Increasng Driver Launch Angle

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A quick question for the forum experts.

As a general rule of thumb, I set up to every club in a similar fashion, with the weight distributed 50/50 between my feet (Except for chipping and short pitches).

Generally, this is fine up to my fairway wood, however I have found with the driver I don't have a very high launch angle and flight which I believe is costing me carry and overall distance.

My question:

If I were to set-up to my driver with my weight 40/60 favouring my right side, would this this help with launch?

I'm assuming that with my weight a little more to the right, the tilt of my shoulders will also change (Right a little more lower than left against usual set-up) to help with launch?

Does what I'm suggesting (Weight 40/60) sound correct or should I be looking to keep it at 50/50?

Thoughts as always appreciated :thup:
 
chris661 said:
Went high though didn't it ;) Adjust your aim next :whistle:
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High yes! Into the cabbage, yes :angry:

If I keep the ball position as I do now, I get either a slight push or a nice push draw. The downside is the ball launches quite flat which, I think, is costing me distance.

I'm getting plenty of run on the ball as, well, the fairways are bone hard. When they are soft distance will drop for sure.
 
I had the same problem and as flippant as my answer was that was what the pro I was with at the time told me to do. My problem stemmed from playing on links courses and purposely cheating the wind.
 
Always been told/taught/observed the ball position to be just off the front foot for driver. Gives you more time to square the club face and you're hitting on the up, which I know is a must for driver.

Might the resultant high fade be a consequence of something else in your swing? Besides, if it's repeatable is a high fade such a bad thing?
 
tsped83 said:
Always been told/taught/observed the ball position to be just off the front foot for driver. Gives you more time to square the club face and you're hitting on the up, which I know is a must for driver.

Might the resultant high fade be a consequence of something else in your swing? Besides, if it's repeatable is a high fade such a bad thing?
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My ball position isn't drastically far back from the norm', probably a ball width at most.

I try and keep the ball position constant for most full shots and keep the ball under the logo of my shirt and adjust the width of stance.
 
I know this is going to sound very radical but........why not get a much more lofted driver?

Obviously this will have to be a model with the fancy CG to ensure you don't increase unwanted spin elements :)

I presume you have it teed up high enough to enable a positive angle of attack, and are striking the centre of the club face (ie about 1/3 from the top in the middle) etc etc etc

or you could just continue with what, from your description, seems to be working fine for you in practice
 
duncan mackie said:
I know this is going to sound very radical but........why not get a much more lofted driver?

Obviously this will have to be a model with the fancy CG to ensure you don't increase unwanted spin elements :)

I presume you have it teed up high enough to enable a positive angle of attack, and are striking the centre of the club face (ie about 1/3 from the top in the middle) etc etc etc

or you could just continue with what, from your description, seems to be working fine for you in practice
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If I can't get a 10.5° 910 D2 to launch a little higher, I need serious help :mad:
 
Gareth said:
To be honest Chris, no, I haven't.

10.5° should be more than sufficient in my eyes to give a good launch (?).

I'm convinced it's something I'm dong at address, hence my query.
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If you are hitting down on it it won't be though. Try it it made a huge difference to me
 
chris661 said:
If you are hitting down on it it won't be though. Try it it made a huge difference to me
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Exactly, hence the OP about setting up a little differently favouring my right at address then moving normally into my downswing.

I may give it a nudge with a little more loft mind you. No point in having an adjustable driver if you're not going to adjust it :smirk:
 
Gareth said:
Exactly, hence the OP about setting up a little differently favouring my right at address then moving normally into my downswing.

I may give it a nudge with a little more loft mind you. No point in having an adjustable driver if you're not going to adjust it :smirk:
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And hence my reply about moving the ball forward more ;)
 
Gareth said:
If I can't get a 10.5° 910 D2 to launch a little higher, I need serious help :mad:
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we will have to disagree (and we don't need to agree on that!:))

whilst in isolation it's easy to reference weight balance at address, swing plane and shoulder tilt the only absolute reality is that you will inherently compensate for all/any of these almost straight away - so pointless.

without solid data about your launch conditions you could have any (well most) combinations of AoA and actual loft at impact it's almost a pointless discussion.
 
Gareth said:
If I can't get a 10.5° 910 D2 to launch a little higher, I need serious help :mad:
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I struggled to get high launch with a 12 degree driver - I would certainly try a higher lofted driver and see how you go
 
I'm very surprised that in the expert section of all places it's recommended an equipment change over technique.

I'll adjust my 910 for the next few rounds to see if I gain a noticeable difference.
 
Equipment changes can also help when there are struggles.

I have changed my driver and now drive far better

Last year I had a habit of pushing putts so got a spider and now I don't push them.
 
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