Driver shaft flex, kick point....

[Craigeee]

currently suffering big time with the driver. i only tend to hit a big big fade or once in a blue moon will peach one down the middle.

is this down to the shaft? is it to soft to stiff, kick point etc... really cannot get my head around this.

i can hit all irons wedges fine straight draw fade what ever is needed.

really need some feedback on this as its destroying my game.

also i do hit the ball hard but with tempo

 

[thecraw]

Could possible mean the shaft is too stiff but to be honest it sounds more of a swing issue.

 

[rickg]

What driver is it? What shaft & loft?
How high do you tee the ball?
Where is the ball position in your stance?

Can you post a video of your swing?

 

[Craigeee]

its a tm r9 10.5 stiff shaft 60 grams. i tend to tee the ball with 3/4's of the it above the driver. ball on heel of the front foot. i will try to get a vid on very soon. i was wondering if it would pay to get a 65-70 stiff shaft?

 

[rickg]

Doesn't sound like the shaft or ball height/position. Agree with thecraw that's it's more likely a swing issue, but the vid will confirm that.

Do you rotate the hands at impact? If not, a good drill is to stand with the club outstretched (waist/chest height) and make baseball swings. You'll feel the club head turning over or closing through the impact area, (same sort of feeling as a top spin in tennis). Do this a few times to get the feel.
The other drill is to tee the ball up on a side slope ( ball above you feet) This will also promote the correct hand action.

 

[Craigeee]

cheers rick i will give it a go down the range tomorrow.

wouldn't it be nice if it was something so simple!!!

 

[rickg]

Also just double check that your grip isn't too thick. This could also prevent the proper release of the club.