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re: Losing distance in my wedges and it's driving me nuts.
Posted on 7/28/22 at 8:41 am to MrSpock
Posted on 7/28/22 at 8:41 am to MrSpock
You go over the edge of the left of that graphic and the second fairway is through the graphic you posted so the demarcation of the back of the fairway is just for the graphic. There's pretty much nothing but short grass for probably another 100 yards over that.
For reference, I had 7 iron in from about 180. And of course that was from the tips, 3 putter for par
For reference, I had 7 iron in from about 180. And of course that was from the tips, 3 putter for par
This post was edited on 7/28/22 at 8:47 am
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Posted on 7/28/22 at 9:39 am to ChexMix
quote:It's this. Pretty easy to allow a little casting with wedges and not realize it. Slips into my game from time to time.
your not trapping your wedge shots ie delofting them anymore.
Posted on 7/28/22 at 9:42 am to iwyLSUiwy
Are you hitting a different ball than before? Also it could be conditions that you're playing in.. And 10-15 yards while it can affect a shot isn't something that should be overly concerning.. 30+ yard difference yeah..
I found that when I was losing distance on my wedges I was basically attempting to help the ball up which on a wedge is unnecessary of course.. change a few fundamental things and I was right back to normal.. so it could be something that simple..
Hope this helps put the thread back on track.. seeing as how the thread highlights what golfers and fisherman solely have in common...
I found that when I was losing distance on my wedges I was basically attempting to help the ball up which on a wedge is unnecessary of course.. change a few fundamental things and I was right back to normal.. so it could be something that simple..
Hope this helps put the thread back on track.. seeing as how the thread highlights what golfers and fisherman solely have in common...
Posted on 7/28/22 at 9:47 am to DarkDrifter
Dang I stay on the movie board for a while and my thread takes off
Time to catch up on all the tips mentioned.
Edit: Never mind, it's just arguing, not swing related
Time to catch up on all the tips mentioned.
Edit: Never mind, it's just arguing, not swing related
This post was edited on 7/28/22 at 9:54 am
Posted on 7/28/22 at 9:48 am to Mingo Was His NameO
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You go over the edge of the left of that graphic and the second fairway is through the graphic you posted so the demarcation of the back of the fairway is just for the graphic. There's pretty much nothing but short grass for probably another 100 yards over that.
Got it. Nice drive nonetheless.
Posted on 7/28/22 at 9:56 am to DarkDrifter
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And 10-15 yards while it can affect a shot isn't something that should be overly concerning.
Uhhh, 45 feet with a wage is hugely concerning.
Posted on 7/28/22 at 9:56 am to GeauxTigers0107
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2. You're flipping at impact. Wrists are breaking before contact, which adds loft to the club and decreases distance.
Hadn't thought about this. Noted
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Be me I'd get on a monitor and find out for sure.
Don't have that as an option where I'm at. It'd have to be a pro looking at it.
Posted on 7/28/22 at 10:09 am to Mingo Was His NameO
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Uhhh, 45 feet with a wage is hugely concerning.
I was only referring to loss of distance not accurateness of his shots.. if he's to the point to where he just can't hit it that far anymore with the same shot then he'll have to adjust.. That's why I said that would be as concerning as a more dramatic loss of distance..
I was breaking my wrist loose and getting really flicky with the ball.. While it made for a super high shite that stopped on a dime I wasn't getting the same distance as before .. plus I don't always want the ball to come to a dead stop.. Worked on a few drills to stop that habit I couldn't tell you how or why I started but it got me back to a normal shot I'm comfortable in know where it goes..
Posted on 7/28/22 at 10:10 am to ChexMix
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Ive won the longest drive contest in every tournament i've entered sans one. Unfortunately, AJ McCarron out drove me last year in a charity golf tournament at Timber Creek.
My longest drive is 374 yards, no dogleg, uphill. Drove the middle of the green on a par 4. What's yours?
I legit lol'd at this. I've played in a ton of tournaments over the years and I have won some longest drives and should have won others in quite a few of them, but I'm not going to act like I've hit the fairway in every single event
That is hilarious. This is the first time I've actually wanted to see someone on here's swing because you're full of shite
Posted on 7/28/22 at 10:35 am to iwyLSUiwy
This may have already been said, and or you may have figured it out by now.
I only read the first page.
