Every once and a while I like to walk around my shop and pretend that I am a customer. I look at how things are merchandised, where racks are positioned, how signs are displayed… things that you don’t really notice every day. I was looking at all the golf balls that we stock and just started to think about how picking the right golf ball can be really tough for a lot of golfers. I started to think of different customers we see and some of their favorite choices. I also thought about all the comments I hear on a day to day basis. I thought I would share some with you because the customer is the best product tester. You can read company websites until you are blue in the face but it usually doesn’t make your choice any easier. Why would they say something bad about one of their products? Let’s break it down into a few different groups… I’m sorry about some of the names but they are what we use at work…
Golf Club Buying Guide
The Basics – How Golf Clubs Work – Part I
Cavity back or muscle back? Thick sole or narrow sole? Offset or no offset? There is just so much to know when buying golf clubs and just when you think you know everything, something new comes out.
TaylorMade Burner 3 Wood: Ultimate Buyer’s Guide
Learn about the TaylorMade Burner 3 Wood, its features, and how it can enhance your golf game. Get tips on choosing and maintaining this versatile club.
Tour Edge Putters: Your Guide to Better Putting
Tour Edge putters offer innovative technology and affordability for golfers of all levels. Learn about their features and find the perfect putter for you.
TaylorMade R9 Driver: A Comprehensive Buyer’s Guide
Uncover the features and benefits of the TaylorMade R9 driver, a game-changer in golf technology. Learn how its adjustability can enhance your game today!
Choosing The Right Golf Ball
Simple as they seem, golf balls are not created equally. Nor do they react the same to a golfer's swing, for any given shot. Each model has unique performance nuances, leaving most golfers confused regarding how to buy the best one for their game. After all, it's easy to become overwhelmed by ball packaging and marketing claims.
Choosing The Right Driver
The latest drivers include a slew of 460cc clubheads that collectively hit the ball as far as they ever have. Because drivers are usually about getting you distance, you want the model that helps you produce the fastest ball speed for your swing.
Buying a Putter – Loft, Face Inserts and MOI
Good evening everyone and thanks for stopping by. Tonight we've got a bit of a treat for you. Former Golf Magazine senior editor Scott Kramer has offered some of his new e-book for our readers to check out. This excerpt focuses on putters. More information on Scott and his book can be found at the bottom of the post. Enjoy!
Lets Talk About Used Golf Clubs
Let’s face it… golf can be a very expensive game. Sure we’d all love to buy the latest and greatest clubs year after year but it seems like those pesky bills and mortgages get in the way.
Before You Buy – The Pre-Shop Routine
I don't know how many times people have come into my store with intentions of buying new clubs but they have no idea of where to start. Do I go with what my favourite PGA player uses? Maybe I get what my friend has. Wow.. those look shiny, what about them? It's my job to find you a set of clubs that will work, but it's your job to give me some tools to help in the search.