Callaway Golf technology in a set designed for the unique needs of junior golfers. The ultimate set of clubs for junior golfers looking to jump-start their love of the game. The X Junior Set built for kids 5-8 years old or between 41-50 inches tall is small in size only. Every club comes with the some of the same innovative advancements Callaway Golf has put into its X Series Clubs for adults but tailored for kids. The XJ Series Clubs provide the perfect combination of performance and forgiveness so junior golfers can play confidently and aggressively. Now kids can play with golf clubs designed specifically for them and their unique swing needs. 320cc driver – A smaller version of the X460 Driver, this club is made of aluminum and features the consistent alignment sole and a large effective hitting area for outstanding forgiveness and longer drives. The Stainless Steel Fairway Wood features the X-Sole – Design for consistent alignment, and perimeter weighting for a precise center of gravity (CG) position to increase the Moment of Inertia and help get the ball in the air quickly and easily. Stainless Steel #5 Hybrid – With its great versatility, this is the go-to club that can be hit from almost anywhere on the course. Stainless Steel 9-Iron and Sand Wedge – A cavity back iron with Extreme Notch Weighting for extra forgiveness and stability and a 56-degree wedge with Mack Daddy Junior Grooves for shot-stopping control. XJ Odyssey 2-Ball Putter – The 2-Ball alignment system makes lining up putts easier so more putts find their way into the hole. Lightweight Stand Bag – With a 3-way triangular top, features 7 zippered pockets, a double strap, an MP3 player holder and a rain hood.

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Lucas Glover used a new Nike 15-degree Victory Red STR8-Fit Tour fairway wood at the season-opening SBS Championship last week in Hawaii (right). Nike has just announced that those clubs will be available to everyone starting Jan. 28. Like the Victory Red STR8-Fit Tour driver, the steel-faced fairway woods allow golfers to pre-set the face of the club into one…

The GEMS Set is based directly on input received by women golfers, instructors and expert designers for women new to the game or the occasional high-handicapper. As a result Callaway Golf engineers have built a technologically advanced set of clubs women said they want and need. Comprised of eight clubs that utilize the latest Callaway Golf game-improvement technologies, the set provides the optimal configuration for a womans game and has been designed for maximum playability. Each club features weighting that promotes a draw ball flight and higher trajectories to help keep the ball in the air for increased distance. Driver and Fairway Wood – Draw-biased all-titanium driver and stainless steel fairway wood help reduce fades and slices for more fairways hit. Hybrid and i-brids – Increased offset helps square the clubface at impact and super wide sole design improves turf interaction so the clubs slide smoothly over varying surfaces. Chipper and Putter – Short-game tools that will help get the ball to the hole. The chipper minimizes spin and promotes smooth roll on approach shots from just off the green. The alignment putter makes lining up putts easier and more accurate. Lightweight Stand Bag – The soft colors will appeal to women of varying tastes and the lightweight design makes it easier to carry around the course.

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As with any other sport to play golf you need to ensure that you have the correct equipment so that you can play golf correctly. Hopefully this article will provide you with a basic understanding as to what is required.

Basically, there are two main components to play golf – there are the golf ball and the golf clubs. The golf ball is not just a ball it is a scientifically designed piece of equipment. The dimples on a golf ball are designed so that there is less resistance in the air – if you look closely at different brands of golf ball the dimples are slightly different and it you count the dimples on a golf ball some balls have more than others. The inside of the golf ball is also different – this inside of the ball is normally determined by how much spin you want to be able to impart onto the ball, both in the air and upon contact with the ground.

There are numerous different varieties of golf clubs available at present, these are the driver, fairway wood, utility club sometimes also known as a hybrid club, irons, wedge and putter. Each of these different varieties has their relevant use on the golf course. For example the driver is the club which you use from the tee when you want to make a shot which goes a long way, the wedge is used for the short approach aspect of the game when you are coming into the green and of course the putter is used when you are on the green. Which club you decide to use for each shot is individual choice and can depend upon numerous things, game style, course style, ball lie, distance etc etc.

To make it easier to transport your golf clubs, both on and off the course you require something to carry them in. This is where the golf bag is used. The golf bag is used more than just for carrying your clubs however, it is also a piece of equipment which you use to protect your golf clubs. There are numerous varieties of golf bag available and the choice bag is down to both personal preference and requirements. For example if you will not be using a golf cart then a stand bag will probably be your requirement, however if you will be using a golf cart then it may be more beneficial to use a cart bag. The golf bag will protect your golf clubs from banging into each other and also protect the shafts against wear. The golf bag is of course able to carry other things other than your clubs, there are numerous pockets on the bag where you can put your golf balls, tees, drinks, waterproofs etc.

Another good item which is used to protect your golf clubs (normally your woods) is the golf head cover, this is a device which slides over the club and protect the club from damage.

