Jump to content
Check out the Spin Axis Podcast! ×
Check out the Spin Axis Podcast!
IGNORED

Poor wedge play

caniac6
 Share
Note: This thread is 3866 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

caniac6 Great Member

caniac6

Posted
Posted
I feel like I am adding loft with my short (9- sw) and have lost quite a bit of distance with these clubs. I am a pretty good player, and can usually figure out what I am doing wrong, but this is driving me nuts. Without seeing my swing, does anyone have any tips? Thanks.

Mr. Desmond Super Member

Mr. Desmond

Posted
Posted

Since you are a good player and can figure things out -- shaft deflection in those clubs adding loft (flex is weak)?

Ping G400 Max 9/TPT Shaft, TEE EX10 Beta 4, 5 wd, PXG 22 HY, Mizuno JPX919F 5-GW, TItleist SM7 Raw 55-09, 59-11, Bettinardi BB39

 

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1
1

caniac6 Great Member

caniac6

Posted
  • Author
Posted
Since you are a good player and can figure things out -- shaft deflection in those clubs adding loft (flex is weak)?

I switched from steel to graphite, but stayed with stiff flex. I tried my old clubs, but that didn't help. I really would like to blame the clubs. That would be a costly, but a quick fix.


scorpion12 Well Established Member

scorpion12

Posted
Posted

Is it something that just started happening or has it been happening for a while?

Have you tried de-lofting the club by keeping your hands further ahead of the ball at address and seeing whether you get your typical distance back?

Is there a chance the grooves on your short irons/wedges are worn out and not imparting spin on the ball?

Did you change anything around the time you noticed this happening?

That's all I've got. I'm not an expert.

Chris

I don't play golf, I play at golf. There's a difference.

TM RBZ driver, RBZ Stage 2 Tour 3 wood, RBZ 7 wood, TM Burner 2.0 4-AW, Cleveland CG16 Black Pearl 56* sand wedge, Yes! Golf Valerie putter, Snake Eyes golf balls, TM stand bag


Mr. Desmond Super Member

Mr. Desmond

Posted
Posted

I switched from steel to graphite, but stayed with stiff flex. I tried my old clubs, but that didn't help. I really would like to blame the clubs. That would be a costly, but a quick fix.


One drill that multiple instructors have taught for years is the old rotate the arms on the downswing so the left wrist/hand feels as if it is looking at the ground at impact - that should get rid of added loft - flat left wrist at impact (for righties).

Ping G400 Max 9/TPT Shaft, TEE EX10 Beta 4, 5 wd, PXG 22 HY, Mizuno JPX919F 5-GW, TItleist SM7 Raw 55-09, 59-11, Bettinardi BB39

 

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1
1

Stretch Super Member

Stretch

Posted
Posted

Ball might be getting too far forward in your stance? Try moving it back an inch or two and then feeling like you really hold onto your right wrist bend through the shot -- see what that does to the flight.

Stretch.

"In the process of trial and error, our failed attempts are meant to destroy arrogance and provoke humility." -- Master Jin Kwon

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1

SavvySwede Great Member

SavvySwede

Posted
Posted

Could be too much lateral side bend, but you'll never really know without taking a swing video.

:callaway: Big Bertha Alpha 815 DBD  :bridgestone: TD-03 Putter   
:tmade: 300 Tour 3W                 :true_linkswear: Motion Shoes
:titleist: 585H Hybrid                       
:tmade: TP MC irons                 
:ping: Glide 54             
:ping: Glide 58
:cleveland: 588 RTX 62

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1
1
1

anthony Dedicated Member

anthony

Posted
Posted

Ball might be getting too far forward in your stance? Try moving it back an inch or two..

This is the only way I can hit full wedges. Feels really far back there with my 56 and 61. Truth be told, I never hit full wedges unless I need to get over a tree or something.


Note: This thread is 3866 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
    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

    • DeadMan
      Wordle Daily Puzzle

      By DeadMan · Posted

      Wordle 1,631 3/6 🟨⬜🟨🟨⬜ 🟨⬜🟨🟩⬜ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
    • coachjimsc
      Wordle Daily Puzzle

      By coachjimsc · Posted

      Wordle 1,631 3/6 ⬜🟩🟩🟩⬜ ⬜⬜⬜⬜🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
    • boogielicious
      Wordle Daily Puzzle

      By boogielicious · Posted

      Wordle 1,631 3/6 🟨⬜🟨🟨⬜ 🟨🟩🟩⬜🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
    • Clemsonfan
      PRGR Launch Monitor

      By Clemsonfan · Posted

      Is it? I bought the Stack radar to replace my PRGR based on what Stack told me! When I am swinging for speed, the PRGR would miss 50%-80% of my backswings due to a higher speed. The stack seldom misses those- at least for me.
    • Clemsonfan
      Differential vs Course Handicap

      By Clemsonfan · Posted

      As an analyst by nature, I would like to compare the scores under both systems. It is something we can easily do if we have the data. I actually thought the new system was less fair to those whose game was on the decline - like mine! Old: Best 10 of last 20 scores with the .96 multiplier. Course handicap excluded course rating and overall par. New: Best 8/20. Course handicap includes course rating -par. My understanding is Stableford caps scores at Net double bogey like stroke play. If so, handicap should be slower to rise because you are only using 8 versus 10 scores. If I am missing something, I am curious enough to  want to understand what that may be. My home course tees that I play are 72.1/154 now. My best score out here is 82. When my game started to decline, my handicap didn’t budge for 13 rounds because of good scores in my first 8! I know I am an anomaly but my handicap has increased almost 80% in the past few years (with only a few rounds this year). For a few months I knew I was losing every bet because my game was nowhere near my handicap. I suspect I have steamrolled a few nuances but that shouldn’t matter much. When I have modeled this with someone playing the same tees and course, one good round, or return to form, will immediately reduce the handicap by some amount.
×
×
  • 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