Saturday, July 03, 2010

Golf Technology Facts

By Errol Grange

When it comes to technology facts, few people have any idea of how the sport of golf has been affected by scientific breakthroughs and developments. While the sport continues to appeal to a broad spectrum of people across all races and backgrounds, it is still a temperamental sport. That is, since it has yet to be reduced to an indoor sport, it's subject to the elements. When it rains, you can't play.

Technological developments push each sport, golf included, to embrace more and more streamlined equipment and gear. It's worth stopping to consider how this has effected the much-loved golf driver. The club used to dramatically drive the ball down the course, the driver is the king of clubs. And as it's shape is pushed and pulled to find that magic formula to success.

At a certain point, this becomes a matter of aerodynamics. But it's crucial you understand what the head of the driver entails. Having multiple head choices allows you to express your individual swing more fully. The heft and feel of the head is called its nature. The "nature" is what gives you the valuable feedback on your swing.

During your swing, you should keep in mind the gear effect. The gear effect is how the driver affects the spin and rotation of the ball in flight. If you can manage a subtle gear effect, you can curve balls a great distance, helping you steer towards the greens that matter. One swing, one lob, one green.

Then there is the offset head. Offset heads were once all the rage. They were crafted from iron and designed to align perfectly with shaft and the ball. This alignment was meant to further propel the ball. While those who mastered the offset head swear by its use, more conventional wisdom says you should worry about the dynamics of your swing more than the nature off the driver head. - 2364

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