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The Search for the Perfect Golf Club Hardcover – March 1, 2005

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The Search for the Perfect Golf Club is the first book that explains to the golfing layman how and why golf clubs work the way they do. It lets them in on the secrets that will allow them to spend their money more wisely and start enjoying the game more. Golf is about having fun. Simply put, this book is about understanding its tools and removing some of the barriers that keep it from being more fun for more people.
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The sad fact is that the average golfer knows little more about golf clubs than what he or she reads in advertising or sees in Golf Channel infomercials. This lack of knowledge results in millions of golfers attempting to play an already difficult game with equipment that not only won't, but can't possibly, meet their needs. - Tom Wishon

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"A few years ago, Tom Wishon, with his experience as a designer, helped me understand more about a particular aspect of golf club performance. With this book, Tom will help you understand the entire field, make good buying decisions, and get the most from your game." - Arnold Palmer, Member, World Golf Hall of Fame

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sports Media Group (March 1, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 312 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1587261855
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1587261855
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.4 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 1 x 9.25 inches
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Lucy S. Bureau
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for any golfer
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2010
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My story:

At age 60 I started to play golf, by the end of my second year I was on my third driver and second set of irons ("latest and greatest"), than I read Tom's book. Tom has made what could be a very boring topic enjoyable to read, very informative, and when you stop and think about it, makes so much sense.

My sister-in-law went to a local golf store to be "fitted" for clubs, they took her out to the driving range watched her hit a small bucket of balls,(no launch monitor), than sold her a man's set of irons with graphite shafts, told her they were on sale and it was the perfect fit for her. I followed Tom's advice, and searched out a qualified club fitter..(IMPORTANT word.. QUALIFIED!) had several appointments with him and over a 4 week period he made me a custom set, irons, hybrid and driver.

The outcome:
1) they improved my game
2) they cost the same as the other clubs I had purchased off the shelf

I find it very interesting that now stores claim to have custom fitting for clubs, and after all is said and done they sell you a set off the rack.

Bottom Line
If you are into golf so much that you are reading reviews about this book, than you should purchase Tom's book..
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Robert Godfrey
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2013
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I strongly recommend this book to anyone who wants to improve at golf. It gives you a great understanding of just how big a role your clubs make and how they must be the appropriate ones for you, in length, loft, face angle, lie angle, shaft flex and swing weight. In easy-to-read plain English, Tom Wishon, maybe the premier expert on club-fitting, makes a strong argument for not buying clubs off the rack at a retail store, but instead finding an experienced, certified club-fitter and having that person build your clubs for you from the individual components. Tom also dispels the myth that fitted clubs are only for the low-handicapper. Tom explains why just the opposite is true -- that club-fitting is of the greatest help to the high-handicapper.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Tom Wishon still the best technical source for golf clubs
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2013
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I've been a big Tom Wishon fan since I first purchased his original "Practical Clubfitting Guide" back in the mid 1990's. When I came across his three latest books, I immediately ordered them all.
"The Search for the Perfect Golf Club" is a comprehensive review of all of the factors that have an impact on how a golf club performs for a particular type of player (Young & strong, senior, female, junior, special-needs, etc). Any golfer in search of the best possible set of clubs for their body type, swing type should read this book before dropping big money on the latest clubs on the market.
As with all Wishon writing, he stresses the value of finding an experienced custom club fitter. This is not the knock-off guy, but a fully trained club fitter who will take a tremendous amount of time to evaluate your body and swing, then build a set that works with what you;ve got.
Overall, this book is very enlightening. While not intended to make you a club fitter, it does help you to know what a club fitter should be doing for you.
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Esteban Silva
5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone should read this book
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2005
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Mr. Wishon knows more about club design and function than just about anyone in the world, and it shows in this book. But what could be an arid, dense subject is treated here with humor, clarity and above all, independence. There are no hidden agendas here. His ONLY objective is for the reader to learn how he or she can obtain the maximum benefit of having the right type of clubs that are made to fit adequately, considering size, ability, swing speed, type of swing, etc.

We who love the game of golf, are always on the lookout for something that will help us play just a little better than before. Reading this book, and applying its wisdom, can do that.

It necessarily has charts and some technical stuff, but I assure you, a book with this subject matter cannot be written more clearly than this one.

