Making the Most of It

Finding the right ball for you is about spin, feel, distance,
and price.

Just like golf clubs, golf balls must fit the golfer, and as
with clubs, you must match the golf ball that best complements
your specific swing and style of play.

Golf balls, although not inexpensive, are affordable enough to
allow a degree of experimentation. You should try different
brands and types of balls before settling on one.

Distance and Spin Today’s golf ball is about getting the 2 basic
factors of distance and spin correct.

The trajectory (launch angle), provides the distance, and the
spin provides better control of the golf ball.

Launch or trajectory angle is determined firstly by the driver,
and then next by the golf ball.

If you already drive the ball long and accurate, perhaps the
spin and feel of the ball around the green is more important.

Some top golfers will fit the golf ball, from the spin and feel
of a ball around the green, back to the driver. Others will go
from distance with a driver down to the wedge.

There are tracking devices used by professionals and ball
manufacturers that track the flight and launch angle of the
ball. The higher the COR of a ball , the higher the velocity
this gives, but with a much lower feel to the ball

So what should you be looking for to get more distance through a
better launch angle?

If you have, a low hand speed, then a ball that has high spin
would give more optimum lift, hence more distance.

Conversely, a. higher hand speed would be better with a low spin.

Of course a downside to the higher spin ball, is that if you hit
it incorrectly, then you will also put on the ball more side
spin and the ball could go further off to the right or left of
centre!

Feel It is the core that determines the compression and the
hardness or softness of the ball. The outer cover will determine
the durability and spin.

The old balata balls gave lots of spin and a good feel, but were
less good for ball flight, or durability.

The Top-Flite Strata golf ball, introduced in the mid-1990’s,
produced the first 3 piece ball.. It merged a high-spinning,
soft-feeling Tour Balata type of ball, with the low-spinning,
long-flying, and durable Pinnacle or distance ball.

This remarkable three-piece ball, was, indeed, two balls in one:
It was a long-flying/low-spinning distance ball off the tee, and
a high-spinning control ball off the irons.

They achieved this by adding a soft polyurethane cover on what
was virtually a Top-Flite distance ball, and then adding a thin
middle or mantle layer that encased the ball’s already large and
solid rubber core.

A few years later, balls such as Titleist’s ProVI, Maxfli’s M3
Tour, Callaway’s Rule 35, Nike’s TA2 (both the Long and Spin
models), and others, including new balls from Strata, improved
on Strata’s original breakthrough, by improving the durability
of their urethane outer covers and making them thinner and
firmer for added distance.

At the same time, advances in rubber systems allowed ball makers
to design cores that were more energetic or “faster,” for even
more distance on shots hit with the longer clubs, while
maintaining a nice soft feel.

Tour balls today, can provide good distance, durability and
spin, but at a price.

What is best for you? If you have a high hand speed, then a
higher compression ball, like a ‘DT’ ball, maybe better. With a
slower hand speed, a lower compression ball like the ‘Maxfli
noodle’ would probably suit. (I am not a representative of
either golf ball manufacturer).

The manufacturer, today, can make a ball with a large rubber
centre that feels soft like the low-compression balls of years
past, but flies far with a lot of initial ball speed like the
old high-compression balls.

Therefore, it is wise now to read what it says on the box, and
try them out. You will be amazed at how different balls react.

Price Tour golf balls are still the best, but are a high price
to pay.

Perhaps a happy medium is the mid-price range, which will
provide good spin or distance characteristics, without having to
pay through the nose. Plus if you lose those golf balls, then
maybe you won’t need to spend as long looking for them.

Be honest with yourself, what is the ideal for you, is it
distance or feel, or a happy medium all round.

Good luck in your ball fitting.

Recently a man I had met through match.com sent me an email and asked “What’s your situation now?” I wondered what he meant. My situation? What situation? Do you mean am I dating anyone? Do you mean, do I have time to see you? Do you mean do I want to pursue a relationship with you? Do you mean you want to hire me as a coach? What do you mean?

This is a big problem in relationships. Being clear. How clear are you when it comes to communicating with the opposite sex? How clear are you with yourself? Do you know what you really mean?

When we are clear with ourselves about what we want, it is easier to be clear with another. When we are not clear with ourselves misunderstandings occur and hurt and disappointment can result. Would you like to minimize misunderstandings in your communications? Would that make dating and relationships easier?

Here are a few secrets of clear effective communication.

First, know what you want. Whenever you go to a singles event or log onto your favorite internet dating site, have a clear intention in mind. Better yet, write it down. When you write something down you are forced to be clearer. Writing it down also gives it power and allows you to refer to it later. An intention is different than a goal. An intention will be in alignment with your values and what you want in your life. For example, you may not be ready for a long term committed relationship right now. Perhaps you are starting a new business and are spending a lot of time on that. Or you may have other things that are taking your time. So your intention might be to find someone to go out with, who shares common interests and just wants to have fun. If that is the case, communicate that clearly to the other person.

