Problems since changing grip

[dannyboi91]

Quite new to the forum as only took golf up August last year, I have had 1 lesson at the end of last year and the pro completely changed the way I grip the club which has benefited me drastically for my iron's but I cannot drive at all anymore. I cannot seem to get under the ball and when I do I get a slice. I have currently been teeing off with a 3 iron and hitting 150-200yds sometimes further than people are driving but I would like to put my driver and woods back into my set. Does anyone have any ideas what I could be doing wrong? Is the swing that different from and Iron to a Driver?

Thanks in advance for any conclusion.

Danny

 

[Snelly]

Change back?

 

[dannyboi91]

I have already tried that. I am not sure if it is the change of grip or change of swing tbh. He completely changed my swing as well which I am guessing is to suit an iron and not a driver, if there is any difference?

 

[Foxholer]

I have already tried that. I am not sure if it is the change of grip or change of swing tbh. He completely changed my swing as well which I am guessing is to suit an iron and not a driver, if there is any difference?

Can be. Many would say there shouldn't be, but that's pretty difficult with an impliment at times almost/over a foot longer than you are using for other shots!

I'd suggest you harass the Pro a little.

 

[garyinderry]

you want a descending blow on an iron and an ascending blow with the driver. tee it up high.

 

[dannyboi91]

you want a descending blow on an iron and an ascending blow with the driver. tee it up high.

I am using the largest tees I think, orange ones.

 

[dannyboi91]

Can be. Many would say there shouldn't be, but that's pretty difficult with an impliment at times almost/over a foot longer than you are using for other shots!

I'd suggest you harass the Pro a little.

Will be going for another lesson soon, just strapped for cash during Christmas.

 

[Beezerk]

I'd stick with the grip mate, as I've learned recently the driver swing feels a lot different to an iron one. More like you're sweeping the ball off the tee if you get what I mean.

 

[RobertB]

Probably best to persevere with grip change if the pro has done that for you..... can be frustrating but it been done for sound reason....

For fundamental difference between driver and other clubs take a look here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yiWIppbdvc and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xatPl0ymDWE

 

[sawtooth]

There is fundamentally no difference in a iron swing and a driver swing. Its been said before that you want to hit the ball with a driver on a ascending blow so for this reason the ball is normally played forward in your stance.

My guess is that your psyche changes with a driver in your hand and you feel that you have to swing harder to get the ball airbourne. Swing like you have a 7 iron in your hand, nice and easy and don't think of hitting the ball at the top of the backswing. Infact don't think of hitting the ball at all, try concentrating on taking the club back nice and slowly and then swinging back all the way through to a high finish. Try not to focus too much on the ball for a few swings and see what difference it makes.

 

[dannyboi91]

There is fundamentally no difference in a iron swing and a driver swing. Its been said before that you want to hit the ball with a driver on a ascending blow so for this reason the ball is normally played forward in your stance.

My guess is that your psyche changes with a driver in your hand and you feel that you have to swing harder to get the ball airbourne. Swing like you have a 7 iron in your hand, nice and easy and don't think of hitting the ball at the top of the backswing. Infact don't think of hitting the ball at all, try concentrating on taking the club back nice and slowly and then swinging back all the way through to a high finish. Try not to focus too much on the ball for a few swings and see what difference it makes.

That was similar information one of my mates gave me. He said but a tee behind the ball as you are looking at it and concentrate on this instead of the ball. I will give this a go at the range tomorrow. I am out on a long course on Saturday that I have never played and would like to add my driver to my bag.

 

[dannyboi91]

Probably best to persevere with grip change if the pro has done that for you..... can be frustrating but it been done for sound reason....

For fundamental difference between driver and other clubs take a look here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yiWIppbdvc and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xatPl0ymDWE

Thanks, will give these a watch when I get a minute.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Simple answer, go and get a driver lesson and stick with the changes you've made to date as they seem to be working well with the irons

 

[London mike 61]

If cash is tight ( been there and know the frustration) then I recommend you look at videojug . Com and click on the sports then golf . There are some very good videos on there that explain what can go wrong and how to avoid those shots.

 

[dannyboi91]

Just watched the videos that Robert posted and going to the range tonight to see if they have helped.

 

[dannyboi91]

Thanks a lot for all the advice and I can how happily say I can take my driver on the course with me, hitting anything from 200yds to 250yds. Not always straight but this is something I can work on.

 

[RobertB]

Good news. Important not to lash with it either, let the club and your swing dynamics impart club head speed, margins that bit finer and hence challenge for straightness.