Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Golf Accessories You Know You Should Have

by Nathalie Fiset


A golf accessory is just a golf accessory, but oh, the difference it makes. People can argue for days on end about how golf accessories can affect their game but one thing's for sure: if golf accessories never did anything for anyone, how come they're still for sale? And how come people still keep buying them?
Regardless of what people have to say about golf, it is still a game that is dependent on a lot of factors, some of which are little things in the form of accessories that give you just a little more grip, just a little better swing and just a little bit aim. Here are some of the important golf accessories you must have:
The golf bag
Whether you lug it around or have your trusty caddy or golf cart do that for you, a golf bag is the accessory that is absolutely necessary. Not only does it contain all your stuff, in the unintentional uniformity of the fairway, your golf bag is also your fashion statement.
The most common golf bag is the basic carry bag, built as a slim container of everything you hold dear in golf and also one of the most affordable. This slim number can weigh as little as 3 lbs. because it's meant to be carried around in a strap over your back and shoulder as you traverse the greens. These days, you even have a choice between the single strap and the double strap. The double strap is great if you're carrying a heavy load of clubs and irons because it spreads the weight of the bag over your back.
On the opposite side of the spectrum is the tour bag, often found hogging the headlines along with the last tournament's winner. Tour bags are the largest golf bags you can find and can be quite heavy. It's called the tour bag because it is often used by tour pros. This is a great bag to have if you like to carry around a lot of stuff with you and if you use a caddy. Otherwise, you may want to stick with lighter bags or go for the cart bag.
The golf glove
As a golfer, your weapon is your club and the best way to wield this weapon is to know how to hold it. That means you should be able to provide enough grip to ensure you do give it the right amount of energy from the time your swing begins to the time your club strokes the ball. To make sure you do have this much power, you need a pair of gloves.
There are many players who prefer to have nothing come between their hands and their clubs but there are also those who recognize the advantages of having a glove in handy (no pun) when they tee up. So how does the glove help?
A golf glove protects your hand from moisture (such as the rain) and absorbs any sweat you might produce. That means you're never in any danger of getting your club slip from your hands during a very hot day. Leather, which is often the material of choice for golf gloves, also provides you with a better grip. And if your club has a worn-out handle, a golf glove will give you a good hold where there is none.
Tees
There are still the shorter 2" tees but lately, the trend has shifted to the longer-sized. This is because most golfers prefer to tee the golf ball at a higher level, especially if they are using the 460cc drivers. These days, wooden tees are slowly relinquishing their popularity to plastic ones because the latter are more durable and have a longer reusable life than their natural versions. There are also biodegradable tees that, when left in the ground for too long, slowly break down and join the earth.
Other innovations have also popped up around golf tees. These days, there are also tees that feature prongs on the surface, meant to carry the ball and reduce the amount of area that is in contact with the golf ball. According to its designers, this helps reduce resistance at impact when the club strikes the ball. Whether they work better or not is for you to see. Remember that any extra performance you can give in your golf game is worth a try.
About the Author
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Thanks to Nathalie Fiset for this article.

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