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re: Do balls and clubs really make much of a difference...
Posted on 2/11/14 at 7:44 am to cuyahoga tiger
Posted on 2/11/14 at 7:44 am to cuyahoga tiger
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but it just doesn't transition to the course usually.
the difference between hitting and practicing!
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Posted on 2/11/14 at 7:46 am to BeaverPRO
thats another thing
when i go to the range, i typically hit balls, not practice
i have to force myself to put the same focus into each range ball as i would on a golf course
that is mentally taxing for a large bucket
when i go to the range, i typically hit balls, not practice
i have to force myself to put the same focus into each range ball as i would on a golf course
that is mentally taxing for a large bucket
Posted on 2/11/14 at 7:46 am to Croacka
I rarely have time to practice so when I get a day where I can get to the course, I end up playing. Hard to get the handicap down like that. 15 years ago I was down to a 4 but took about a 10 year break from the game. Now I'm around a 9 or 10; I can shoot 77 or 97 never know what game will show up. Practice is the one thing it takes to improve.
Posted on 2/11/14 at 7:51 am to BeaverPRO
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difference between hitting and practicing!
So true! I used to hit a bucket of balls and work my way from wedge to driver taking my time. I would then spend an hour on the putting green practicing putts and chipping. That really paid off for me back then but I had quit playing for a long time and dropped my club membership. Now I don't practice nearly as much but when I get the chance I spend more time working on the short game.
Posted on 2/11/14 at 7:54 am to double d
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Practice is the one thing it takes to improve
On the notion of practicing or hitting. When I go to range I mainly concentrate on slowing swing down and improving consistency of tempo. Does hitting off matts hinder the process?
Posted on 2/11/14 at 7:54 am to cuyahoga tiger
The irons sound fine.
Perimeter weight and cavity back.
Old driver=small driver so there is definitely room for improvement there. But don't spend 300 bucks. Golf clubs are like college textbooks in their depreciation. Buy a club that is one year old or more. Whether new or used. You will find something perfectly acceptable that's price is cut in half.
Perimeter weight and cavity back.
Old driver=small driver so there is definitely room for improvement there. But don't spend 300 bucks. Golf clubs are like college textbooks in their depreciation. Buy a club that is one year old or more. Whether new or used. You will find something perfectly acceptable that's price is cut in half.
Posted on 2/11/14 at 7:55 am to cuyahoga tiger
quote:Maybe not a huge difference, but I'm a pretty high cap and I know I don't hit hard golf balls, like e6's and e7's real well. I know I hit softer balls like Callaway Hexes better.
Do balls and clubs really make much of a difference...
I've always had the same old Nike CPR irons from many moons ago.
Posted on 2/11/14 at 7:56 am to cuyahoga tiger
quote:
When I go to range I mainly concentrate on slowing swing down and improving consistency of tempo. Does hitting off matts hinder the process?
Worst thing you could ever do!
Posted on 2/11/14 at 8:01 am to BeaverPRO
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Worst thing you could ever do!
With all due respect, please explain. I find that when i try to mash i.e. swing harder/faster is when my ball striking goes to crap. Thanks.
Posted on 2/11/14 at 8:02 am to cuyahoga tiger
IMO a high handicapper will not get the benefit of a better set of clubs or balls. Until you have a fairly consistent swing the clubs will not matter much. If you get fitted for a new set of irons the pro will suggest clubs for your current crappy swing. If you then take lessons and improve your swing a different set of irons might be better for your new swing.
Posted on 2/11/14 at 8:07 am to cuyahoga tiger
If you want to email me at croacka@gmail.com, I have a nike covert driver I need to sell
If you're interested
If you're interested
Posted on 2/11/14 at 8:11 am to Croacka
email sent croaka
Posted on 2/11/14 at 8:15 am to cuyahoga tiger
Getting fit for A ball is almost as important as getting fit for clubs.
Under no circumstance should a high handicapper use one if the high end ball lines.
Under no circumstance should a high handicapper use one if the high end ball lines.
Posted on 2/11/14 at 8:19 am to stout
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Take advice from this man. He drives 400+ yards off the tee using a 4 iron against hurricane force wind
This is true
Posted on 2/11/14 at 8:19 am to cuyahoga tiger
Posted on 2/11/14 at 8:19 am to cuyahoga tiger
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With all due respect, please explain. I find that when i try to mash i.e. swing harder/faster is when my ball striking goes to crap. Thanks.
When you slow down your swing you are "aiming" the shot instead of hitting the shot. Once you do not hit the shot you want, it will not happen. The golf swing is built around three basic principles...
1. Stance/Posture
2. grip
3. Raw...Nasty...Bad arse speed
(there are a few other advanced stages of the swing also)
you can correct something that is wrong with a swing with speed. Not to be confused with swinging harder, swinging with speed is the sequence of events that happen between the hips, shoulders, hands and feet during a swing that produce a un-hindered rotation after the backswing! slowing down your swing will cause more problems simply because you are giving the club more time to act up.
the less time your club has to do something it's not supposed to, the better!
Posted on 2/11/14 at 8:20 am to cuyahoga tiger
No.
However, the types of irons high handicappers play can make a difference. For instance, if they are playing with blades or muscle backs, they'd shoot lower with game improvement irons.
But the answer for you is no.
However, the types of irons high handicappers play can make a difference. For instance, if they are playing with blades or muscle backs, they'd shoot lower with game improvement irons.
But the answer for you is no.
Posted on 2/11/14 at 8:21 am to unbeWEAVEable
But which one can you toss further?
Posted on 2/11/14 at 8:21 am to BeaverPRO
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3. Raw...Nasty...Bad arse speed
I got wood….
Posted on 2/11/14 at 8:22 am to Tiger Ryno
if that's all it takes, I feel sorry for you!
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