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ASK OUR EXPERT How should a perfectly fitted pair of golf shoes feel? AdamW, GM Forum Your golf shoes should feel relatively snug – excessive movement inside the shoe could lead to blisters, a loss of power potential due to reduced traction and the inside of your shoes wearing out quicker than they should. Listen for a ‘whoosh’ sound as you slide your foot in – this is the sound of the air leaving the
New year’s resolutions for your golf bag 5-iron for years. Seize the day and swap out said redundant lump of metal for a shiny new hybrid that will not only better fill the gap to your 3-wood, but also be easier to hit. It’s a win win.
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new decade is upon us and now is the time to replace those dodgy clubs in your bag. Here are five new year’s resolutions for you to consider in 2020. 1. Get your driver retuned It’s only natural for your swing to change over time and bad habits to creep back in. Sometimes, a tweak of the loft, lie angle or shaft spec under the eye of a PGA pro can make all the difference.
inside of the shoe and a correct fit. FootJoy offers shoe fittings to help you get the right-sized shoe. I’m looking for a new waterproof jacket but don’t have a big budget. Any recommendations? Jamie23, GM Forum Be careful, as with waterproofs you generally get what you pay for – mostly in terms of durability. That said, FootJoy’s new Hydroknit has really impressed us and it comes in at a mere £180. The Adidas Climaproof jacket is a bargain at £129.95 and the Mizuno Nexlite (£135) comes with a pack-away pouch. There are also some good options from ProQuip and Sunderland. If you want Gore-Tex, try the Under Armour Storm Gore-Tex Paclite jacket.
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2. Say goodbye to your long-iron You’ve been ignoring the fact that your 4-iron goes the same distance as your Try to tick these goals off in 2020
3. Upgrade your wedges Grooves don’t last forever. Fresh wedges provide more spin and control, helping you get up and down from tricky positions and giving you consistency, something we could all do with more of. 4. Replace your ‘trusty’ putter You’re still clinging on to the memory of that 40-foot birdie putt you holed 18 months ago, but since then you’ve been losing shots on the greens. Perhaps it’s time to embrace modern technology and upgrade your putter. 5. Do a ball fitting Is it time to try a new ball more aligned with what you really want? A ball fitting is a great environment where your needs can be discussed and then met with an appropriate match.
