re: What was the key to fixing your driver slice when you started golfing?

I haven't ever had my swing speed measured. Wanted to hold off on any type of fitting until I can develop a somewhat consistent swing, even if it's one that needs a lot of work.

The balls I hit at the range (my balls, not range balls) that aren't sliced, or that I make solid contact with, are pretty consistently in the 235-245 yard range at this point. Same holds true on the course. When I hit one solid and straight, that's how far it goes. I've hit a few a little farther, but that's my consistent "good contact" range. From what I'm reading, and clubhead speed being indicative of how far the ball will go, wouldn't a drive in that range indicate a regular flex shaft is ideal? Granted that's not what I'm playing with at the moment on my driver, but the charts I've seen seem to indicate that if that's how far you can hit it, regular flex is probably best


I played 18 saturday morning and my best shot was on 17 with an 18 degree lofted fairway wood (driver is 12 degree). 200 yard par 3. My shot hit the middle of the green and hit the flag stick after the hop. Ended up off the green long after the ricochet, just trying to give an idea of how far I typically hit that one. That was a smooth swing, and indicative of what my proper swing speed should be. So 210 with the fairway wood. That's also a senior flex shaft.


ETA: used the google distance measurement tool on my driving range (easy features to ID) and I'm consistently 250 (on good contact) with the occasional 275. I got curious looking at the yardages on my home course and realized I drove the green once on a 280 yard hole. Maybe I do need a stiffer shaft

I’ve gotten two over that cart path, but most settled right at the bottom of that hill at the back of the range.