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The answer to your question is out there. Only, we cannot answer since we don't know your flaws. The best thing to do is get a single lesson from a pro, ask him to give you some drill and even ask him what training aids would be beneficial for you. He even might use some training aid during the lesson.

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https://www.amazon.com/Yunn-Training-Alignment-Accessories-Right-Handed/dp/B07RK9L1DK/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=putting+tutor&qid=1565915875&s=gateway&sr=8-4

Putting tutor to make sure your putts are starting on line



https://www.amazon.com/Callaway-CT29024-Alignment-Stix/dp/B00H88JDKU/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=alignment+sticks&qid=1565915947&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Alignment sticks can be used for an enormous amount of drills

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01J1BLGC4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I used this aid to help my elongated back swing. Took me a while but now I have much better tempo and actually get more speed.

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https://www.amazon.com/Tools-STRAIT-LINE-Aluminum-Refillable-Irwin/dp/B0186JTY7G/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=strait+line+chalk+line&qid=1565916149&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-10

This is the best putting aid you will ever use CHALK LINE!!!

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https://www.amazon.com/Diriway-Training-Correction-Inflatable-Adjustable/dp/B07RW8CLM6/ref=sr_1_14?keywords=GOLF+TRAINING+BALL&qid=1565916213&s=gateway&sr=8-14

This is a good tool to use on your swinging to make sure your upper body is working in unison.

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Check out some of these tools and look up some drills. I am sure you can find a few that would help your game. Good luck!

Yes and I'm livid when I get to the rink and forget the sleeves. It sucks playing without them.

I've got embarrassingly skinny legs, so the bulk helps my knee pads stay in place - but really the extra padding is great for landing. I get much less bruising after (I know I need new knee pads).

I use something like this but not that brand. I ended up with something cheaper in funky colors because it reduced the cost even more... They have a silicon (or something) like strip on the top and bottom elastic that helps them stay in place on my skin. And not just height wise, it kept them rotated the way I want to favor the inside of my knees.

I tried volleyball knee pads. I wish they worked better because they have excellent padding, but didn't find any that had a similar elastic, so they kept shifting out of position, rotating and dropping, on my chicken legs. Though, I'm sure if you spent more you could find a quality pair.

I don't know the dimensions offhand, but Ikea has these big zip up rectangular bags that are popular in the folding bike community for transporting bicycles (so hey, they are durable enough!). They are pretty cheap, too. In the Washington, DC, Ikea, I found them in the same section as the blue Frakta shopping bags, but the bags you want are clear in color.

I'll update this with a link if I can find one.

The bag is the DIMPA storage bag. But unfortunately, while I thought you'd be able to lay it along the diagonal, it looks like the diagonal is 10 inches too short. Please double check my math: (124 cm = 48.8") (diagonal length = 36" and change)

But do not fret! The folding bicycle community was able to come up with a solution for you. Hardsided (or soft sided if you want to) golf club travel cases. The one I linked is definitely long enough, and exactly meets your 40 cm/16" dimension as well. Apparently there are folding bicycles that fold up into packages of the same dimension and bicyclists long ago figured out how to fly with them. Good luck!

You can still tape the knob/shaft of the blade, but the heat may get the tape to gum up and ruin your gloves (sorry, I'm just assuming Houston gets super toasty in the summer).

Balls are good for practice, but it won't translate directly to puck feel. If it's within your budget, grab a few green biscuits; these emulate puck feel the best off the ice.

IMO, pads are essential but I'm probably biased as someone who plays goalie most of the time. My friends and I have tried playing without one (we just played posts) and it just wasn't the same. If you or your friend want to play goalie on ice, just be aware that the mechanics are really different since you can't slide on asphalt. And of course, check if you have a beginner's league or a learn to play league at your rink.

Hope I'm not too late but I found some golf stuff in your price range that your dad may like. This tee set or maybe this one or this ball set. This marker set is nice for when hes playing or maybe these covers, this golf shirt, or this organizer. If you want to spend a little bit more theres always this putting mat for his house. This wallet isn't golf related but I bought my SO a hockey related one for Christmas and its really nice. Hope I could help! If I win I'm dying for these pans

Too much. That's a Stern ball which might be why the cost is a bit inflated (Silver is on the new ones). Usually an official NBA game-ball is ~$100.

Once broken in, an NBA game-ball is hands-down the best ball to hoop with, but, and this is an important point, it takes a lot of time to break in a game-ball (weeks of daily use) and it must be done in a pristine setting.

Pristine setting = squeaky clean indoor gym. No exceptions.

The slightest bit of dust/dirt/grime will ruin the leather, especially once it starts loosening up and getting worked in.

But boy oh boy, if you do it right (or are lucky enough to actually have used real game balls), there's no other basketball like it. Silky smooth but incredibly tacky (with a little bit of moisture). The sound it makes on a perfect swish is unmatched. Best of the best, obviously.

That being said, like many others have mentioned, there are better more realistic options out there.

I invested in a samsonite hard case.

