Cleveland CG12 Wedge

The Cleveland CG12 is a great club so I’m going to leave all the technical junk to the end of this review.  The bottom line is the Cleveland CG12 has amazing feel around the greens, and the distance control is stellar.  I got my hands on a 54 degree Cleveland and fell in love with it after the first swing.  After a couple rounds I really got to see what the Cleveland CG12 could do.  If you’re a weekend warrior, or scratch’tastic, these scoring clubs can only help your game.  I would definitely recommend these clubs to anyone.

cleveland cg12 black pearl wedge

So now for the specs and reasons these clubs are the way they are.

The Cleveland CG12 wedge is made from carbon steel and combines a beautiful wedge design with a superior manufacturing process. A big part of that process is a new technology known as ZIP Grooves. The new ZIP Groove technology of the Cleveland CG12 basically provides the biggest grooves ever offered in a Cleveland wedge. This allows you to have better shot consistency by channeling away debris giving you better contact with every swing. This also gives you a great feel in a wedge.  The milling process of the Cleveland CG12’s also helps to optimize spin and gives a player of any level better distance control.

So as for Swingiteasy, if you’re looking for a now wedge you defiantly won’t go wrong with a new Cleveland CG12 in the bag.

If you’re looking for this club visit our friends at TGW.com.

Golfing Can Be Funny

So funny!

Golfer and Wife

A man and his wife are cuddling after a romantic interlude.  The wife initiates pillow talk and says, “So honey, if I died, would you re-marry?”  The husband, used to such queries and half unconscious responds, “Well, yes, I suppose I would.”  Mildly distressed, she punches him playfully and exclaims, “Honey!”

She then asks, “Ok, so would you sell our house?  Tell me you wouldn’t sell the house.”  The husband replies, “Well, honey,  I think I might.”  She punches him less playfully and says, “Surely you would keep our bedroom furniture. Tell me it means SOMETHING to you.”  He  negates her again and now she’s in tears.  She says, “Oh honey, tell me you would at least keep my golf clubs!”  Without thinking and nearly asleep he groans, “Well of course I’d sell your clubs.”  She’s left handed!

Golfer-Funeral

2 old duffers are out on a golf course.  One of them stops and reverently removes his cap as a funeral procession passes by.  The other says, “Wow, Henry, you’re very respectful.”  Henry replaces his cap and says, “Well, I should be.  I lived with her for 50 years.”

Golf Swings…Swing Fixes!

So, it’s not like I’m swinging the “Charles Barkley”, but everyone can work on something.  So here it is… When I hit it well I have a nice little draw, however when I miss hit, I hit a good sized hook or a straight push.  More often than not I hit the straight push about 15 yards right.  If I could couple that with my draw…”yea doggie”, but I don’t.

So I’m starting a quest, a quest to fix the golf swing.  My first stop will be the internet, because I work for an internet company and I should be able to find at least something to make a good start.

I’m off… and I will keep updating my findings as I go.  My plan is to let this blog morph into what is wanted by my readers.  I want to throw my swing at the mercy of the court as well.  If anyone has the fix or can point me in the proper direction please let me know.  When I find things that work, or things that just work over the wallet I will let you know.

Just remember… “When it’s breezy, swing it easy”

I’m Back To Golfing

Its been a while!  It’s amazing how life keeps you busy.  Last year I didn’t even have much time to get out and enjoy one of Gods greatest creations…the man who created golf.  Who is this man you may ask?

Trivia answer…William Wallace!  Just kidding.  The game did however originated from Scotland.  It started back in the 15th century.  People actually used had crafted sticks as clubs and hit pebbles for balls.  This was all done on the sand instead of grass like we do today…well some of you.

It’s good to be back, and I have the golfing itch.  I found some cream so I should either be okay, or never see a wart on my body again.

TaylorMade TP Golf Balls

TaylorMade TP

The TaylorMade TP golf balls are an in-house favorite. I’ve hit all kinds of different golf balls in search of that perfect balance of distance and touch. I found a few good ones that felt nice, like the Callaway HX, the Bridgestone B330, and the Pro V1; I even like the Nike Mojo for the price. But then the clouds opened and a buddy put a sleeve of the TaylorMade TP golf balls in my hand. At first I was pretty skeptical. TaylorMade wasn’t known for their amazing golf balls. I teed it up for the first time and it felt like a spring off the club face. It looked good, it felt good, and had great distance. I looked at my buddy and said, “Nice, but that means the short game feel will only be okay”. So I pulled out the “Big 8″ and got ready for the feeling of a rock coming off the club face. Wrong!! I was blown away! The ball felt like it had been a dream. I looked at my buddy and said, “Sold”!!!!

