Craigers October 20, 2020, 1:51am #3. This is because as spin loft decreases, the amount of curve administered to the ball becomes much more exaggerated. The golf swing is a complex series of movements and the more we measure and work out what we need to do and what is just golf myth the better we can all get. With driver I would have the yip and, even though I don't do it in my practice swings, I fall back trying to swing up. I am finding that it is more difficult to execute with the driver the speed of the club head seems to force my hands to get too active. Being forced to be paired up when you want to play a round of golf can be frustrating, embarrassing or stressful if you are preferring to go it alone. Robert, late reply, but my message didn't show up and I thought to myself DISQUS has done it again. There is a myriad of reasons why you hit your driver better than your irons. Most of us will never be able to do that, especially with the longer clubs. To read more about this option, check out this post. Near here the scenery reminds me of Auchterarder [Gleneagles]Scotland. To add speed to your swing and hit the ball much farther, you will likely need to start some fitness regimen. Hit 6 of 7 fairways averaging around 260. Very few people will find with a vertical swing that they can control a shaft longer than what is recommended on the club length to wrist to floor chart that has been posted on the blog so many times. The green is that way. The last time, he said he put all new epoxy on, but, anyway, thinking I just need a new one. Can't seem to hit a drive straight, but always to the left, not a hook, but way left of target. The new Mizuno Pro 225 irons are the most playable in the Pro series in a Hot Metal Blade design. I heard two different guys last week talking about looking for a 48 inch driver.Maybe it will work for them but I doubt it.The club companies use the same ploy by constantly reducing lofts so "Joe" thinks that new 7 iron is longer than his old one. I dont know if its hard because its so light and Im used to the irons but anyway here you go . 5 Testers Needed! Working at a golf coursewhat is your experience? It's cooled off a little and was like 75-80*. I'm one of those who's always comfortable with the old ways and dislike new changes, until I get used to them and then wouldn't go back for anything. I think the comfort with the old gets more prominent and change more abhorred as I age. At the range, I hit perfectly straight 275 to 315 yard drives 8/10 times. Looking to gain more Speed and Distance in your swing. On those greens that was pretty good for me. Find your fix and lets get the right swing path. Some good golf in prospect. Better golfers do not hit their 4 iron or 5 iron well because they get in a habit of getting down to the ball by dropping their right shoulder. Does golf ball color matter? A torn supraspinatous (a rotorcuff muscle) has slowed me down temporarily.Life goes on:) Hoping The hurrican doesn't hit New Orleans too hard. This means that a driver shaft is between 6- and 8-inches longer than the shafts on . To hit a long iron properly, a golfer has to hit the ball square with a very small hitting surface. You cannot paste images directly. What's the deal? Keep reading, and I will explain more about why the Driver is harder to hit and the steps you can take to immediately improve your driving and learn to drive as well as your irons. whats the big difference when it comes to driver and iron swings and why do you struggle with a driver when your iron game is ok. You hit all your irons the same distance because you're not using the right technique. Greg is a really nice man (along with everyone we met associated with Don) and a super teacher too. Callaway Chrome Soft Vs. Srixon Z Star Golf Balls, Callaway Strata Vs. Tour Edge Bazooka 370 Golf Club Set Comparison Overview, Ping i230 vs Ping i59 Irons Comparison Overview, Taylormade P770 Vs Ping i230 Irons Comparison Overview, Srixon ZX7 Vs Ping i230 Irons Comparison Overview, Wilson D9 Vs Taylormade M4 Irons Comparison Overview. Therefore generating optimal power. My guess is that what you're doing at the transition is rotating your hips, rather than bumping them laterally toward the target. Your previous content has been restored. Golf can be the most wonderful game one day and the most frustrating game on other days. Get your 6 iron. Hitting Down Instead Of Up. Another good drive but still had about 230. Home; Gear. Therefore combating unwanted sidespin. Over the years, the length of drivers has continued to increase and many are now sold at a stock length of 46 inches which is 1-3 inches longer than drivers of the past. 1K views, 49 likes, 8 loves, 0 comments, 15 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Tommy Tom: Undercover Boss - Mexx Canada Data source: Trackman. Club Champs would be a way off yet Russty hahaha! Managing those and knowing what your common swing faults are can go a long way in reducing the frustration associated with the game of golf. As soon as the whether cools off and as my left shoulder allows, chipping and putting practice will again be priority one. Just checking. I would recommend having a driver with this technology to provide the greatest amount of flexibility.