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Nike Hybrid Golf Clubs are available in two versions of two different models, for a total of 4 product lines. These include the Slingshot Hybrid and Slingshot tour Hybrid, the CPR3 Wood and CPR3 iron-Wood. this article will review the attributes of each of these hybrid golf clubs.

Slingshot Hybrid and Slingshot tour Hybrid
Both of these clubs have an MSRP of $199 US for either steel or graphite shafts. The Slingshot tour is targeted for low handicap golfers, and the Slingshot is for less skilled players. Both clubs aim to deliver a center of gravity (CG) that is low and as far back behind the face as possible. this type of club head design is geared to making the ball get up into the air easier and to be forgiving of off-center hits. Both clubs look like a hybrid or small fairway wood with the upper back section removed. this is readily evident on the companys web site. The weight thus removed is then redistributed in a thick sole and a thick bar around the back of the clubs called a Slingback bar. The result of this design is to have 70% of the mass of the club head below the equator of the ball. The face plate on both clubs is made of 455 stainless steel which is normal for high-end hybrid clubs like these.

There are 5 clubs available in the Slingshot line. These are 2-6 hybrids. Perhaps it bears repeating that hybrid clubs are designed to replace long irons that are difficult for most golfers to hit solidly on a consistent basis. A 3 hybrid will replace your 3 iron, for example. All the clubs in the Slingshot product line are available for both left and right handed golfers. There is no womens version of this model available, or for any of the Nike hybrid golf clubs models for that matter. Of course both steel and graphite shafts are available. custom fitting options exist for club length (-1/2 to +2 from standard) and for lie angles (-2 to +4 degrees from standard). One would need to have a custom club fitting to know if he needs to order any of these changes. This is a good idea in any case for a person thinking of investing in a set of new golf clubs.

As stated, the Slingshot tour Hybrid is for low handicap players. In fact Nike notes that their tour staff requested such a model be developed. four clubs are available in 1-4 hybrids. The shafts on the Slingshot tour Hybrid are slightly heavier than on the Slingshot. The same options to customize club length and lie angle can be chosen.

CPR3 Wood and CPR3 iron-Wood
These two hybrids have an MSRP of $139 with steel shafts and $159 with graphite. The CPR3 Wood clubs have a deeper sole and have more of a wood bottom footprint, thus the name. The upper back section is cut out, and thus again weight can be redistributed around the periphery of the sole to lower the CG and move it back. 2-5 hybrids are available, and all lofts come in left handed models. No womens versions of this product line are available, nor are there any options for customization as there are with the Slingshots.

The CPR3 iron-Wood has a smaller footprint which is more like a typical hybrid club. This version is targeted to lower handicap golfers and is available in 1-4 hybrids in either steel or graphite shafts. Left handed clubs are available, and as with the CPR3 Wood, there are no custom options for club length or lie angle.

Nike Hybrid Golf Clubs do not come with versions to provide a hook bias to help golfers with a consistent slice, or adjustable club head weight versions as is offered by taylor Made, for example. It will be interesting to see if the popularity of those design features or the demand for womens hybrids will be high enough to motivate Nike to add these types of clubs to their product offerings. Nike is certainly a top rank golf company, however, so if one of their models fits you properly, you will be playing with excellent clubs.

Walt Ballenberger is a life-long golfer and founder of http://www.hybridgolfclubs.org a resource site for golfers. For a Free Report entitled How to Find the Sweet Spot on Your Golf Clubs in 10 Minutes visit http://www.hybridgolfclubs.org

Great kids Halloween costumes are a bit subjective - it depends whose point of view you're looking at them from. As a parent, a great costume is one that's safe and appropriate for the childrens age.

From a kid's point of view, practicality isn't really that important - they're more interested in the latest TV or movie character, the latest fad or a current celebrity.

Finding a happy medium is the best way to go, but whatever you do be sure to get the child to take part in the choice. just be sure to give them some guidelines so they understand what you will or won't allow.

Kids won't enjoy Halloween if they're forced to wear a costume they don't like. It's sometimes hard to accept, but resign yourself to the fact that as a parent, your top choice is probably not the coolest in the eyes of your kids!

