Comprehensive Sports Guide: Rules, Conditioning & Equipment

Athletic mastery depends on understanding official gameplay rules, optimizing equipment technology, and implementing sport-specific conditioning drills.

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The Advantages of a Flat Backswing

In golf, a flat backswing is one that runs closer to parallel to the ground, while a vertical, or upright, swing is one that runs closer to perpendicular to the ground. Legendary golfer Ben Hogan was famous for his flat backswing. Current PGA player Chad Campbell also has a noticeably flat backswing.

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The Advantages of 2 Piece Vs. 3 Piece Golf Balls

Golf balls have undergone several transformations throughout the history of the game. From the "gutta percha" and leather-covered "feathery" golf balls of the early 1900's to the high-performance four-piece golf balls of today, golf balls have perhaps experienced more changes than clubs.

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Ping Eye2 Vs. New Golf Clubs

Ping Eye2 golf clubs were first produced in 1982, and were the best-selling iron of the 1980s, the company says.. Ping Eye2 irons featured a perimeter-weighted clubhead and square-faced grooves for improved spin.

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Golfer Hitting Ball Down Fairway

The Best Golf Clubs for 80 MPH Swing Speed

The average PGA Tour professional swings over 110 miles per hour and carries a driver at least 275 yards, according to Golf Spyder. Though a swing speed of 80 mph is on the low end, you can still maximize your distance and lower your scores by choosing the correct equipment.

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