Driver Difficulty

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By Jonathon S

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  1. Jonathon S

    Jonathon S

    I am in my second season of golf and started out in my first season with an old dynacraft driver that came with a $60 starter set I got from a buddy. That first season was full of huge slices off the tee box, which is par for the course(no apologies for the pun).

    At the start of this season I found a 975LFE at a flea market in Florida. I had not researched the club so I did not realize that the LFE is a fade biased club, which isn’t really the best club for someone who still has a slice issue.

    Today I picked up a 910D2. I plan to hit it at the range tomorrow, and assuming I still have issues with the slice, should I continue to improve my swing before I mess with the adjustments on the hozel? I have been improving my swing but I’m still working it out. I’ve seen other discussions on here where people used adjustments to fix their slice, I just don’t want to rely on the adjustments when my swing is not totally locked in.

    Any advice?

  2. JoeyD

    JoeyD
    Texas

    You can mess with the settings on the adjustment sleeve all you want...but it's not going to fix a slice. Or a hook for that matter. You need to work on your swing to find out the root cause of your slice. Is it simply not squaring up the face at impact or are you making an over-the-top move causing you to swing from the outside in? Is it a combination of both? In the end, a slice is essentially the clubface pointed to the right of the swing path at the point of impact (for a right handed player). So you have to work on swing path and clubface angle to fix your slice. That's working on alignment combined with rotation (swing path) and how your hands/forearms are loading, setting and releasing the clubhead throughout the swing but particularly through impact (clubface control).
  3. Brock L

    Brock L
    Fort Myers, FL

    Start with club in neutral setting, as long as loft is at least 10 degrees. If it is a 9 degree head, increase loft, as more loft will be easier to hit straight. Then, work on swing path as that is what will help fix slice. Do not rely on club to do so.
  4. SK Golf

    SK Golf
    Australia

    Honestly, the best thing that helped me was getting a few lessons, it saves you learning bad habits and gives you instant feedback. Keep in mind other peoples adjustments may not be suited to you.
  5. Chuck Z

    Chuck Z
    Mt Pleasant, SC

    Military
    Best advice! You are using clubs that have not been fitted to your swing (shaft and head). You need to see a certified fitter and get one that works for you or keep buying clubs, guessing and hoping you will find one that works. I think that you will find the fitter is the right choice.
  6. Don O

    Don O
    Madison, WI

    Just set it for A1 RH (D4 if LH) for now. The settings do not correct swing issues They only fine tune your small tendencies. Best set by a fitting coach.
    Slices are a tendency especially for men who overuse their upper body to grip it a rip it. And especially hard to stop when using oneself as the trainer. The longer you wait to take lessons, the more you will develop muscle memory of a poor swing.
    One test is to hold a towel or glove under your right armpit. If it drops during your backswing chances are you will likely swing outside to inside, resulting in a slice. This will be a clue to seek help. The game is much more fun from the fairway, especially when the fairway is the you tee off from.
  7. Edward K

    Edward K
    Wesley Chapel, FL

    Military
    Let's get your swing path in the right direction first, then worry about clubs. Find a local teacher, he'll get you started.
  8. Jason S

    Jason S
    Wausau, WI

    I think of adjustable drivers as fine tuning. Fix the swing then fine tune it eith the driver settings.

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