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18th January 2010

Can You Improve Golf Swing Speed With Training Aids

Golf swing speed is one of the key factors in hitting your drives as far as possible. Golfers of all ages and abilities are always trying to get more distance out of their drives…aren’t you? But what’s the most effective way to achieve higher swing speed? And are you really going about it the right way?

There are many new golf training aids on the market promising more distance and higher clubhead speed, but out of most of them, there are only a few that succeed. I say this, because the one limiting factor is your current physical status. If you don’t improve your golf specific strength and flexibility, you’re “dead in the water” no matter what!

Golf training aids can only do what your body will let them!

So that leaves you with a combination of the right training aid for your golf swing speed improvement, and a program focusing on core strength and flexibility to get you to move that club faster and in control through impact. Does that make sense to you?

Just picture it! You are not in very good shape and you step up to the tee with the intention to kill it! What usually happens? Do you get that distance on the shot you hoped for? Did you keep it in the short grass or did you blow it in the woods?

Improve your golf specific muscular strength and flexibility and your swing speed will naturally go up without any extra effort! Swinging easy will be the mindset you’ll have when you have a fit body for golf.

Golf swing speed means nothing if your swing is out of control! Some of these new training aids don’t mention this. All they focus on in their advertisements is faster and faster swings. Faster and faster does not always leader to longer drives! In fact, swinging faster leads to lack of control, accuracy and consistency.

How many times have you stepped up to the tee box, swung hard and it went no where? I know it’s happened to me more times than I can count on both hands feet, fingers and toes.

Excuse me if I’m not correct, but ball-to-clubface contact is one of the key factors in maximizing distance. If you have a heel or toe shoe, doesn’t matter if you’re swinging at 140 mph, the ball isn’t going anywhere, or at least anywhere you want it to go!

The harder you swing the higher the incident of non-solid ball contact. You are increasing your odds of poor swing technique, timing and sequence of motion, all leading to less than optimal impact on the clubface.

So next time you see a television commercial or read an ad in one of the golf magazines for a training aid that promises higher golf swing speed, does it talk about swing efficiency and control at the same time? If it doesn’t…move on to the next training aid.

About the Author
Mike Pedersen is one of the top golf performance experts in the country. He is the founder of 8 golf performance and information websites. For more golf swing speed advice visit his site today.

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18th January 2010

How Golf Club Comparisons Can Help You Find The Best Equipment

Do you want to know how to get the best fitting golf equipment? Golf club comparisons are the answer. You will have to try some different types of equipment to find your perfect match.

It’s these golf club comparisons that are essential to getting you fitted with the proper gear. Look below to get some great tips for comparing and testing different golf clubs.

1.Look around at your local golf store, driving range or golf course and find a few sets or clubs that are within your budget and price range. Don’t be afraid to compare prices.

2.Make sure you like the exterior look of the golf clubs. Check the color, design, and overall aesthetics of the club. It’s very important for your comfort level.

3.At the store or pro shop compare the way some different clubs look and feel in the address position. Set the clubs on the ground and get set up like you are going to hit a shot. Look down the shaft and make sure the club is sitting in a good position that you are comfortable with. You are also looking to see if the shaft is ahead of the ball(also known as offset), if the club sits flat on the ground, is it fat, thin, big, small etc. You must check for all these features with every club.

4.Find an area where you can swing the clubs freely (driving net or outside). You are going to check the weight of the clubs. Swing the different clubs to see if the club is heavy or light. Also try to feel if the weight is in the head or shaft of the club. This will have an affect on your swing speed.

5.Now you are going to hit some shots outside. You want to check the way the ball flies off the club face. Is it high and floating, low and penetrating, hooking left, or slicing right? Find a ball flight you like because every club is different. Also what feeling do you get from each club? Is it nice or does it hurt your hand?

After doing these golf club comparisons and trying all these different tips and helpful ideas you should be able to narrow it down to the club or set of clubs you like the best.

If you still can’t make up your mind, try playing with the clubs for a round of golf to help you make that final decision. Good luck and enjoy doing your golf club comparisons!

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15th January 2010

Finding Junior Used or Discontinued Cleveland Golf Equipment

When people are looking to purchase some golf equipment, especially for their children, there are a number of times during the year that these presents would make great gifts. Youth golf equipment is specially sized in order to allow for accessible handling of the equipment by the child. Junior used or discounted cleveland golf equipment is a great way for individuals in the Ohio area to purchase golf equipment that can be used by a child, especially when the individuals purchasing the equipment are not sure if the child will be interested in the sport later on. For Christmas, Hanukkah, or a birthday, Junior used or discounted cleveland golf equipment will prove to be a very appropriate gift for a child that is beginning to be interested in the sport and game of golf.

By purchasing junior used or discounted cleveland golf equipment, individuals are ensuring that they are protecting themselves financially in the event that the child does not like the game of golf for an extended period of time. It is also helpful because many people are worried that their children will not take care of their beginning golf equipment. By purchasing junior used or discounted cleveland golf equipment, an individual can assure themselves that even if something does happen to the equipment, at least they did not pay full price for the item.

It would be advisable to purchase junior used or discounted cleveland golf equipment in the Ohio area, until one is at a point in their lives that they are sure their child is responsible enough and interested enough in purchasing new golf equipment. In some cases, the children or the parents will be so happy with the Junior used or discounted cleveland golf equipment, which they will never switch over. Instead, they will go on using the equipment that they have been enjoying.

One of the benefits that come with purchasing junior used or discounted cleveland golf equipment is that the individual is able to examine the equipment if they are themselves located in the Ohio area. On the other hand, if an individual is not in the Ohio area, they can still rely on the purchase of junior used or discounted cleveland golf equipment. This is because many people are able to utilize the internet as a place to buy and sell goods. If a person is looking for junior used or discounted cleveland golf equipment, but they are not located within the state of Ohio, or a reasonable distance from Cleveland, they will still be able to purchase the items online from individuals in Cleveland selling their golf equipment. These people may not be able to see the equipment first hand, but in many cases there will be pictures available for the prospective consumer to view. This is helpful since it allows the consumer to see exactly what they will be purchasing. Even with shipping, in some cases this is a less costly option for interested parties that are looking for acceptable and affordable types of golfing equipment for their young son or daughter.

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