Long Irons/Woods/Driver Distance Trouble

[Newbie Collection Agency]

Ok, heres my situation. I hit my pitching wedge 130 yrds, 9 iron- 145 yards, 8 iron- 155 yards, 7 iron - 165 yards, and 6 iron- 180 yards. But then comes the trouble. My 5 iron goes around 185 yards, 4 iron goes 185 yards, 3 iron goes 190 yards. What the heck? My long irons just dont get there for some reason. I mean the trajectory on them is fine, even when i feel like i hit them good, it still goes short. I dont get it.

Then my driver is a similar thing. I used to drive 290 - 300 yards consistently. Then all of a sudden a few weeks ago, i lost around 50 yards on my drives. My swing feels the same, but the ball just doesnt carry like it is supposed to. Its like it balloons or something. And im using a 8.5* driver. Its really wierd. And when i hit into the wind, it amps the effect.

please, i need my normal distance back!


And for reference, my handicap is around 8-9. Luckily im pretty accurate with my irons, which makes up for the distance and my lack of putting skill.

[Guest]

Ok, i played the normal sunday morning 4some today. My distance seems to be back to normal with my driver, was consistenly going around 280 yards. I actually hit one around 340. My long irons were going a bit farther too, maybe 10 yards more on everything. I dont know why, i think its just i wasnt coiling enough. BUT the only problem was..i was inaccurate today! GAH! i was shooting pretty bad scores, up until the very end. I was headed for an 88 if i would have gotten two bogeys...but i birdied the last two holes =D. Almost eagled 17. So i ended up with an 84, still pretty shabby, but, its better than an 88, huh? haha