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The average golfer knows little more about golf clubs that what they see in golf magazine advertising or on Golf Channel infomercials. This book is dedicated to making the game of golf more fun for more people-by helping the golfers choose "the right sticks." The authors debunk many myths about golf equipment and lead the reader through the process of arriving at the course with the right tools in their golf bags.
Fight the UrgeReviewed by Gary J. Potter, 2009-01-11
Golf Digest just published their Hot List; clubs that you can't live without. Before plunking down $400 or more on a new dirver, invest in this book for an alternative look on purchasing new clubs. Tom Wishon, a master clubmaker, makes a great argument for true 'custom fitting' by contacting one of the clubmakers on his website. You'd not go into a deparment store for a suit without trying it on for fit. And you certainly wouldn't take it home without needed alterations, right? So why would you got to a retailer or online merchant and purchase a club without the same considerations? His point is you wouldn't so why would you do the same with a golf club? One size doesn't fit all in mens/womens wear so what makes you think one size fits all in selecting golf clubs?
The Right SticksReviewed by Edward Weber, 2009-01-06
This is the best guide for a golfer of any age to get the most out of their golf game with the correctly fitted clubs. explains how and why.
The Right StuffReviewed by William L. Gulledge Jr., 2008-12-06
This book saves the unsuspecting golf consumer and blows the lid
off of the golf equipment manurfacturing industry. Most golfers
believe that custom-built equipment benefits professional golfers
more than amateur golfers and Tom Wishon defuncts this myth,
resoundingly.
Most amateur golfers either don't have the talent or more
importantly the time to develop the skills necessary to get the
game the pros have. Therefore, custom built clubs would benefit
amateurs more than the pros. Ask yourself this question; If Tiger
and I were to play a round of golf w/clubs off the rack. Who would
win? Duh!!!
Now you know why custom built clubs would benefit you more than a
pro golfer.
Also, as Tom points out in this book an amateur golfer can purchase
a custom built set of clubs for slightly more than clubs off the
rack. As a matter of fact, I purchased a custom built driver, from
one of the best custom built golf club manufacturers in the
industry for $325 and it was one of the best purchases I've ever
made.
I highly recommend this book affirmed everything I already knew
about golf equipment and taught me a few things I would have bet my
life, I thought I knew.
A Book Every Golfer Should BuyReviewed by D. Hupp, 2008-08-19
Tom Wishon is a highly respected club designer who has custom-built
clubs for Payne Stewart, Scott Verplank, Ben Crenshaw and many
other pro golfers.
If you really are serious about playing golf more consistently and
better, then this is a book that you SHOULD/MUST read. It will help
you understand why finding a good set of irons, a driver, putter,
and wedges is such a costly, time-consuming trial-and-error process
that is fraught with uncertainty and lots of marketing hype by the
big name brand companies.
Golfers, especially those who suffer with a chronic slice from the
tee, will find out why most "off the shelf" drivers are NOT made
for distance AND/OR accuracy for the majority of golfers. THE RIGHT
STICKS book will explain in clear, easy to understand terms what
you can do to correct this and many other problems that result from
most "standard" golf clubs.
I have been playing golf for many years and, after reading this
book, was amazed (and enlightened) about so many aspects of hitting
clubs consistently, accurately, and solidly for optimal distance
and lower scoring. MOST of what is in this book you will NOT find
in other golfing literature, at your pro shop, or at any of the
large golf retail stores and web sites.
If you like this book and want to know more in-depth information
about finding a set of clubs that is best suited to your swing,
physique, athletic ability, and golf club likes and dislikes, then
I highly recommend that you purchase Tom Wishon's book THE SEARCH
FOR THE PERFECT GOLF CLUB.
You really cannot buy your golf game . . .Reviewed by Eagle Vision, 2008-08-19
Before you spend another $400 to $500 on your next driver or $800
to $1200 on your next set of irons, you should consider reading
this book.
Tom Wishon addresses many myths:
Does the modern club hit farther than the older clubs?
How much does moment of inertia play a part in your game?
Does your driver have a larger sweet spot?
The lower loft, the farther the ball will travel.
The second longest club in your bag.
Do golf balls make a difference?
The book is organized into sections: Clubhead, shafts, the
assembled club, Fitting, grips and golf balls, special populations,
the golf industry and custom fitting of golf clubs.
Each topic is clearly and concisely written. It is an owner's guide
to the industry of golf.
This book has really made me reconsider buying the 'latest and
greatest' new club on the market. The knowledge has already saved
me at least ten to twenty-fold (the price of last year's 'hot
driver').
His emphasis is on getting the proper club fitted to your
swing.
I highly recommend it to the beginner, seasoned golfer, clubfitter,
and golf retailer.