Wearing a costume is fun for people of all ages, but especially for kids. They just haven't developed the cynicism that comes with adulthood, and they'll think even the simplest things are great, if it's what they want.

A simple mask with the elastic string that goes around the back of their head can make them feel like they really are superman - they don't need the latest in latex movie makeup to play a part.

If you're throwing a party for a bunch of kids this Halloween, a theme can be a great way to set the stage for their costumes. It can also be a bit educational if you choose something like a certain era or culture (just don't tell the kids!)

Whatever kind of costume you choose, just be sure to get on it early enough that your kids won't be disappointed if they're all sold out. This is especially important if they want to be the hero from this summer's blockbuster movie or some other popular character. The most recently popular costumes are usually the first to sell out.

Monty Smith writes about Halloween costume ideas and other Halloween-related topics for the Costumez online website. Get more Halloween tips at http://www.costumezonline.com

The key to losing belly fat lies in a combination of reducing calorific intake and aerobic exercise. The importance of losing belly fat cannot be over emphasized; a slimmer waistline not only looks and feels better, but has significant health benefits too.

Research has found that waist size rather than overall body weight is a key indicator of heart disease(1). Belly fat is much more dangerous than fat around the hips. So what can we do?

Consume fewer calories than you burn off and YOU WILL lose weight. Unfortunately where you lose it from first is largely dictated by your genes. This may be disheartening, especially if the weight comes off your face or bust first and you still have that belly fat to contend with. However its unlikely that you will continue to lose fat from areas that you are satisfied with without losing it from your belly.

There is little evidence to support the theory that eating certain foods will help you lose fat. A well balance diet is essential in any weight loss program. Quick fix diets often rely on cutting out certain food groups, depriving the body of essential nutrients. A diet low in fat is certainly preferable, but, for example a no fatdiet will cause the body to store any existing fat (natural defense mechanism)making any fat loss extremely difficult. Alternatively a diet high in fat and low in carbs( fuel) such as the Atkins Dietmay have serious health implications and leave you feeling exhausted. plan your meals according to your lifestyle: if you work days, make breakfast the main meal of the day. Night workers are best making their evening meal their main one. Whenever possible avoid eating a main meal 4 hours before you go to bed.

Eat wisely and incorporate healthy eating into your lifestyle; that way the weight will not only come off but more importantly, stay off.

Aerobic Exercises are great for burning fat and are therefore imperative for any weight loss program. If you prefer not to exercise alone but dont have the time, means or inclination to join a fitness class, why not organize a game of rounders/baseball or a kick-about in the local park. Your kids will love it-especially if they can beat you!

Running, cycling, swimming and brisk walking are great ways to burn fat . These activities may be easier to build into your program because you can do them on your own. Be sure not to overdo things, particularly if you are grossly overweight, of advancing years or simply havent exercised for some time. Dont take any unnecessary risks-if in doubt consult your doctor.

Toning is important at all stages of your weight loss program. Toning exercises unlike aerobic exercises can be performed by those of us with a low tolerance to exercise.. Toning is site specific. leaving you firmly in control. Strengthening the abdominal muscles will help you to hold your belly in. This will automatically make you look slimmer. Lose the fat and show off those well toned muscles.

Try out the following toning exercises and enjoy the instant gratification.

Stomach Crunches

Lie on your back with your feet as close as possible to your bum.

Place hands on chest and lift your shoulders off the floor whilst keeping lower back on the floor and the neck still to avoid straining. Hold for 5 seconds then relax. Gradually increase reps and length of holds.

Aim for tolerable discomfort

Sit-Ups

Great for the abdominals. Follow my simple guide to avoid putting pressure on the lower back.

Sitting on the floor with knees bent hook your toes (soles down) under a secure fixture such as a wall rail, ideally no more than 3inches high because youll need to keep your bum and heels firmly on the floor.

Clasp hands behind the back of the head and lean back keeping the back straight, until you can feel the abdominal muscles working, hold for 10 seconds then using the toes as a lever (this will put any pressure on the legs rather than the back) return to position 1.

