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mrgilmore

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mrgilmore Well Established Member

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Ok so i went to the golf store today to get clubfitted for a new driver. I tried 5 different drivers, Titliest 907(think that was what it was), King Cobra LV4, Ping G10, Ping Rapture and a Taylormade CGB Max. So the drivers were all good, probably leaning towards the King Cobra but the thing is on every one my launch angle was between 5 and 10 degrees. The guy said in the shop that it should be up towards 13.

Long story short i have to make my swing alot steeper apparently. The thing is as soon as i start to try and steepen my swing i develop a massive pull slice. I was wondering if you guys had any tips on how to help me hit it straighter once i steepen it? I know u need a video but i dont have a camera lol. If it helps my swing speed is about 85 - 93ish.

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Burner HT 13* Reax Regular Shaft
R7 19* Reax Regular Shaft
AP1's 4-PW Project X 5.5 Shafts Vokey Spin Milled 60.08 56.10 Rossa Siena 4 Pro V1"Gold jacket, green jacket, who gives a s**t"

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jambalaya

Ok so i went to the golf store today to get clubfitted for a new driver. I tried 5 different drivers, Titliest 907(think that was what it was), King Cobra LV4, Ping G10, Ping Rapture and a Taylormade CGB Max. So the drivers were all good, probably leaning towards the King Cobra but the thing is on every one my launch angle was between 5 and 10 degrees. The guy said in the shop that it should be up towards 13.

If you want a higher launch you shouldn't steepen your swing you want to shallow it out more. You should be contacting the ball either flat or on a slight upswing with the driver at impact. Hitting on the downswing or at a steep angle with the driver causes all kinds of problems.

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Nicklaus Progressive XC Irons: 3H,4H, 5-GW
Ray Cook SW & Gyro 1 Putter
Taylor Made Burner Driver 10.5
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iWALK18 Dedicated Member

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If you want a higher launch you shouldn't steepen your swing you want to shallow it out more. You should be contacting the ball either flat or on a slight upswing with the driver at impact. Hitting on the downswing or at a steep angle with the driver causes all kinds of problems.

This is exactly correct.

Try taking your normal address, then tilt just your torso back (to the right for a righty golfer) a little bit. This may help you get a bit more of an upwards swing with your driver. You may also need to tee it up a little bit higher for this tip. (I don't do this but I've seen it suggested by professionals, and it can't hurt to try) Also, what degree were the drivers' faces?
Bag: Flight SS
Driver: 10.5* r5 draw with Pro Launch blue 65 Stiff
Irons: CCi Forged 3i-pw
Wedges: 56* CG12 black pearl and 60* low bounce RTG 900
Putter: i-Series Anser 35"Ball: e5+Tee: Zero FrictionGlove: FootJoy WeatherSofRangefinder: MedalistShoes: Sp-6 II, Adidas 360Scores this year:92 91...
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Lange Well Established Member

Lange

Sounds like your swing is too steep then, just got it backwards

In my Black'n'Red :

Driver: R7 TP 460cc 10.5* Reax 65 stiff shaft
3 Wood: Tour Impact 15*
Irons: Tour Impact 3-PWWedges: Vokey Oil Can Spin Milled 54.10, Golfco Baron 58* SWPutter: Tracy II 35"Balls: Prov 1Age:16

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