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Nike Golf Slingshot 4D Irons Review

The Nike Golf Slingshot 4D irons have been out for awhile, but a lot of people have been searching the internet for them lately. The specifications for these clubs can be found in a lot of places on the internet so I thought I would pass along some of the feedback that people have been making about them instead and to give my opinion about them as well. The biggest thing that I have noticed about the reviews of these Nike irons is they say that they are incredibly accurate and forgiving especially with the wedges. So if you have a tendency to hit bad shots then you might want to consider trying out the 4D irons. The reason given for their accuracy is because of the larger cavity in the back, especially in clubs 4-7. This results in a higher ball flight and better control. One drawback that stood out to me is in regards to the sole of the clubs, the sole is very large. I personally don't like a large sole, but a lot of players prefer this. Thankfully, the soles on the shorter irons ...

How to Read Breaking Putts

This post features a drill that will help you to sink breaking putts more easily. If breaking putts make you sweat then you need to try this simple putting drill. Reading and sinking breaking putts will get easier with this drill that helps you by giving you a new approach. How is this accomplished? It helps you by eliminating guess work and helps you to visualize the line. Read Greens Like a Professional Tip 1: When you are on the practice green look for a hole to putt to that has a break in it. Get near the hole and imagine the face of a clock. Put a tee in the ground for the 12 o'clock time, then one for 3 o'clock, 6 o'clock, and 9 o'clock. Place the tees about one inch from the hole. Walk about 10 paces away from hole and set a golf ball down and crouch down behind it and try to imagine the line. Step 2: Determine the break and try to figure out "what time" you want the ball to drop into the hole. Tip 3: Forget about mechanics and just hit...

Concentrate on Improving Your Golf Swing

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Tip to improve your golf game Playing golf is fun, but so is playing golf well. In order to play golf well, you need to practice and to try and make improvements in your golf swing. Professional golfers spend an abundance of time practicing their game and especially their golf swing. And they hire swing coaches and other professionals to help them to make improvements. The majority of us don't have that kind of time or resources. But if your main goal is to simply enjoy the game of golf and to make a few minor improvements in your golf swing all you have to do is to make some easy adjustments in your swing mechanics. Keeping it simple and focusing on the basics of a proper golf swing will help you. If you do this you will be able to, in time, correct any swing flaws that you may have, such as a hook or a slice. So here are some simple tips you need to know about getting your basic golf swing into shape. Specific ways to make im...