7 Ways To Modify Your Golf Gear For Winter
Winter Golf resents its own set of unique challenges that some of your clubs won’t be fully optimised for and performance can really suffer.
The softer ground limits the run you get on your drives and make pitching from muddy lies a living nightmare.
But there are ways you can make subtle changes to your equipment that will help you adapt much better to the tricky conditions. It might require a bit of investment, or perhaps having a rummage in your garage, but the benefits could be worth it if you plan on playing a full winter schedule.
Our guides on the best winter golf gear deals should help if you’re looking for some bargain on new kit.
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We’ve highlighted seven simple changes you could make to your equipment for the winter and we’re confident they will make a big difference in your ability to score.
1. Add loft to your driver
Softer fairways means the distance you create off the tee will all come from carry, so you need to keep the ball in the air for as long as possible. To get your ball launching higher, consider adding some loft to your driver.
Luckily, the best golf drivers on the market are usually adjustable for loft so can all facilitate this small and simple change that could make all the difference.
The hosel on the new TSi3 driver is adjustable for loft and lie independently.
On most drivers you to add up to two degrees of loft, sometimes independently of the face angle. As long as you don’t add too much spin, you could see overall distance increase as a result this winter. If you’re unsure as to how, your local pro will be able to assist you.
Alternatively, some drivers like the Callaway Mavrik Sub Zero or the Mizuno ST-G 220 will allow you to move more weight further back in the head. This will increase the launch angle as well as forgiveness, so you’re getting two-for-one benefits here if you’re able to make this change. Lucky you.
2. Opt for higher-bounce wedges
When chipping on softer ground, the leading edge has a greater propensity to dig, which…
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