Jump to content
Subscribe to the Spin Axis Podcast! ×
Subscribe to the Spin Axis Podcast!
IGNORED

I'm A Beast!

Ben

By Ben,
in Golf Talk

 Share
Note: This thread is 5004 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Recommended Posts

Ben Great Member

Ben

Somehow I've gained 15 yards in both my 5iron and PW and about 10y in my 9iron. Looking down at them they look like they are supposed to, but, I have a suspicion it may have to do with my clubs not being checked for loft and lie for some time now. So I'm gonna take them to my club-fitter tomorrow.

I have been working on leg strength and stamina with cycling along with yoga for flexibility. Plus I've bee working on a longer backswing. Hopefully these are where my gains are coming from and not bent forged irons... *fingers crossed*

Callaway RazrFit Extreme 9.5 w/Project X 6.5
Callaway XHot Pro 15* 3Wood w/Project X 6.5
Callaway XTour 18* 2h w/S300
Callaway XHot Pro 4/5 irons w/S300
Callaway XForged III 5-PW irons w/S300
Callaway Forged 52*/58* Wedges
Odyssey 7 Versa 90
Callaway Hex Black Tour


deasy55 Great Member

deasy55

If you have gained length in only certain clubs then something is wrong. Not to mention the likelihood that you probably now hit a few clubs the exact same distance making certain clubs pointless to have in the bag.


rustyredcab Great Member

rustyredcab

Nice work. Adding both strength and flexibility may not help everyone gain distance but it sure can. I place my bet on flexibility from yoga being the key. If it is only some clubs, try to hit the others like you hit those. :)

Russ - Student of the Moe Norman swing as taught by the pros at - http://moenormangolf.com

Titleist 910 D3 8.5* w/ Project X shaft/ Titleist 910F 15* w/ Project X shaft

Cobra Baffler 20* & 23* hybrids with Accra hybrid shafts

Mizuno MP-53 irons 5Iron-PW AeroTech i95 shafts stiff and soft stepped once/Mizuno MP T-11 50.6/56.10/MP T10 60*

Seemore PCB putter with SuperStroke 3.0

Srixon 2012 Z-Star yellow balls/ Iomic Sticky 2.3, X-Evolution grips/Titleist Lightweight Cart Bag---

extra/alternate clubs: Mizunos JPX-800 Pro 5-GW with Project X 5.0 soft-stepped shafts


BuckeyeNut Great Member

BuckeyeNut



  deasy55 said:
Originally Posted by deasy55

If you have gained length in only certain clubs then something is wrong. Not to mention the likelihood that you probably now hit a few clubs the exact same distance making certain clubs pointless to have in the bag.


I concur....

If it's only a couple irons, something is wrong with the clubs.  If it's a range of clubs.....like all your short irons, then it has something to do with ball position and setup.  IE.........I sometimes trend towards hitting my short irons really long(too long), but that's because I sometimes de-loft them and drive them lower.  After a quick setup correction, everything goes back to normal.

If you're only hitting your 5-iron and wedge crazy long distances, you have club issues.

What's in Paul's Bag:
- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha Driver
- Big Bertha Alpha 815 3-wood
- Callaway Razr Fit 5-wood
- Callaway Big Bertha 4-5 Rescue Clubs
-- Mizuno Mx-25 six iron-gap wedge
- Mizuno Mp-T4 56degree SW
- Mizuno Mp-T11 60degree SW
- Putter- Ping Cadence Ketsch


shades9323 Great Member

shades9323



  Ben said:
Originally Posted by Ben

Somehow I've gained 15 yards in both my 5iron and PW and about 10y in my 9iron. Looking down at them they look like they are supposed to, but, I have a suspicion it may have to do with my clubs not being checked for loft and lie for some time now. So I'm gonna take them to my club-fitter tomorrow.

I have been working on leg strength and stamina with cycling along with yoga for flexibility. Plus I've bee working on a longer backswing. Hopefully these are where my gains are coming from and not bent forged irons... *fingers crossed*



Amazing what happens when you finally hit the sweet spot!


