Fairway Woods

[Varsity_Golf]

This may sound odd to some, but I really slice my fairway woods. How do I fix this?????

Varsity_Golf

[golfro]

you can buy 50 fairway woods and see which one doesn't slice for you.

just kidding :)

Slices happen from mainly one reason, out-in path on downswing. there are a buncccch of threads already on how to stop slicing, I say go ready around.

[JML22]

Depends what path of the ball
out in will go a nasty slice
pull slices push slices etc etc
depends what one it is
but usually its because you're trying to swing harder and you're opening your shoudlers up really early

[Weezy]

Most swing flaws come from sequencing. Hips go then shoulders then arms.

[Ringer]

Are you trying to hit "down" on it by leaning your upper body too far in front of it?

[double_j]

Can't really say without more info. Are you slicing it only off the turf or off the tee, too? What kind of slice are you hitting?

Initial guess based solely on your handicap (most likely zero basis in what really might be happening) - you feel like you need to help the ball get airborne off the turf and as a result, are starting the downswing with your arms in an effort to swing harder (and at a steeper angle). This makes you come way out to in and causes the slice. Also, your clubface is probably open at impact since you're thinking you need to get the ball in the air. The end result normally is a push slice. When you make solid contact, it's generally a bit right of your target (but doesn't slice) and when you really mess up, it's usually a 50 foot chunk (with the rare topper).

Or it could be too stiff of a shaft...

Either way, swing easier, keep a solid tempo, and swing that wood the same way you'd swing any other club.

[James_Black]

Are you trying to hit "down" on it by leaning your upper body too far in front of it?

+1, when i do that with the fairway woods the shot starts slightly right but never comes back in.

[Brad_MB]

I had the same issue. My issue was that I was swinging too hard.

Someone on this site mentioned (and whoever it was thank you so much) that it should feel like you're swinging a ball on a string. Once I made this connection I slowed my swing down, and all of my lines started falling into place. It also feels like my hands are way in front of my clubhead.

[boogielicious]

Try playing the ball back one ball width further back than where you are now. I found that I can take an easy swing and make good contact this way and still get the ball up. For me, it is 2-3 ball widths off my left heel.

[Varsity_Golf]

Can't really say without more info. Are you slicing it only off the turf or off the tee, too? What kind of slice are you hitting?

I have no problem getting the ball in the air, I think that I just lean forward like somebody else mentioned, because I only do it about 75% of the time, which is enough lol

Try playing the ball back one ball width further back than where you are now. I found that I can take an easy swing and make good contact this way and still get the ball up. For me, it is 2-3 ball widths off my left heel.

This is ineresting, I hadn't thought about that. I plan on playing this weekend so I'll see how that works....Thanks,

Varsity_Golf

[he4dhuntr]

Could really be a number of things causing a slice. I worked on fixing mine yesterday and it was mainly that my back leg wasn't solid/steady enough on the backswing as well as my head (spine angle) moved a bit on the downswing. A video could help if you could get one. Otherwise, there are a bunch of threads on here about fixing a slice, as well as many articles online. Good luck!

I really hate that slice... lost so many balls because of it :(

Cheers,