It was pretty expensive but has great reviews and should last me a long time.

It's this one.

As you can see from this picture, there is plenty of room at the top to pack clothes as well. I put all my clothes in here and had room to spare.

I was not charged an over-sized bag fee by American but did make sure it was under 50lbs. before I left.

My friend who went with me got the Plano case, and if not for the TSA lock and belt he wrapped around it, his clubs would have been strewn across the tarmac. I don;t suggest getting that one.

Hope this helps.

Pretty sure this was invented by a guy in the northwest (Idaho or Wymoning or something like that). Reason I know this is my friends dad, I believe, bought the patent for this and tried to make a business out of them. I think he eventually sold them to a larger company. My friends dad also invented great catch: https://www.amazon.com/SKLZ-Great-Football-Receiving-Training/dp/B00CMHBJ7W. I got to play with a bunch of prototypes and the pass back actually worked really really well assuming you didnt suck at throwing a football and had a solid flat wall to throw against.

A Real Madrid football?

I might also suggest a Real Madrid badge that you can sew/paste on to something. I would love those (if I hadn't already gotten them for my laptop bag) but they're really cheap so maybe that might not be the best gift.

Also, just because they're a Madrid fan doesn't mean they'll only enjoy a Madrid themed gift. Surely they have other interests?

some basketballs pick up dust more than others. You'll have to find one that works for you. Personally I use a Striker Dri-Tec indoor/outdoor ball and think it works GREAT.

RE: dribbling - you're just gonna have to put the time and effort into dribbling practice. No "shortcut" to this one. Practice stationary dribbling while keeping your eyes up/focused on the rim. here is a dribbling training video

As you get more comfortable, move into dribbling on the go while keeping your eyes up/on the rim. That will eventually lead to cuts/drives/ etc and "skill dribbling."

you could buy "court vision" goggles to assist you in your drills, but IMO you're better to just save your money (but in case you're interested, they're here.

Alternately, you can make your own if you want to put the effort into it. video here

You're welcome. Here's a sample of what's available. Not sure if this stuff is heavier or lighter than Tungsten tape or other types, but you can look around and find whatever works best for you. It won't add a ton of weight, but an extra few grams here and there might make a pen feel better in your hand.

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I have two pitbulls, had a third till she got sick and had to be put down :( and an australian shephard who is strong enough to pull both my pits around when they play tug of war. i know exactly what toys last the longest.

This ball is by far their favorite and lasts until we lose them. your dog will rip off the feet, the horns and the squeeker but the ball part will last forever!

Other pit owners claim this will last forever it took my dogs less than a minute to rip it open and rip out the stuffing. however, the outside has lasted a very long time! so if you dont mind it being split open it should last.


if i see a garage sale or go to a thrift store ill pick up a basket ball the dogs pop it immediately and it gets ripped apart but the majority of it has lasted a long time

if you go grocery shopping they have beef bones im pretty sure that what their called. but they not only feed your dog but the bones last a long time too.

if i win, the tick twister would be great since i live in the woods and its tick season.

I have the SKLZ swing trainer in 48 inches. /u/niv85 hit the nail on the head when talking about helping smooth out swings and improve tempo.

One thing that I like to use it as is a great warm up tool if I'm pressed for time before starting a round or if the course doesn't have a range (believe it or not, this happens). If you can swing it at least a few times a week for 10 minutes it will help you stay loose and flexible.

These watch straps should fit over the top of a wet suit, useful for diving, with a waterproof watch of course.

When I used to have a dog it had a favorite toy, this is similar to what he had.

A hat for the transfer to colder weather, it's also your favorite colour.

An NBA basketball so you can be pro.

Mmmmm Chocolate.

Crocodile disguise.

And all I can say for the last one is just go visit them:)

How about this golf ball wine stopper? I got one for my 'father in law' and it's his favorite! You could also get him these Houston Texans golf balls and tees! and still be under $30 :) Good luck!

If you're prioritizing price and durability, the Spalding NBA Street ball is a decent choice: https://www.amazon.com/Spalding-NBA-Street-Basketball-Official/dp/B0009VELG4/ref=sr_1_4?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1537646004&sr=1-4&keywords=outdoor+basketball

It's only like $15. It's rubber, so it's definitely gonna feel "cheaper" than a nice indoor-only ball, but it's made to be played outside and shouldn't get messed up from snow and ice. Should also be fairly easy to grip even if it gets somewhat wet.

Another option is an indoor/outdoor basketball like this: https://www.amazon.com/Spalding-NBA-Indoor-Outdoor-Basketball/dp/B000A7OUE0


About $30, and will feel more similar to an indoor game ball, if that's important to you. I suspect that ball gets a little more slippery when wet.

These golf shoes got really good ratings.

Houston Texans Tees

Texans golf club cover






I'd really like this scale to track my body fat, while gaining muscle. Complicated stuff lol

Good inexpensive options:

Precision Pro

Tec Tec Tec

Breaking 80

More expensive better options:

Bushnell V4 Shift w/slope

Nikon Golf Coolshot 80 VR Golf Laser Rangefinder

Garmin Z80

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Like this?

