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G5 Irons - The Value of Proper Equipment
For anyone that loves playing the fascinating sport of golf, we are always looking for ways to perfect our game. What countless low handicappers know that a good set of Ping G5 Irons can aid any golfer in shaving their score. The one aspect that affects every shot played is your equipment. This is what makes purchasing the proper equipment so rewarding.
The decision to invest in Ping G5 Irons means you take improving seriously. Let us face it, if selecting golf clubs did not make a difference, club manufacturers would not spend so much money on research and development in order to make different models. There are four basic golf fundamentals: posture, alignment, stance, and grip.
Using properly fitted G5 Irons automatically helps due to the iron set being the right fit. It places your body in its optimum position for producing a balanced, controlled, and powerful swing. Playing with golf drivers that are not correctly fitted puts you at a disadvantage before even stepping on the first tee.
The specifications for standard clubs are a guideline that manufacturers use based on data, which will fit the greatest number of golfers. Ping has an excellent color coded fitting system. You can get web-fit through the Ping site or have a fitting at a local pro shop as a first step to selecting the best-suited G5 Irons.
The process of being fitted for clubs is highly recommend for those who are not familiar with what club fits them the best. The appropriate shaft length is measured by wrist to floor measurements and a golfer's height. For example, a golfer who is 5'8" with a 33.5 wrist to floor indicates a red dot and standard shaft length. The second step consists of a golf professional watching you hit balls to observe your stance.
The G5 Irons are designed for maximum performance, helping to improve ground impact for hitting the ball better. Enhanced weighting makes the G5 iron set very forgiving. A golf buddy who recently purchased a set of G5 Irons claims easily they are the best irons that he has ever played. He shaved eight strokes off his game, in one round!
Posted in: G5 Irons - The Value of Proper EquipmentPing Hybrid Golf Clubs
There are two product lines in the Ping hybrid golf clubs lineup. These are called the Rapture hybrids and the G5 hybrids. The Rapture is the newer of the lines, and as you will surmise from the discussion below, Ping club designers were working to obtain a center of gravity (CG) that is lower and farther back in the club face to make the ball easier to get up into the air.
Rapture Hybrid Golf Clubs
Three different materials are welded together to make the Rapture club head. The body of the head is made of 17-4 stainless steel. A tungsten nickel sole plate is welded onto the bottom of the club head adding weight to the sole and lowering the CG while also forcing the CG farther back from the club face. This is a design goal for every make of hybrid club and helps provide a higher launch angle. The face plate is made from what is called 475 super steel, and this is said to produce a "hot responsive hitting area". The appearance of the Ping hybrids is pleasing with a sloped crown. This feature also helps to produce a CG that is low and back in the club face. The club head itself is fairly large and forgiving of off-center hits. The Rapture line offers 3 clubs, 2-4H. There is a good selection of standard graphite shafts, and of course steel shafts are also available. All 3 Rapture clubs are available for lefties. The MSRP for the Rapture is $225 with graphite and $195 with steel shafts. This club does not have a ladies version, but the G5 line, to be discussed next, does.
G5 Hybrid Gold Clubs
The G5 hybrids were the precursors of the Rapture line, and they look similar, since both sport the pleasing sloped crown look. The main difference in the two clubs is that the Rapture has the tungsten nickel sole plate and the G5 does not. Another difference is price. The MSRP for the G5 is $175 in graphite and $150 with steel shafts. The face plate of the G5 hybrid is machined from 455 stainless steel, which is used in most of the hybrids in the industry at this point. The club head is compact and a bit smaller than the Rapture. There are four versions of the G5, 2-5H. Once again there are a number of graphite standard shaft choices, and steel shafts can also be used. All the clubs are available in left-handed versions. For the ladies a 5H and 6H are available.
