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Losing iron consistency - hands?

LongIron

By LongIron,
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LongIron

All full swing Irons (3-wedges) are the best part of my game. I would always make solid contact with great distance/control. However, this has changed in my past 3 rounds.

I'm making crappy contact and either pushing it left or slightly hooking it. I've always played with a strong grip and my hands forward of the ball..Could this be part of my problem? Sometimes the club ends up a bit closed at address, which is obviously contributing to the problem. Ive tried to weaken my grip, but it feels completely unnatural and I end up cutting at the ball with an open face and and slicing it.

Also in these past 3 rounds, my short game has gotten 10x better and my distance/accuracy with woods has never been better.

Any ideas?

Driver: 4DX Tour 9°
3 Wood: Burner
Irons: J33 Combo
Wedge: 56°
Putter: Pipe PP/002Ball: Gamer

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Anytime iron game suffers, it's often due to too much hands. Your hands are actually quite weak, it's only when they stay connected and in rhythm with the arms/shoulders/torso that they really have power. Focus on a smooth, powerful movement with the torso, and just keep the "connection" to the hands intact, let them come along for the ride through the impact zone.

Nothing in the swing is done at the expense of balance.

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