Thread: Driver recomendations - cure a bad slice

Quote: Originally Posted by Chieflongtee Here is what you do not want to hear. The less loft the more sidesppin. Also clubs have tolerances which means you could also end up with an open face driver. The problem is still your swing though. Here is how I would evaluate you without ever seeing you hitting a golf ball. Driver: slice 3 wood: Slice but a little less or blocks to the rgiht and the occasional pull. 5 wood: same as 3 wood but less...

Here is what you do not want to hear. The less loft the more sidesppin. Also clubs have tolerances which means you could also end up with an open face driver. The problem is still your swing though. Here is how I would evaluate you without ever seeing you hitting a golf ball. Driver: slice 3 wood: Slice but a little less or blocks to the rgiht and the occasional pull. 5 wood: same as 3 wood but less pronounced 3-4 irons: same as 3-5 wood 5...

Quote: i make nice shots with it from time to time, but the bad shots are really bad. This is the problem with driver marketing these days. They make the clubs longer so every once in a while you hit a good one that goes longer than ever. As you are seeing the downside is you will miss a lot more unless you've got the skill to control it.

My driver is probably a 12 to 13 deg. loft i have been told so it is much easier to hit. My son turned me on to the V2 shafts as he was fitted for one this spring and it made a huge,huge difference off the tee. I think you need to experiment with some combos and see what works for you. We all swing differently and its just a matter of seeing what works for you. You will get a lot of advice on this forum and from other stores but the best way...

Quote: Originally Posted by iggsplode ..but how does lofting and sidespin relate to one another? .. Depending on your swingpath, you will impart a certain amount of both backspin and side spin to the ball at impact. If you have a good swingpath, the amount of sidespin will be minimal and the ball will fly relatively straight. Generally, a higher lofted driver will give you more backspin (much like a higher lofted iron....you probably hit your...

If you want to fix the problem, spend the money you would've spent on a new driver on lessons.

You assesses me bang on!!!

You slice the ball because your clubface is open at impact relative to the direction you are swing the club. An offset driver will give you that extra split second to square the face. There are also lots of drivers that have a non offset but have the face closed 2 degrees or more at address. Your best bet is to find a teach that can help you control the face better and then you will b on your way to better golf. A good instructor will also be...

I had your problem exactly last year. Before you go out and change clubs I would really recommend talking to some of the guys here and get a good recommedation for a teacher. It has helped my game by shaving off the extra strokes like you are mentioning and when I am having a bad day I at least now have an idea where I have regressed back to. You will probably find that your existing driver will get better and the irons will follow as well....

Take some lessons, better yet get the inside approach gadget and it cure that slice as it cured mine, now I draw the ball.