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I didn't know how to describe the Title well. But with the club head of a driver, do you have the shaft leaning back and the driver head pointing towards the sky a little, creating more loft? I've found when I just let the club head sit like it wants to, I hit bullets that do not get very high in the air, but roll out much longer. If I have the shaft leaning back at address ( Like some of the pros here ) I get a driver shot that looks much better, but doesn't roll out as much as I would like and I have found I lose about 10-15 yards (but I get much more carry than if I just let the driver sit). Sorry for the confusion, anyway, do you pull the driver head back slightly to catch it on the upswing or just let it sit how it wants to? I'm confused, because if you pull the shaft back away from the target, you basically create more loft on the driver right? Just wondering if anyone knows how I should approach the set up with the actual driver club, not the stance.

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Driver: Tour Burner 10.5*
3 Wood: Hibore 15*
3 Hybrid: 3dx DC 20*
Irons: i5 4-PW
Gap Wedge: cg12 50*Sand Wedge: cg12 54*Putter: g5i anserIn my grom bag :)

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Well, for setup, place the ball like you normally would and let the club head rest as it wants to, pull it back slightly, if it feels more comfortable for you, however, dont try to change it too much.

Also it might be possible that you are not hitting the ball in the proper spot, and causing the angle to be much lower. Anyway, do what makes your shot feel comfortable and stay consistent.
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Thanks. Anyone else know exactly how the driver should be sitting at address?

Driver: Tour Burner 10.5*
3 Wood: Hibore 15*
3 Hybrid: 3dx DC 20*
Irons: i5 4-PW
Gap Wedge: cg12 50*Sand Wedge: cg12 54*Putter: g5i anserIn my grom bag :)

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Your notions are correct. Some people like a little less run out so the ball doesn't run off or through the fairway as much. Having the shaft slightly leaning back or straight up and down is pretty conventional. Most people like to sweep the ball off the tee with the driver with a slightly ascending blow. If you are hitting it well and like the run out there is nothing wrong with that.

My Clubs
Nicklaus Progressive XC Irons: 3H,4H, 5-GW
Ray Cook SW & Gyro 1 Putter
Taylor Made Burner Driver 10.5
Taylor Made V-Steel 3 & 5 MetalsMy Home Course: Indian RiverMy Blog: Rant-o-Rama-Ding-Dong

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I'm going to assume that you take a stance of about shoulder width distance, bend the knees slightly and bend forward at the hips for your setup. If you play the ball off your left instep, have your chest behind the ball, and your arms held naturally, the shaft will have a tendency to lean back slightly. With a normal grip, your trailing hand will be lower than your leading hand, thus creating a slight downward tilt of the shoulders. If you maintain your spine angle through the swing, the club should reach the bottom of the arc behind the ball and thus have an upward movement at impact.

Don't try to exaggerate these, however .... it only leads to necessitating unnecessary manipulations somewhere in the swing to return the clubhead to impact position.

Of course, there are other theories, including Stack/Tilt and Natural golf that will differ somewhat.
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Boys,
I may come across as taking the piss out of people on here but seriously, how the FK can a person off 30/20/10/5 give advice on your golf game? There seems to be many weekend warriors here who read too many golf magazines and watch golf on TV and believe that their game is getting better? Will your game get better due to that new driver you paid for? Will your game get better with that brand new ball your paid shitloads for? Stop thinking about your game and hit the ball!!!!!!!!
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Boys,

Yeah, you come across as taking the piss. People come here to talk about golf and recieve and exchange information about golf. Even a 20 or 30 handicap can occasionally say something that makes sense. You don't need to be a low handicapper to share a useful video or tip you found. I tend to be careful about what said on forum until several people chime in to agree or refute the information. It's mostly in good fun.

My Clubs
Nicklaus Progressive XC Irons: 3H,4H, 5-GW
Ray Cook SW & Gyro 1 Putter
Taylor Made Burner Driver 10.5
Taylor Made V-Steel 3 & 5 MetalsMy Home Course: Indian RiverMy Blog: Rant-o-Rama-Ding-Dong

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Boys,

I don't know who that was directed at, but I'll respond. I basically wanted/want to know how exactly the driver is designed. Looking at it, my Tour Burner could have a closed face, so when I set up with the shaft straight up/leaning back, it looks like I'm going to pull the ball. This caused me to to pull the head back, increasing loft, which increased the height. But I was losing distance like I have said. I was just wondering if anyone knew how the driver should sit at address.... Maybe the problem is I should hover then align.... Don't really know how your post helped anyone.

Driver: Tour Burner 10.5*
3 Wood: Hibore 15*
3 Hybrid: 3dx DC 20*
Irons: i5 4-PW
Gap Wedge: cg12 50*Sand Wedge: cg12 54*Putter: g5i anserIn my grom bag :)

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I don't know who that was directed at, but I'll respond. I basically wanted/want to know how exactly the driver is designed. Looking at it, my Tour Burner could have a closed face, so when I set up with the shaft straight up/leaning back, it looks like I'm going to pull the ball. This caused me to to pull the head back, increasing loft, which increased the height. But I was losing distance like I have said. I was just wondering if anyone knew how the driver should sit at address.... Maybe the problem is I should hover then align.... Don't really know how your post helped anyone.

I have a Tour Burner I bought a couple of months ago. My shaft is leaning back just slightly at address. I don't hover, I lay the club on the ground addressed slightly towards the toe to compensate. I do not tee the ball up as high with the Burner like with my last club (Taylor made R5 10.5). I have a lower flight but I have been able to control the Burner better than the R5. I would say I have been hitting a couple of more fairways per round with the Burner.

My Clubs
Nicklaus Progressive XC Irons: 3H,4H, 5-GW
Ray Cook SW & Gyro 1 Putter
Taylor Made Burner Driver 10.5
Taylor Made V-Steel 3 & 5 MetalsMy Home Course: Indian RiverMy Blog: Rant-o-Rama-Ding-Dong

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Boys,

Then why did you join a forum?

In the Titleist bag on the ClicGear 2.0:

PILOT: Titleist 910 D2 Axivore Tour Red

3 WOOD: Callaway 3-Deep 13*

Hybrid: TaylorMade RBZ 22*

IRONS 3-PW: Mizuno MP-32

WEDGES: Vokey TVD 54* SM5 58*K

PUTTER: Rife 2-Bar Blade

BALL: Penta 5

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