wrist hinge...

[senorchipotle]

ok... so i've noticed recently that i've been hinging my wrists unknowingly with my irons, but not with my woods. so i tried doing the same, and noticed i started pushing them out right. my question is twofold: how much should i hinge my wrists? and should i maintain that wrist hinge on the downswing and release normally from that position?

thanks!

[CG031]

If your pushing them out right it's probably from holding on too tightly through impact. Let them naturally roll as you hit the ball...Hard to explain...

[higdonp]

I really don't know. Honesty I've been having the same issue. If I'm relaxed and hinge my wrist flat with my irons I kill the ball pretty good for a beginner (i.e. 6 iron straight 160 yds or more). However, with my woods - not so much, or not at all. I usually push them right or do something more embarrassing with the ball like hitting my own ankle. I know the swing plane is different with the longer clubs (woods) but haven't got it down yet. Any tips are appreciated.