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hey everyone, up until this year I used a Cleveland 400cc Launcher, and 8/10 my drives would just slice to the right terribly, so I just aimed far left to compensate for it.

Then I bought a used Nike VR STR8-FIT and it was set a little closed and it straightened right out for about 10 rounds or so, then about 3 rounds ago, ALL my drives are hooking left terribly, just out of no where?

I dont feel like my swing has changed, I've tried moving my front foot forward a bit (advice I was given), standing farther back from ball, more on top, focusing on arms, firmer grip etc. and nothing seems to help.

So hopefully the great minds here can come up with another solution maybe? thanks!

Bag:  M9 Cart Bag

Driver:  VR STR8-FIT 9.5

Wood:  SQ Sumo2 3-Wood

Irons:   Slingshot 4-PW

Wedge: 53 Degree

Putter:  TPA III


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with a closed clubface if you have a somewhat straight swingpath or turning over your hands just at the right time a hook is definetly possible. What I do in situations like this is to try to slice the ball, then see if your ball flight straightens out. maybe with the closed clubface (even though it don't feel like it) your swing became more neutral, thus causing hooks.

After a bad tee shot it does not mean the hole is over, it means you have an opportunity to show what you are made of!


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