Driver Setup

[georgeadey92]

Hi guys,

I have previously struggled hitting driver off the tee, my bad shot was a low hook. My path is on average 4 degrees to the left if this helps. I have found recently if I set up with my shoulders tilted with my right shoulder slightly lower at address and feel like i'm slightly leaning back??? I have been launching the ball really well with a slight fade, just like my irons. Is this just a quick fix, or is it something I should continue doing?

Thanks

George

[vangator]

I have my weight tilted back at address with more weight on my left side. I play a slight draw. I really concentrate on keeping my head still. I really hit my driver well yesterday. I employ this technique for all my shots. Having the weight forward during the swing really helps make my weight shift more automatic.

[boogielicious]

Hi guys,

I have previously struggled hitting driver off the tee, my bad shot was a low hook. My path is on average 4 degrees to the left if this helps. I have found recently if I set up with my shoulders tilted with my right shoulder slightly lower at address and feel like i'm slightly leaning back??? I have been launching the ball really well with a slight fade, just like my irons. Is this just a quick fix, or is it something I should continue doing?

Thanks

George

Check out this thread.

[TheFinnster]

The reverse K.  I like the position with the driver;

[MrDC]

I like that position with pretty much all my clubs, just change the stance, and I don't like to really feel like I'm tilting my spine, it causes too much IMO, I prefer the higher shoulder/hip feel and a little weight on the back foot for driver, and the opposite for many irons.

[iacas]

The reverse K.  I like the position with the driver;

I do as well, so long as the golfer realizes that two things happen:

• The hips are pushed forward a little bit. Otherwise you get a setup that looks a bit like a teepee instead of a reverse K.
• The head is not tipped back a LOT.

The third image in this picture shows how many, upon hearing that they want to set up in a reverse K, set up - with their nose at the red dot instead of at the green dot:

That puts their head well behind the ball (too far), and is "too much" of a reverse K.

Most of the "reverse K shape" comes from sliding the hips a little forward onto the right side of that "reverse K."

[TimS65]

I suffered from a regular slice with my driver. Then I came across this link and it cured my slice in 1 go! I'm not claiming to be perfect, but since this my drive is much more consistent, mostly straight, decent distance and a positive AOA. Which works for my low to mid 90's swing speed (measured today). I expect to carry over 200-220, with a total distance of 240-250. 12 deg Benross Hot Speed driver. This may not work for eveyone, but it definitely does for me! If the link doesn't work try searching for: (Best Driver Video) Drive the Ball without Slicing [VIDEO]http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lnopJFvTa3Q[/VIDEO]

[jclark]

I suffered from a regular slice with my driver. Then I came across this link and it cured my slice in 1 go! I'm not claiming to be perfect, but since this my drive is much more consistent, mostly straight, decent distance and a positive AOA. Which works for my low to mid 90's swing speed (measured today). I expect to carry over 200-220, with a total distance of 240-250. 12 deg Benross Hot Speed driver. This may not work for eveyone, but it definitely does for me! If the link doesn't work try searching for: (Best Driver Video) Drive the Ball without Slicing [VIDEO]http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lnopJFvTa3Q[/VIDEO]

This video had been posted in here somewhere before. It has helped me as well.

[Kujan]

Enjoyed that video. Thanks for sharing. Interesting what he said about avoiding reaching for the ball and the dreaded lateral movement.

[dennyjones]

Very informative help with the driver setup.   Thanks for sharing.