Sunday, March 23, 2008

Certified Preowned Golf Clubs

The term certified is starting to appear more and more when searching for used or pre-owned golf clubs. callaway, taylor Made, nike, cleveland, and MacGregor, are all starting to promote certified golf clubs. A few sites I visited did not describe what separated these clubs from other clubs on their site. They did not answer why are these clubs certified and why should I buy them over other clubs.

Most sites did explain what made the certified clubs better than their regular used or pre-owned clubs. Below is a list on what factors they use to certify a pre-owned club:

6 Point Inspection-

1. Detailed cleaning of the Entire club

2. Cosmetic Evaluation

3. Structural Integrity of the club head

4. Structural Integrity of the shaft

5. grip Replacement

6. New manufacturer head-cover

They also add a 12 month warranty to all their certified preowned golf clubs

Next main question, are they really worth it? It comes down to price and peace of mind. If you can find a pre-owned club you like and the certified club is only 10% to 20% more, in my opinion, it is well worth it. For a $200 pre-owned club you are looking at around $20 more and it comes with a new grip, a new head cover, and the peace of mind that you are getting the club you want in great condition. However, if the certified pre-owned golf club you are looking at is 40%+ more than the non-certified, that is a much tougher decision.

The decision to buy a $200 club for $80 more will be entirely based on peace of mind. Is it worth that amount to you to make sure the club is certified? That answer is based on personal preference and can only be answered by the golfer purchasing the club.

Al Scillitani
internet Marketing Manager
Global Golf Certified Preowned Golf Clubs

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Should You Consult an Atlanta Weight Loss Doctor?

Are you an overweight atlanta resident looking for ways to lose your weight? Are diet and exercise just not effective more? Maybe its time for you to visit an atlanta weight loss doctor to discuss your options.

There are many weight loss or bariatric doctors who can help you achieve your weight-loss goals. Because of their expertise and resources, these atlanta weight loss doctors are truly capable of providing the most appropriate plan or treatment for your case.

It all starts with the first consultation. During consultation, you will be weighed. The initial visit will consist of a physical exam and medical and dietary history taking which the doctor will perform by using electronic body analysis which is an electronic scale that measures and prints a person's weight, water weight, muscle pounds, fat pounds and body fat percentage. The scale will also be able to tell the total average of the amount of calories you take everyday plus calculate the amount of body fat and pounds that is most appropriate for your body type.

After your evaluation, the atlanta weight loss doctor will give you their recommendation as well as the weight loss plan most suited for your needs. Your physician might also give you optional energy-boosting and fat-boosting shots during the visit.

After your consultation, your atlanta weight loss doctor may recommend you the following medicines for treatment and maintenance. Bondril, tenuate, Didrex, tenuate, meridia, xenical, phentermine, etc. They may also recommend you a weekly dose of booster shots to speed up your weight loss and enhance energy level.

For severe cases, your doctor will recommend surgery. Here are some options:

1.Vertical Banded Gastroplasty More commonly known as stomach stapling, during surgery the surgeon would staple a part of your stomach to create a smaller-sized stomach which will limit the amount of food intake. Some doctors would use bands instead of staples.

2.Gastric Bypass Surgery This procedure also involves bands or staples to create a smaller stomach. The new stomach will be attached to the middle portion of the small intestine bypassing the rest of the stomach and the upper portion of the small intestine.

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