Greetings,

It has been great to be at the helm of the Golfship Enterprise where in 2017 we will be going where no man or woman has gone before. We will be searching the galaxy for the best golfing technology and the best value items around. We will cling-on to every single development in the golfing world and show you golf but not as you know it. I may even try and find some better chat also.




Fitter, Healthier, More Productive

For those who are fans of the band "Radiohead" you will recognise the above headline from one of their songs from the mid 90's. With my months of fitness I plan to create a body time machine where I will transport my body back to 1996 and to 14 stone and youthful skin. In the last week I have covered a mere 15 miles but I pulled out a trump card when I introduced the "Nutri-Blender" into my life. I have been blending fruit, nuts, oats and berries and it has cleansed my 6ft 4 frame. I feel wonderful and have definitely dropped a dress size already.


New Product Testing

I have been fitting a number of people to the new range of Titleist, TaylorMade and PING products and many have found a real improvement in their numbers. I think that it is worth noting that it is not just a numbers game but more of a fitting game in my opinion. The R&A put strict limits on club technology and for good reasons to, so there is only so far companies can go.

This makes them up their game in marketing more than actually the product to be honest. To say something is so much better than the product form the year before is really not honest in my opinion. I would say that the biggest difference is making sure you have the correct build of club. To make a club work for you the individual then you have to get the following correct:

• Club Length
• Club Loft
• Club Lie Angle
• Club Headsize
• Centre Of Gravity Position
• Club Face Depth
• Shaft Weight
• Shaft Flex
• Shaft Kickpoint
• Swing Weight
• Grip Weight
• Grip Size

One thing you should never do is go over to American Golf at Playsport to get fitted. 

Why? Well, the biggest reason is that the golf balls you are fitted with have very few dimples and are actually second hand range balls from their sister range in Edinburgh. They do not fly correctly and you are simply wasting your time and money.

The fitters are also driven on sales and have limited experience. I'm not being harsh but just honest. Ask yourself the questions "Would you go to get a procedure done by a surgeon who was driven in the amount of surgery they do?" "Would you trust them?" I have been in this business a long time and have sent people home with no clubs more than I have sold them. Simply because it was the right thing to do!


 

Trade In Your Old Clubs

This promotion has started very well and we have seen some real gems come through the door from Donnay to Muira. I would say that if you have clubs from a reasonably well know brand then we will be able to get money from them regardless of age. So get looking round the house and loft now for your old clubs and bring them in for shop credit!


Electric Trolley Servicing (FREE Titleist Pro V1 Balls)

The winter is a perfect time for you to get your electric golf trolley serviced and prepared for the season ahead.

As most of you know, we are the main service agents for PowaKaddy, Motocaddy and Hill Billy golf trolleys. Servicing your golf trolley will improve the performance and increase the lifespan of your unit. We are offering 3 Titleist Pro V1 golf balls with each service, so book yours in now!

- Graeme Bell Golf - 10 Point Service/Annual Check-up

1. Check frame for physical defects and tighten all frame joints as necessary. 
2. Check/lubricate/replace main wheel and frame bearings as necessary. 
3. Check integrity of all electrical connections including continuity test of main wiring loom 
4. Check and test speed control (potentiometer) for output and physical wear. 
5. Check output and functions of electronic controller. 
6. Check/lubricate/re-grease gearbox as necessary 
7. Check motor bearings and motor brushes 
8. Check main axles for trueness and replace Drive Pins where fitted 
9. Test and report on battery/charger condition and advise as necessary. 
10. Final Bench test and check list with full report to Customer.