Slower backswing, more distance!

[delc]

I consciously slowed my backswing down this morning and found that I was definitely hitting the ball better and further. I particularly found that I was hitting my irons really well, hitting more than my normal number of GIR. Must improve my timing or balance in some way.

Sorry, posted in wrong section!

 

[WWG]

Speaking as an inexperienced and rather bad golfer, I have found that tempo is the answer.

 

[kid2]

Tempo is probably one of the most important aspects in a golf swing.
If the tempo is off there's a good chance everything will be off.

 

[snell]

Tempo is key. When mine goes off, my arms normally go too fast and I inevitably start coming over the top.

 

[ScienceBoy]

It's a common issue of mine, can't find the face if my backswing is whipped.

It's less tempo for me and just more just good basics

 

[paulv]

Im trying to do the same thing at the moment, I hit much more consistent shots with a slower a backswing and then smooth through the ball. I find it so much ''easier'' to strike the ball well with a controlled back swing.

 

[patricks148]

yes, gives you the time to hit the ball out the middle

 

[One Planer]

Bit of a dangerous misnomer IMO.

Making a conscious effort to slow your swing could lead to a violent change of speed into the downswing.

I tend to think about being more deliberate in the backswing, but that doesn't necessarily mean 'slow'.

 

[bobmac]

Bit of a dangerous misnomer IMO.

Making a conscious effort to slow your swing could lead to a violent change of speed into the downswing.

I tend to think about being more deliberate in the backswing, but that doesn't necessarily mean 'slow'.

I agree, think smooth rather than slow.
There are no prizes for the fastest backswing

 

[shewy]

my pro said to me what are you trying to hit on your backswing? Me, nothing, him then slow it down!
Good advice

 

[Oddsocks]

Tempo is key. When mine goes off, my arms normally go too fast and I inevitably start coming over the top.

This, I also find a slower swing promoted a better turn in the swing

 

[Sats]

Definitely a smooth tempo is key - slow is a poor choice to describe it although it might 'feel' slower you're probably not slowing down, better tempo and probably hitting the ball in a more consistent place on the face is what is getting the results.

 

[road2ruin]

I agree with above, I don't think slow is always the correct terminology as, for me, when I try and swing slowly everything goes to pot as I have a fairly quick tempo. I just have to remember to keep the tempo smooth rather than racing to the top and then back down again.

 

[Rooter]

I agree, think smooth rather than slow.
There are no prizes for the fastest backswing

Have you played with sawtooth too? On the first i thought OMG how slow is that backswing, he is gonna hit it 100 yards.. then Boom! He was a contender for longest drive! A prime example of smooth is Sean!

 

[Crawfy]

O'Daaaaannnnnny (said slowly in my head during backswing)......Boooooy! ( on the downswing)

O'Danny Boy is used when i feel myself getting a bit fast.

I also try and slowly repeat the word "Tempo" to myself as I walk onto the tee. I feel this works when I'm either a bit pumped up after a good hole, or frustrated after a bad hole.

If I 'feel' that I am swinging sloooow - then I know I am on track

 

[kerber0s1983]

I was taught early on to try and slow my tempo down was to think Severiano in the backswing and Ballesteros in the downswing and its worked wonders for me

 

[delc]

Unlike most of my swing thoughts, it still worked today. I seem to have more time to get through the ball.

 

[paulv]

Have you played with sawtooth too? On the first i thought OMG how slow is that backswing, he is gonna hit it 100 yards.. then Boom! He was a contender for longest drive! A prime example of smooth is Sean!

Pete Finch is a good example of this, really slow takeaway and then absolutely bombs it.

 

[PhilTheFragger]

but what about the pause at the top.

Anyone played with Midnight here? you could boil an egg at the top of his backswing

But we dont say anything, coz he's a smashing bloke

 

[delc]

This is an interesting comparison:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQHAcTRV5BY