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Friday 24 December 2010

Golf Equipments - Top Golf Clubs Brand

The right golf clubs can send someone's game right off the charts, while the wrong clubs could really be a handicap. From drivers to wedges, putters to irons, golf clubs that get the job done right are a prime consideration for every golf enthusiast. So which of the many brands out there are considered the ones to beat when it comes to golf equipment? Let's take a look at some of the top names in the business.

Nike

Nike is a name that is familiar to sports enthusiasts of all type, not just golfers. However, since Nike first entered into the golf arena in 1984, it's been setting a high standard that has given competitors a real run for their money. The company is especially well known for its high-quality irons. Their line of Slingshot irons has proved to be especially popular among serious golfers.

Cobra

Cobra has been around since the year 1972, but it became a household name among golfers when their popular Baffler clubs hit the golf scene. Like Nike, Cobra is especially well known for their high performance irons, especially those included in their Cobra 59 and King Cobra lines. It has also been connected to a long line of very high profile spokespeople including Greg Norman, the former number one golfer in the entire world. Since early 2010, Cobra has been owned by Puma.

Titleist

Titleist is owned by the well-known Acushnet Company, a well established manufacturer responsible for producing top notch golf clubs of all kinds since 1962. Titleist is responsible for a number of very popular high-performance club lines including Scotty Cameron. Before Tiger Woods began his stint as a spokesperson for Nike in 1985, Titleist was his golf club brand of choice.



Callaway

Callaway is arguable one of the best known brands of golf clubs and has been steadily producing a wide range of high quality golf clubs, accessories, and other equipment since its establishment in 1972. Originally, it was best known for creating golf equipment for beginning golfers, but it didn't take long before it upped its game and set one of the highest standards to beat in the industry. It has been endorsed by such high profile spokespeople as Phil Mickelson and has produced many clubs that have made headlines for their high level of performance, including the very popular titanium driver, the Callaway X460.

TaylorMade

The first golf club manufacturer to utilize metal instead of wood in the making of their clubs, TaylorMade is nothing if not a historic brand. Thanks to TaylorMade, golf clubs were suddenly able to drive golf balls much faster and harder, taking the sport and the art of golf club manufacturing to whole new levels. Today, TaylorMade is a subsidiary of the well known Adidas brand and continues to keep the bar high in the business of golf equipment.

Monday 20 December 2010

Getting Your Own Golf Equipments

Buying new golf equipment could be expensive but there are great deals available on all clubs when buying online or in golf shops. Most golfers assume that the best deals for the equipments would be found online or in golf shops, but that's not always the case. Many local golf shops at golf clubs have great deals on irons, drivers and putters and a golfer can generally try them before he plans to buy.

There is normally a second hand section at the local golf shop where the customers are encouraged to hit the irons or drivers on the range. If a golfer finds a club he likes, but the price is too expensive, then he could always look up to the club online to find it cheaper.

Getting golf equipments that is slightly used might not be a bad idea if you are not sure whether golf will be just a passing fancy. Something that you will engaged for just a few weeks or months and eventually dropping it. These equipments will be a lot cheaper compared to new ones and will be just as effective.

If the game grows on you and you decide to take it up seriously, you can always replace the used set with a new one. If it is really a passing fancy as expected, it does not hurt your pockets so much to give it to others who may need it or to just sell it off cheaply.

As a golf beginner, you should pay attention to the golf shafts, on details such as how much the shaft bends when swung or whether the composition is steel or graphite. Graphite shaft is a lot lighter which gives you a quicker swing speed, while steel shaft is more durable and cheaper compared to graphite.

Remember to shop around and ask for advice. Your friends, business partners or neighbors might be into golf as much as you are. They might have some ideas or opinions on the type of equipment you can buy as a new golfer. The other way is to walk into any golf specialty store and ask the shop assistant for advice. Asking for recommendations is an efficient and practical method to get ideas.