Why do draws go further?

Higher spin loft means more spin and a less efficient transfer of speed-producing energy to the ball. Higher loft and less ball speed produces less distance. And more spin means the ball will stop more quickly after it lands. The result: a draw will generally travel further than a fade.
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Why draw goes further than fade?

However, from a practical perspective, most club golfers will hit a draw further than a fade, because when they hit a draw they reduce the loft, leading to lower spin rates. Most of the time, shots with lower spin travel further.”
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Does a draw go further than a slice?

A draw doesn't go further than a fade, Bubba hits a fade. A draw doesn't have topspin. When we hit a fade we generally open the face more than we do when we hit a draw eg: more loft and therefore more spin. More spin = less distance.
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Why do pulls go further?

Incorrect Ball Position

Another reason your swing is producing pulled shots might be that the ball is too far forward in your stance. A ball that is too far forward makes it hard to release the club as it's happening to far up in your swing.
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What goes longer draw or fade?

A draw can be longer than a fade because hitting a draw will lower the loft and the spin rates. Players that hit a draw will learn that the ball will release a bit more than a fade, and when it hits the green, it can be a bit trickier to stop.
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Why Does a Draw Go Farther Than a Fade?



Why do golfers want to hit a draw?

By sticking with a draw, you will have no choice but to get your body and the club into a good position in the downswing. Easier to go the other way. Versatility is always a good thing on the golf course.
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Is it OK to have a natural fade?

There is nothing wrong with being a natural fade player, as some of the best golfers of all-time have preferred to move the ball from left to right. Depending on how well you remember shots from previous rounds, you may be able to go back farther than one round when working on this exercise.
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Can a strong grip cause a pull?

A pull is an out to in swingpath with a closed clubface. A strong grip is more likely to lead to a closed clubface at impact, therefore, if anything, it's going to lead to more pulls than you make already. To stop pulling it, you need to work on stopping the out to in swing first.
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Why am I pulling my drives to the left?

If it's a pull, there are two likely reasons why the ball is starting left: 1) your body and clubface are aimed left of the target at address, which promotes an out-to-in path; or 2) you're aiming properly but the clubface is closed too much at the point of contact.
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Why do hooks go further than slices?

Head Pro. A hook goes further than a slice because its generated by someone who has a bigger brain.
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How much distance do you lose with a fade?

A fade produces a higher trajectory, and with backspin will land more gently and settle quickly with less rollout. The error when you miss your line should be less damaging. The fade will also travel around 5 to 10 yards shorter than a draw, which may or may not be a disadvantage.
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How much farther does a draw go than a fade?

Observations. When adjusting for the difference in speed, if the faders and drawers both had club speeds of 100 MPH, the fades carry 222 yards with a total distance of 249 yards and the draws carry 224 yards with a total of 258 yards.
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Why am I snap hooking?

Your snap hook driver could be caused by swinging too quickly and too hard. You don't need to hit every shot with 100% power. Most of the time 85% is all you need. Remove tension from your swing.
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What grip causes a hook?

If a player's grip is too strong, meaning their bottom hand is rotated too far underneath the club, they will likely flip or turn the clubface shut at impact. This closes the clubface too quickly or easily and results in a hook.
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How does Tiger Woods grip the club?

He places his thumbs straight down the center of the putter grip. Woods' grip is conducive to an arc-style putting stroke in which the face opens in relation to the target line going back, then closes after impact.
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Should I always hit a draw?

If a draw goes too far or too quickly right-to-left for a right-handed player, it is called a hook, which is the opposite of a slice. Assuming you don't hit the ball dead straight, you should always aim to hit a draw or a fade as they are the most controllable ball flights.
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