit Matters
Two clubs can have the same loft, shaft and head and still perform very differently for you, because of lie angle and length. These two specifications affect how the club sits at address, how the…
Golfer's Elbow and Wrist Pain: Causes, Prevention and Recovery
After the lower back, the elbows and wrists are the most common sites of pain for golfers. Every swing sends impact forces up the club into your hands and arms, and fat shots, hard mats and tight…
Golf Ball Spin Explained: Backspin, Sidespin and Control
Spin is one of the most important, and least understood, factors in golf. It makes the ball climb, holds it in the air, curves it left or right and stops it on the green. Too little spin and the ball…