Aim to increase repetitions and length of hold.

Leg Raises

I have found this exercise really affective over the years because it works on all the abdominal muscles from the stomach right down to the pelvic region. Be warned, its not for the feint hearted. You will need a watch that shows the seconds.

Lie flat on the floor or a hard surface, feet together with toes pointed.

Raise both legs together till you feel your heels are roughly 7 inches (18cm) off the floor - hold for 5 seconds.

From position 2 raise legs a further 7inches (18cm) so that the heels are roughly 14inches (36cm) off the floor hold for 5 seconds.

From position 3 raise the legs so that they are at right angles to the torso hold for 5 seconds (this will give some relief so best not to omit this stage).

Use the same stages as 2 and 3 above (omit stage 1) lowering the legs to 14 inches then 7inches holding for 5 seconds at each position.

Hold the left leg 7 inches from the floor whilst raising the right leg to 14 inches hold for 5 seconds. Hold the left leg at 7 inches from the floor and raise the right leg to right angles to the torso hold for 5 seconds.

Use the same stages as 6 and 7 above to lower the right leg to 14 inches then 7 inches from the floor holding for 5 seconds at each position ( at this stage both legs should be 7 inches from the floor) Repeat stages 6, 7 and 8 this time raising then lowering the left leg whilst keeping the right leg at 7 inches from the floor.

Both legs should now be 7 inches from the floor, hold this position for 20 seconds before returning both legs to the floor.

This exercise is particularly strenuous so dont be put off if you cant hold positions for the time suggested above. For each different position you will feel different muscles being worked on so try not to miss any stages out, if you find it to exhausting reduce the length of the holds instead.

plan your weight loss program so that it includes plenty of exercise and healthy eating, tailored specifically to your needs. Remember that losing a few inches off your waistline may add that vital few years to your life.

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If you are really afraid of traveling or want to avoid exertion of shopping for your golf accessories, then online golf stores are just the right shopping centers that can fulfill your desire sitting at home.

The most influential quality of online golf store is that customers have an opportunity to go through with every product and can make comparison between them so that they can choose the best and the cheapest one. Here customers have facility to pay online through credit card or other sources.

Online golf stores are providing number of products like store carries the largest selection of golf books, online golf videos & golf DVDs. It also offers high quality golf gifts, golf software, golf instructional products, golf audiotapes, golf games, and golf training aids with full description. It also provides with price range from lowest to highest which help customers to search within his/her budget.

In many circumstances this would be better but when you are going to buy golf equipment you need extra attention while judging the item on Internet. There is a maximum chance that you may be victim of misjudgment while online ordering something from a picture that looks great!

Although, golf is very expensive game yet there are millions of players and its fan that never think of money and just loving it. There is no doubt that shopping from online golf store is the best way to save some cash. Here, buyers have an opportunity to find discount offer just about every brand. The great advantage of online golf club is that you do not have to settle knockoff golf clubs, whereas you can find them at discount price that is more affordable. But you have to keep patience for some time to get your new golf set. In the end you will be happy of saving money.

There is no doubt hat golf is a great game, but if you are looking for a way to make it more affordable, you have to definitely do that by considering where and when you are buying golf clubs. It is fact that there is variation in price of golf clubs at different websites. Many times it is found that a website offers great discount while other offering 1%-2% discount on its original retail prices. So be careful of it

Another big thing about online shopping is that you will know everything when new lines of golf club will be demonstrated. It is best tips for the customer that how and when you can save money on the last season of golf clubs. The most significant nature of online golf store is that they are updated time and again to keep it as per demand of time. It's important to know that golf clubs do not have to break the bank. You can buy golf clubs online at very reasonable price as compared to the price of your local golf stores. So if you have patience and have control at your impulses you can save yourself a lot of money and time which can be used for other essential things in life.

My name is Rob Gutenheim and I am playing golf since 20 years with a handicap of 5. I wrote several articles about golf, you will find more about my work at : http://www.tlcongolf.com/