The Mumbo Jumbo

So here’s the part where we talk about all the technical “Mumbo Jumbo” and explain in a very short sentence what it means.

The TaylorMade TP golf ball has a NdV4 Super-Core Technology for Accelerated Ball Speed. A neodymium-based rubber compound that combines ultra-high COR and exceedingly low compression. In layman’s terms: Faster Ball + Less Spin = MORE DISTANCE.

The TaylorMade TP golf ball has a Pentangular Di-Pyramid Dimple (PDP) Design for Increased Carry, Consistency and Stability. This dimple design helps with aerodynamics that give the ball greater lift with less drag. In layman terms: The Cooler the Dimples, the Farther the Distance.

The TaylorMade TP golf ball has a Multi-blend Ionomer Mantle for added Speed and Optimal Launch. The mantle in the TP Red and TP Black does two things. One, it helps regulate each ball’s launch angle off both the driver and the irons. Two, its high-COR compound works with the core to boost ball speed, making the high-speed qualities built into each model accessible to not just higher swing speeds, but average swing speeds as well. In layman’s terms: Your guess is as good as mine! I just know it works!

Finally the TaylorMade TP golf ball also has an Ultra-thin Thermoset Urethane Cover for Superior Spin. The thermoset urethane cover delivers a tour-caliber blend of spin, soft feel and superior durability. In layman’s terms: You’re not going to have to replace your ball after every 9 iron approach.

TaylorMade TP Red & TP Black

The TaylorMade TP comes in two forms, the Red, and the Black. Here is a list of both in action:

TP Red

• Accelerated ball speed for greater distance
• High-launch and low-spin off the driver for greater distance
• Low-launch and high-spin off the irons for greater command
• Exceptional greenside spin for superior shot-stopping control

TP Black

• Accelerated ball speed for greater distance
• High-launch and low-spin off the driver for greater distance
• High-launch and high spin off fairway woods, hybrids and irons for greater distance
• Exceptional greenside spin for superior shot-stopping control

Bottom Line

Look, the only way you’re going to know what these golf balls are truly like is to get a dozen and let’em fly. You’re looking to spend in the area of $40. So go get some and let me know what you think. Oh, and tell them SwingItEasy.com sent you.

Shave Strokes Off Your Score Now!

Wait!!

Before you drop your entire shoe box of cash on that new set of golf clubs, there is something you need to know before you walk out the door. Are those sticks you just bought custom to your body? If you have an “uh” floating around in your head, turn around and get those golf clubs fitted NOW!

The Easiest Way To Lower Your Score Now!

If you didn’t know by now, custom fitting your golf clubs is a must. Almost every golf club manufacturer you can think of builds their clubs to a standard. The odds are, you aren’t the standard. You see, even though we all might think we swing like Tiger Woods, we don’t. Even if your swings are identical your bodies are not. You’re taller, you’re shorter, your wrist is lower to the ground, or your wrist is further from the ground. Too many things come into play for you to just swing the standard. Getting your golf clubs custom fit to your body and swing is the fastest way to drop that handicap you’ve had for awhile.

What Are Your Options?

So, now that I’ve beaten that to death, here are your options. If you’re going to drop a ton of cash on those golf clubs you’ve wanted, and it’s going to put a good size dent in the funds, there’s still hope. When you buy your clubs most places will offer a FREE custom fitting. Even places online like TGW.com or GolfSmith.com offer free fitting over the internet. Basically, they will ask you for some measurements, so make sure you have a yardstick or tape handy. Now, this is just custom to your body type. If you want “all the bells and whistles” (which you do!), it will cost anywhere from $100 up. It all depends on how in depth you get. The local shops here in Utah use a system called RoboFit. This takes into account your swing speed, ball trajectory, ball flight, and about a thousand other things. They charge $100 an hour, but if you’re going to drop $2000 on a new set, it is well worth getting the right $2000 set. If you’re wanting to get this done, contact your local golf shop and ask where you can get the custom fit with all the “bells and whistles”. Tell them SwingItEasy.com sent you.