LET THE

FOLLOWING TIPS BE YOUR GUIDE AS YOU EVALUATE YOUR BAG:

1 If you have any

clubs fi ve years or older, you probably could benefi t from the new technology available throughout the set. Yes, even the putter.

2 Don’t let price

or brand affect your decision making. A less expensive club does not mean lesser quality.

3 For low-handicap-

in the 70s to benefi t from fi tting. “Fitting is everything now; you can save fi ve strokes a round,” says Liles. One other thought: many

equipment companies have built a successful marketing paradigm by appealing to the scratch player and hop- ing it trickles down to other golfers. The approach makes sense—if the best player at your course uses an XYZ hybrid, wouldn’t you at least consider it? But from the consumer’s perspective, it’s important to keep in mind that this club might not suit you. And it goes without say- ing that just because Phil can make that 64-degree wedge stop on a dime doesn’t mean that same club will produce for you.

Take a look at the following pages and in subsequent “Sticks and Stones” sections of NCGA Golf and consider updating

your bag. While Ben Hogan could make your 10-year-old 3-wood hum, you and me? Not so much. Thankfully, the manufacturers have heeded the call of performance and value pricing

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pers, don’t stigmatize a club based on its looks. A bigger top line or a thick sole doesn’t mean it’s for developing players only. Give these clubs a whirl and with your more polished swing, you might see better results.

4 GET FIT. This cannot

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