Driver Problem

[Bigtimer]

In the past month and a half I have been working on a few swing changes. On the downswing, I used to be "low, open and inside." This seemed to be a big power leak. I was only hitting my 8 iron 145, and was hitting my driver 280. (average) When my timing was off, I would hit high push shots.

Now, I've got my swing nice and sqared up. My contact is much better and I am now hitting it about 165 with my 8 iron. No more high pushes.

My driver on the other hand, has flown south. I'm lucky if I carry one 260. Everything is low and smothered, but my swing is the same. I can't find the fairway... it's really killing my game...my handicap has gone up 2 strokes.


Is it a problem with equipment? Too weak a shaft? Can someone help me? [V]

 

[ThomGN]

Why would anyone want to change when hitting the driver 280?? Big power leak, yeah right......

T

 

[Brian Manzella]

You are swinging TOO FAR to the RIGHT!

 

[6bee1dee]

quote:Originally posted by ThomGN

Why would anyone want to change when hitting the driver 280?? Big power leak, yeah right......

T

That's still far below the average driving distance that you find posted on any online golf forum. [)] Seems must think its electronic golf we are discussing online.

 

[Bigtimer]

quote:Originally posted by ThomGN

Why would anyone want to change when hitting the driver 280?? Big power leak, yeah right......

T

Hey, I was just going by what the assistant pro said at my course. "You're not using all your potential power."

I'm a muscular guy with good fundamentals and equipment tailored to my swing. It may be impossible for some joe hack like you to hit it that far, but not for me.

Also, keep in mind I live near the Rockies. Elevation adds 10% more distance!

quote:You are swinging TOO FAR to the RIGHT!

Would you care to expand on that? What are some things I can do to correct this?

 

[Brian Manzella]

Try hitting some drivers off of the ground....

 

[ragman]

Use the towel plane board........

 

[EdStraker]

How is the 'towel plane board' made?

I'm familiar with plane boards made of wood, plexiglass, sticking a shaft in the ground etc to check plane.

How is this done with a towel?

 

[Brian Manzella]

I need to post this picture....will try tonight.

 

[ThomGN]

yeah yeah BIGTIMER
Where would 280 carry put you in the PGA tour driving distance stats???
I don't hear Ernie or any of those guys cry on the internet because of big powerleaks!

 

[Bigtimer]

quote:Originally posted by ThomGN

yeah yeah BIGTIMER
Where would 280 carry put you in the PGA tour driving distance stats???
I don't hear Ernie or any of those guys cry on the internet because of big powerleaks!

Why don't you put your money where that disgusting mouth is? Anytime, I'll SHOW you I can hit it 280. I'm not some dirty hacker like you, I can actually play this game!

 

[densikat]

quote:Originally posted by Bigtimer

quote:Originally posted by ThomGN

yeah yeah BIGTIMER
Where would 280 carry put you in the PGA tour driving distance stats???
I don't hear Ernie or any of those guys cry on the internet because of big powerleaks!

Why don't you put your money where that disgusting mouth is? Anytime, I'll SHOW you I can hit it 280. I'm not some dirty hacker like you, I can actually play this game!

LOL, I dunno [8)]