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So I signed for a golf lesson this coming saturday @ the local golf store (GG). I don’t have any problem when I’m using my irons (R7 Draw), hybrid (TM Burner) and wood b (TM Burner) but only in my driver . I’m using a TM Burner Draw 9.5. I bought this driver knowing it will fix my slice. I did all the adjustment and watch some videos in youtube same results. Do you guys think it might the driver that I just bought or my swing? I hope the golf lesson with correct my slice. I have 2 more days before the golf lesson. Do I have to practice more in the driving range or just wait till the golf lesson? One more question, Do I have to bring my own club on the lesson or they will provide one for me. I’m afraid that the instructor might ask me to change my driver co’z I just bought it 2 weeks ago. Thanks.
I just saw this instruction video in
About.com:Golf
How to correct a slice w/ Michael Lamana. He have all different kind of instruction for golf swing problems. It’s simple and easy to follow. What do you think about his videos? I’m still going for my lesson tomorrow.
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do you slice off to the right? i have that problem with alot of my shot probly around 80% too!
i find whats really effective is on your downswing pull more with your left arm.try also to keep your wrists more rigid, there might be a tendancy to roll them back.
Clubs don’t fix swings…….. mechanics do. The primary thing to focus on is bringing the club straight back on a plane and swing through the same plane. Hooks and slices are caused by swinging outside in or inside out. If you don’t understand what I’m saying you will find this out at your lesson.
Go to the lesson and swing the way you normally do, don’t try to impress the instructor with a good swing that isn’t yours.
If you do that he will fix a swing that you really don’t have.
Bring your driver to the lesson and an instructor will not make you change clubs…that’s absurd.
I had a problem like this and the pro told me that I wasnt teeing the ball high enough, try teeing the ball a little higher and see what happens. It is amazing what kind of impact the tee can have.
Don’t blame the tools for a bad job. Blame the mechanic who is using them. A slice usually results from an outside to in swing which cuts across the ball imparting a side spin which makes the ball slice. If you do not know how to correct the slice, there is no sense going to the range and further ingraining a bad swing. Wait for the lesson. Then go to the range and see if you can do what you learned to alleviate the slice.
I think for someone as new to the game as yourself, a driver with 9.5 degree loft is too straight faced. So I am afraid the pro would advise a 10.5 loft. However, if you are slicing 80% of your drives you have a problem with your swing as well. I would certainly take my clubs to show to the pro for there is no point in trying to fool him about the situation.
I also have a slice from time to time. The pro will hopefully fix your swing and help you hit the ball straighter. One thing I do is visualize coning the ball, swinging from inside to out. I also snap that heck out of my wrists so the heel of the driver points at the target. i still have a slight slice but I play it like most players play a draw. there is so much to the swing though… it gets complicated and confusing… Good luck!
Close your stance and move your right foot back. Club plane should go inside out and swing about 70%. Shaft maybe too stiff also.
If you have a good swing, narrow your stance with the driver. People with good swings can control this with the width of the stance. The wider stance restricts the hip turn and will result in a fade or a slice. A narrower stance will straighten out the shot. A little narrower will leade to a draw or hook. Try it. If your swing is good you will be amazed at how easy this is to make work.
try turning ur shoulder at the end of ur swing at impact you will get more distance and accuracy