Prices on golf equipment, I have a question: How Low Can You Go???

I know that I posted this entry on my other blog, but I liked it so damn much that I had to post it here, and since the ecomony is bottoming out and it's such a big issue, take solace in the face that it seems that prices on everything seem to be goin down down down. I recently found some golf equipment worthy of my saliva that I purchased on the spot! a full set of golf clubs... Callaway X-20 eye-rons to be exact! 3 thru pitching wedge, this set has custom weighting as well as unique shaft stiffness that's customized for a golfer who's my size, considering my swing style and clubhead speed... and boy o boy, they are amazingly accurate: Seriously, I don't think I could throw a dart at a photo of George Bush as straight as I can hit a golf ball with these irons... it's amazing. I get a full-on Kool-Aid Man smile on my face every time I hear that lovely "THWACK!" as the iron grabs a touch of grass right beneath that ball and blasts it down the fairway like one of those robot club tester things that you used to see on early-morning infomercials... but when that ball takes off into the sunset, eclipsing the flag as it sails almost magnetically towards the green, it makes a grown man want to cry, especially with all that backspin... enough to make even the most equilibrious (yes, I made this word up) figure skater have her lunch return on her from pure dizziness.

here's the upside (and the point of this silly blog-o-rama): there is an upside to this downer economy... things are getting cheaper, & it isn't just the necessities... it's the fun stuff too...

like golf junk for golfin' junkies.

Ideas for golf equipment...

If you go to a major, golf-specific retailer, you'd be amazed with the amount of stuff in the golf equipment section. They make all kinds of tricked-out items, some of which are gimmicks, but mostly good stuff. I'm thinking that now that summer is here, sunblock should be kept in your bag. It's also a good idea to shop around for golf hats and find one that fits you comfortably, provides good ventilation to keep cool (you gotta stay hydrated on the course and make sure you stay cool! everyone knows you lose and gain heat mostly from your head) ... but most importantly, it should shade your face, not only to ensure a consistent view when putting, but also to avoid a sunburn completely and allow you to track your ball easier after a long, hanging tee shot.

Golf Equipment Gimmick Spotter, at your service!

I sometimes fancy myself as a bit of a "gimmick spotter" ... when I see some crazy gimmick on television, I love going on and on to my disinterested wife about why it's a gimmick, followed by a joke about the kind of blockheads that would buy such things. But one area that is particularly susceptible to gimmicks is the sport of golf. Because playing golf well and consistently is so rarely achieved despite hours of practice, not to mention the higher-average-income among those who enjoy the sport, there are tons of gimmicks out there that are "guaranteed" to "shave strokes" or "end three-putts forever." But I myself can spot a gimmick from miles away. Yes, it may be true... a lot of golf equipment is rather gimmicky, but a lot of it is innovation, pure and true. Especially the new items produced by the top brands in golf. For example, the new Taylormade drivers will add 10-20 yards to practically anyone's drive without changing swing style... but the kind folks down at Taylormade have a million dollar R&D department with all the fanciest equipment to determine how to maximize clubhead speed across the board, no matter what your swing speed is. They also know how to place alignment weights to straighten your drives, and for better golfers, even offer better control over draws and fades to put yourself in better position for your approach on dogleg holes. That's why I trust the name brands... the good brands that don't have to advertise themselves on late-night television with some cranked-up, over-the-top salesman like Billy Mays. Entertaining? yes. Worth the credit card debt? Absolutely not.

Listen to me, I really know what I'm talking about!!!

The key to a great round...

Is great preparation on each and every tee. So consider Blind 9 Golf to be your tee box. Carefully observe your surroundings... see the spots you like, the areas to avoid, and pick a target... choose your club carefully, and exact your blow upon the ball with precision and finesse. Watch the items you want sail perfectly into the virtual cart... leaving you with an easy putt/check-out which will ship your new golf equipment and golf shirts directly to your home or office... or the golf course :-)

Things I Like That Have To Do With Golf, Part Deux

So, like I was saying yesterday, I really like golf shirts... remember?

well, I really like golf equipment as well. hehehe... I just began and ended a sentence with the same word :-)

Anyways, Since I like playing golf so much and I'd really like to be better and unlike many other sports, equipment is involved and important, (i mean, a basketball player is going to play about the same no matter what kind of ball he's using....) I love browsing golf stores and catalogues and websites and all that.

Whoo that was a really long sentence. Sorry. Golf really gets me worked up :-)

In fact, just the other day, I wrote an article relating the game of golf with the game of love. Maybe if I'm lucky, it'll get published somewhere on the web :-)

Things I Like That Have To Do With Golf, Part One

I really like golf shirts. They look super nice and come in all sorts of polo styles, but they are soooooo comfortable too! they are cool, temperature wise and style wise!

Here's one I particularly like:



I'm also quite fond of golf equipment. I looooove looking through the catalogues at all the new clubs and such, but... more on that later :-)

GOOOOOOOOOOOOlf :-)

There's nothing that I love more than checking out new golf equipment. Nowadays, to make things even more fun, reputable golf equipment retailers will have practice driving rooms and expansive putting greens, so I can actually use the clubs before i buy them (which is usually on impulse! :-)

Can't Stop Golfing!

If it weren't for commercial lighting, I wouldn't be able to break out my new Ping golf equipment and shoot a few holes after dusk!!!