Square Head DriverHottest Drivers On The Golf Market
Well it looks like its "Hip To Be Square" on the golf course with the introduction of the hottest drivers out on the golf market for 2007.
Some are saying move over to the traditionally shaped driver and welcome to the technologically enhanced driver that is suppose to give you a forgiving golf club off the tee.
And then again many will counter this statement that is the golfer and the his swing that determined success off the tee.
A high Moment of Inertia and a new avant-garde square face are now being featured in drivers manufactured by many companies.
The technical changes being offered by these companies is that this new concept in drivers is designed to help the golfer go straighter with what some are calling "Total Accuracy Control" technology.
Golf club manufacturers engineers have taken their time to make sure their "center of gravity" is positioned to provide improved forgiveness, greater distance and a perfect launch angle while presenting a pleasing profile at address.
This new geometric shape moved the "center of gravity" back and lower in the club head and offers a very high "moment of inertia" that helps keep the club head from twisting at impact. This square profile repositions weight at the corners of the club head, raising the "moment of inertia" across both he horizontal and vertical axes.
Golf manufacturers are saying this produces greater stability and forgiveness for ball striking across the entire face, which is much wider than your average driver.
The new concept helps ensure the best ball flight possible and some manufactures have improved the bulge and roll of the driver and they say this produces a ball flight that is straight, while still being workable.
Golf club manufacturers are saying that the proprietary Total Accuracy Control technology with the square head provides maximum perimeter weighting and more discretionary weight for precise positioning of the "center of gravity" and "moment of inertia."
Some club makers have even built in two draw-fade adjustable weight ports that they say put their product way out in front of the competition.
New technology in golf clubs continue to challenge our great game of golf. Check these latest features out with your local golf professional.
The Golf Tip
By Robert Menges
Shaft Flex: New drivers are hitting the ball longer than they were 10 to 15 years ago.
Every golfer is looking for more distance off the tee. With the new materials the drivers are made of, you can find them to be very light and easy to swing. This can increase your swing to allow you to hit the ball longer.
When you are looking to get a new driver, you must also look at the type of shaft you have. This is the part of the club that is more overlooked.
The shaft of the club is very important to how the club will react based on your swing. It is important to have the right shaft flex and weight to help you hit the ball properly. If a shaft is too heavy or too stiff, it will effect the club face at impact. This is the most important part of the golf swing, and you want the club to be in the right position when you are about to hit the ball.
The technology of the shaft has grown as far as the materials in the make up of the head of the club. Before you invest money into a club, see your local PGA professional to help you select the right shaft for your swing. He will be able to see the proper flex and weight of the shaft to give you the best opportunity to hit the ball far and straight.
The right shaft will help you with your accuracy and, in turn, enable you to hit more fairways.
Robert Menges is a golf pro at the Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, Mt. Hope Road, Swan Lake. He is available for private lessons and if you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached at 845-292-0323 or via e-mail at menges@localnet.com
Ed's Outlook
We do want to remind out many readers that our Golfing Highlights Column is also available on our Web BLOG page at http://bght.blogspot.com/ Check it out.
One of the real nice tournaments that take place each year is the Liberty Elks Lodge #1545 Annual Golf Outing.
The 6th annual event takes place on Sunday, July 15 with two shotgun starts at the Sullivan County Golf & Country Club in Liberty.
Registration for this event get underway at 7 a.m. with the first tee time set for 8 a.m. Registration again takes place at noon with a 1 p.m. tee time.
The tournament features a best-ball scramble format.
There is a putting contest with half of the cash going to the winner and the remainder to Cerebral Palsy.
Admission is $65 and includes breakfast, coffee and donuts. Hot dogs and hamburgers for lunch and a chicken dinner with baked potatoes and corn at the end of the tournament. Kegs of beer, soda and water will be on the course until gone.
Prizes include a two-year free lease on a 2007 Ford Explorer from M&M Ford for the first hole in one on a designated par 3 hole and $500 case for a second hole in one on the designated par 3 hole.
The raffle Grand Prize is a custom made set of clubs by "Clubs by Buddy."
This tournament benefits Elks projects including Cerebral Palsy.
Information call Harry Fox at 845-292-3434 or 845-482-5331.
Ed's Outlook is provided by Golfing Highlights Columnist Ed Townsend. If you have a topic that would make good reading, or have golf scores, standings or tournament information, Ed can be reached at 845-439-8177 or via e-mail at bowlgolfect1@yahoo.com Take a look at our Internet BLOG at http://bght.blogspot.com/
Well it looks like its "Hip To Be Square" on the golf course with the introduction of the hottest drivers out on the golf market for 2007.