Be specific. It is amazing to me how often we speak in vague and general terms and expect others to know what we mean. The other day I was talking with a client who told me about a man she had been going out with. “I don’t know what to think!” She told me with obvious frustration. “He asked me to go away for the weekend and then said something about a special Sunday brunch, ‘My treat’. Does that mean I am supposed to pay for the rest of my meals? And what about the condo? I don’t know if I can afford this trip right now.” Since her boyfriend had not been clear, she was left wondering. Being vague and not being clear leads to many misunderstandings and results in the break up of many relationships that could have been great. This leads us to the next point.

Ask for clarification. So often we assume that the other person knows or has the same understanding that we do. I’m sure her boyfriend felt sure that she knew that the weekend would be Dutch. He may have had that understanding with other women he had dated. Yet he and Nancy had never had that conversation and she was too shy to bring it up. Asking for clarification can be difficult, yet when we do not, misunderstandings and resentments can result. And misunderstandings and resentments end up killing relationships.

Ask for what you want. Most people are afraid to ask for what they want, because they think they won’t get it. Yet unless you ask, many times other people don’t know what it is you need! When you ask, you have at least of 50/50 chance of getting it. Are you any worse off if you ask? No, not really. People don’t ask for what they want because they don’t want to be disappointed. So I am going to give you the secret to asking for what you want and not being disappointed. Ask without being attached to whether or not your request is fulfilled. Ask open endedly. Ask and actually allow the other person to say “yes” or “no” to your request. Ask knowing that you can get your needs met in another way if this one doesn’t work out. In other words, detach from the outcome. Yet when you don’t ask for what you want, how do you expect the other person to know?

So if you want to improve your relationship and your chances for a long term fulfilling partnership, follow these simple guidelines; know what you want, be specific, ask for clarification, and ask for what you want without being attached to the outcome. Use these simple guidelines and you will have fewer misunderstandings.

Deb Melton is a certified singles coach and offers individual tele-coaching, teleclasses and live events to help singles prepare to find the love of their life and the life that they love. Deb’s philosophy is that it’s never too late to live the life of your dreams. She lives in Denver and has been a ski instructor and hiking guide and loves to travel to romantic cities in Italy and France. Sign up for her Free column Love Notes on her website http://www.denversinglescoach.com/ezine_signup.php or contact her at 303-986-2223

There are many hair loss remedies that one can try today. Though some of them have been proven to be more effective, all of them have worked at one time or the next. Depending on your genetic makeup, and your reason for experiencing hair loss, one product may work better than another. You may have to try a couple different ones to find the one that best works for you. Start with the most popular (discussed below) and see if you have good results.

There are two hair loss remedies that are being used by the biggest percentage of the population. They are Rogaine and Propecia. Men and women alike are both using Rogaine, as they produce a cream for both genders. Propecia focuses solely on helping out women who are experiencing hair loss. The reasons for hair loss vary and in women, the most popular cause, next to genetics, is hormonal changes.

Rogaine has been one of the most popular hair loss remedies since its inception. Rogaine for men and women is a topical cream that is applied directly to the scalp. This cream helps to enlarge hair follicles, which stimulates hair growth. It is a fairly basic principal, but works rather well.

Propecia on the other hand is an oral medication that is specifically for women. Propecia helps to block hormones that cause hair follicles to shrink. Hormonal changes in women can cause hair loss, so Propecia focuses in on blocking out hormones that may have a negative effect on the scalp. Propcia works rather well for women that are balding.

There are also many natural supplements that are taken as hair loss remedies. Visiting your local pharmacy or supplement store is a good place to start if you are looking for natural supplements to add to your prevention plan. These stores also offer special shampoos that can serve the patient well. Proper care of the hair and scalp is one of the most overlooked hair loss remedies. An ounce of prevention is worth a ton of cure.

Visiting with your family physician or with an experienced professional can also be a great place to start. These professionals have been exposed to hair loss problems over many years, so they will be able to prescribe the best hair loss remedies. Only a professional can decide if you need a prescription strength remedy or if an over the counter product would help.

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Kitchen cabinets tend to bear the major brunt of cooking activities. The heat, grease, water, and food residue all take their toll and it is only a matter of time before you need to revitalize your kitchen. Buying new kitchen cabinets can prove to be an expensive option. Alternatively, you can think of refacing them as an ideal solution to give your kitchen a fresh new look.

The entire enterprise of refacing can prove to be constructive experience if you decide to let loose your creative urges and give the cabinets that unique distinctive touch that will define your kitchen. On the practical side, it will help to cut down the costs you would otherwise have to set aside for a professional contractor.

Refacing kitchen cabinets means replacing old doors with new ones as also sprucing up their framework. Doors are the most visible parts of the cabinets and choosing the ideal ones will require you to study the styles in the market. The three popular design options include reused panel, recessed panel, and slab door types. While wood is the obvious choice for doors, you can also consider style options such as glass front, bead board, or raised panel doors.

Instead of replacing doors, you can also think in terms of adding a veneer to them. Veneers come in many styles and finishes, and you can choose the one that blends beautifully with the tiles and the color of the walls of your kitchen.

If you feel up to the job, repainting can prove to be an interesting experience. After removing the doors, you’ll need to strip off the old paint and do a thorough cleaning of the surface. Here, you must remember cleaning before repainting is different from routine cleaning. If any grease or dust is left, you will not be able to apply the paint properly. Once this is done, you can begin painting. A spray paint is strongly recommended as it gives the best possible uniform coverage.

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