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by John Bolt, Joh

Junior golf drivers and all junior clubs are ideal for the young golf enthusiast in your family who is keen to take up the sport and master their game on an ongoing basis. These day's junior golf drivers are the perfect option for kids, as they give them quality equipment but at a fraction of the price of the adult sized and more expensive products.

There is no shortage of golf drivers for kids that are of high quality, both in terms of performance and durability. The key to a young person having on course success is knowing what to look for in terms of kids drivers and where to find a junior golf drivers set.

Ultimately it is wise to invest in junior golf drivers that have durability and reliability. This normally means you should purchase a well known name brand such as Us Kids Golf, La Jolla or Nike. Thankfully, you can usually locate name brand junior golf drivers through great online deals via the Internet.

One thing to remember when looking for a club for juniors is to keep in mind the overall size of the child using the equipment. A very big no-no that almost puts the child at a disadvantage is taking an older adult driver and having it cut down and regriped for the child to use. Doing this throws off the weight distribution and balance of the club itself making it even harder for the child to hit correctly. It's much better for the child's confidence and overall game to spend a little money to get a driver designed specifically for juniors.

So what should you buy? Well this really depends on the age of your child. Kids drivers come in varying sizes and lengths depending on the age bracket that you child fits in. La Jolla for instance offers kids drivers in groups aged 5-7 and 10-12 while Nike offers kids drivers in terms of a child's height rather than their age. The Nike Blue Bird range of kids drivers for example, are clubs that have a design that allows for greater distance when to compensate for the smaller swing.

When searching for junior golf drivers it is best to use an internet site that offers useful benefits to you, the customer. In particular, you want to ensure that they offer full refunds and returns on any kids drivers and other accessories if necessary. Some companies even offer free delivery for purchases of junior golf drivers over a certain value. Many sporting sites online, offer seasonal promotions in line with golf tournaments and special golfing events such as the US Open, and this is a prime opportunity for you to really save on golf drivers for kids and other key golf equipment.

A month before our big golf tournament this summer my partner made me go out and buy a modern 460cc driver. He said it would help my game and help the team. Being a team player, I bought the new driver and took it to the driving range and quickly learned a few things. I had a hard time consistently hitting the ball, but when I got a solid hit, the ball went farther and I had more control. I made a few calls, got some advise, came back to the range, practiced what I learned and then thoroughly enjoyed the club all summer. Here are the three things I learned that helped me hit the ball and increased my distance off the tee.

1) Tee the ball up higher.
With the larger head modern driver you need to tee the ball much higher than you are used to with your old driver. Use three inch tees and set the ball up so the top of the driver is about one third of the way up the ball. Halfway up the ball for the old driver and one third up for the modern driver. Because the ball is higher off the ground you will need to move back from the ball an inch or two to keep from hitting the heel side of the club face. In your normal position the ball will be at the heel of the club. Experiment moving away from the ball an inch, hit the ball, look at the ball mark on your club face. Continue to adjust until the ball marks are generally centered on the club face.

2) Hit the ball on the upswing.
With every other club in the bag, except your putter, you hit the ball on the down swing. At least you should. With the modern driver you hit the ball on the upswing.

3) Move the ball farther forward.
Move the ball forward, toward the target, in your stance to insure hitting the ball on the upswing. I used to play the ball off my left heel and now I play it just left of my left big toe. Depending on your stance, you may need to move the ball even farther left of your left foot. You need to move the ball up so the club hits the ball on the upswing.

If you want an enjoyable driving experience, get one of these modern golf drivers, use these tips and drive the ball farther with more control.

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