I use a walter hagen varsity 420cc driver with those oversize brush-ts where the recommeded height is supposed to be. I even use those distance balls where it says maximize your launch. The shaft fits me well. as well as the flex. oh yeah and my driver has 10 degrees of loft. Theres the one hole where theres water 100 yards out and alway find myself in i or slowed down by it. HELP!
2007-03-25 06:08:59 · 11 answers · asked by robbygolfs73 3 in Sports ➔ Golf
Just do what I do... concentrate and rip it 300 yards!
Seriously, I know you'll get much better answers than mine (I'm a 14 handicap):
For starters, try playing the ball lined up with your left foot. If it's in the middle of your stance (or worse, inside or lined up with your right foot), you're hitting the ball more on the downswing and working more like a punch shot.
It's touch to offer ANY suggestions without actually being able to see you hit a ball, but try this as well:
Next time you tee it up, stand a LITTLE further AWAY from the ball than you normally stand.
Also - don't try to kill it. Line yourself up, take a final look at your targer line, take a nice SMOOTH backswing, and come down on it with the main focus of just trying to hit the ball on the sweet spot of the clubface. Don't swing to hard. Just two things: Sweet spot, and follow through. Oh, and the other two things: Left foot (lining up the stance) and don't stand so close to the ball.
But I'm no Tiger.
Good luck.
2007-03-25 06:16:27 · answer #1 · answered by gabound75 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
(note: A 10 degree drive should be plenty to get the ball in the air. Something seems amiss in your setup)
Dont know how you swing or your flight path but here are the basics to help you:
1. Tee the ball so that at least 1/2 the ball sets over the top of your driver when at address.
2. The ball should be set up on the instep of your lead foot. (if you are righty...then off the inside of your left foot)
3 Learn where your swing bottoms out and starts to come back up. Your mental thought should be catching the ball on the upswing.
4. Have others check your address.
Is your club face squared? (A slightly shut face will kill loft)
Is the ball truly up in your stance, near the front foot?
5. Is your swing too flat? Hands should be above your shoulders at the top of your swing. A steeper swing will help your get the ball in the air.
6: **Hot tip** Buy some driver contact tape for your next round and use it on all your driver shots. Use a new one for each hole and save them. Make a note of the ball flight and where you made contact. This will give you instant feedback and help you identify where your problem is.
Good luck.
2007-03-25 10:37:33 · answer #2 · answered by Daren M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whoa! 10* is waaay too little for you. I hit the ball 250-270 yds and use an 11.5* driver. The new research is saying that the average golfer should use 12* or higher. And I know you don't swing that fast, so find a 13* driver and see if it will work better for you.
2007-03-25 16:41:35 · answer #3 · answered by SG 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the two impression the area based on your swing velocity. The 9.5 is greater effectual in case you experience which you launch the ball extreme in the air with the ten.5. some people's swings deliver the ball extreme and a few do not so its not undemanding to tell you which ones provide you greater distance. you like the ball to descend on a pair of 40 5 degree attitude. the greater effective you're from that the shorter you'llpersistent the ball. The shaft additionally impression distance. The stiffer flex will knock off some yards inspite of the undeniable fact that it will make you many greater precise in the journey that your swing velocity is quickly sufficient for it. It particularly does matter on you and your swing.
2016-10-19 21:23:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep your back shoulder slightly lower than your lead shoulder at address and take a 3/4 swing letting the club release at impact. As long as the ball is up in your stance that should get it airborne. Let us know if any of this helps!
2007-03-25 11:01:36 · answer #5 · answered by 7s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In order to get more loft on the ball, your driver head needs to get 'under it'. Try using the regular wood, extra long tees that will set your ball a little higher. Or, move your swinging stance back so your ball will fly on your upswing.
2007-03-25 06:14:01 · answer #6 · answered by Kendra O 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get a 12 or 13 degree driver
2007-03-27 01:22:45 · answer #7 · answered by tomd111 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try I different shaft, Make sure ball is up in your stance, or add lead tape to the bottom front of the club.
2007-03-25 09:19:03 · answer #8 · answered by Doug 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOW!!! A lot of complicated suggestions. Fortunately for you most of them are not too good. 7s is the closest. It's not nearly as technical as most make it seem. Drop your back shoulder a little bit as you start your downswing. This will create loft immediately.
2007-03-25 13:47:51 · answer #9 · answered by Albatross 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a higher number wood. Or use a one-iron. Or try inching your stance back.
2007-03-25 06:13:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