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square6 OUR WINTER SURVIVAL KIT
square6 NIKE VR FAIRWAYS AND HYBRIDS
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T is that time of the year again – when Over the next 12 pages, we will list our
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NCG selects our favourite equipment of favourite drivers, fairways, irons, hybrids,
the year. We have spent a lot of time putters, wedges, balls, shoes, waterproofs and
deliberating over our champion kit of
THE
accessories of 2009.
2009 and we thought it worthwhile to explain We took into account price and value;
the way we select the winners. suitabilty for a wide range of handicaps; long-
Choosing the best equipment of the past year term performance; quality; looks; position in
sounds a straightforward job. And it would be
2009
our monthly club tests; and position in our
easy enough for us to simply pick the winners monthly reader tests.
from each of our extensive monthly club tests. Not only will this provide you with an
But we know from experience that different enjoyable look back over the best of last year’s
players demand different styles of equipment,
NCG
equipment, it will also help you to buy with
and that our thoughts about a club we once confidence and select the right club for your
rated, may change when we’ve tested it over a handicap.
longer period of time. In addition, new models
are constantly being released.
EQUIPMENT
Important note: We decided that only clubs
So to ensure we give you, the reader, the very that have been available for at least six months
best buying advice when it comes to of the year were eligible for awards. Priority
purchasing any club in your bag – or any other was given to clubs that will also be part of
equipment for that matter – we have re-
AWARDS
current ranges in 2010.
evaluated our decisions to give long-term In both cases, we felt this would make the
opinions on the best equipment on the market. feature of more value to you, the reader.
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