I think only having issues w your wedges is a great reason to get a lesson. It will efficiently identify the issue and correct it properly vs spending time yourself trying to work it out and potentially picking up a new habit that could affect the other clubs.
I was very surprised when I had a lesson and the monitor/pro pointed out that my swing paths were all different between Driver, irons, and wedges.
I only read the first page.
I think only having issues w your wedges is a great reason to get a lesson. It will efficiently identify the issue and correct it properly vs spending time yourself trying to work it out and potentially picking up a new habit that could affect the other clubs.
I was very surprised when I had a lesson and the monitor/pro pointed out that my swing paths were all different between Driver, irons, and wedges.
Posted on 7/28/22 at 10:47 am to iwyLSUiwy
quote:Ive only played in a handful of tournaments and have been in the fairway.
but I'm not going to act like I've hit the fairway in every single event That is hilarious.
Posted on 7/28/22 at 11:20 am to 0jersey
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I think only having issues w your wedges is a great reason to get a lesson. It will efficiently identify the issue and correct it properly vs spending time yourself trying to work it out and potentially picking up a new habit that could affect the other clubs.
I was very surprised when I had a lesson and the monitor/pro pointed out that my swing paths were all different between Driver, irons, and wedges.
Im going to play today and I'm only going to hit those wedges on the range before the round. Try a few things mentioned. If I'm still way off after my round I'm going to look into lessons. I haven't had any since I was 17 and it's worked fine for me, but this is the most frustrated I have ever been with something in my game. I guess it makes it worse that I typically loved those two clubs and my game is kind of on point right now in most areas except the 56 and 60.
Posted on 7/28/22 at 1:59 pm to iwyLSUiwy
I am going to bet you that if you end up getting a lesson it will likely be a relatively simple fix. I would tell them you only want help determining why only your wedges are losing distance and you aren’t necessarily looking for overall swing changes.
I would also make sure that whoever you get to work with you has a trackman or scope to use so that you can see actual numbers. The machines don’t lie.
I would also make sure that whoever you get to work with you has a trackman or scope to use so that you can see actual numbers. The machines don’t lie.
Posted on 7/28/22 at 3:20 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
Everyone can hit a drive 400+ yards on an Internet message board. 
Posted on 7/28/22 at 3:35 pm to iwyLSUiwy
Did you recently change balls? Could be overspinning and losing distance that way.
I think the best diagnosis would be a launch monitor with the ball you play with. If there's a big gap between your 50 and 56 on the monitor, it shouldn't be difficult to diagnose (spin, launch angle, ball speed, etc.). Also, check the actual loft of your wedges to see if that's the issue.
I think the best diagnosis would be a launch monitor with the ball you play with. If there's a big gap between your 50 and 56 on the monitor, it shouldn't be difficult to diagnose (spin, launch angle, ball speed, etc.). Also, check the actual loft of your wedges to see if that's the issue.
Posted on 7/28/22 at 3:37 pm to BMoney
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Did you recently change balls? Could be overspinning and losing distance that way.
You aren't losing 15 yards of distance from switching balls. Most premium balls spin pretty similarly with wedges. There's certainly not enough variance to cause a difference of 15 yards on comparable strikes. Maybe 4 or 5
Posted on 7/28/22 at 3:59 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
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You aren't losing 15 yards of distance from switching balls. Most premium balls spin pretty similarly with wedges. There's certainly not enough variance to cause a difference of 15 yards on comparable strikes. Maybe 4 or 5
Tell me you've never played a Kirkland ball without telling me you've never played a Kirkland ball.
Posted on 7/28/22 at 4:04 pm to iwyLSUiwy
Have you checked to be sure you’re hitting the middle of the face?
Posted on 7/28/22 at 11:14 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
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Uhhh, 45 feet with a wage is hugely concerning
Depending on handicap, 45 feet off target could be average or better. The concerning part is that it's short and likely off the green much of the time. A 45 foot putt is statistically better for a mid handicap (likely any level) than a 45 chip.
Posted on 7/29/22 at 7:36 am to Mingo Was His NameO
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You aren't losing 15 yards of distance from switching balls.
Watched a video they other day that I believe was posted here where they tested something like 38 different balls and they found a 38 yard distance gap between worst and best depending on swing speed... So yeah changing your ball can affect distance pretty greatly depending..
This post was edited on 7/29/22 at 7:37 am
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