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The Complete Guide to Golf Shaft Flex: How to Pick the Right One Without a Fitting
Golf · Shaft Analysis

The Complete Guide to Golf Shaft Flex: How to Pick the Right One Without a Fitting

Shaft flex affects your accuracy and distance more than clubhead design. Here's how to match your swing to the right flex — no launch monitor required.

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Bat Drop Weight Explained: What Does Drop 10, Drop 8, Drop 5 Mean?
Baseball & Softball

Bat Drop Weight Explained: What Does Drop 10, Drop 8, Drop 5 Mean?

Drop weight is the single most important number when sizing a bat for a young player. Get it wrong and they'll either swing too slow or lose...

9 min read
Ski Boot Buying Guide: How to Get the Right Fit Without Expensive Custom Molds
Skiing

Ski Boot Buying Guide: How to Get the Right Fit Without Expensive Custom Molds

Boots are 50% of your ski experience. Here's how to find the right flex, width, and size — and why in-person fitting still matters more than...

12 min read
Tennis String Types Decoded: Polyester vs Synthetic Gut vs Natural Gut vs Multifilament
Tennis

Tennis String Types Decoded: Polyester vs Synthetic Gut vs Natural Gut vs Multifilament

Your strings are the only part of your racket that touches the ball. Yet most players just say 'string it with whatever.' Here's why that's ...

11 min read

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Pickleball Paddle Face Materials: Carbon Fiber vs Fiberglass vs Composite — Real Differences
Pickleball

Pickleball Paddle Face Materials: Carbon Fiber vs Fiberglass vs Composite — Real Differences

Face material is the single biggest factor in how a paddle plays. Carbon fiber, fiberglass, and composite faces each produce a measurably di...

10 min read
Snowboard Sizing Guide: How to Pick the Right Board for Your Style and Size
Snowboarding

Snowboard Sizing Guide: How to Pick the Right Board for Your Style and Size

Height charts are oversimplified. Weight, riding style, and boot size all matter. Here's the complete framework for choosing a board that ac...

10 min read
Custom Club Fitting: Is It Worth $300+? A Data-Driven Answer
Golf

Custom Club Fitting: Is It Worth $300+? A Data-Driven Answer

Fitters say yes, manufacturers say yes, your wallet says maybe. Here's what the actual data shows about who benefits from custom fitting — a...

11 min read

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