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ffjosh

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I have been playing for about 15 years but only the last 3 years I have been serious.  I go about 3-4 times a week.

I used to have a 1/2 swing due to a shoulder problem.  I maybe drove 200 yards at most and had a fairly fair to bad slice.   In the last 2 months I have gotten my shoulder fixed (for the most part) and now have a 3/4 swing (as I call it).  I can drive the call consitently 225-235 with just a slight slice (or draw some people call it?). Its not bad enough to worry about and I can put it in the fairway quit often.

I was doing all of this with a cheap Acuity Turbo plus 10.5 degree. It says powershot/uni-flex on the shaft.

I decided to get a new club (used from a friend)  It is a Taylor Made burner, shaft says RE AX - 49 Flex S, Mid tip

Problem is I slice really really bad.  I mean the ball is heading completely right when it hits the ground.  Lol
I went to the driving range and could hit the ball 300ish when I could hit the dang thing straight, 250ish with a slight slice.

I can't find many spec on the Acuity online to compare the two so Im looking for help.  What is so different about these 2 clubs that would cause me to play a terrible game with one and a great game with the other?

Im trying to figure out if I should just buy a new club that resembles the acuity or if my swing needs to change to use the burner.

My end goal is to hit close to 300 yards which I don't think I can do with the Acuity


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The burner is a much higher quality driver than the aquity ... everything being equal, it should give you a bit more distance once you get your slice under control.     I had a brutal slice when I started & last year I started with teh stack & tilt swing ... went from a slice to a draw.     Totally cured my slice & it's an easy change.    Check it out on youtube - lots of info there on it & why it works...

John

Fav LT Quote ... "you can talk to a fade, but a hook won't listen"

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Thanks for the help, problem with my swing is I still can't get my left arm back where you want it.  I have a lot of scare tissue and rubbing in the socket.  While I'm working on getting it better im trying to find a good 1/2 - 3/4 type swing.

Its also wierd how just moving up in a quality club can effect my swing so much


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no problem - it really worked for me.

John

Fav LT Quote ... "you can talk to a fade, but a hook won't listen"

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After doing some research on the net I think its mainly my swing and not the clubs.  The shaft seems about the same on both flex wise. (just using my arms to flex it) the length is very very close.  The Burner is a little heavier though.  I was looking and it appears to be harder to swing a heavier club without opening the club face.  So maybe that explains why I have a slight slice with the Acuity and a bad slice with the burner.

Im going to lighten up the burner and see what happens


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