As is the case with most of the name brand club makers, Ping is recognizing the trend and the need for custom club fitting. There are so many hybrid golf clubs to choose from that one should invest $50-$150 or so in a custom club fitting session, preferably with a certified professional club maker who has all the needed equipment to provide a top notch fitting experience. After all, if you are going to purchase a new set of clubs, you can easily spend $1,500 or more, and you might as well have clubs that fit and will allow you to get the most out of your game. Once you have a proper club fitting and know the technical characteristics of the clubs that would be best for your particular swing, you can make an informed choice about whether to choose Ping hybrid golf clubs or some other brand. To get started with this and get a feel for what a proper club fitting entails, you can fill out the web fitting form on the Ping web site. I also strongly recommend that anyone planning to buy new clubs should read the excellent book by Tom Wishon, "The Search for the Perfect Golf Club".
Posted in: Ping Hybrid Golf ClubsTips For Buying Golf Clubs Online
There are plenty of opinions when it comes to buying golf gear online - what to do, what not to do, where to buy, where not to buy, etc. The buying tips in this section are a combination of my personal experiences, feedback in golf forums and research. I hope (and expect) that they'll be something in here to help you get what you want for the right price, with as little hassle as possible.
GET THE BEST PRICE
One of the quickest and easiest ways to get the best price is to shop around....very easy to do on the internet. Also, don't be afraid to ask an online store to price match, particularly on big ticket items such as full sets and new drivers.
Here are some other ways to save:
PRICE COMPARISON SITES
You can look around online for the best price, or take the lazy way out and use price comparison sites. On these sites, you enter the details of the golf club(s) you're looking to buy and they'll return a list of online stores selling it, with the price. It's not always easy to know whether you're comparing apples with apples, so these sites are often just a good starting point to narrow your options.
Here are a few of the better ones, all of which also include equipment sold through Amazon and eBay:
o shopping.com
o bizrate.com
o pricegrabber.com
o pricerunner.co.uk
SIGN-UP
Many, if not most, online golf stores let you (beg you to!) sign-up to a regular newsletter. While you don't want your inbox filled with junk mail, if you're selective you can get some good discounts and special offers.
I signed up to The Golf Warehouse newsletter and was impressed with the value and frequency of their discount offers, including free shipping.
DISCOUNT COUPONS
Most online golf stores offer discount coupons from time to time (or all the time). Usually % off or free shipping. There are a few ways to take advantage of these coupons:
o Visit Coupon Sites: there are a few sites that provide a list of all online stores offering discounts through the use of online coupons. Monkeybargains is one such site where you can find coupon codes for discounts or free shipping for many online golf stores (incl. Austads, Pinemeadow, Callaway, The Golf Warehouse and TaylorMade)
o Use Google: you could find the golf gear you want online, but before ordering, go to Google and enter the seller's website with the word "coupon" or "promotional code". You may be able to get a discount on your purchase or shipping costs, or both
CASH BACK OFFERS
There are websites that give you cash back on purchases from quite a few online golf stores. The basic model is that these websites send customers to online golf stores and receive a commission for doing so. Instead of keeping the whole commission, they share it with you (the buyer) in the form of cash back. It depends on the program, but you'll usually receive the cash back by check at certain intervals, eg monthly. The cash back isn't huge, usually between 3%-8%, but better than nothing!
Here are a couple of programs you might want to look at:
o ebates.com - includes Edwin Watts Golf, Pinemeadow Golf, Golfsmith and Golf Outlet USA
o bing.com/shopping - BING is a fairly new search engine by Microsoft, which includes a cash back program. Cash back percentage looks to be a little higher than other programs. For example, you can get 12% cash back at Golfsmith. Other online golf stores that are part of this program include Callaway Pre-Owned and Golfballs.com
GET SOMEONE ELSE'S OPINION
Before you 'proceed to check-out' on your new set of clubs, take some time to read equipment reviews online. There are plenty of sites offering reviews on golf clubs, and some of them are actually objective! I prefer the reviews from not only industry experts, but actual golfers who have bought and used the clubs. Golf forums (such as those mentioned above) are a good place for straight talking views on golf clubs. Here are some sites that are worth checking out:
o Golf Review - lots of reviews/comments from golfers who have bought and are playing with the clubs
o Golf Magic - good section on equipment reviews, with feedback from industry experts as well as forum members
o Golfalot - excellent range of golf club reviews, many with video reviews as well
o Golf WRX - a forum section dedicated to equipment reviews. Educated, honest and independent views
GET THE RIGHT SET
Muscleback or Cavity back? Performance Improvement or Performance Enhancement? Before you start looking too closely at specific golf clubs it's important to understand what type of irons are suitable for your game. There are two main categories of irons, 'muscleback' (game enhancement) and 'cavity back' (game improvement). They're referred to by various other names but we'll stick with these for now.
