By Tony Preston
North Richland Hills, TX
GolfTEC Teaching Professional
When
deciding which clubs to carry in your bag it’s very important to take your time
and do your homework. There are numerous resources available for you to find out
which clubs have received the best reviews and what people are saying about the
latest releases. Sure, technology is important but all the latest technology is
not going to help if you’re using ill-fitting equipment. Make an effort to get
your clubs properly fit by booking a PERSONAL CLUB FITTING session with your
Coach.
Driver: TaylorMade Tour Burner TP. With a 9.5 degree loft it gives
me more options to work the ball off the tee. ProForce V2 shaft (x flex, 66g) low torque gives me the ball
flight that I like.
Fairway woods: TaylorMade Burner, 13- and 15-degree
lofts, ProForce V2, s flex shaft. Some people switch off 3w and 5w for hybrids
but I still see the benefits of having distance to go for the green when I can
on long par-5s.
Hybrid: Distance is usually not an issue for me so I still have my
3- and 4-irons in the bag. I might be “old school”, but I like the feel of the
ball as it comes off the clubface from an iron more than a hybrid. I feel that
I can control the shape of the ball flight better in an iron than a hybrid.
Irons: Mizuno MP 29. Many players have been playing with the same clubs for years and don’t
want to change. But your body has
changed, your strength and flexibility have changed and your swing has changed.
This year I had another PERSONAL CLUB FITTING session and I’ve decided to
upgrade my irons to MP 62, ¼ inch over standard, STD loft, STD lie but with a
Project X 6.0 flight shafts to get the ball up a little more for long irons. My
clubs have gotten ¼ inch shorter, less stiff and I’ve gotten better use out of
the flighted shaft.
Wedges: Titleist Vokey spin mill wedges 52-, 56- and 60-degree. Short game is an art. It’s like playing
a musical instrument. The more you practice, the better you’ll get. Given the right tool and having a good
technique you can produce good results.
Putter: Nike Unitized putter, 33 ¼ inch. I’m looking forward to having my putter fit with Coutour
very soon. Having a correctly fit
putter helps your posture and your setup feel better. When you approach each
shot with good posture your putting stroke is sure to improve.
Ball: Titleist ProV1. I have been using Titleist golf balls for a
long time, afraid to say since the Balata cover was invented. Playing the same
ball helps me feel how the ball reacts off the clubface more than if I play a
different golf ball for each shot. Being fit for the appropriate ball will also
be a major benefit to your game.
The latest
upgrades to golf technology and equipment have really helped people improve
their golf game. However, to reach your full potential it’s important that your
equipment suits your swing. Contact a GolfTEC Coach to find out how GolfTEC can
help you find the most appropriate equipment for your bag and your swing.
