Lie Angle: The Spec That Aims You Somewhere Else
A club that is too upright points left at impact for a right-hander, before the swing gets a say. What lie angle is, and the two ways it is measured.
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Loft Creep: Why a Modern 7-Iron Is Yesterday’s 5-Iron
The number on the sole is a name, not a measurement. How to check what your own irons are lofted at, and what that does to a distance comparison.
Steel vs Graphite Iron Shafts: The Argument Has Moved
Graphite was the lightweight option for people who needed one. It is now a weight and damping choice, and the old framing survives mostly in shop conversation.
Shaft Weight vs Flex: Which One You Actually Feel
Weight is published in grams and means the same thing everywhere. Flex is a label with no standard behind it. Only one of those is a specification.
Regular or Stiff When You Are Between Them: The Real Answer
Being between two flexes is not a close call you have to break. It means the chart has run out of resolution, and three other specs decide it instead.
Golf Shaft Flex Chart: Why Every Chart Disagrees
Every flex chart disagrees because no maker publishes a flex standard. What R and S actually mean, and the two specs that are measurable instead.
Golf Club Serial Number Check: What It Proves
A serial number confirms a club exists in a manufacturer’s records. It does not prove the club you’re holding is that one. What each brand offers.
Golf Club Trade In Value: What They Pay, What They Keep
A trade-in quote is a wholesale price, not market value. What sets the number, what store credit really costs you, and when to sell privately.
How to Spot Fake Golf Clubs Before You Pay
Counterfeit clubs pass a glance test. Here is the physical inspection that catches what photos and prices don’t, plus what to check before buying.
Buying Used Golf Clubs: What Wears Out, What Doesn’t
Not every part of a golf club wears at the same rate. Here is what to check before buying used, what to ignore, and when used becomes a risk.