Are tee marks on bottom of driver a valid indicator of swing path?

[tonyrtonyr]

We all know that divot depth and direction indicate characteristics of swing path. Are the paint marks left by tees on the bottom of woods useful in this same manner?

I ask since mine seem to initiate at the center (generally) and curve (slightly) toward the toe. This seems to indicate an outside to in path, but other indicators (ball flight, video etc.) indicate my path is inside to out.

Do any in the forum see tee marks which trace a path starting in the center and exiting in the center? I'm trying to work on keeping the club more square through the hitting zone and not rotating (flipping) the clubface at impact. Is it a valid goal to strive for tee marks which trace straight and through the center in ths manner? What patterns do others see with these marks?

 

[Jim Kobylinski]

Remember the clubhead goes left after impact and thats where the majority of the "tee mark" is going to be made (after you hit the ball). Your path would be measured BEFORE that, make sense?

 

[tonyrtonyr]

Remember the clubhead goes left after impact and thats where the majority of the "tee mark" is going to be made (after you hit the ball). Your path would be measured BEFORE that, make sense?

This makes total sense. So I guess the marks are a measure of swing path just beyond the ball (similar to the divot but more granular).

I'm really trying to be more consistent by imagining at least to square the club a couple inches before and after impact. Sometimes I feel close but these tee marks seem to indicate in reality I'm not.

 

[Jim Kobylinski]

as long as the ball is going in the direction you want don't worry about.

 

[miki111]

The marks from center towards the toe are often indicate open clubface.

 

[jmessner]

Remember, that hits toward the toe or heel will twist the face at impact which causes the tee marks to curve. So, I agree that they're probably not a great indicator of path.

Jay