Many golfers absolutely swear by their favorite brand of equipment. Golf, more than almost any other sport, is famous for commanding a high price for its gear. Good gear is important, but past a certain point, is there a point of diminishing returns for how much you spend? Does it matter which golf balls you use, for instance, when you are a relative beginner versus when you are a consummate player? Sports equipment companies will tell you it does matter. But do you believe the hype? [Read more…]