Muscleback Irons
Muscleback irons are so-called because more weight is placed behind the sweet spot on the club. This produces a longer, straighter ball trajectory if hit in the center of the club, ie the sweet spot. Because most of the weight is centered around the sweet spot, shots that aren't hit pure are difficult to hide.....they'll be shorter and with an unpredictable trajectory. Muscleback irons are more suited to lower handicap golfers, who can take advantage of the greater feel and workability of the irons.
Cavity Back Irons
Cavity back irons are just that, there is a cavity behind the center of the club, rather than the mass associated with the muscleback irons. This design distributes weight around the perimeter of the head, producing a larger sweet spot and therefore greater margin for error. Off-center shots are more forgiving, producing a longer, straighter ball flight than off-center shots hit with a muscleback iron. Cavity back irons are more suited to middle/high handicappers, who are looking for more consistent results from their shots, rather than being able to work the ball.
If you're a single figure handicapper you may want to consider muscleback irons. However, consider this.......slightly more than half of the pros on the USPGA tour use cavity back clubs. Sure, they're custom made to suit their game, but there are relatively few pros who feel the muscleback is better for their game. If you're on the fence, you should probably take a set of each out for a test run! Alternatively, you could look for a set of irons that are a cross between the muscleback and cavity back - the Titleist Forged 695CB is such a club that has the feel of a muscleback with some of the forgiveness of the cavity back.....it's had some good reviews as well.
GET THE RIGHT FIT
Some people wouldn't even consider buying golf clubs anywhere else but in a retail store, where you can get properly fitted. I can understand this view, it's very important to get clubs that are right for you. That's not necessarily easy to do when you are buying online.....how do you make sure that you get the right shaft length, shaft flex, lie angle, grip size, etc?
Club fitting is probably one of the biggest barriers to people buying golf clubs online, so it's not surprising that online stores are investing in the technology to make online fitting possible.
Here are a handful of stores with online fitting systems......expect others to follow:
o PING Web-Fit - shaft flex, shaft length, grip size but NOT lie angle
o Golfsmith SmartFit - shaft flex, shaft length, grip size AND lie angle
o GigaGolf eFit- shaft flex, shaft length, grip size AND lie angle
o The Golf Warehouse - provides online fitting for some brands/models only
o Odyssey Putter Fitting Tool
GET THE GENUINE ARTICLE
One of the biggest issues with buying golf equipment online, particularly golf clubs, is counterfeit equipment originating primarily from China.
eBay is notorious for selling counterfeit equipment and is the place to exercise the most caution. I wrote an article at foundgolf.com about avoiding eBay scams, so I won't go into too much detail here.
Here are a few general tips:
o Buy only from large, well known online stores
o Use golf forums to ask for advice if you're concerned about the authenticity of something. GolfWRX.com has a forum section called 'deal or no deal' specifically for helping people figure out whether something is real or fake
o Don't just buy new equipment from eBay, there are plenty of alternatives online
o Reconsider buying used on eBay - there are also plenty of online stores selling used equipment, with warrantees and a returns policy
o Check out the manufacturer's website for information about counterfeit activity. Some provide tips on what to look for when buying their equipment online
GET THE RIGHT TERMS
While price is important, there are other factors to consider when buying golf equipment online.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Just because you're shopping online doesn't mean that you shouldn't expect good customer service. Look for online stores that have a number you can call and/or email you can use to ask questions, etc. All of the larger stores will have people you can talk to, and you should expect to speak to competent and knowledgeable staff.