If you're even remotely interested in this subject matter, do yourself a favor with this book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging, Informative, a Great Book on Club Design
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2021
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I have read various articles by Tom Wishon over the past few years. I am considering having a set of golf clubs made for me. I wanted to be knowledgeable on the various aspects of club fitting so I was hoping this book would pull it all together for me. I was not disappointed as Tom covered key club design well known parameters like loft and lie along with finer details on shaft flex, flex distribution, weight and much more. This is a very easy and fun read with anecdotes on his interactions with various pros he has built clubs for. Even if you don’t plan to have custom clubs made for you, you will understand the clubs you now have much better.
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David W
5.0 out of 5 stars Really Excellent and Detailed Explanation of Your Clubs
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2014
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Tom Wishon goes into a ton of details about your golf clubs and how it impacts your results. At times, the detail might be eye glazing for some readers, but if so, just pick up the key concepts and move along. He really gives an excellent overview of all the items that impact the results of your golf shot from the way your clubs are designed. A few of the items are starting to get a little dated, i.e. he spends a lot of time talking about the fact that most golfers should carry hybrids instead of long irons- I think most golfers have started to carry hybrids instead of a 2-3-4 iron so that's not as applicable as it was at one point. But that does not take away from the value of this book. It gives you a great education. Warning, it will make you want to rush right out to get fitted at a custom club maker, so you do risk upsetting your spouse with that potentially unseen expense. I still haven't made that sale, but I fully intend to!
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Ralf Kleinow
5.0 out of 5 stars bin zufrieden
Reviewed in Germany on April 5, 2018
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Ich freue mich über dieses Buch. Es gibt einen kurzweiligen Einblick in die Fachwelt hinter dem Golfschläger. Es hat mich gut vorbereitet auf meinen Einkauf meiner Golfschläger.
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Archie Brand
5.0 out of 5 stars Schwing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 26, 2013
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Tom Wishon has the ability to explain the subtleties of golf equipment to either the average golfer or, if you are so inclined, to total technical anoraks.

I would suggest that any golfer thinking about buying a set of clubs should read this before handing over their cash.

While many people argue with his opinions, it hard to dismiss them when they are backed up with numbers and some pretty basic facts.

Find out why 3 million golfers a year give up the game; why most amateur golfers can't control their driver; why they have bought clubs that they can't use; and the simple truth as to why you really hit the latest 7 irons further than your old ones.

You'll be surprised

I'm not saying spend a fortune on having your clubs handmade, but it would be foolish to buy new clubs for the price of a decent used car without having the facts.

An excellent read. I bought the hard back a few years ago and have bought the ebook to take with me on trips.
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5.0 out of 5 stars 内容は素晴らしいが、出品者には注意が必要。
Reviewed in Japan on July 29, 2013
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エリートデジタルと言うところから中古品の状態「良い」で購入しましたが、届いてみてビックリ。
オレンジ一色の本で違う本が送られてきたと思ったら表紙のカバーが無い状態で送られてきました。
しかも唯一題名が分かる背表紙には商品管理用のシールがベッタリと貼られており、剥がそうとすると題名の文字まで剥がれてしまいました。
出品者のエリートデジタルとはメールにて何度かやり取りはしたものの、表紙がないこともシールが貼られていることも全く説明も弁明も釈明もなく、「顧客満足度を第一に考えています」といった言い訳にもならないことばかり。
これ以上やり取りをしても時間の無駄なので、Amazonに保証を申請しました。

本の内容は素晴らしいものです。
若干内容が古くなっていますから少し注意が必要ですが、翻訳の酷い和訳本と比べるとこちらのほうが一層わかりやすく記述されています。
大手メーカーの量販店で売られているクラブが如何にユーザーにとって難しく使いにくい形に変化(進化ではありません)しているか、ユーザーのことを考えてではなくマーケティングだけで作られているかが分かります。
私自身、ツアープロのサポートもしていますが、今まで経験則上で行なっていたことが、数字や理論によって裏打ちされたことは、非常に有用なものとなりました。
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Wolfgang Puhl
5.0 out of 5 stars Ein excellentes Buch
Reviewed in Germany on March 24, 2013
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Ein Top-Buch mit excellenter "Aufklärung" über reine Schlägertechnik-/ architektur einerseits und im Zusammenhang mit dem
(persönlichen) Golfschwung andererseits.

Jedem zur Lektüre empfohlen, der sich mit dem Gedanken eines Clubfittings anfreundet !
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G. H. Parker
5.0 out of 5 stars Book review, T Wishon
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 2, 2009
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I think this book is essential reading to all amateur golfers. It lifts the "scales" from the eyes. It gives a clear insight into all aspects of golf clubs, as one would expect from a world class club maker. It reveals a number of sales practises such as lengthening of club shafts as sold, to delude golfers into buying expensive drivers to achieve distance, regardless of their ability to use such clubs with any consistency.
I recommend this book to any aspiring and thinking amateur golfer who wishes to gain an in depth knowledge of golf clubs. You will not regret the acquisition.
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