Need some advice, serious advice!

[rob_golf1]

Hi guys.

Played a round this morning, and it just didn't go very well at all! The fairways were very heavy, and I have come to the conclusion that a bit of rain the night before ruins my score.

I have noticed this before on other rounds when I have played, and particularly during the winter. I have done some research into little bits and bobs, and found that my game is alot better and more consistent throughout the summer months (when we have nice weather). The conclusion that I have come to, does the shape of my irons head have an impact on my game in these conditions?

The irons I have are these; http://www.todaysgolfer.co.uk/Golf/gear/searchresults/Irons/Ram-SDX-Combo/

I bought them a few years back as a starter set and have used them since. They have very big heads on them, in what is meant to help me get the ball airborne, but I just dont seem to get under the ball enough to do so.

Should I consider a differen type of head on my Irons?

Thanks.

 

[CMAC]

you need some advice, but not serious advice, ​sounds like you just dont get on in wet weather, lots dont including myself but its not your irons more likely your swing. see your pro and tell him the same thing and see what he says

 

[rob_golf1]

I just wanted to get off the course today after that! My swing stays the same during better weather, just wish I could work it out!

 

[Ethan]

Serious advice: get a job, marry that girl, save for your retirement, lose some weight, stop smoking, easy on the beer.

Not serious advice: keep the Rams if you hit them OK, but if you don't hit them OK, find out if the problem is you or them and replace the defective element.

 

[CMAC]

I just wanted to get off the course today after that! My swing stays the same during better weather, just wish I could work it out!

what happens in wet weather? duffs, fat shots I would imagine. the soft ground lets your irons dig in whereas in harder ground the fat soles 'bounce' more and connect with more of the ball. Sounds like you dont hit down on the ball, ball first then turf second and you 'get away' with it in firmer conditions.

Might be way off but just my opinion based on what little you have said, hence why I think you should visit your pro.

 

[rob_golf1]

I just imagined with the heads of the irons being bigger than other sets, then I wasn't able to get under the ball enough as I do when the ground is firmer, and im hitting the ball first?

 

[Snelly]

I just imagined with the heads of the irons being bigger than other sets, then I wasn't able to get under the ball enough as I do when the ground is firmer, and im hitting the ball first?

How do you think one of the best golfers in the world would get on with your clubs? They would probably shoot level par or better depending on the course.

Therein lies the answer. Your clubs are not part of the problem.

 

[rob_golf1]

How do you think one of the best golfers in the world would get on with your clubs? They would probably shoot level par or better depending on the course.

Therein lies the answer. Your clubs are not part of the problem.

Haha, you sound like my dad! He tells me this everytime I come home and complain about my round in the wet!

 

[Wolfman]

I had this issue ( hitting it fat ) and when wet it kills your shot

Improved my swing starting the downswing more correct with the lower body first and hey presto no more fats !


Now it doesnt matter if the fariway is soggy or hard

 

[rob_golf1]

I had this issue ( hitting it fat ) and when wet it kills your shot

Improved my swing starting the downswing more correct with the lower body first and hey presto no more fats !


Now it doesnt matter if the fariway is soggy or hard

I think im going to have to try something like this! The way the weather is in the country, im contiunally finding myself having rounds like this!

 

[pbrown7582]

book a lesson with your pro tell him what your having problems with and he'll fix it, got to be worth £25 to give it a try?

 

[rob_golf1]

book a lesson with your pro tell him what your having problems with and he'll fix it, got to be worth £25 to give it a try?

It has to be worth it, especially if it helps my game! I might look into it, or if anybody knows any good recommended pro's in the South Birmingham area??

 

[CMAC]

I just imagined with the heads of the irons being bigger than other sets, then I wasn't able to get under the ball enough as I do when the ground is firmer, and im hitting the ball first?

...you can't be!

 

[Ian_S]

Sounds like hitting it fat. Do a test, put a tee a few inches either side of the ball, take a swing and see where you mark the ground. Remember you're not trying to lift the ball. The idea of the swing is to send the ball towards the hole, the loft on your clubs will lift it and need no additional help from you.

 

[duncan mackie]

there's some crazy language being used in this thread, so in an attempt to get everyone on the same wavelength

1. you never 'get the club under the ball'
2. you always hit the ball first
3. the ball goes up when you hit it with a club that's going down - not up (ignore drivers off 3" tees etc!)
4 that huge sole is there in case you hit the ground at the same time as the ball, to give you some shot if you hit it a little bit before the ball, etc

Ethan has given the best serious advice I have seen for some time - wish I had seen it 40 years ago

On the golf front I wonder if you are trying to hit it 'harder' when it's a bit damp to make up for the lack of roll - and that's the start of the real problem (less consistent swings)?

 

[HomerJSimpson]

It sounds like you aren't making ideal contact and it is a swing issue and not the clubs. A lesson will sort that in a jiffy

 

[RGDave]

Should I consider a different type of head on my Irons?

No.

You're drifting towards a far-off planet in the corner of the galaxy.

I've played with the lot over the years, thin sole, fat sole, cavity, blades, SGI, GI, Classic, you name it.

If you are hitting it properly, it makes no difference.

If you are catching it a little fat now and again, going to a narrow soled iron is...um...well

"The wider sole prevents the club from digging into the turf or sand as much as a traditional blade iron."

Sorry.

 

[Foxholer]

Does indeed sound like a lesson - or maybe just a question if you've had enough lessons already - would be the best solution.

Though given that the problem is when you play off soft/soggy surfaces, it would be wise to ensure yhat at least part of the lesson was off grass rather than mats - which have a tendency to hide some issues!