RETURNS POLICY
Make sure that the online store you're buying from has a no questions asked returns policy. Online golf retailers are aware that many people aren't comfortable with buying golf equipment online, so offer a 'trial period' (eg 7 days) during which you can return the equipment and get your money back. This gives you a chance to take the gear to the driving range and try it out. Some online stores will offer money back only if the equipment is in original packaging. Look for the ones that allow you to try the gear and return it if you're not satisfied.
Remember that you'll have to wear the cost of shipping if you need to send the equipment back.
SHIPPING
Even if your golf clubs are heavily discounted at an online golf store, the cost of shipping may negate any savings. It seems obvious, but many people think they're getting a great deal until they get to the checkout and see the shipping costs. Look for special offers for discounted or free shipping and also consider buying from an online store that ships from your region.
BUYING USED GOLF CLUBS
Buying used golf clubs is not for everyone, the primary reasons being (1) that they were made for someone else, so aren't going to be suitable for them, (2) they're old technology, (3) there's no warrantee; and (4) there's no returns policy.
These are valid concerns if you're buying on eBay from your average seller, but there's no reason why you can't have the same piece of mind buying used as you would with new........with a little effort and some common sense. Here are some tips for buying used clubs online:
o Determine your measurements so that you can make sure you get clubs that fit you. Go to one of the websites mentioned above for an online fitting
o Find out from the seller what length the clubs are, type of shaft, grip size and lie angle. If they can't tell you, then don't buy from them......unless you're happy to take a punt on getting the right fit
o Buy from an online store that has a formal inspection and rating structure for their used clubs. For example, Callaway Pre-Owned has separate ratings for the grip, shaft, face, sole and top of the club
o Stay with the better known manufacturers. Lesser known names aren't necessarily worse clubs when used, but the craftsmanship that goes into, for example Ping, should carry over to used clubs as well
o Don't assume that you can't get a warranty or returns policy on used clubs. See Section 2 above for online stores that offer warranties and returns policies
o Consider paying a little more for piece of mind. You might get a better price on eBay, but consider the risks
o Keep in mind that woods with alloy heads are more susceptible to aging than metal woods as the alloy is softer
o Before you buy those used clubs, check how much they're selling for new. Occasionally, it's possible to pick-up a new set for less than used as online retailers may heavily discount older stock......worth a quick check.
If you can't, or don't want to, buy a new set of brand name clubs I reckon buying used from a recognized online store is the next best thing. You'll get similar terms to new clubs, and you can make sure that they're the right fit.
Posted in: Tips For Buying Golf Clubs OnlinePing G5 Irons - An Honored Tradition
The sport of golf is an ancient game steeped in tradition. Ping G5 Irons aid golfers in carrying on the handed down teachings of the original players from Rome, China, Scotland, and Holland with a few innovative twists. Although, we do not know for certain the first inventors of the sport, we do know who holds the title of the oldest golf clubs in the world. That honor goes to the Honorable Company of Edinburgh Golfers. The Scottish gentleman's club started in 1744 and established 13 rules for competition.
Picking up properly fitted golf clubs is very important for beginners and seasoned pros alike. Before you fit yourself with Ping G5 Irons, it is a good idea to determine your rank as a player. A beginner's skill level is of course much different than someone who knows their way around the links. Starting off with G5 irons gives you a head start to being a tournament champion!
For the beginner, Ping G5 irons are part of an iron set of golf clubs with a flat-faced solid metal head. The golf drivers are numbered indicating increased loft which is the angle between the shaft and clubface. Golfers aim to hit the ball with the center of the clubface to maximize accuracy and distance.
Knowing in which direction you strive to improve your game is important in deciding on a set of Ping irons. Most golfers are aware of their weaknesses on the golf course. Learn to strengthen your game by picking up golfing tips from other players. Focusing your search for the right irons within reach aids in making you a stronger player.
If you have been blaming an old set of irons for lackluster performance, you may be on the right track! Experts claim that choosing the wrong iron is often to blame for not hitting the ball correctly. The inventor of the Ping club took matters into his own hands after a bad day on the links and designed the famous set of high quality golf clubs.
