The Showdown: Gap Wedge Vs. Approach Wedge

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A short game is definitely better than a long game; after all, it’s the easy putts and not the long drives that get you low scores.

And nothing in golf is better than getting that perfect chip within three feet of the hole, if not into it.  But what exactly constitutes a good wedge?

And most importantly, what’s the difference between a gap wedge vs. an approach wedge? Let’s take a look at each and see when each should be used.

GAP WEDGE

gapwedge2 A gap wedge, sometimes paired with a pitching wedge, is most similar to an iron.

They go between 44 and 54 degrees and give little to no roll upon impact (if you’re hitting it correctly).… Read More

Golf Bag With Cooler – Inside or Outside?

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There’s nothing like the parched throat that can develop while playing 18 holes, and once experienced, the avoidance of any such repeat occurrence becomes an immediate necessity.

It could be the very reason you find yourself here reading about a golf bag with a cooler either built-in or attached on the outside.

I’m sure it wouldn’t have mattered much while suffering the pains of dehydration, but take a closer look at the options now that your electrolytes have been restored.

On the other hand, if you’re here looking for extra beer storage space, that’s cool too! There’s definitely room to consider all the reasons one might want cooler storage while out on the course.… Read More

What is an A Wedge? – Attacking the Gap

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What is an A Wedge?

What is an A Wedge

The majority of golfers that haven’t ever heard of an A wedge already know what it is. They’ve even used it numerous times.

Simply put, an A wedge is a gap wedge, is an A wedge. Make sense? They are interchangeable. One and the same.

For those still in the dark we must raise the question, what is a gap wedge?

The gap wedge is aptly named because it fills that “gap” in the typical golf set between the pitching and sand wedges. But what is an A wedge able to do that fills that gap?… Read More

Using the Open Putting Stance to Your Advantage

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While there is never a need to fix what’s not broken, if the results you’re getting out of your square stance are less than desirable, it may well be time to take a closer look at the open putting stance.

There’s enough consensus among amateur and pro golfers alike to support the validity of the open stance. It’s not only professionals having success!

Golf forums abound with intermediate player’s accounts of how much switching to the open stance has improved their putting game. The question remains, which stance should you use? Let’s get a better view of what the open stance can do for your game.… Read More

Do Limited Flight Range Balls Really Exist?

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Most golfers like to pick out the best golf balls they can, and for good reason; the better the ball, the easier it is to get it in the hole. 

However, there are times where the most distance isn’t what you want.

Often times when you hit a golf ball, you hardly feel the ball and it seems like it flies off the club.  However, if you’re working on your shot and not worrying about performance, it’s better to have a heavier ball so that you can feel the contact point and work on the spin.

These heavier, limited flight “range” balls serve many purposes but are mainly used for driving ranges.… Read More

Our Two Cents on Finding the Easiest Driver to Hit

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The cruel golf gods strike once again as my shot hooks 100 1 yards to the right. I just want to scream “WHAT IS THE EASIEST DRIVER TO HIT WITH!?!” 

As I go to the rough with my five iron, I find myself wondering why I even bothered using a driver, to begin with.

So, you’re probably wondering the answer to which is the most forgiving driver out there; first, let me explain what makes a driver the “best one”, and then I’ll give you my recommendation.

What makes it easier?

So let’s break down the things that factor into a good driver.… Read More