"Mashing it"

[CaptainMoron]

I've read quite a few posts that mention "mashing it". Can someone please explain the thinking behind this?

 

[spktho]

I'm guessing a slang term describing hitting the ball on the club face sweet spot, which feels like the ball is being "mashed". I would also guess describing the ball being hit really far with the respective club.

 

[RIduffer]

mashed potatoes

My guess is that it means compressing the ball-- solid impact alignment. Not a sensation I am very familiar with though.

 

[Brian Manzella]

Manzella Golf Istruction Glossary Item....

mashing it

1. Slang Term for "compressing" the golf ball very well. Usually reserved for severely de-lofting an iron with an overly downward angle of attack.

 

[Mike Thomas (sunmart)]

Brian, you make it sound like "mashing it" is a negative.

 

[softconsult]

Can't help smiling. When I moved from Portland, Oregon to Lumberton, NC in the late 70's I was confronted with some strange language. Examples:

1. "Mash the Button" means press the button.

2. "Carry me to the Store" means drive me to the store.

3. "Sick in the Bed" means at home sick.

and of course, "I seen that" and "I done that"

 

[westy]

line or plane?

Is the 'ol 'line of compressssssion' .....not a plane...????
formed by the true path and the true face..... i forget what its called....

 

[jeffgladchun]

Brian, you make it sound like "mashing it" is a negative.

I think it is suboptimal. I may be mistaken though.