A motorcycle balances on two contact patches about the size of your palm. Tires therefore have a huge influence on grip, stability, braking and comfort. Understanding the sidewall markings and choosing the right type is worth the effort. Reading the sidewall A typical rear tire marking looks like 180/55 ZR17 73W: Also look for the … Read more
Hands are almost always the first thing to touch the ground in a fall. They are also your connection to the throttle, brake and clutch. Good gloves have to protect without making the controls harder to feel. Short or gauntlet? Short gloves end at the wrist. They are comfortable and easy to put on, popular … Read more
A slice is the most common miss in golf, especially for right-handed beginners whose ball curves hard to the right. It is not a mystery: the ball curves because the clubface is open relative to the path of the club at impact. Fix that relationship and the slice turns into a straight shot or a … Read more
Golf clubs last for years, but dirty grooves, worn grips and bad storage gradually cost you performance. A few minutes of care after each round keeps them working as designed. After every round A deeper clean Every few weeks: For drivers, woods and hybrids, use a damp cloth rather than soaking, to protect the finish … Read more
Your hands are the only contact with the club, so the grip controls where the clubface points at impact. A small change in grip can turn a slice into a straight shot, which is why coaches often start here. Three ways to join the hands Overlapping (Vardon) grip. The little finger of the trailing hand … Read more
For most golfers, more than half the strokes in a round are played within 100 yards of the hole. Chipping is the fastest place to save shots because the motion is small and easy to practice, even in a backyard. A basic chipping setup Swing with the shoulders, like a putting stroke with a little … Read more
Golf looks complicated from the outside: clubs, rules, etiquette, a dress code. In reality, you can start with a few lessons, a borrowed or second-hand half set and a bucket of range balls. Take a few lessons early A short series of group or individual lessons with a qualified coach gives you a sound grip, … Read more
A better swing rarely comes from one magic tip. It comes from a sound setup, a body that moves in the right order and a rhythm you can repeat when the round gets tense. The good news is that the first of these is entirely in your control before the club even moves. Start before … Read more
Many players feel the backhand is their weak side and spend matches trying to hide it. Opponents notice quickly. A reliable backhand, even if it is not a winner-hitting weapon, changes how you play: you no longer need to run around every ball. One hand or two? The two-handed backhand is easier to learn for … Read more
A well-timed drop shot wins the point outright or drags a baseline player into the forecourt, where they feel uncomfortable. A badly timed one hands your opponent an easy ball. Technique matters, but choosing the moment matters even more. When to use it The drop shot works best when: Hitting a drop shot from behind … Read more
