Many golfers get confused about which club to hit from the fairway. They are thinking to themselves, “my 7 wood, 3 iron and 3 hybrid are all 21 degrees loft, which is the right one?”
What they forget, or were not aware of in the first place, is that loft is only part of the distance equation. The three major variables for club distance are loft, length and weight. In the case cited above, the 7 wood is the longest club, and the 3 hybrid and 3 iron are normally the same length. Weight-wise, the 7 wood is the heaviest, 3 hybrid in the middle, and the 3 iron is the lightest.
Golf Digest reported that hybrids averaged about 8 yards longer than same numbered iron. I am sure this information was based on many OEM hybrids that are built ½” – 1” longer than an iron as well as lofts that are often 1-2 degrees stronger than the corresponding iron. Remember that hybrids more often than not are assembled with graphite shafts.
You’ll also need to be aware that these clubs may produce varying trajectories. For instance the typical hybrid shaft is less flexible in the tip than a corresponding iron shaft, thus producing a lower trajectory.
The Bottom Line
Concentrate on replacing a club that you are not hitting well or fill any yardage gaps you might have, but don’t necessarily go by the number engraved on the sole. Think about the loft, length and weight. A lower (stronger) loft will hit the ball farther, but a shorter assembly length will reduce speed and distance. It is possible to carry two clubs with the same or similar lofts, that fly different distances, and at different maximum heights.
Here’s a look back at the last decade in the golf industry…the so far nameless decade. There was a lot of bad, but there was a lot of good, too.
For golfers, this decade provided a lot of improvements in the equipment we use. Here’s a summary of all the changes and innovations.
A Decade of Rules and Regulations
If there was one common theme regarding equipment that covered the entire decade, it would be rules. The USGA and R&A have published The Rules of Golf for some time now that provides the rules and regulations which golfers and manufacturers abide by. Pressured by the rapid advancement in technology, the ruling bodies imposed several technological restrictions to “preserve the integrity of the game.”
At the beginning of the decade, the largest drivers were in the 325 to 350cc range. Many drivers were 250cc (or smaller) and made of stainless steel. Not one driver, today, is made of stainless steel!
2001 yielded the 400cc driver, and in 2002, a 500cc driver became available. The larger driver would have a higher moment of inertia (MOI) and make it easier to hit the ball straighter, even on off-center hits. Then, the USGA began to propose size limits on drivers because Read the rest of this entry »
Most of us old guys spend our entire day looking for something to laugh at. Thankfully, those of us who also are golfers find plenty of extra grins and giggles. Hell, when your old, golf has to be good for something!
I spend a lot of time cruising the internet’s golf humor websites for new material. There’s lot of it. You can find golf jokes, cartoons, gag gifts, and more. Makes my whole day.
Next time you get bored or need a chuckle, do a search for golf humor. Then, drill down in some of the websites you see. Be prepared to be there for a while…..it’s addictive. And, please don’t forget to share with me any new material you hear, by email or comment.
Here is a list of some of the top golf humor websites:
www.golfun.net
www.golflafs.com
www.worldgolf.com/wglibrary/golfhumor
www.golfcoursehumor.com
So, here it is, December 29, 2009, and our thoughts are wandering to things like “where will I go to golf in 2010″, “got to find some interesting new courses” and “what will be my 2010 golf budget”. We’ll have a lot of questions that need answered……”gotta get ready for the new year”.
If you’re looking for help or just some ideas, go to Google and search “golf travel”. You’ll find a ton of portals through which you can do these things:
1. Find new courses
2. Book tee times
3. Book golf packages
4. See resort features
5. ….and much more
Here are a few of the top search results which you may find interesting:
www.travelgolf.com
www.golflink.com/golf-travel
www.travelandleisure.com/ideas/golf
www.golf.com/golf/courses_travel
Keep in mind that, with our economy being weak, you can negotiate some very good deals. Go for it, don’t be shy, and put together some great golf packages for you and your buddies.
Courtesy South Florida Times
President Barack Obama played golf and strolled a surfer beach, on Saturday, the second day of his Hawaii vacation.
The president played at the Klipper course at the Marine Corps base near his oceanfront rental home in Kailua.
The president’s group spent over five hours playing 18 holes. He was joined by three high school friends from Hawaii, Greg Orme, Mike Ramos, Bobby Titcomb and Eric Whitaker from Chicago.
After golf, the president stopped for a few minutes at Pyramid Rock Beach, a popular playground for surfers and picnickers.
Obama, walked from his motorcade to the sands on the shore, where he gazed at the ocean and waved to beachgoers.
The president and the first lady started their day with an early morning workout at the Semper Fit gym at the base.
The Honolulu-born president arrived in Hawaii on Christmas Eve with his wife, daughters and friends for a two-week vacation. They’re due to leave on Jan. 3.
This is his first return to the islands since he was inaugurated last January.
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