We recommend using the legendary Ping club fitting service to find a shaft and loft combination that works best for you. From loft to lie, length, shafts, and grips, you can even get a sole grind on a Ping G5 iron set.
Posted in: Ping G5 Irons - An Honored TraditionLuscious Cathedral Dessert
There are times that we cannot prepare dessert for our family because we are busy and we lack experimentation. There are times that we have desserts available to our kids, but they are tired of having them. Our family needs something new and something special. We need to motivate our kids to finish their meals to eat their favorite desserts.
Now, we can introduce inviting cathedral sweets to motivate our kids to finish their meals in less than an hour of preparation. Here how you can make your luscious and inviting CATHEDRAL CAKE. You will need a can of whipping cream, a cup of confectioner sugar, a tablespoon of vanilla for that rich flavor, flavored gelatin powder and a molder.
To prepare, get the the flavored gelatin powder and mix it with half cup of tap water. Then, get half cup of hot water and slowly pour the hot water to the mixture. Be sure that the flavored gelatin mixes with the tap water before adding the hot water. Then, pour the mixture to the big gelatin molder and let it set. Now, get your electric mixer and put your whipping cream onto the bowl. Mix it until it rises with medium power.
Increase the speed of the mixer when you see that the whipping cream rises. Then slowly add the confectioner sugar while mixing the cream until you dissolved all the sugar in the mixture. Add vanilla. When finished, pour the mixture to the gelatin molder and chill it for about 45 minutes. After 45 minutes you can serve your luscious cathedral refrigerated cake to your family. You can also serve it for snack.
Posted in: Luscious Cathedral DessertThe KitchenAid Mixer 6 Quart - Buy It, But Don't Pay More Than You Have To
Have you decided to buy a new KitchenAid Pro Series Mixer? If you've looked around at all, you've most likely noticed these mixers are expensive! What you may not know is that you can get a great deal on a Pro 600 if you know where to look.
So if you are looking for a KitchenAid Mixer 6 Quart, buy it, but don't pay more than you have to. Read this article to find out how to save money and get a great deal on this popular appliance.
But first, why is this KitchenAid stand mixer so pricey?
This mixer is a professional quality all-metal 10-speed stand mixer. It features a 575-watt motor with direct-drive transmission. This heavy duty appliance can mix for a crowd; it can handle up to 14 cups of all purpose flour at one time, and has special technology in place to minimize flour "puff" and wet ingredient splatter.
Quality and power like this simply costs more!
But if you know where to look, you will never have to pay full retail price for this mixer.
Here's how to save money and get a great deal. One quick way to find the best price on anything online is to use a comparison site.
Simply do a Google search and type the word "comparison" after your item's name. The search engine will return a list of sites that track prices from a number of online stores. You can simply pick the best price, and shop where it is offered.
However, sometimes there is a problem with this method. Online comparison sites are not always kept up to date. You may have to spend some extra time visiting multiple sites to find the most current price and to avoid paying more than you have to.
Baking Tips To Help You Turn Out Luscious Cakes and Pies
Is baking really a lost art as many people believe? Not really! While Mom and Grandma might not be in the kitchen every day turning out luscious cakes and pies, there are still times when Mom and Grandma, as well as Dad and Granddad, set aside time to enjoy creating baked goods for their families.
The following tips may not all be useful to home bakers, simply because everyone uses different techniques. However, there is sure to be something here that will provide a quick fix to a baking problem.
* Have trouble rolling out butter-based piecrust? Try this: Roll out from the center lightly, and then cover the crust with a large piece of plastic wrap. Keeping rolling crust out until it reaches the edges of the plastic and then flip it over. Now the crust is on top of the wrap. Put another larger piece of plastic wrap on top and continue rolling until the crust reaches desired thickness. Then refrigerate if needed. This method helps the crust hold its shape, relieves that annoying tendency to split and helps prevent adding too much flour when rolling.
