What are the most common power leaks in a good player's golf swing?

Answer 1

hello marc

Maybe the biggest culprit that robs power is not getting a good shoulder turn.

Second to that I believe it is trying to steer the ball into the fairway rather then just swinging away.

Not finishing the follow through will cut length also.

This combination of things contributes to loss of distance in even the strongest of players games.

Leon

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Technique is everything, of course. As said, probably the biggest power leak is coming over the top and slicing the ball. A fade is not a bad thing, as many players love to hit power fades. Over hitting, or swinging too hard, is also a big power leak. Usually you will lose control of your swing is you over swing. Also, you need a full turn of your hips and shoulders to get optimum distance. Confidence is a big key as well. If you do not have this, you will find yourself worrying about where the ball will go instead on focusing on the swing. A good, confident swing will send a ball into orbit, as you know the ball will fly and find the fairway. Also, make sure you are using the correct equipment. If you are using any graphite shaft, make sure it fits your swing speed. If you swing fast and have a weak shaft, this will cause control problems as well as lost of distance. For a slow swing speed, a super stiff shaft will basically counteract any good benefits of a graphite shaft.

Answer 4

Timing. If it's a good golf swing...then it's most likely timing. Your swining a little hard, so your getting to the impact area before you've released to the point where the club face is square to your target line. Best thing for you to do...especially if your a low handicapper, is go see your local PGA Professional. They can pinpoint your problem. Alot of times with a low handicapper, it's so minute, you would need an experienced teacher to see it. I've started a website for golf tips on Yahoo Groups. It's open to all, and free. I'm going to try to do weekly rules interpretations as well. Stop by...golf_Tips_ by_PGAprofessional JW McCloskey.

Answer 5

For me it is coming over the top on the sownswing. This causes fade which goes less far than a straight ball or draw. My second is not finishing my swing which means I slowing down my swing to early thus losing speed thus losing distance again. If I had more distance I'd be alot better golfer.

Answer 6

well i am an 8 handicap, i used to be a +1 but i have had cancer. if u swing to hard u will come over the top. u get slices or duck hooks if u have a good release. with short irons. or wedges, it is deceling and not hitting it hard enough. trying to be to cute so to speak. if u made every swing at about 80% power then u would be a great golfer. but then i am not a pro.

Answer 7

Most golfers decelerate their club head during impact. This happens when the club head passes the hands before impact.

You need your hands to lead the club head until your hands go pass your left leg. To check this, look at your wrist. If your hands are leading the club head, your right hand will be cupped and your left wrist will be slightly bowed or straight.

If you can achieve this, these things happen :
1. You are not coming over the top.
2. You are releasing the club head at the very last minute
3. Your ball will shoot off like a bullet on a flat trajectory.
4. Of course, you will hit it further.

Answer 8

most people think that power in golf comes from swinging as hard as you can, but that is not true at all, power comes from a combination of many things. the hardest thing in golf to learn is to how to shift your weight. easy to say, hard to do. poor golfers will, on their backswing have most of their weight on their left foot and their left side will actually dip into the ball, and when they swing they will fall back on to their right foot. this is exactly the wrong way to swing. on your backswing, you want maybe 80% of your weight to be on your right side, and as you begin your downswing, you must first begin to transfer your weight to your left side a split second before the club hits the ball, and when you follow through, 80% of your weight needs to finish on your left foot. if you address the ball and put your feet together so they are touching and gently swing the club back and forth, you will feel in your feet your weight shifting to the right and to the left. that is how it should feel. also having the right equipment for your body type and ability is important, but nothing is a important as learning to shift your weight properly, if you can learn this, everthing thing else is easy. try and stand in front of a mirror and watch yourself swing, good way to get a feel for it. good luck, practice everyday!!

Answer 9

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Answer 10

Weight transfer from the top of the swing.