SouthernILGolfer Well Established Member

SouthernILGolfer

Probably making better contact with those clubs and thats why they're going further.   Mines usually the 8 iron, sometimes ill hit it farther then the 7 because its easier for me to hit.

Driver-Taylormade Burner Ti 420 cc 10.5 deg reg flex
3 wood-orlimar rcx 14 deg
Hybrids-warrior golf 20 deg, 23 deg and 26 deg
6-pw-AFFINITY / ORLIMAR HT2 irons steel shafts, reg flex, 56 deg tour series wedge
Putter-Rife 2 Bar Hybrid Mallet...


Note: This thread is 5004 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Want to join this community?

    We'd love to have you!

    Sign Up

  • TST Partners

    PlayBetter
    TourStriker PlaneMate
    Golfer's Journal
    ShotScope
    The Stack System
    FitForGolf
    FlightScope Mevo
    Direct: Mevo, Mevo+, and Pro Package.

    Coupon Codes (save 10-20%): "IACAS" for Mevo/Stack/FitForGolf, "IACASPLUS" for Mevo+/Pro Package, and "THESANDTRAP" for ShotScope. 15% off TourStriker (no code).

  • Posts

    • iacas
      "5 Minutes Daily" Practice Challenge

      By iacas ·

      Day 171 - 2025-03-20 Got a good 30 minutes in today. A little backswing so it doesn't get too far out of hand, then some downswing stuff. If I'm in a good spot at the top I have a chance even without the best downswing.
    • dennyjones
      Winter Depression Thread

      By dennyjones ·

      First day of spring and we had colossal snowflakes here.   The temperature has dropped significantly.   I may not get to golf until mid-April.  
    • dennyjones
      G'day From Sunshine Coast, Australia

      By dennyjones ·

      Welcome to TST.   We're glad you've joined.   How exciting to see a hole-in-one.   They are rare.  Congratulations on getting the golfing bug.   It can be contagious and expensive!  
    • RWold
      What Callaway Driver and 3 Wood to Buy Given My Age, Skill, Level Etc?

      By RWold ·

      So to start with I’m 67 years old and just returned to the game a month or so ago after a 30+ year break. . To give you an idea of how long I’ve been away from golf, there were no hybrids last time I got serious about it. I’m enjoying it and seeing gains/improvement every time out. That said, I’m playing with antique woods (Old Taylormade Burners) and since I’m playing with Callaway irons (2004 BBs) I’d like to stick with the brand and upgrade to Callaway woods - at least a driver and a 3 for now.   For a glimpse of my ability, I hit the 3 wood 200 yards and more or less straight, and I think I newer tech clubs might help. Also I’m 6’5” and these clubs are a bit short for me, by 1 1/2” or so.   So looking at the gillions of perfectly fine looking Callaway drivers on eBay I’m completely overwhelmed and under-informed. I’m also doing this on a self-imposed budget since I’m not good enough to warrant new, exotic, pricey stuff and I’m pretty sure anything made in the last 20 years will do nicely.    So given all that, anyone have any specific suggestions on a good/prefered model Callaway driver that can be had for around $50? If I earn better gear by improving my performance I’ll go after it then, get fitted for clubs again, all that. But for now my goal is bogey golf so I’m limiting my golf allowance accordingly.    Thanks, cheers, and happy golfing.  As examples, I’m looking at RAZR, BBII, X460, Fusion FT series, Diablo, etc. and I can’t tell if they are all good and I should just shop price or if one or more are preferable over others. TIA…
    • Stryper
      G'day From Sunshine Coast, Australia

      By Stryper ·

      G'day all. My name's Glenn and my mates call me Corbs. I'm a 50-something-year-old Aussie who HATED golf until COVID when I got utterly and irrevocably hooked. I'm playing three rounds a week and loving it. My best mate that I started golf with during COVID hit an Ace this week! Our foursome - including his son - all watched the ball disappear and we went absolutely mental! Only been playing a few years and improving quickly and trying to get to under 17 handicap this year. Thanks for having me!
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Welcome to TST! Signing up is free, and you'll see fewer ads and can talk with fellow golf enthusiasts! By using TST, you agree to our Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and our Guidelines.

  I accept
The popup will be closed in 10 seconds...