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Why is it that high lofted drivers seem to be on a closed setting 1-1.5 degrees. I like my 11.5 but I wish it was in a neutral setting. I tend to draw or hook the ball.


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Lower lofted drivers (less than 11 degrees) are more often played by better players and are more readily available in neutral or open set-ups.  Game improvement marketing comes more into play as you get into higher lofts so you see more closed faces.

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Is it a push draw? Straight draw? Pull draw? What about the hook?

Just a stab in the dark here but I don't think a 1 degree closed driver is the cause of a draw or hook. I'd take a closer look at your swing and see if there are any flaws there before pointing at the equipment; especially if it's a newer driver with a good amount of bulge and roll.

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it is a cobra L5V. it is a pull draw . a flaw in my swing is to come over the top and come across the ball. most days I can control it. but if I go after it I will come across it. I am very aware of my pitiful swing , but I dont like the look of the closed face at address. I also have a 10.5 nike and it is almost neutral and pleases my eye much more. when I am hitting it good, I play a slight fade which is ok with me. I hit the cobra farther and with better trajectory but much less consistant than the nike. when the cobra is bad it is hooking or a short draw.


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