help- power in downswing for distance

[moonducks]

hey guys,

i need some help getting more distance by putting some oomph in my downswing.

i have been trying to hit the ball by letting my swing feel natural and powerless- a smooth upswing and a smooth downswing.

by doing this, it travels a decent distance but during my time at the range, i get these odd balls where i put in a bit more power and it flies 15-20 yards farther. however, i don't know exactly how i did this.

can someone please explain to me, on what part of the smooth and easy downswing i should put in the force? is it right before impact?

i can't seem to combine both smoothness and power together

for example, 9i can sometimes go 110 yards when i put in just power or easy swing or up to 140 yards when both are combined

[PirateJim]

I suspect, but of course do not know for sure, that the mystery long fliers are probably the shots you are really catching flush on the club face. Those always fly nicer for me. You might want to read Ben Hogan's Five Lessons. I am still absorbing it all, but he seems to lay out the fundamentals of a sound golf swing.

[thanw]

Agree with the above. Remember how those solid shots felt.