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Originally Posted by LowPost42 I like the driver length - 44" is a good 'control' driver.
Out of curiosity, how are you off the tee with your other clubs? Slices? Straight? Draw?
If it's JUST the driver giving you problems, it might be time to head to your local golf store to try and find a new one.
Part of me wonders if you put a different swing on your driver than you do all of your other clubs.
For a while, I know I did. I'd have fine trajectory with my other clubs, but the minute I had a ball teed up, I'd either get a slice or a power fade - but my swing would totally change. It was at the point where I needed a 4 knuckle strong grip to keep the ball straight. Obviously, this was only a temporary answer.
My swing has largely evolved over the winter, so it will be interesting to see how the Big Dog will react. |
LowPost42:
Thank you for following up with me on my issue.
No, I don't have any issues with my
irons. I hit straight to reinforce my swing, but can force a draw or slice if need be. It is only my driver that is giving me grief! =)
I did have a bad habit with my driver of trying to smash the ball by over extending my back swing (causing a "flying elbow") then turning my shoulders way too fast such that the face of the club was open when it hit the ball. I was able to correct it after a few hundred swings.
I don't know what a 4 knuckle strong grip is, but have been suggested that I use a strong grip where the club shaft goes from the meaty portion of my left hand diagonally to the point where my first finger meets my palm. This grip allows hard hitters to turn the club head easier. The way you can tell if you have the grip right is if you can see the back of your left hand when you are setting up.
I practiced over the winter as well. To be honest, the reason I am trying to fix my driver situation is because I lost 20 balls during a charity golf tournament. I had never played golf before (except for going to the driving range twice) and embarrassed myself pretty good! =) The 20 balls went into the woods, ponds, and housing areas. The balls went over the first rows of homes facing the golf course. I was just happy that I didn't read in the papers the next day about an accident caused by an errant golf ball! =)
So right now, I am just practicing at the range where I can minimize my capacity to do damage. I still feel sorry for the cars in the parking lot when I hit with my driver... One heck of a curve on my slice. Sure wish I could throw the baseball like that when I was in High School. I woulda made the Majors!
Hope you do well this coming season! Cheers!