So, I'm looking at picking up a new UST V2 graphite shaft for my driver.
I'm also grabbing a Ping v2 Rapture 17deg. Hybrid with Javln 67gr shaft.
The reason - I cannot stay down when hitting a 3, 5, or 7 wood. Mental mental mental!!!
So, that lead me to a little googling and this info from Jim Furyk:
Drive to a specific distance
I know I hit my driver 280 yards, but I bet you don't know exactly how far you hit yours. On the other hand, you'd answer in a heartbeat if I asked how far you hit your 7-iron. The reason why is that you usually hit your 7-iron to a specific distance (for me, that's 165 yards) while you hit your driver as far as you can and hope it stays in the fairway. Compared to your 7-iron swing your driving motion is too quick, too long and completely out of whack.
Here's how to fix that and swing your driver as smoothly as you swing your 7-iron: Hit 20 drives at the range and note how far each one flies. Calculate the average — this gives you a solid driver-distance gauge. On the course, locate a spot in the fairway at that yardage and try to hit that distance, just like you would if you were hitting your 7-iron into the green. Driving to a specific distance — instead of driving for distance — keeps your swing in check and helps you stay in better balance. It's one of the reasons you hit your 7-iron better than your driver.
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How does this help me...by reminding me to let the club do the work.
Maybe someday I'll hit one, again!
I'm also grabbing a Ping v2 Rapture 17deg. Hybrid with Javln 67gr shaft.
The reason - I cannot stay down when hitting a 3, 5, or 7 wood. Mental mental mental!!!
So, that lead me to a little googling and this info from Jim Furyk:
Drive to a specific distance
I know I hit my driver 280 yards, but I bet you don't know exactly how far you hit yours. On the other hand, you'd answer in a heartbeat if I asked how far you hit your 7-iron. The reason why is that you usually hit your 7-iron to a specific distance (for me, that's 165 yards) while you hit your driver as far as you can and hope it stays in the fairway. Compared to your 7-iron swing your driving motion is too quick, too long and completely out of whack.
Here's how to fix that and swing your driver as smoothly as you swing your 7-iron: Hit 20 drives at the range and note how far each one flies. Calculate the average — this gives you a solid driver-distance gauge. On the course, locate a spot in the fairway at that yardage and try to hit that distance, just like you would if you were hitting your 7-iron into the green. Driving to a specific distance — instead of driving for distance — keeps your swing in check and helps you stay in better balance. It's one of the reasons you hit your 7-iron better than your driver.
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How does this help me...by reminding me to let the club do the work.
Maybe someday I'll hit one, again!
