By Ted Johnson
2013 Buyer’s Guide Yeah, we know…
A poor workman always blames his tools. It’s the Indian, not the arrow. And bad shots are never the club’s fault. So if you can’t buy a golf game, why do we always seem more willing to shell out for the latest golf equipment than for lessons on how best to use it? Because the latest gear holds the promise of more yards, better accuracy, lower scores. Above all, however, new equipment can impart a sense of confidence to produce these results. What are this year’s trends? Self-customization of drivers and fairway woods, for one. You can adjust the loft and lie yourself to fit your game. After being marginalized by the hybrid, fairway woods are back, producing driver-like distances, thanks to technology that makes faces hotter than ever. And both short and long irons are also producing increased ball speed and a crisper feel. Putters are trending towards the high-MOI of the mallet over blade, while your choice in balls needs to match your swing speed. The following pages present more than 50 products, from drivers to putters to balls, apps, aids and devices. Happy shopping!
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May 2013 |Colorado AvidGolfer
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