Jump to content
IGNORED

No Rollout with Driver

PapaBear

By PapaBear,
in Instruction and Playing Tips

 Share
Note: This thread is 4141 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Recommended Posts

PapaBear Member

PapaBear

Looking for advice on rollout with driver. Hit my driver 250 - 285 depending ipon consistency for the day. I rarely get any roll when hitting driver. Drive the ball fairly straight, and usually end up with a plug or deep ball mark in the fairway. I play either Titleist Pro V1x or Bridgestone 330 RXS. Thoughts and advice welcome.
Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Administrator
iacas Hall of Fame Member

iacas

  • Administrator

Play on firmer fairways.

If the ball is making plug marks, I don't know what to tell you... the fairways are too soft to get much roll.

The only other cause would be if your landing angle is too severe. That's unlikely to be the case, because even on a firm fairway those still won't leave big ball marks.

Erik J. Barzeski — ⛳ I knock a ball. It goes in a gopher hole. 🏌🏼‍♂️
Director of Instruction Golf Evolution • Owner, The Sand Trap .com • Author, Lowest Score Wins
Golf Digest "Best Young Teachers in America" 2016-17 & "Best in State" 2017-20 • WNY Section PGA Teacher of the Year 2019 :edel: :true_linkswear:

Check Out: New Topics | TST Blog | Golf Terms | Instructional Content | Analyzr | LSW | Instructional Droplets

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

colin007 Incredible Member

colin007

Yeah, it's amazing how firm tour fairways are, the bounces they get from drives can be almost 10 feet high. At Augusta they can bounce and roll 30 yards or more...

Colin P.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1

  • Moderator
billchao Incredible Member

billchao

  • Moderator
Yeah, it's amazing how firm tour fairways are, the bounces they get from drives can be almost 10 feet high. At Augusta they can bounce and roll 30 yards or more...

I tried to explain this concept to my father-in-law once. His average swing speed is 115 but he hits it 260 (when he's not blasting it OB left and right). He doesn't believe me when I tell him he can hit tour distances if he made center contact and played on firmer fairways. He's convinced tour pros have some kind of superpower or something to hit it as far as they do.

Bill

“By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.” - Confucius

My Swing Thread

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1
1
1
1

Zeph Incredible Member

Zeph

Soft fairways kills driver distance. I've hit some really low drives, but all the courses are soft here, so there's no use. The lower I hit it, the shorter it will fly, and I'll end up with less distance. On a good drive, I can't expect a whole lot of roll. I have played on courses in Spain, where it was drier, and even my tall drives rolled out quite far. Just work on hitting the best drives you can and play with whatever fairway you got.

Ogio Grom | Callaway X Hot Pro | Callaway X-Utility 3i | Mizuno MX-700 23º | Titleist Vokey SM 52.08, 58.12 | Mizuno MX-700 15º | Titleist 910 D2 9,5º | Scotty Cameron Newport 2 | Titleist Pro V1x and Taylormade Penta | Leupold GX-1

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1

RadarNinja Member

RadarNinja

If you've got an adjustable driver maybe try adding loft for days when the course is wet. I know guys that play multiple drivers depending on the course conditions. If it's wet and soft you want as much launch as possible to max out carry.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Note: This thread is 4141 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Welcome to TST! Signing up is free, and you'll see fewer ads and can talk with fellow golf enthusiasts! By using TST, you agree to our Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and our Guidelines.

  I accept
The popup will be closed in 10 seconds...