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I've let my pride go and booked a 30 min lesson tonight, my putting and iron play are coming along well simply through playing but my driver is taking a hammering with a big slice, its killing me. As i sat pondering tonight a little nervously i looked through some youtube videos and came across this video

I watched this and gave it a go in my spare room, comparing it to how i setup to drive currently, it looks like its going to help me out so i thought i would share it, and also give a little feedback of how i get on tonight. hope the video helps you guys too!

 karsten 10deg driver

 fat shaft irons

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i had my 30 min lesson on friday and it was amazing, as soon as the nerves wore off i settled down and wished i'd booked an hour long one instead.

i told my instructor i was having problems with a slice with my driving, that i knew i was a relative beginner and didn't expect miracles.

he handed me a mizuno 7iron and got me too hit about a dozen balls, he filmed my swing and we watched it back. jesus it looked ugly. then he got my video and some mcilroy footage and explained the benefits of having a 'tour' like swing and tweaking my grip. the only way i can describe my body position on set up was like a letter 'r'. i was practically vertical and hunched forward a little. my grip was 90% right, i only had my right thumb and pinky finger moved but the difference in feel and muscle movement was massive!

in 30 mins i am a complete convert of having lessons and will be booking a full 1hr session asap.

i played on sunday using my new grip and stance, it still felt weird to start with but i stuck it out. i wont lie and say i took up my 'tour' stance everytime i set up but i used 75-80% of the time, hands slightly infront of the ball, and i'm getting good divot action too.

i'm completely sold on this new action, it looks and feels far more professional than just hacking away.

as for my driving problem i only hit around 6 drives for him, he suggested breaking down my swing and slowly feeling the club square at impact as i was just off square. i found it really tough to drive with a new grip and stance, i've reverted to my old way for this and moved the ball more central in my stance.

watching your swing back, talking golf about yourself and how to change things for the better is an amazing feeling. i am seeing some results straight away and i will keep working on my drive. guys this was an awesome experience.

 karsten 10deg driver

 fat shaft irons

 tour ii putter

prov1x


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moving the ball has helped quite a bit with my driving and so did the video i posted in the initial post.

 karsten 10deg driver

 fat shaft irons

 tour ii putter

prov1x


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