I currently am hitting a set of imitation Ping Zing 2 clubs that are quite old.  I hit my long irons comparatively long and straight compared to the average golfer, however I hit my short irons a mile into the sky, and comparatively short and with a bit of fade which I would like to correct.\n\nI'd like to hear a few people's suggestions.  Thanks!
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The best answer to this question is to go to your local golf pro and get fitted.  This will give you the chance to hit a wide variety of different clubs from different makers and the pro will be able to measure you and your swing to determine the specs you will need, ie. length,loft,lie,shaft flex etc.  A set of clubs are like a pair of shoes.  You don't need a size 10 if your feet are size 12.  Also, your local pro is trained to do this properly by the PGA and by different club companies.  The service is free with a purchase.  Good Luck.
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Several suggestions for how to improve your game off the tee.\n\n1) Try using a 3-wood instead of a driver. For most high handicap golfers the difference in distance is not a big change, but the accuracy and consistency improve dramatically.\n\n2) Slow and steady on the back swing. While you need to get the club in motion, having a fast backswing just screws up your balance. Practice by taking the club back very slowly and you will see quick improvement.\n\n3) Let the club do the work! Overswinging will only result in topping the ball or having a wicked slice or hook. Establishing a nice easy rythmn will give you the most consistent swing.
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funny you should say, I really thought I was the only one left, having bought them as my first real set and have never bothered to change. Mine have stiff trutemper shafts and play great, though I dont. They are not easy clubs to play, but can be played very well (my lesson pro did and loved them) and provide a lot of control if you're good, so I am told. I have grown to love them
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Even with a high lofted wedge, make sure you're hitting down on the ball with authority.  You still want to accelerate the clubhead through impact.  Many high handicappers faced with a short shot pick the right club, but decelerate at impact for fear of skulling or overhitting the ball.\n\nOf course, this demands more short game practice than many put in, since most of us love the feeling of hitting driver at the ranger over and over again.\n\nBut shorten backswing, open stance, and fire the clubhead through impact.
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Go to the site below and sign up for Tiger's fan club. Personally, I find a whole loads of golf tips that even better than any of the golf books, or golf lesson. The problem is there are too many to finish it. By the way, it filled with video clips.
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the reason u only fine them at dicks is because dicks owns walter hagen. walter hagen makes their own clubs but dicks owns them. they are very good clubs. my dad and i both bought the SB-3 irons, i also have the 3 and 5 woods. i love them all and i will buy a putter and wedge too. they are great clubs. good quality and low price. i actually work at dicks and we have a couple of walter hagen clubs in our range and they've been beat up quite a bit by hackers. theres dents on them and they still hit great. dad has the walter hagen AWS driver. the older version. not the comp. any other questions email me at ryansnite@yahoo.com
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YOu can sign up for a free golf lesson from a local PGA golf pro at www.playgolfamerica.com \n\nor Find some good tips at www.pga.com improve your game section\n\n\nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/tips/swing/improve_trittler040604.cfm\nto hit the ball with good tempo and a low tension level, which leads to consistently solid hits and more clubhead speed at impact.
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It is true that temperature will affect the distance of a golf ball. However, without knowing the exact composition or performing controlled experiments, it would be difficult to give an exact answer. \n\nBelow is a link to perform such an experiment. Measure the ball's rebound ability for 2 different temperature of balls, and you will get a good approximation of a percentage.\n\n**UPDATE**\n\nAs per your update, more information would be needed than just temperature to do this calculation, as humidity, atmospheric pressure, and type of clubs would have as much or more involvement than temperature.  I've included a couple new links that show some of the differences in ball flight vs. temperature, of particular note would be the last link, which has a calculator for your exact problem.
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There is an ebay type web site called www.golfclubexchange.com.  New and used gear of every type.\n\nAs far as quality brands to look for, Mizuno MX series are a nice oversized cast cavity back with a decent offset to assist a high handicapper with keeping the ball in play.  Nicklaus golf has some less expensive sticks that hit well too.\n\nMostly you just need to get into the shops and swing everything that you can get your hands on.  you'll find one or two brands that feel better than all the others and those are what you need to buy.  So much of the game of golf is mental, so finding a set of clubs that feel good and look good at address will definately take strokes off of your score.  \n\nDo Not!!! skimp on your putter.  I have so many friends who will spent $400 on a new driver, but have a $30  putter in their bag.  Putting is the key to lowering your handicap.  Don't be afraid to spend some dough on a quality putter.\n\nGood luck,  and enjoy the game
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A golf swing is fairly precise.you don't have a whole lot of room  to hit the sweet spot. When you shift your weight forward, your actually moving the ball back in your stance. therefore your catching the ball on the club before you are completely released to square. It's hard  to tell you how to "fix" it when I can't see your swing, but go to your local PGA Professional and he/she can help you. You might think it expensive (posibly $50 per 1/2hr but i rpomise you, it will be worth every penny! These people are highly trained and experts in the golf swing.
