Got my clubs extended... Now I'm chunking, cause for concern?

[BSpel55]

So I went to Dick's yesterday to pick up my irons that I had extended and had the toe angle altered on (added 2 inches and moved angle 2 degrees). The guy at the store let me hit a few on the simulator and in 5 shots I didn't get the 5-iron more than 160 yards and fat. I'm not about making excuses, but I did spend all day yesterday driving back to Cleveland from Chicago and I decided instead of going home I would go pick up my clubs, needless to say I wasn't focused on my form too much, just wanted some sleep. The more overarching question though is will this correct itself naturally? I mean I hit the normal clubs well just incredibly hunched over. Is my body trying to contort itself at impact to the same as it is with the normal irons, causing the club face to drive into the ground?

I don't know, its just annoying that the chunks are back, especially since I'm going on a trip next weekend. Feels good to rage about it here though :)

[trog2233]

wow adding 2 inches seems like alot? How tall are u? Most likely your used to the old length so thats why your chunking it.

[BSpel55]

trog I'm 6'8. My old clubs were +1.5 but they said when I got the new ones fitted I should go +2

[Zeph]

To inches is probably right, and yes, you should hit it fat now. With the old clubs, you had to compensate by huncing over or dipping to get the club down to the ball. You got new clubs now, but not a new swing, so you will naturally still hunch over and dip. Difference now is that your clubs are 2 inches longer, and you'll hit it fat a lot. Try keeping your head level throughout the swing. Have someone put a club under your chin or make some device of your own. Try to stay tall through the swing, as tall as you are at address.

[Andrew Rice]

Agree with Zeph - your swing will need time to adjust to the new length of the irons. Stay patient and maybe just choke up a little for the golf next weekend.

[westcyderydin]

wait did u have them lengthened to +2 from standard or did u have them lengthened 2 inches from +1 1/2?