Although there are still a few “old-school” holdouts in the major leagues who do not use them, the batting glove is now almost standard issue equipment for players at all levels. Back in the 1980’s Franklin, with the valuable help of hall-of-fame third baseman Mike Schmidt, began to pitch their … Read more
Golf gloves are essential tools for the amateur golfer looking to maintain grip throughout the golf swing. Made from soft leather and synthetic materials, technology has vastly improved golf gloves from the stiff and slick options available 30 years ago. For example, today’s golf gloves feature technological advancements such as … Read more
Since big barrel bats were introduced at the senior level (players aged 13 to 15) and now at younger levels, coaches, parents and players have had a back and forth about their value. On the plus side, they increase the “sweet spot” of the bat and give you a better … Read more
A big barrel bat is a bat that has a wide diameter in the sweet spot of the bat. By high school regulations, a bat can not exceed 2.625 inches. A big barrel bat will be lighter and shorter in length than a high school bat, but will have a … Read more
Mallet putters have surged in popularity in recent months and for a good reason. With the news that Tiger Woods has traded in his beloved Scotty Cameron blade for a TaylorMade mallet, these unique putters have gained a newfound spotlight. Woods recently said the new mallet allowed him to keep … Read more
Callaway has produced quality golf equipment for decades, and the tradition continues with the X-20 Irons. For the beginner looking for a set of super-game improvement irons, the Callaway X-20 covers all the bases with clubs ranging from a 4-iron to a sand wedge. A redesign from Callaway has moved … Read more
To the casual onlooker a game of doubles might look like a crowded game of singles. Having played both competitively for many years I can honestly say they are like two different sports. It’s true that the same general skill set will be required for both games but the tactics … Read more
Dave Pelz, recently wrote in Golf Magazine that putting is responsible for “roughly 43 percent of your total strokes.” For a skill that possesses so much importance on the bottom line of our final score, we rarely spend the time to make sure that we are the best putter we … Read more
For the beginning golfer, there will be no more significant influence on their score than what happens on the green. Reducing the number of putts per round is a surefire way to improving their handicap. The average golfer takes around 35 putts per round, but a beginning golfer will have … Read more
If you’re reading this, you already know how to hit a baseball, but you’re interested in really connecting with the ball to hit it as far as you can. Nearly anybody can hit a baseball, but if you want to consistently hit homerun balls, it’s going to take some work. … Read more