Dear Savvy Senior: Do you know of golfing equipment that can help older golfers? My dad, who’s 76, loves to play golf, but arthritis in his hands has made gripping the club challenging, and his fragile lower back makes stooping over to tee up or retrieve the ball a problem, too. Is there anything out there that can help? — Golfing Buddy

Dear Buddy: There is actually a wide variety of adaptive golf equipment that can help older golfers who struggle with injuries, arthritis or loss of mobility. Here are several golfing products that might help with different needs.

Gripping solutions

Gripping a golf club is a common problem for seniors with hand arthritis or those who have hand or elbow injuries. To help alleviate this problem, there are specially designed golf gloves and grips that can make a big difference.

Two of my favorite gloves are the Bionic Golf Gloves (BionicGloves.com), which have extra padding in the palm and finger joints to improve grip; and the Power Glove (PowerGlove.com), with a small strap attached to the glove that loops around the club grip to secure it in your hand. Cost: between $20 and $30.

Another option is to get oversize grips installed on your dad’s clubs. These can make gripping the club easier and more comfortable, and they are also very good at absorbing shock. Oversize grips are usually either 1/16- or 1/8-inch larger in diameter than a standard grip and cost about $10 per grip. You can find these grips at your local golf store or pro shop and have them installed there.

Or, for a grip-and-glove combination, check out Quantum Grip (Quantum Grip.com), which incorporates Velcro material recessed in the golf club grip and a companion golf glove that has mating Velcro material in the palm. Cost: $25 per grip, $40 a glove.

Upright tools

For golfers with back, hip or knee problems, there are a number of tools that can eliminate the repetitive bending and stooping that comes with playing golf.

For example, for teeing up the ball without bending over, consider the Tee-Up Foldaway by Zero Bend Golf (ZeroBendGolf.com), a 34-inch, long-handled tool that has a trigger-style handgrip and a jaw that holds the ball and tee for easy placement. Cost: $70.

For other tee-up solutions, see the Tee Pal Pro ($70, TeePalLLC.com) and Joe’s Original Backtee ($25, UprightGolf.com). The websites also offer ball pickup tools and magnetic ball marker products that cost under $15.

For a great all-around grabber while golfing, consider the Graball GrabAll Jaw, sold through Amazon.com in a package of two. The device attaches to the handle end of your putter and chipper and picks up golf balls, flagsticks, putters and green side chippers. Cost: $10 per package.

Reflective golf balls

If diminished vision makes locating the ball challenging, Chromax golf balls (Chromax Golf.com) can help. These are reflective colored golf balls that make them appear larger and brighter. Cost: $10 for a three-pack.

Easy carts

Ergonomically designed golf carts can make it easier for older golfers to tote their clubs around the course. For those who prefer to walk, CaddyTek (CaddyTek.com) and Clicgear (Clicgearusa.com) have a variety of three- and four-wheeled carts that are highly rated for function and foldability. Cost: usually between $150 and $300.

For a golfer with severe mobility loss, the SoloRider specialized electric golf cart (SoloRider.com) provides the ability to play from a seated or supported standing position. This cart is lightweight and precisely balanced so it can be driven on tee boxes and greens without causing damage. Federal ADA laws require that all public golf courses allow them. Cost: $10,500 plus a $600 shipping fee.

Jim Miller is a contributor to NBC-TV’s “Today” program and author of “The Savvy Senior.” Send your questions to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070; or visit savvysenior.org.