Driving tips needed

I need advice on how to select the proper driver.. I was told to get fitted for a driver what does this mean exactly? I think some of my issues stem from not straightening my left hand through impact. I tend to slice the ball to the right any suggestions on this. I think I can probably hit my drive between 200-220 yds most of the time straight if I dont swing aggressively. I would like to see 240 or 250 with a controlled tempo but I am not sure if this is possible.

a change in driver won't help your distances.... get some lessons first and get technique right before you change equiptment.

Getting fitted for a driver usually means you are hooked up to an advanced lazer guided system which measures such facets as your swing speed, angle of attack into the ball, your posture, height etc such that the fitter can determine the correct loft, lie, shaft flex, shaft length and grip thickness suited to your unique self.

If you are slicing the ball your shaft may be too stiff for you. The problem can also be mitigated by getting a higher lofted driver e.g. 11+. The lower lofts create more side spin.

A more flexible / whippy shaft will add driving distance if you have a slower tempo.

If you really want to add distance to your drives then it is technique that you need to work on. The real power driver in a golf swing are the amount of coil you can generate in the back swing with the amount of club head lag you can generate in the down swing.

An excellent article that explains both is available here;
http://martinoflynntalk.com/?p=7

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As the resident gear guy, if you feel it's a swing deficiency, either change the swing or get gear to fit.

For a slicer, there are two options - a closed face or offset (or both). It's tough to find an offset driver - but those that have them love them. The trouble with a closed face driver is that most folks won't let them point to the hook side at address - where they belong and want to sole themselves. The concept behind the closed face is that if you normally leave a squared face, say, 3 degrees open, by having a 3 degrees closed face sitting closed, it will be left square at impact - straight flight.

But yes, a good fitter will make these determinations as well as select a shaft that's suitable for you.

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