Finally managed to get the ball in the air consistently...help w/ distances...

[Philip9210]

Ok, so i went to the range today, and finally found my grip/stance(i've only been played 3 times), here are the distances that I hit my clubs today....I know, they are short, any ideas as to how to increase the distances?


(the higher number is where it would go when my slice didn't play in)
Driver: 200-250
3 Wood: 175- 205
4 Hybrid- 150-165
5 Iron- 150 +-5
6 Iron- 125-140
7 Iron- 115-125
8 Iron- 110-115
9 Iron-100- 115
PW:75-95(hit one well that went about 135-150 :X )

These are the farthest i can hit them also

Thanks!

[Ryanrocksfender]

go get a lesson! distance will come with a good swing!

[Uber$winG]

I know, they are short, any ideas as to how to increase the distances?

You could move to Denver… that will add anywhere from 10-20 yards to your shots.

Compressing the ball is the key to distance.

[deafheaven]

You could move to Denver… that will add anywhere from 10-20 yards to your shots.

Your distances compare pretty well to mine so I guess I'm the wrong guy to ask. I will say this however.... don't dwell on it. Getting the ball in play is far more important. Hitting a 280 yd drive is not much good if you are not hitting fairways. For me, I'm a big guy, so it's hard for me to get a good shoulder turn. I also had a wrist injury when I was younger so my wrist strength is not too strong. That's something I plan to work on.

I'm interested in the quote above. I've been researching compression lately and most of what I've been finding states that compression has little or nothing to do with distance. Can anyone enlighten me or point me towards a good article on the subject. I've been experimenting with different compression balls but as yet, have not notice much, if any, differences in distance.

[Meddle]

Getting a few lessons go a long way to helping with distance and consistency, but there are a few quick fixes. I've found that using better quality balls really makes a big difference. Also, if you are using clubs with stiff shafts, consider picking up some regular shafted clubs.

[Uber$winG]

I'm interested in the quote above. I've been researching compression lately and most of what I've been finding states that compression has little or nothing to do with distance. Can anyone enlighten me or point me towards a good article on the subject. I've been experimenting with different compression balls but as yet, have not notice much, if any, differences in distance.

I’m sorry…Let me clarify my statement regarding compression.

While certain makes and models of golf balls are designed for greater distance off the tee – this is not what I meant when I mentioned compressing the ball. Compression (compressing the ball) has to do with the position of your hands, shaft, and club face at impact.

[Philip9210]

Yeah, after reading Five Lessons, I think the problem is I'm not exploding w/ my hips, I am using all arms/shoulders which is cutting away from power and clubhead speed. I will find out tomorrow when i hit the course :)

[shortstop20]

The biggest key to hitting the ball far is to make ball contact first and then take a divot(with your irons). If you do that the ball will rocket off the clubface, even with an average swing speed.

[BTGolfer]

You are average or longer when compared to the guys that I normally play with. And you have only played 3 times (they have been playing for years).

Lessons would be great I would think. But you are doing OK.

BT