Some are saying move over to the traditionally shaped driver and welcome to the technologically enhanced driver that is suppose to give you a forgiving golf club off the tee.
And then again many will counter this statement that is the golfer and the his swing that determined success off the tee.
A high Moment of Inertia and a new avant-garde square face are now being featured in drivers manufactured by many companies.
The technical changes being offered by these companies is that this new concept in drivers is designed to help the golfer go straighter with what some are calling "Total Accuracy Control" technology.
Golf club manufacturers engineers have taken their time to make sure their "center of gravity" is positioned to provide improved forgiveness, greater distance and a perfect launch angle while presenting a pleasing profile at address.
This new geometric shape moved the "center of gravity" back and lower in the club head and offers a very high "moment of inertia" that helps keep the club head from twisting at impact. This square profile repositions weight at the corners of the club head, raising the "moment of inertia" across both he horizontal and vertical axes.
Golf manufacturers are saying this produces greater stability and forgiveness for ball striking across the entire face, which is much wider than your average driver.
The new concept helps ensure the best ball flight possible and some manufactures have improved the bulge and roll of the driver and they say this produces a ball flight that is straight, while still being workable.
Golf club manufacturers are saying that the proprietary Total Accuracy Control technology with the square head provides maximum perimeter weighting and more discretionary weight for precise positioning of the "center of gravity" and "moment of inertia."
Some club makers have even built in two draw-fade adjustable weight ports that they say put their product way out in front of the competition.
New technology in golf clubs continue to challenge our great game of golf. Check these latest features out with your local golf professional.
The Golf Tip
By Robert Menges
Shaft Flex: New drivers are hitting the ball longer than they were 10 to 15 years ago.
Every golfer is looking for more distance off the tee. With the new materials the drivers are made of, you can find them to be very light and easy to swing. This can increase your swing to allow you to hit the ball longer.
When you are looking to get a new driver, you must also look at the type of shaft you have. This is the part of the club that is more overlooked.
The shaft of the club is very important to how the club will react based on your swing. It is important to have the right shaft flex and weight to help you hit the ball properly. If a shaft is too heavy or too stiff, it will effect the club face at impact. This is the most important part of the golf swing, and you want the club to be in the right position when you are about to hit the ball.
The technology of the shaft has grown as far as the materials in the make up of the head of the club. Before you invest money into a club, see your local PGA professional to help you select the right shaft for your swing. He will be able to see the proper flex and weight of the shaft to give you the best opportunity to hit the ball far and straight.
The right shaft will help you with your accuracy and, in turn, enable you to hit more fairways.
Robert Menges is a golf pro at the Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, Mt. Hope Road, Swan Lake. He is available for private lessons and if you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached at 845-292-0323 or via e-mail at menges@localnet.com
Ed's Outlook
We do want to remind out many readers that our Golfing Highlights Column is also available on our Web BLOG page at http://bght.blogspot.com/ Check it out.
One of the real nice tournaments that take place each year is the Liberty Elks Lodge #1545 Annual Golf Outing.
The 6th annual event takes place on Sunday, July 15 with two shotgun starts at the Sullivan County Golf & Country Club in Liberty.
Registration for this event get underway at 7 a.m. with the first tee time set for 8 a.m. Registration again takes place at noon with a 1 p.m. tee time.
The tournament features a best-ball scramble format.
There is a putting contest with half of the cash going to the winner and the remainder to Cerebral Palsy.
Admission is $65 and includes breakfast, coffee and donuts. Hot dogs and hamburgers for lunch and a chicken dinner with baked potatoes and corn at the end of the tournament. Kegs of beer, soda and water will be on the course until gone.
Prizes include a two-year free lease on a 2007 Ford Explorer from M&M Ford for the first hole in one on a designated par 3 hole and $500 case for a second hole in one on the designated par 3 hole.
The raffle Grand Prize is a custom made set of clubs by "Clubs by Buddy."
This tournament benefits Elks projects including Cerebral Palsy.
Information call Harry Fox at 845-292-3434 or 845-482-5331.
Ed's Outlook is provided by Golfing Highlights Columnist Ed Townsend. If you have a topic that would make good reading, or have golf scores, standings or tournament information, Ed can be reached at 845-439-8177 or via e-mail at bowlgolfect1@yahoo.com Take a look at our Internet BLOG at http://bght.blogspot.com/
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