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Old 04-11-2005, 01:41 PM
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Re: no power

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Originally Posted by kiwi
Hi BigBird,

This will go against popular opinion by my recommendation is forget about the mechanics of the swing and just hit the ball hard for a few weeks. When youve trained the muscles to strike firmly then worry about your swing. They say its not a power game but an 8 iron 100 yards just wont cut it. To hit different shots does require power. Work on a good strong release and hit thru the ball not at it.

All the best.
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Originally Posted by bonzi_532
I say do the reverse. Work technique into your muscles and if you do that, then add power, i think you will be pleased with your results.
While I agree with kiwi that you probably need to be more agressive, I'll state alongside with Bonzi that technique is your key.

As a 6', 250lb guy who can bench a good deal and leg press a great deal, strength wasn't my problem (but my 150 yd club was my 5i, and my driver would only go ~200 yds).

A couple of lessons later and I had added 20 yards to my irons, and 60 yards to my driver.

Take the lessons. Get your technique down. Then work on speed and strength.

Good on ya for not wanting to overswing, however, you might want to at least swing at your natural limit!
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