Articles on About.com Golf authored by Wishon:
Golf Club FAQs
• What is "COR"?
• What is "MOI" (or "moment of inertia")?
• What is "center of gravity," and how does it affect shots?
• What is "bounce"?
• Do course conditions and swing type influence how much bounce I need on my wedges?
• What is "offset"?
• Will offset clubs help my slice?
• Do woods built with a closed face angle (a k a, draw bias) really help fight a slice?
• What is "lie angle"?
• How do cast irons and forged irons compare?
• How do cavity back and muscleback irons compare?
• What is a "game improvement" club?
• What is "gear effect"?
• Why does perimeter weighting make an iron more forgiving?
• Are there industry-wide standards for the lofts of golf clubs?
• Are there industry-wide standards for the lengths of golf clubs?
• Why is it easier to hit a short iron than a long iron?
• Why are hybrids easier to hit than traditional long irons?
• What is the effect of wider soles on irons?
• What is "OEM" equipment?
• What are "component clubs"?
• Are there any differences, besides cosmetics, in men's and women's clubs?
• Do muscleback irons make it easier to "work" the ball than cavity backs?
• Is it true that cavity backs are for higher-handicap players while low-handicappers are better served by musclebacks?
• Why are woods curved across their faces while irons have flat faces?
• Why do some golfers add lead tape to their clubs, and what is the effect?
Golf Shaft FAQs
• How are steel shafts made?
• How are graphite shafts made?
• How do steel and graphite shafts compare, and how do I know which is right for me?
• What do the letters X, S, R, A and L on the shaft mean?
• What makes finding the right shaft flex for my swing so important?
• What are the elements that go into choosing the correct shaft flex for a golfer?
• Are there industry-wide standards for shaft flex - is one company's "regular" flex the same as another's?
• What is "kickpoint"?
• Does a shaft's bend profile influence trajectory, and if so, how much?
• What is "torque," and how important a consideration is it?
• What is "frequency matching"?
• What is "spining"?
• How important a factor is the weight of the shaft?
• What is the typical lifespan of a golf shaft?
• Will heat or cold damage my graphite shafts?
• When should I have my shafts replaced?
• Do golf shafts become more or less flexible over time, or "wear out" with longterm use?
• What effect does trimming the shaft have on flex?
• If I want to cut down my shafts, should I trim from the grip end or the head end?
• I've heard the expression, "the shaft is the engine of the club." What does that mean? Is it true?
• Does the type of shaft in my putter have any effect on my putting?
