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Originally Posted by LowPost42 We're talking about the same grip here. If you look down at your hands at address, and can see 4 knuckles (or the back of your hand) on your left hand, it's a 4 knuckle grip - also known as VERY strong (this has nothing to do with grip pressure).
The only problem is, like I said, it's a bandaid solution. Yes, if you're casting, (often caused by the flying elbow) it seems to get the clubhead closed enough to promote either a straight shot or a pull-slice (or pull-fade, aka Power Fade). The problem is that if you use it and DON'T come from the outside - an immediate duck-hook is the result... low and left in a hurry. Not to mention that your club looks broken after the swing (as the head is all twisted around due to the ultra-strong grip).
Another couple of questions re: ball flight. Does your shot start straight then banana out right? Or does it go straight right then curve some more?
My assumption, from everything you've said, is that you're coming down the line nicely with an open clubface - very open.
You might try closing the clubface at address. The other thing you might want to check is your ball position. As Bonzi has stated, let's get it forward (if it ins't already). Try playing the ball level with your lead heel.
Since you're at the range, drop a couple clubs on the ground. Have the first one point out to the range (this is your target line). Put your toes up to this club. Have the other club touching your lead heel, making a 'T' with your target line club. Tee up the ball in line with the intersection. Swing away. |
LowPost42:
Thanks for the quick reply. Sorry I haven't been able to respond sooner, but was away at a conference.
Sounds like the strong grip I am using is a temporary fix...
For your information, my driver gives me an
immediate curve. Sometimes posing some danger to other golfers at the right end of the range (range has approximately 40 stalls). I usually hit it over the fence on the right.
My hit usually starts a little to the right, then reeeeaally curves to the right.
I can hit straight sometimes if I slow down my swing considerably (usually hits 180-200 on first bounce). I have been lucky at times and have hit into the 240 fence when the stars are in line...
Just for yucks, I tried a
Taylor Made 540 (I didn't have
clubs at the time so I asked the proshop for their best loaner with the firmest/low torque shaft) and found that I still hit slices, but not as bad. I was able to keep all 50 balls on the range, but didn't quite get the "feel" for the club. I was averaging about 220 (excluding the 10 "topped" balls until I got used to the club) and never really got in a good swing.
I'll try your suggestion and put the 2
clubs on the ground to adjust my ball placement. I have to admit that I have been putting the ball more torwards the outside toes of my left foot rather than the heal.
Thanks again for the assistance. I will keep you updated on my progress.