* Need a pie immediately for unexpected visitors or that school bake sale a child forgot to mention? Give up your pride and keep some piecrust mix on hand. Substitute a few tablespoons of sour cream for some of the water called for in the mix recipe. The sour cream adds flavor and makes the crust flakier, so no one will ever know you used a packaged mix.
* Want a glossy finish on your pie? Brush it with some beaten egg whites.
* Don't ditch that leftover piecrust! Top it with Gruyere or Parmesan cheese, bake it and slice it into small slivers. Guests will rave about your succulent appetizer.
* Instead of flour, use a little bit of cake mix instead. The mix will bake right into the batter so there won't be add white powder on the sides of the cake.
* If the layers of a cake stick, return them to a warm oven for a few minutes and they'll come out easily. Another option is to line the bottom of the baking pans with some waxed paper (NOT plastic wrap!).
* Dip a spoon first in milk, and cookie dough will drop easily onto the baking sheet.
* A damp towel underneath the breadboard will keep it steady while the baker kneads bread dough. Also, be sure to place dough away from drafts when it's rising. Otherwise, the drafts will make the dough rise too slowly and unevenly.
* Spray the dough hook of your electric mixer with vegetable cooking spray, and the dough won't stick.
* Always work with fresh ingredients. For example, to test baking powder, place on teaspoon in one-third cup of water. Toss it out if it doesn't fizz, because that's a sure sign the baking powder is too old to work properly.
Here's a pastry tip as a bonus: When preparing strawberries with sugar for shortcake, add some fresh mint, a squirt of lime juice and a pinch of salt. The berry flavor will dance across the diners' palates!
Why You Should Buy a KitchenAid Pasta Maker
If you are the kind of person, who would enjoy freshly made Pasta at home then KitchenAid pasta maker is the right choice for you. It is true that freshly made pasta at home can any day beat the ready to eat pastas that are available in stores. Apart from the regular ingredients for making pasta, all that you need is the KitchenAid pasta maker. If you already have the KitchenAid mixer at your home, then you can buy the three attachments, which are specially designed to aid in making pasta at home. These accessories include the pasta roller, fettuccine cutter and linguine fini cutter. With the help of these things, you can make the pasta from the dough and you can enjoy your homemade pastas either fresh or after drying.
The KitchenAid mixer can help you in making the dough and then cutting it into small rectangular pieces and then send it through the cutter, pasta in various shapes are made. After the pasta strands are out, you will need pasta-drying racks so that they will dry uniformly. Wooden racks are traditionally used but the modern ones are made of steel and look more chic and sleek. All this can be a little tedious and time consuming but then it is worth the wait and the effort. You will love the flavor and the feel of your homemade pasta and would thank KitchenAid pasta maker for making it so easy. It makes us forget the whole procedure of making and fighting with the dough like the olden days. Now it is just as simple as pushing the button and the KitchenAid mixer will make the dough for us. Now add the attachments to it one after the other and it will cut the dough, roll the small piece into a long flat slab and then slices it into long noodles of desired size. Who wouldn't want to make pasta at home if it is this simple?
Here are some of the tips that can help you make yummy pasta if you are making it at home:
• The thickness of your pasta will be the most important thing that will make your pasta taste good. Good pasta must be able to absorb all the sauces in which it is cooked and it will be possible only when the thickness is very less. Another thing is that thinner pasta will take lot lesser time to cook than those that are thick, not to mention thin ones will always taste better. So, make sure that you take small piece of dough each time and rolled in the machine repeatedly so that it becomes very thin. Keep this thing in mind while setting the thickness level on you KitchenAid pasta maker.
• The dough can be very sticky and hence you should make sure you powder KitchenAid pasta maker with some flour and spray some on flour on the dough too. This will help from the mess of cleaning and picking all the dough that might stick to the machine. Alternatively, while making the dough, spinning at various speeds will help you make the consistency of the dough to the desirable level than being sticky and loose.
• It is always advisable to let the pasta slabs dry for at least 10 minutes after rolling into thin sheets. This will help in making nice strands of pasta without any clumps and without sticking to the cutter.
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