A golf driver, sometimes referred to as a 1-wood, is designed to drive the ball as far as possible, giving it a prime place in a golfer's arsenal. The United States Golf Association, along with the Royal and Ancient of St. Andrews, Scotland,...
The driver, also known as the 1 wood, is the biggest club in your bag and is typically used for tee shots on par 4s and par 5s. Your driver can put you in great position for your second shot, or in a whole world of trouble. Often, golfers are so...
Choosing the right driver will do wonders for your golf game, allowing you to hit longer, straighter shots from the tee and improving your overall scores. Variables to consider when purchasing a new driver include shaft flex and length, loft and...
Pre-cut lengths and shapes of lead tape and lead tape rolls can be obtained at a variety of golf shops. Whichever configuration you choose, all lead tape helps accomplish the same thing by adding weight to club heads. It can help correct flaws in...
A slice can be one of the most maddening swing problems in golf. For right-handed players, a slice causes the ball to curve sharply to the right, leading to balls lost in the woods or in the drink or at least forcing you to play much of your round...
The old saying is "drive for show, putt for dough." Even though putting can really decrease your scores, it still feels good to drive the ball 300-plus yards. Choosing the right driver can give you a distinct advantage over your opponents on the...
Disc golf, frisbee golf or frolf, as it also called, is a popular sport that combines aspects of frisbee and golfing. Disc golf started as a recreational sport and now has professional leagues. However, many disc golf players are beginners, and...
Club shafts are one of the fastest improving technologies in golf, particularly when it comes to the driver. The shaft you use has to be able to give you the qualities you are looking for off the tee, whether that is distance, accuracy or shot...
The best way to improve your golf game is to replace all the old, metal shafts of your clubs with new, top-of-the-line shafts. The best golf club shafts are made of graphite, steel or other composite material. They are very lightweight, but so...
When the Nike Ignite driver first came out in 2005, it helped propel Nike into one of the most prominent golf brands. Along with powerful marketing campaigns, Nike's club performance established a high quality reputation for all levels of golfers.
It impacts nearly every golfer at one point or another. Whether they are watching on television or playing with a partner who possesses the ability to bomb a drive down the fairway, or they catch all of a drive themselves, players fall in love...
Callaway golf drivers feature special "I-Mix" technology, originally designed by the company for use in custom-fitting golf club shafts. Golf club assembly typically can be tedious, often requiring the use of a workbench, cutting tool, epoxy and...
The driver may be the most overvalued club in golf. One of the popular truisms in the game is, "Drive for show, putt for dough." Expensive, difficult to control and not even used on more than one-third of holes by top golfers, it still gets the...
Every year, golf club manufacturers come out with new clubs with new technology based on millions of dollars of research. But, for the most part these new technologies only change the materials of the clubs, not how they work. One basic...
A proper golf drive swing is the foundation of your game as a player. Your distance and accuracy from the tee will determine your ability to achieve birdie and par scores on a consistent basis. Your swing must be powerful and remain on a...
Golf is a game that consists of many complex movements and angles whether the player notices them or not. As such, golf clubs can be customized to best fit your specific swing shape or swing speeds. One physical element of any golf swing and a...
Whether you are a low-handicap golfer or play only occasionally, having the right driver in the bag can help you hit the ball farther and in the fairway more often. The best driver for a talented ball striker is not likely to be the best driver...
For many years, the traditional length of a men's driver was 43 inches. But with the introduction of lighter clubheads and graphite shafts, standard length has increased. The lengths of drivers vary by manufacturer and model as well as the...
Drivers are severely restricted in the modern game. Clubs that include the Callaway E.R.C.2 and the Cobra Unlimited featured ultra-thin faces that created a trampoline effect resulting in the longest drives ever seen. Since then the R&A, the...
New technologies are consistently emerging in golf equipment. The advent of hybrid clubs has changed the way the game is played by many golfers. The distinct design of a hybrid club offers advantages for high-handicap players, but it is a club...
The Tour Edge Exotics Proto driver has a pure titanium face and body, resulting in an extremely hard surface. The club head is weighted to deliver improved workability and feel throughout the swing, according to the Tour Edge website. The driver...
Hitting a baseball, tennis forehand and golf drive use the same basic biomechanics, with a few variations. Women use a less-efficient body movement on tennis swings, moving their hips backward instead of forward, according to biomechanics...
Mizuno USA is renowned for its irons, and the list of professional golfers who win tournaments while using them is long. Mizuno irons were named number one on the PGA Tour for the eighth consecutive year and number one on the European Tour for the...
Both women and men golfers strive for driver shots with distance and accuracy. Fundamentals such as a proper grip, proper setup and fundamentally sound elements in the swing will remain consistent no matter who is swinging the driver. A proper...
When purchasing a new driver, you want to be sure that it is right for you. Nothing is more important than finding the right shaft. The leading manufacturers produce driver shafts that differ significantly in terms of ball flight so it's...
Callaway's Big Bertha drivers have featured several editions since its original 190 cc model. The Big Bertha 460 contains an enormous 460 cc clubhead, making it one of the largest in golf, as of January 2011. Designed with many of the features...
The game of golf employs a number of different types of clubs, each with its own specific purpose. The golf driver is designed to be a distance club and when choosing a driver, it's important to select one that suits your skill level and style of...
The driver is an important tool for every golfer. According to the Golf Driving Tip website, a good golf drive is the single most important thing that could improve the game of any golf player. A good driver will give maximum distance off the tee,...
There are certain factors new golfers should consider when buying a new driver. Some of the most important things to consider is forgiveness, size, loft, and flex. The combination of these can create a perfect driver for those just starting with...
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