Golf deals and practice tips
The bargains in golf bring together shoes, balls, gloves, polos, rangefinders, and training tools at discounted prices all year round, as selections change.
In golf, the equipment directly influences the game: a few tips help with the selection.
Golf Shoes with or without Spikes
Golf shoes come in two families. Spiked models, like the adidas MC70 or the Adipower in the spiked version, feature soft, replaceable spikes that grip the grass, useful on a wet course and for powerful swings where your foot needs to stay anchored. Spikeless models, like the adidas S2G, the Tour360, or the Adipower without spikes, have a sole with multiple molded patterns: more versatile, they can be worn from the practice range to the clubhouse and are suitable for most courses in dry weather.
The BOA tightening system, found on some models, replaces laces with a dial and a thin cable: a quarter turn adjusts the fit during your game, without bending down. The wider versions, like the Tour360, accommodate wide feet without compressing the forefoot over eighteen holes.
Golf Balls: Compression and Construction
A golf ball is first chosen based on its compression, its ability to deform at impact. A low compression ball, like the Wilson Duo Soft, the Srixon Soft Feel, or the Srixon Ultisoft, compresses easily under a moderate swing and travels further for slow club speed players, with a soft feel. A firmer ball requires a faster swing to achieve distance.
Construction plays a part too. Two-piece balls, with a core and cover, prioritize distance and durability, like the TaylorMade Distance+. Multi-layer balls with a soft cover, like the Srixon AD333 or the Tour Special, add spin around the green at the cost of a more fragile cover. Training balls, which are lighter, are used for the garden or net.
Rangefinders, Radars and Rules of the Game
Laser rangefinders Bushnell measure the distance to the flag by aiming at the pole. Golf rules allow these devices for distance, but not the slope function, which adjusts distance according to elevation: in competition, it must be turned off. Models known as Shift, like the Tour V6 and V7 Shift, have a switch that disables it, making them usable in tournaments as well as during practice.
The Garmin Approach R10 is placed behind the ball at the practice range and measures club speed, ball speed, launch angle, and estimated distance of each shot. When paired with an app, it turns a practice session into a data-driven training experience, even simulating a course at home.
Gloves and Polos
The golf glove is worn on the hand that holds the top of the club, the left hand for a right-handed player: it improves grip and prevents blisters. It should fit perfectly, without any folds in the palm. The adidas Ultimate365 polos in Cold.Rdy version, with long sleeves and thicker fabric, extend the season when mornings get cooler, and the Core Performance polos cover summer days.
Deals from Other Sports
Every sport has its selection of great deals: the football page features shirts, balls, and club equipment, the running page covers road and trail shoes and watches, the lifestyle page includes everyday sandals and sneakers, the indoor page has indoor sports, from handball to padel, the outdoor page features outdoor and sliding equipment, and the fitness page includes strength and yoga gear. Everything is gathered on the deals page.
The big promotions follow a regular order: Black Friday at the end of autumn, the end-of-year holidays, winter sales, and then the French Days of spring.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of golf shoes for a wet course?
On a wet course, models with soft replaceable spikes, like the adidas Adipower in spiked version, grip the grass and anchor the foot during the swing. Spikeless soles, more versatile, are suitable for dry weather and practice.
Which golf ball for a moderate swing speed?
A low compression ball, which is softer, deforms easily at impact and provides distance for moderate swings. High compression balls, which are firmer, benefit fast players seeking control.
Are rangefinders allowed in competition?
Since 2019, golf rules permit distance measuring devices, unless local regulations prohibit them. The slope calculation function must however be disabled in competition.
How to choose the size of a golf glove?
The glove should fit the hand like a second skin, without folds in the palm or tension at the fingertips. A right-handed player wears it on the left hand, and an oversized glove rotates on the grip and diminishes the feel of the club.
How to train effectively on the practice range?
Focus on a specific target with each ball rather than hitting continuously, varying clubs and targets. A putting mat and alignment markers on the ground help correct posture between sessions.