If you are going to be playing on a golf course then you will need good grip. To facilitate this you will require a good quality set of golf shoes, Golf shoes are different to normal shoes as they have ‘spikes’ on them – these are so that you feet grip into the ground when you are making your swing. Slipping when you make your swing can have disastrous results – in some cases it can cause you to miss the ball altogether. These spikes come in all sorts of varieties, however soft spikes are the normal preference as they do not cause and damage to the greens when you walk on them. Golf shoes do more than just assist you in retaining your grip – the also give you the ability to keep your feet dry. When choosing a pair of golf shoes choose a pair which are sturdy, however they need to be comfortable as you could be walking a long way in them. If you do not feel comfortable in your shoes you will definitely not be able to concentrate on your game and could even do some damage to your feet.

You will require some tees. Tees are either made from wood or plastic and are used when you are teeing off on a hole. You balance the ball on the top of the tee and strike the ball from it rather than from the ground.

Most golfers tend to wear a golf glove. The golf glove is normally worn on the other hand to your ‘master hand’; therefore if you are right handed you would wear the glove on your left hand. The glove is there to prevent the club from slipping in your hand and assist you in getting a better grip on the club. There are various types of glove available, you need to ensure that the glove is a good fit and is like a secondary piece of skin.

When you play golf there is a lot of walking involved which is why a lot of golfers invest in a golf cart. There are 2 different varieties of golf cart available, there is the manual cart which you either push or pull and there is the electric cart which is driven by an electric motor. In your golf bag will be a lot of equipment and the bag can be heavy, it will also feel a lot heavier as the round goes on. When you use a golf cart you place the bag onto the cart and pull or push the cart along. This makes the round a lot less tiring and therefore a lot more enjoyable.

You can purchase golf equipment from various shops both online and offline. Golf equipment can be expensive to purchase initially, therefore if you are on a budget you can look into purchasing second hand equipment. The Internet is a fantastic resource for locating good equipment. All golf equipment is not alike, however which is why it is recommended that you investigate each product prior to purchase.

Peter Cunningham
http://www.articlesbase.com/golf-articles/golf-equipment-what-you-need-to-get-started-61867.html

The Rising Star Junior Hybrid Green Set includes a Driver, Fairway Wood, Hybrid, 7 Iron, 9 iron, Wedge, Putter, Stand Bag with Hood and two Headcovers.

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Callaway Golf technology in a set designed for the unique needs of junior golfers. The ultimate set of clubs for junior girls looking to jump-start their love of the game. The XJ Girls Set built for juniors ages 9-12 or between 51-60 inches tall is small in size, but big on technology. Every club comes with the some of the same innovations Callaway Golf put into its men’s and women’s X Series clubs. The XJ Series provides the perfect combination of performance and forgiveness so girls can play confidently and aggressively with golf clubs designed specifically for their unique swing needs. 360cc driver – A smaller version of the X460 Driver, this club is made of aluminum and features the consistent alignment sole and a large effective hitting area for outstanding forgiveness and longer drives. The Stainless Steel Fairway Wood features the X-Sole – Design for consistent alignment, and perimeter weighting for a precise center of gravity (CG) position to increase the Moment of Inertia and help get the ball in the air quickly and easily. Stainless Steel #5 Hybrid – With its great versatility, this is the go-to club that can be hit from almost anywhere on the course. Stainless Steel 9-Iron, 7-Iron and Sand Wedge – A cavity back iron with Extreme Notch Weighting for extra forgiveness and stability and a 56-degree wedge with Mack Daddy Junior Grooves for shot-stopping control. XJ Odyssey 2-Ball Putter – The 2-Ball alignment system makes lining up putts easier so more putts find their way into the hole. Lightweight Stand Bag – With a 3-way triangular top, features 7 zippered pockets, a double strap, an MP3 player holder and a rain hood.

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Callaway X Junior Girls 11-Piece Set (9-12 Years Old) The Callaway X Junior Girls 11-Piece Set is the ultimate set of clubs for girls looking to jump-start their love of the game. The XJ Girls Set is built for kids 9-12 years old or between 51-60 inches tall. Every club comes with some of the same innovations Callaway Golf put into its men’s and women’s X Series clubs. The XJ Series provides the perfect combination of performance and forgiveness so girls can play confidently and aggressively with golf clubs designed specifically for their unique swing needs. The driver is a smaller version of the X460 driver. It is made of titanium and features the consistent alignment sole and a large effective hitting area for outstanding forgiveness and longer drives. A stainless steel fairway wood features the X-Sole design for consistent alignment and perimeter weighting to increase the MOI and help get the ball in the air quickly and easily. The stainless steel irons with extreme notch weighting offer amazing forgiveness and stability. The XJ Odyssey 2-ball putter makes lining up putts easier so more putts find their way into the hole. It all comes in a lightweight stand bag with a 3-way triangular top and features seven zippered pockets, a double strap, an MP3 player holder and a rain hood.

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