Fixed a slice now I have questions on Driver Loft

[inthecup]

I have been working hard on my game. A major problem was slicing the driver. I could not seem to get my head around it. After taking lessons and getting lots of advise I think I have it licked.

For anyone interested I flattened my driver swing considerably and fixed my "release".
The person who came up with the term release should be shot, then whacked in the head with a sand wedge (old grooves) and shot again.

Release means to let go. I was "releasing" the club, then I was trying to turn it over which was a wristy thing I did that would on occasion make the ball go straight or even draw now and then. Finally a pro had me trying to hit a massive hook. I had real trouble doing it exaggerating the move trying to produce a snap hook finally made the light bulb go off. Finally I rolled my right forearm over my left squaring the club face and woopie I am a hitting the fairway more then I ever have in my life.

I am using a Mizuno driver with a 9-1/2 degree loft. Here is the question.

With irons and driver I hit a very high ball. The driver will fly 240-260 and literally only roll a couple feet because it came in so steep. I am wondering if a lower loft driver will lower the shot and give me more run out.

I am not short with my clubs so the height of my shots is a little perplexing.
I hit a 9 iron 150+, a 7 iron 170+, 5 iron 190+.

Any thoughs?

[Gerald]

Loft has not a lot to do with run out, trajectory has more to do with the correct shaft ! So you will be looking for a shaft (trajectory) that will land the ball in a less steep angle.

[inthecup]

Thanks for the reply Gerald, I called the Pro at my club and he said the shaft on my driver should be OK. He thinks it might be that I come into the ball at a steep angle.
A more shallow approach to the ball will promote a more penetrating ball flight. I am not sure if this is true because I have not tried it but we will see.

Wednesday starts my clubs 4 day member guest invitational, not a good time to try new things.