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I cannot swing any harder (reliably) my current club is the tour edge bazooka 320j and I am happy with it but would like some more yards off the tee ,my avg right now is 265 if everything comes together on one drive ,it is around 300 . so what do i need to do to get the 265 closer to the 300 thanks

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I cannot swing any harder (reliably) my current club is the tour edge bazooka 320j and I am happy with it but would like some more yards off the tee ,my avg right now is 265 if everything comes together on one drive ,it is around 300 . so what do i need to do to get the 265 closer to the 300

One of three things (likely a combination of all three):

1) swing faster 2) make better contact 3) optimize launch conditions

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neudi Great Member

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GET FITTED...if your swinging the wrong club with the wrong shaft weighted incorrectly...then ur not gonna get a good combination...dont swing harder...swing faster...
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GET FITTED...if your swinging the wrong club with the wrong shaft weighted incorrectly...then ur not gonna get a good combination...dont swing harder...swing faster...

that worked for me. He actually suggested I take an inch off the driver. This would help me hit more of a draw shot (longer) and be a lot more consistent. The other thing he said is I might lose a few yards. Decided consistent was better then worrying about the extra 10 yds.

Well he was wrong on one item. I know swing faster because I don't have the problem with Hooks and slices and are more consistent. I gained 5-10 yds instead of losing them.
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I have only sold 2 drivers where I didnt take off an inch and that was to the 2 pros that I make clubs for..

agreed get fitted!!

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snofrog Well Established Member

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is the club fitted to me and my swing or is it fitted to what my swing should be ,know what I mean ? also what is adjusted on the club to be fitted to me ? btw ...thanks for these replies .I`m learning as I go here as far as fitting

cleveland Hibore xls 8.5* driver
Cleveland Hiborexls 13* 3 wood
Ping S 56
Nike oz putter


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