Innovative. I was planning to replace my stock but if I could do this to satiate my balanced-rifle-appetite until I could drop the money for a UBR or just use the money saved for more ammo, I'll take it. Thanks!

Erm, no. x4. As in, each player pays $70 for a Saturday tee-time, for a total of $280 for a morning tee time foursome.

Granted, that's country-club rates (which also include a yearly fee). I've seen higher end clubs do $150 per player. Yes, a $600 tee time. So $70/player is high-end (but not an outrageous price). A cheaper outing might be $30 per person ($120 for the foursome) for a Twilight / late afternoon outing. Then a good Golf Ball costs ~$4 each, a set of Golf Clubs is easily $500+.

Its called a rich-man's sport for a reason. The key to playing the game without breaking the bank is to find less popular locations and focus on twilight rates for maybe $20 for a bit of late-afternoon practice during the weekdays.

I have this one and really like it. Easy to travel with since it rolls freely and the price is lower than most - http://www.amazon.com/Samsonite-Hardside-Travel-Black-54-Inch/dp/B003UFRKX2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1417459637&sr=8-4&keywords=golf+club+travel+case

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This would be a pretty cool gift!

This is basically the same thing cheaper. SKLZ Gold Flex Golf Trainer. Strength, Tempo, and Warm Up Tool. 48" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0053C3WDC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Spy7ybK9G689X

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009VELG4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_EIk7AbSSZVGE5

I bought this off amazon and it’s worked well for me. Good grip and bounce. Haven’t used it daily or continuously for very long periods of time so can’t say much on durability 🤷‍♂️

NFL Houston Texans golf balls and tees set, Jeff Bagwell Houston Astros hologram card, The Spicy Food Lover's Bible book, and a card. I recommended that card because it's not intimate, and I would use it for my own estranged dad. That's about $29 before tax. :)

I have the McDavid ones. So far so good, they're fairly comfortable but I cant comment on longevity as I've only been using them for a few weeks. I popped my knee cap and it's enough padding to for rolling. On sale right now at Amazon, grab em!

https://www.amazon.com/McDavid-6446-Padded-Compression-Sleeve/dp/B006INROOI?th=1&psc=1

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And you need 24 dozen of these:

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That fits your $1200 budget +/- $100

Also, might wanna check what ball he plays. I'm assuming he uses prov1's.

It's just that, a bag for balls. Guys put it in their man cave and fill it with balls or whatever. He can grab a few everytime he plays. It should last him AWHILE.

I've seen basketball dribbling glasses recommended. They're designed to limit your ability to see down.

Congratulations u/barktothefuture! - Shoot me a PM with your mailing address and I'll get your rangefinder sent out later this week!

neverflat last a long ass time but can feel weird and rubbery after a while. My favorite is the street ball. Cheap and holds grip for a long time. You can also get the wave which has lines dug into it and long lasting grip.

always start close by the hoop to work on your form once you enter the park, shooting at the hashmarks around the FT line helped me gain more consistency and I instantly felt more confident shooting long range, i continue to do this once I get to the park. once you do that, shoot a lot of mid-range jumpers then start at the corner or straightaway for threes. just remember to always start real close to the hoop once you enter the park or gym. I also needed an adjustment period when I went from inside to outside, it could be a mental thing. I also always end my sessions with 3-5 straight free throw makes and that always helped me.

for a ball, i've always liked this one https://www.amazon.com/Spalding-Parent-63-249-parent-NBA-Street-Basketball-x/dp/B0009VELG4?th=1 but i know some people don't. It's generally good and has lasted me about a year and a half so far, I might get another one because the one I have now is starting to lose grip.

From your link: http://www.amazon.com/Spalding-Official-Game-Ball-Basketball/dp/B00178UAP4/ref=pd_sim_sg_92

Direct link rather than Facebook link.

https://www.amazon.com/Precision-Pro-Golf-Rangefinder-Magnification/dp/B017JIT6EG

I wore these through my academy 10/10
https://www.amazon.com/Mcdavid-Extended-Compression-Sleeve-Protective/dp/B006INROOI/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=Knee+pads&qid=1556247577&s=gateway&sr=8-7

https://www.amazon.com/SKLZ-GFT01-000-02-Trainer-Strength-Tempo/dp/B0053C3WDC/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1523940411&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=Sklz&psc=1

Stretch then about 20 swings with this http://www.amazon.com/SKLZ-Strength-Tempo-Trainer-inches/dp/B0053C3WDC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1463422776&sr=8-4&keywords=SWING+TRAINER

http://www.amazon.com/Samsonite-Hardside-Travel-Black-54-Inch/dp/B003UFRKX2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1396046796&sr=8-3&keywords=samsonite+travel+golf+bag

No, I thought you meant this one: https://www.amazon.com/Spalding-NBA-Street-Basketball-Official/dp/B0009VELG4

edit: hope this helped and you guys/gals got some stuff!



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