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Different Golf Balls and Basic Golfing Rules

Having the right golf ball is important. There are two basic types of balls (spin and distance) and two basic ball coverings (balata and surlyn). This set of tips will explain them.

Spin

As its name dictates, a spin ball is designed to spin. These balls have 3 parts to them:

A central core (liquid, most of the time)
Rubber windings
A cover made of a thin, soft material called balata

Distance

A distance ball, made for longer shots, has a much harder core and a harder cover. The core is made of a firm synthetic material, and the cover is a hard durable material called surlyn. This combination allows the ball to travel greater distances.

Dimple Myth

There’s a popular myth that says more dimples on a golf ball means a higher trajectory. This isn’t true. The average golf ball has between 350 and 450 dimples, and this number doesn’t make any difference in the path your ball takes. Trajectory is actually determined by the dimple’s depth and not the number.

GOLF TERMS

The game of golf seems to have a language of its own. This next set of tips will give you some common golf terms and their definitions.

Par

Par is the number of strokes a player should take to complete a round. It’s calculated by yardage and then gives you 2 strokes at the green. For instance, a par 5 hole gives you three strokes to get on the green, and then two putts to get your ball in the hole.

Tee

A tee is normally a wooden or plastic peg that the ball is placed on for hitting the first shot of each hole. Originally this was a pile of sand used to elevate the ball for driving.

Green

According to the official golf rules, the green is the whole golf course. However, it more popularly refers to the putting surface at the end of each hole. Greens vary in shape and size, but most are oval or oblong in shape.

Fairway

The fairway is the area that runs between the tee and green of a golf hole. This area is well maintained so the ball will move well on it. The grass on the fairway is usually cut at a height from 3/8 of an inch to a half-inch.

Handicap

Handicap is a number that represents how well a golfer plays. This number is the number of strokes a player may deduct from his actual score to adjust his scoring ability to the level of another golfer. The lower a golfer’s handicap, the better the golfer is.

Divot

Most shots from the fairway will scrape off the top of the turf where the ball was sitting. A divot is the turf that is scraped up, and the scarred area in the fairway where the turf had been. It is polite to replace and stomp down the turf afterwards.

Lie

Lie has two meanings:

Where the ball lays. A common expression would be a good lie, which means the ball is on a great piece of grass. A bad lie, would mean it’s on a rough piece of grass, or a hazard.

How many strokes it took to get the ball where it sits.

Address

The position a golfer takes as he or she stands over the ball, ready to hit it. The club must be grounded (touching the ground) for a golfer to be considered at address.

Hazard

A hazard is anything on a golf course designed to obstruct play. These hazards can be:

Sand traps
Water
Rough

Flagstick

A flagstick is a movable marker to show the location of the hole. Many courses will color code the flags on flagsticks to tell you if the hole is near the front, center, or back of the green.

Fore

Fore! is what you yell if your shot is in danger of hitting or landing by another player or group of players on the course. You yell fore! to warn players to watch out.

Mulligan

You won’t find this is in an official rule book, but when you’re playing a friendly game of golf, sometimes you or someone else will swing and miss, or a make really bad shot. A mulligan allows you to take that swing over without penalty.

Allan Wilson
http://www.articlesbase.com/golf-articles/different-golf-balls-and-basic-golfing-rules-95413.html

Vector Pro Video Launch System

Golfsmith Vector Pro Video Launch System: The Golfsmith Vector Launch System is a great tool for fitting and selling golf clubs, and has improved with the addition of video swing analysis software. The user-friendly Vector Launch System is one of the most precise instruments available in ball launch technology. It gauges launch angle, ball speed, back spin, side spin and side angle of every shot and can be used indoors or outdoors, on left or right handed golfers. The video swing analysis software supplements the fitting software and allows teaching professionals and fitters to analyze the results of swing or equipment changes on actual performance. Fitters and teachers can now use one device for fitting and instruction instead of having to purchase multiple systems. The easy-to-read data translates into increased, accurate knowledge of equipment and swing. Features: Eliminates guesswork and clearly demonstrates which club is best for each customer Displays and stores information about each shot for easy comparison Video swing analysis makes it easy to detect differences in performance by visually reviewing each swing On-screen annotation allows teachers to quickly provide lesson points and note swing modifications Digital image capture system uses high quality optics and an exact timing system with a baseline accuracy of less than one microsecond Automatically recalibrates after each shot to ensure the data is always accurate Analyze launch angle (in degrees), ball backspin (in rpm), ball side spin (in rpm or % of total spin), ball velocity (in mph or fps) and side angle (in degrees) Ball flight is measured in down range, off line, flight time, max height and total distance Built-in protective shields protect against errant shots Built-in leveling legs work on all surfaces The two-camera system provides high quality resolution and accuracy Performance reports visually display the results of club fitting and teaching sessions System requirements: Operating System:

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What does putting vaseline on the face of a golf driver do?

it reduces friction between the golf ball and club face, for the nano second the ball is in contact with the face at impact reduces side spin which cause the ball to spin left or right, the back spin along with the dimples on the golf ball give it lift ot flight, reduce or eliminate side spin you hit the ball staighter, grass blades have the same affect on ball flight, hitting from grassy lies with grass between club and ball, when you hit the ball at impact the moister from the grass blades acts as a friction reducer the blade breakes down and the fluid reduces friction for both side spin and back spin, reason for lower ball flight coming out of the grassy lie, ie.,flyer, if this was too much information i remind you that it is still illegal to do and punishable of a fine up to $500 and 3 days in jail, inwhich case youll need the vaseline, grip it and rip it

What would be your 5 best wedges for putting spin on the golf ball ?

Lets say your playing a high spin ball like a pro v1 and course conditions are right . Ive read a few sites that say the grooves dont matter, Its how you hit down on the ball .
Will a cheap wedge at walmart put just as much spin on the ball as a spin mill ?

Titleist Vokey Spin Milled, TaylorMade RAC, Cleveland CG-12, Cleveland CG-10, Cleveland 588….and check the type of grooves in the wedge…if they are U shaped, they will make more spin that V shaped. And none of these clubs combined with the softest (spin) ball will make a bunch of spin unless you know how to strike the ball to put spin on it. Just getting a spin ball and high dollar wedge wont make you stop the ball on a dime or back it up. Grooves DO matter, the shape and sharpness of the edge of the grooves make all the difference in the world. Spin milled adds just a bit more grip to increase spin. I personally use the Titleist Vokey Spin Milled oil can wedges, 56 and 60 degree. They are amazing for control and accuracy