Great tips gatonet, getting a good set of equipment is definitely a good idea, especially one that complements your golf swing style. There are 2 types of swing styles, the fast swing style which is like Tiger woods and the gravity swing style like Ernie Els or Fred Couples. Usually a driver that has lighter weight characteristics helps the fast swinger, and a weightier driver helps the gravity type golf swing.
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