There are seemingly endless brands of golf gloves that clutter the walls of specialty shops and sports stores. Selecting “the one” from among them is a daunting task. There are several factors that should be considered while selecting the best gloves for yourself. These factors include feel, size, performance, material, and durability. There are many brands of golf gloves available for men, but if you’re are looking for the best ones the top names that emerge are Callaway, FootJoy, Nike, Bionic Technologies, Top Flite, Adidas and TaylorMade Stratus Gloves.

FootJoy is a well-known brand that deals in superior quality golf apparel and accessories including golf gloves for men. The gloves manufactured by this company are known to have excellent quality with perspiration and water tolerance that exceeds many of the other gloves available in the market. Footjoy’s Sta Sof gloves provide maximum breathability and have performed well in extreme durability testing. Sciflex is another good glove from Footjoy that has Coolmax inserted in its knuckles. These gloves also come with a multidirectional adjustment system that gives you the option to personalize it for your hand. The leather used in these gloves stays resilient and supple even during wet weather.

Callaway is another top brand that has good selection of men’s golf gloves. The company offers a wide variety of gloves–surely you can find something that fits your style of play. The Callaway Ion is a good glove. It comes with an ion band built into the wrist to provide a reliable and comfortable fit. Whether you use them with an iron or a driver, the glove stays firm and well-fitting without bunching or wrinkling. Callaway gloves are made with pure Cabretta leather and are designed especially for durability and comfort. The thinness of these gloves allows for a perfect feel on the club. Ventilation helps to reduce the buildup of moisture even on hot, sunny days. With so many golfers choosing Callaway, I certainly hope it’s for more than just to wear the Callaway name.

If you are just beginning your journey in this sport then you will faced with a lot of alternatives, and it may be difficult to discern the differences. Once you hit the golf course, you will need a bag that carries your clubs and accessories without getting in the way. Let’s take a look at some thing you should be aware of before making this fairly significant decision..

The first thing you need to understand is that there are two kind of golf bags available in the market: cart bags golf carry bags.

Golf carry bags are also referred to as stand bags. They are used primarily when you intend to walk most of your golf rounds. Carry bags are lightweight and multi-functional. Many golfers choose carry bags since they also work quite well in a golf cart in addition to their easy-to-carry design. Cart bags are a better choice when you play courses on which walking is not allowed and carts are your only option.

When purchasing a golf carry bag, one of your top concerns should be about comfort. Don’t just try it empty–load it up with some clubs to see how the straps feel with some weight in the bag. Even if your budget is tight, don’t skimp in this area. Low-priced bags are almost always low-comfort bags as well. Don’t make a snap judgment in the store after carrying the bag for a few minutes. Remember, you will have it on for hours at a time in all kinds of weather conditions. Minor discomfort in the showroom translates into major misery on the course.

In addition to comfort, pay attention to the weight of the bag. You have to balance the weight of a carry bag with its ability to protect your clubs. Golf cart bags are usually constructed of heavier materials like leather. Additionally, the top of the golf cart bag is larger than usual. The extra size plus the extra weight makes carrying a cart bag during golf rounds nearly impossible.

Let’s talk about golf apparel. The right apparel makes the game of golf easier mentally as well as physically. Good golf shoes make your walk across long stretches of fairway easier. Of course, most courses require golf shoes now, so it’s not like you can wear your street shoes on the links.

Next on the list is a good pair of golf sunglasses. Not only are they stylish, but that also improve visibility on the golf course. Plus, they safeguard your eyes from the harmful UV rays of the sun. Other golf accessories are useful, but now quite as indispensable include golf pants, golf shirts, and golf hats.

Another quite useful golf accessory is something that helps you keep all of the little things together. Sure, you can put them in your golf bag, but then you may have trouble finding them when you need them. I’m talking about things like extra golf balls, tees, divot repair tools and markers. To keep everything together, try using a pouch inside your golf bag rather than just dumping things in loose. A pouch also gives you the option of putting it in the golf cart under your seat or on the dash. That makes it really handy, but don’t forget to take it home when the round is complete.

Last but not the least you probably want to accessorize your clubs to some extent. For example, you could check into customizing the grips. Unless you bought your clubs specifically because of their grips, you may be able to improve on what they came with, both in terms of function and aesthetics. You could upgrade to better materials that make slippage a thing of the past. Or you could give your club grips a little personality just by adding a design or color you like.

Most of these golf accessories can easily be found at your local pro shop or golf superstore. You may be able to find even more options online. Sometimes I find things online, but buy locally to get them right away. Other times, I shop locally, but buy online to get the best price. Either way, you can use accessories to put your own personal mark on the game.

Granted, a golf cart is not really a small purchase. Here’s some food for thought when it comes to a golf cart purchase. First of all, do you absolutely want a new cart, or would you be comfortable with a used one? New carts cost more, but they will come with a full factory warranty and you’ll have complete control over maintenance and care from the very beginning. On the other hand, acquiring a used golf cart will save you a pile of money. If you purchase from a cart dealer, you may get some kind of limited warranty. You may be able to purchase a used cart directly from a cart mechanic and save even more.

A new golf cart will probably run you from $5,000 to $10,000. Like buying a car, the price will be largely dependent on the features that you choose and accessories that you add. If you are willing to take a basic golf cart with only the bare essentials, then you’ll come a lot closer to getting in at the lower $5,000 figure.

Used carts are a different story when it comes to price. Depending on the model, the accessories included, and the condition of the cart, prices can fluctuate over a wide range. It is possible you will be able to find a basic cart in good condition for around $1,000. Regardless of which used cart you find, it’s always a good idea to get it inspected by a trustworthy golf cart mechanic just to make sure its reliable and well-maintained.

Speaking of maintenance, maintaining a golf cart is not really that difficult. Most of the major golf cart brands are very reliable. They have to be reliable to stand up to continuous use as a rental. Gas golf carts require a little more maintenance than an electric. You’ll need to do normal maintenance tasks like changing spark plugs, air filters, oil filters and oil. But this type of maintenance will lengthen the life of your cart. Electric cart maintenance is even easier. It mostly consists of making sure the battery stays charged and health.

How does it work? A golf GPS is much like the now-familiar GPS units for your car. Using a network of satellites, GPS devices can pinpoint your position anywhere on the planet. When you take this technology and pair it up with golf course information, you are suddenly given information at which you could only guess in the past.

I’m primarily talking about distance to the hole. Choosing the right golf club, accounting for the wind, deciding on direction–all of these decisions require knowing how far you are from the hole. Find me a scratch golfer, and I’ll bet he or she is an excellent judge of distance. Owning a golf GPS puts that skill directly in your hands.

The GPS figures out where you are. From the golf course maps loaded into the device, it knows where the hole is. By comparing these two locations, the GPS tells you precisely how many yards or meters lie between you and your target. When you have this data, you’ll know which club to pull out of your bag. Plus, as you compare the GPS measurement with what you see in real life, I willing to wager that your judgement skills will increase tremendously.

One of the coolest features I like (and you should look for) in a golf GPS is constant, real-time updating. As you walk along the course, it automatically adjusts your distance to the hole. After you’ve sunk your putt and approach the next tee, the GPS automatically updates to the next hole. Pretty neat, don’t you think?

Like most gadgets, there’s a wide range of models and prices. You can also get software that works with other devices. And if you’re an iPhone user, then yes, there’s an app for that. In fact, there are several. Get a golf GPS and start playing with the confidence that comes from knowing exactly what to do next.