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09-29-2015 10:56 AM #1
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More distance with Driver
Hi,
My Taylormade burner 2009, 10.5, regular shaft driver gives me 215 yards presently, I would like to get 20-25 more yards.. Any suggestions are welcome.
Thanks in advance.
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09-29-2015 12:25 PM #2jhazeltonGuest
Driver distance at is most basic level is a combination of launch angle, ball speed (dictated primarily by swing speed), and spin.
Have you had any assessments done of your numbers?Last edited by jhazelton; 09-29-2015 at 12:37 PM.
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09-29-2015 02:21 PM #3
Why stop at wishing for only 20-25 more yards?
I guess it's possible that you could magically pick up 20-25 yards with a driver that's better suited to your swing, but it's pretty unlikely.
The most obvious suggestion is... swing faster! Have you taken any lessons? Perhaps a pro could find something in your swing might unlock some additional swing speed. Alternatively, you could start some golf-specific training during the off-season. Find a TPI-certified specialist and get an assessment of your physical strengths and weaknesses and have them prescribe a program.Twitter: @mfarquharson73
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09-29-2015 03:16 PM #4
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No I never had assessments done on my numbers. I did not want to get caught up in stats...
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09-29-2015 03:19 PM #5
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09-29-2015 07:17 PM #6jhazeltonGuest
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09-29-2015 07:58 PM #7
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09-29-2015 08:18 PM #8jhazeltonGuest
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09-29-2015 09:33 PM #9
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I'm the opposite,......I hit my 7 iron 140 yards and carry the ball 230-235 with my driver.
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09-30-2015 09:47 AM #10
I didn't say swing harder... I said swing faster. I think most people when they try to swing harder will screw up their swing mechanics and/or 'tighten' up which actually results in a slower swing. Swinging faster requires either better technique or or better strength / conditioning... or ideally a combination of both.
The fact that you hit your 7-iron 165 and your driver only 215 is interesting. Hitting it that far with a 7-iron would seem to indicate that you should be able to hit it MUCH further than 215 with the driver. I'd really recommend a lesson. A pro should be able to help you figure out what's going on and hopefully how you can fix it.Twitter: @mfarquharson73
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09-30-2015 09:54 AM #11
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10-01-2015 02:16 PM #12
I agree with this based on my recent struggles. I was hitting fairways with my drives, but was hitting short (even for me) without a lot of carry distance. So for my mechanic "tweaks", I slightly weakened my grip and felt like I swung with a more upright & armsy followthrough. My swing thoughts changed to "slightly weaken your grip and swing shape like Bubba". Not sure what my swing looks like from a 3rd person view, but that was my feeling.
Now.....I didn't see you mention what your ball flight was like so I don't know if you are similar to me. I basically wanted more distance via more carry. You may be happy with your current ball flight.
I've never taken a lesson myself - so this is just what has helped me through trial and error. Whatever changes you decide to do, don't forget how to hit your old short-but-straight drive just in case it doesn't work!"Be happy, but never satisfied." – Bruce Lee
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10-01-2015 02:56 PM #13
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How long is your golf shaft (before we get to flex, etc)? I see so many people playing shafts that are too long for the level of consistency in their swing (or too short, once in a while). I've found my sweet spot at 44.5" playing length and anything longer has me all over the place and losing distance since I can't keep it "in the wheelhouse" throughout the swing. I got way more control and way better/consistent distance off the tee once I made that slight tweak.
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02-26-2016 09:36 AM #14
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I guess it's possible that you could magically pick up 20-25 yards with a driver that's better suited to your swing, but it's pretty unlikely.
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03-05-2016 04:27 PM #15
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Hah, depends how bad the first driver you had was. I had a hand me down walmart driver that someone was almost able to bend in half. After a fitting I gained about 30 and I started being able to find my ball lol.
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