Golf can be an expensive game. A new set of golf clubs can set you back thousands of pounds. Then there’s a bag, trolley, golf shoes and clothing, so it’s no wonder we can be reluctant to change our gear.
Some golfers are content playing with old clubs that have seen better days, but if you want more enjoyment from your golf, then keeping your bag up-to-date is important. There are certain tell-tale signs that upgrading your equipment can have a profoundly positive impact on your game.
Trolley Battery Is On The Blink
The manufacturers love to tell us that a golf trolley battery has a long life, but in reality, like all batteries they eventually start to reduce in their ability to charge and last 18, 27 or even 36-holes. While an old trolley may have life left in it, the likelihood is that it has an archaic, heavy battery the size of a brick! Although it will still get you from A-to-B, modern golf trolleys have small, lightweight lithium batteries that are so much easier to lift. An upgrade could be a back-saver, as well as preventing the ordeal of the battery dying with a few holes to play and you having to push a heavy trolley back to the clubhouse.
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Grooves Are Worn Out Or Damaged
Do not under-estimate the importance of the grooves on your irons and wedges and the role that they play in spin control. Keeping grooves clean with a wire brush is always advisable, but after years of use the sharpness of the grooves inevitably gets worn down. As grooves become more degraded, they are less able to channel away moisture and dirt from the contact with the ball to maintain spin. This means that your spin control will be noticeably poorer, approach shots won’t stop as quickly on the greens, wedge shots will run out more.
Grooves can also get damaged through wear and tear, little dents can cause imperfections on the face. A mishit shot could actually be due to the impact out of the sweet spot that’s no longer as sweet! If you only upgrade one piece of equipment every few years then your wedges should be a priority, as they are the most important clubs for scoring. The spin control you’ll gain around the greens from sharp grooves is phenomenal.
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Shorter Off The Tee
Does your driving distance seem shorter than it should be? Maybe your playing partners are 10 yards or more past you. While a loss of distance is an inevitability of aging as our swing speed becomes slower and we get less flexible and powerful, it can…
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