Why do I struggle to hit my driver?

The main reason why you can't hit your golf drive anymore is because your gripping the shaft too tight, not having enough swing speed, or your using the wrong golf club. There are many possible reasons why you can't hit your driver as well as you did before. You may be: Holding your driver with a grip that's too tight.

Why is it so hard to hit my driver?

So, why is it so hard to hit a driver straight on the golf course? Because the driver is the lowest lofted club in your bag and creates the most ball speed. Not to mention, it's the longest club, which means it's the hardest to control.

Why can I hit my irons good but not my driver?

If you are struggling to hit your driver but not your irons, the issue could be a lack of clubhead speed. If your driver is slowing down as it makes its way into the impact position, you will lose both distance and accuracy. A lack of clubhead speed is a problem throughout the entire game, not just the driver.

Why can't I hit my new driver?

But the new, longer drivers require a ball position that is more forward — off the left instep (pictured right) — which gives the clubface more time to square up. If your ball position is too far back it will make your swing bottom out too early.

Does more loft reduce slice?

A higher driver loft can help a slice because it will help to encourage a bit more forgiveness and backspin on the driver. These features of a higher lofted driver are going to help improve a slice and straighten out overall ball flight. A slice is often caused by a bit too much side spin being applied to a golf ball.

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Why can I hit my 3 wood but not driver?

There are many reasons for it, but the most frequent problem is that your clubface is not lined up on the target line and your swing path is from out-to-in. Your driver swing differs vastly from other clubs and you aim to hit the ball on the up. The arc is also much wider, and the swing builds up more speed.

Why do I hit my 3 iron as far as my driver?

1. Players who hit their 3- or 5-wood as far or longer than their driver are typically using too little loft with the driver for their clubhead speed. You know, it's a funny thing with the driver and its loft compared to the other clubs in the bag.

Does choking up on driver Help?

Choking down on your driver is also a good method when you need to play a tee shot into the wind. The speed of your swing will be reduced when you choke down, which means your spin rate should be reduced as well.

What are the most forgiving drivers?

How far should you hit a 7 iron?

Average 7 Iron Distances are following:

Beginning golfers- 100 yards (men) or 60 yards (women) Intermediate golfers- 135 yards (men) and 75 yards (women) Advanced golfers- 165 yards (men) or 140 yards (women)

How far does average golfer hit driver?

The average driving distance across all ages of golfers is 219 yards. Golfers under the age of 30 typically hit the ball the longest (238 yards) and distance declines by around 10 yards every ten years. Swing speeds normally decrease as you age and that's where the decrease in yardage comes from.

Why do my driver and 3 wood go the same distance?

Hitting your 3-wood or 5-wood about the same distance or even a little longer than your driver is a very strong indication that your driver does not match to your Clubhead Speed and your Angle of Attack into the ball.

Do I want a 9.5 or 10.5 driver?

The ideal driver loft depends on your swing speed and the attack angle. Average players that swing the club less than 95 MPH will likely find that a 10.5-degree driver performs the best. Better players who can control their drives and want the most distance will lean more towards a 9-degree driver.

How do I know if my driver shaft is too soft?

Does increasing loft open or close the clubface?

When you lower the loft of a golf club, you are also going to close the angle of the clubface. If you increase the loft on a club, you will open the face angle on the club. This applies when you are adjusting loft on the driver as well as irons or hybrids.

Why can't I hit my golf driver?

The main reason why you can't hit your golf drive anymore is because your gripping the shaft too tight, not having enough swing speed, or your using the wrong golf club. There are many possible reasons why you can't hit your driver as well as you did before. You may be: Holding your driver with a grip that's too tight.

Why am I losing distance with my driver?

Distance Killers #1: Hitting Down on the Ball

When using your driver, Kolb says the most common cause of power loss is hitting down on the ball. “We know without a doubt that in order to maximize your distance when hitting the driver, based on whatever your club head speed is, that you want to hit up on the driver.”

How far should a beginner golfer drive the ball?

Woods. A 1-wood, most often referred to as the driver, should enable the golfer to hit the ball 170-plus yards for a beginner, 220-plus yards for an average player and 250-plus yards for a professional.

When should you not hit a driver?