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'golfjourney365_com-leader-1','ezslot_6',112,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-golfjourney365_com-leader-1-0'); Have you ever felt that your driver feels really long? It used to be that Men's standard length clubs were anywhere between 43" and 44" for a driver. You can find stuff on it online/youtube. I couldn't do it.2. It feels like I'm generating more clubhead speed and getting my weight through to the left side easier. So I use this 10.6 degrees as a baseline reference (keep in mind that number might be a -4 to -3 on a launch monitor like Trackman). T, what's your latest putter of choice? The gain in accuracy was helpful! [ I can speed read], but the video is still 10mins 40 seconds. Mark Crossfield golf professional talks driver swing and iron golf swing. Heres a video of my iron swing. grip, posture, ball placement, weight shift, etc. I was having the same problem. Consequently, the ball flight wasn't so great either. I started a few weeks ago and am steadily improving. If you're hitting your irons well, the same swing will work with your driver. If you can prove to your satisfaction that you are correctly aligned parallel left about 10-15 yards left of your target then there are other possibilities for what is causing your driver problem. Although hybrids restrict workability and put faster swingers at risk of ballooning their shots. 42.Never thrilled with 42 on the back nine but am doing alot of things right. I got rid of my sockets by working hours on the range. I used to play the twlight on Sundays at Maple Lane and would get a ton of practice - putting, chipping, pitching, playing 2-3 balls every hole if no one behind me. No wonder golfers find it harder to hit long irons. Set ;0). Lots of teachers will tell you to hit it on the upswing with your driver. I am a big believer in using vision and a clear target and working the ball either right or left or left to right depending on the hole. Titleist Irons. The longer shaft and posture allows golfers to rotate their lower body and produce a fluid flat swing plane. If you don't then try to find a professional club fitter in your area who is a member of one of the major Club Fitting organizations. (For that matter most can't do it with a rotational swing eitherBut some can). With a driver, you hit the ball on the up. The 4 iron golf club doesn't help you hit consistent shots the same way when using a 5 iron. From the best equipment to buy, and tips for wedge, driving, iron-play, and putting we have everything covered to help you be the best Golfer you can be.I AM HIRING WRITERS! This dribblers you hit are a sign that you're hitting a glancing blow caused by artificial upward movement of the clubhead through impact. You also have to make sure you have the right flex shaft in your driver. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[728,90],'thegolfingpros_com-box-3','ezslot_6',107,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thegolfingpros_com-box-3-0');In Golf the driver is the most fun club to hit, everyone loves seeing that ball fly! Hammer,I have been very slow reading and catching up on the comments lately.This is one that both Steve and Robert answered really well already but I wanted to add my two cents. Start was pretty much a disaster. Here are some of my other posts on golf simulators frequently asked questions: Do Golf Clubs Make A Difference: Overview For Every Level of Golfer. Two putts for a par and a happy boy. PXG 0311 P Gen2 iron is a game-improvement iron that is designed for golfers who want to move up from their beginner set of irons. I came away feeling that I did not play that well. These include: We have all been there! If you are topping the ball and sending it along the ground, you may benefit from placing it slightly forward in your stance. If you can hit iron shots no problem, but struggle to hit long and straight with the drive here's why. Shawn Clement provides some awesome insight into his approach and believes we are all gravity geniuses that arent built to try to recreate positions in the golf swing, but instead to give our minds and bodies a task to accomplish. The golfer can adjust the driver in several simple steps to increase or decrease loft and to set the club up for a fade or draw bias. He videoed 3 of my tee shots and it confirmed what he said and what I already knew. Even great golf instructors say this. I am 5'8 and about 235 pounds with longer than normal arms. and Watney by 3 from Snedeker and 4 over Garcia [Woods T38th]. It also leads to digging the club into the turf behind your ball or topping it. Using a narrow stance I preload just a little and very deliberately take the driver back to the top and stop, pause 2 or 3 seconds to get the feel and just let it drop and concentrate on driving through to my left side. Kevin's driver shot curved offline much more, however. It starts with the upper body and is difficult to manage. Titleist U-505 Driving Iron $249.99 Draws on input from Tour Pros to give a high, explosive launch with the look, feel, and sound of an iron. ;-). The rough was lush - any shot there was like a shot penalty. The natural process of aging is one of the most common reasons for a loss of distance on the golf course. But the actual distance gained over a club with a smaller head is probably only a yard or two in the lab. Not bad Mr Meade. Sure the longer club will be swung at a faster speed. "Hi, I've been with your program going on 3 years. Hey Hammer,I see you got a "dislike" for your opinion. Decided to just hit a nice 5 iron down the left side to leave a good angle to the hole. I too have been looking for the Magic Move book for years but can't find it anywhere. The root cause: Your iron swing and your driver swing are different animals. Feb 20, 2013. 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