Welcome to Gear 101, GOLF.com’s weekly dive into an equipment topic that will make you smarter and more knowledgeable when it comes to the tools in your bag. Not all steel shafts are created equal.

When you know how to shallow the downswing can improve contact with longer irons, increase consistency and boost swing speed—and now it’s even easier to learn with this step-by-step guide from Erika ...

Editor’s note: This article was published in partnership with GolfForever. As you age, your body changes. Your metabolism slows down, you lose muscle mass and your range of motion declines, all of ...