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go to a E bay I brought a nice of Vulcan set for 29.99 5 to sw brand new their great.My wife started to play 18 month that were I found her a set she loves them,if not them try golfworld.com golf work.com rockbottomgolf.com Hippo are not that good and the heads will fly off.
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The club names Start with your Driver.Then any woods 3W,5W,7W. the irons have 7 clubs. 3iron thru 9iron and finally many wedges are out there but basically you have a Pitching wedge and a Sand wedge for close shots and Your putter. The names of the club parts stay the same. Grip,Shaft,Club head. Then the club head itself has names. The front is the face of the club the end is the toe and the end closest to you is the heel. Like a foot. The swing consists of so many parts but basically your "set up" is how you would set up to hit the ball. Then your "take away" is when you take the club back into your "back swing" where you come down is the "down swing" and you'll "address" the ball which is hitting it, then the "follow through" Then good posture, smooth swing back,accelerate through impact and good tempo(not too fast, not too slow)keep your balance. Hope that helps at all
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I love golf! Practice at the driving range using your wedge, 9, 8 irons.  Chipping and putting are the key to the game.\n\nOption for playing with better golfers.  Go ahead and tee off.  If it's a good shot play it.  If not play your second shot from your cart partner's lie...explaining you are new to the game and don't want to hold up the foursome.  Don't keep score at first, it will only make you mad...really.\n\nRELAX is the ultimate key to golf.  It is a GAME to be PLAYED and should be fun not work.\n\nif you're ever in myrtle beac, I'll play golf with you!!
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As I got better at golf, basically I switched from a game improvement type iron to a forged cavity back which is less forgiving. When your handicap falls under 10 you should probably demo some blades musceback type irons and see if they work for you. If you are consisitent and rarely have truely bad swing days, aka shanks you are probably ready. If you have a mediocre swing the blades will maximize those faults and your scores will likely suffer.
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109, you are well on your way to breaking 100 in the next round or 3, if you haven't already. Point being you are a fair to good club swinger who is improving. \nMost of the above answers are good, but just getting it out in play will not teach you how to hit a long bunker shot which you are going to need as your game improves. If the smart play is to punch it out because of the situation like the lip, trees, lake etc. then do it, but you still need to hit a few long ones because this won't be the last time you are in one.\n   Greg V had most of the components right, but he got confused on ball placement. In order to hit the ball first you have to put it a little BACK in your stance (and I mean a little) so you strike the ball first not the sand. The idea being to slightly hit it into the sand which repells the ball out or get it out clean. In a green side bunker you play the ball a little forward so you strike the sand first which explodes under the ball and forces it out. I don't know about the feet digging in part, but I always waggle my feet in so as not to loose my footing, which as you know if you ever played in sneakers on wet grass, can really ruin a shot.\nYou don't necessarily have to go for the green either. If you think you can make it, or,  if you don't you won't leave a hard chip (like another bunker shot) then go for it, that's the fun of the game.. My guess if you were 200 out it was your 2nd shot on a par 4 or 5. To make par, hit it to a distance you are confident from, say 100yds. So say you hit your wedge 100yds.usually, in this bunker trap you would hit a 9 or 8 to make it go 100 yds because you loose distance from the sand which is not as solid as the fairway. Chip up and hopefully make the putt for par.
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Golf has become the game of choice for business interested people today.  What other event could you do where you can talk openly with another person while waiting for the group ahead of you to clear the green?  Just because it is so widely played by so many people it has become common, not cliche', so enjoy your game and I hope you pick up the tab for anyone playing with you, how about a game next week?  Will you spot me 5 strokes?
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Hello shorty\n\n32 for 9 holes and 67 for 18 on a par 70. Even par is a great round on any golf course, you did good.\n\nMost folks dont realise how good an even par round is, but I do.\n\nPlay well and I wish for a -5 round for you soon.\n\nLeon