In the golf world today, speed is king. Despite many attempts to dodge the “distance debate”, it is clear from watching any golf broadcast, listening to any golf conversation, or looking at almost any product on the golf market that the the driver ball speed to distance ratio is an essential number to understand. There … Read more
Golf is widely regarded as the most difficult sport known to man. One of the greatest British golfers ever, Ted Ray, once said “Golf is a fascinating game. It has taken me nearly 40 years to realize that I can’t play it.” It is a game rife with failure and regarded as a test of … Read more
If you’re like us, learning how to spot counterfeit golf clubs is something that sounds crazy to the people in your life, but it’s a curiosity you just have to fulfill.There’s a lot of debate as to exactly how widespread the counterfeit golf club problem is. In the mid-2000s some reports said as many as … Read more
With all of the television ads and social media craze over golf’s newest drivers, making a choice you can be happy with has become a daunting task. That’s why the experts here at Golf Gear Advisor have compiled a golf driver buying guide. Our goal is to give you all the pertinent information to sift through … Read more
Bettinardi vs Scotty Cameron putters is actually a story that has been intertwined since the early days of both of their careers. The two high-end putter manufacturers both worked together before splitting off to start their own careers to become self-branded titans of the industry.After answering a newspaper ad and cutting his teeth for Callaway … Read more
Scotty Cameron putters are probably THE brand name and most iconic putter in the game today. The famous designer has lent his name and expertise to the Titleist brand in creating an extensive line of Scotty Cameron putters, each designed to be amongst the highest-end putters on the market, and by far the most widely … Read more
Are expensive putters worth it?Whether or not any investment in life is “worth it” is really a matter of personal preference, and priorities. And it doesn’t have to be both.For example, golf could be a big part of somebody’s life and they could be a very good player but just have a personal preference for … Read more
Some golfers like to joke that a club is only new for one shot. This may be true, but you can keep your clubs looking and performing like new for many many seasons by learning how to clean golf clubs.This helps not only aesthetics, but the performance of the clubs. Also, properly cleaning your golf … Read more
Many of you have surely seen pictures of Tiger’s irons with wear spots in the sweet spot. But what about for the average player? Do golf irons wear out from normal weekend play?Besides the putter, golf irons are going to be the longest lasting clubs in the bag. If properly cared for, the actual iron … Read more
One of the first things you’ll hear in any conversation about golf, or see when looking at golf equipment is that most of the clubs are referred to along with a number. “7” iron, “3” wood, etc. This can be confusing at first, and while there are no hard-and-fast rules (other than the golden rule: … Read more