Undersized golf club heads.. Like miura baby blades?

[mslice15]

My instructor wanted me to try to find a single club with a smaller club head than usual so I can use it in my lesson to help square up the ball on impact. aside from the 1500$+ miura clubs does anyone know of any clubs that are small?

[SavvySwede]

You could find some blades or persimmon woods at just about any flea market for only a couple of bucks. If you want something more extreme there is a training aid made specifically for this by PSP golf. Never tried it myself but I agree with the principle. I will occasionally play/practice with an old persimmon driver to help keep sharp.

[THException]

I'd probably go for an old 3 iron. like 1980's old

[newtogolf]

Look for some old Hogan blades like the One Plus, Director or Apex 2 from 1979.

[bwdial]

I have an old set of Ram TW Grind blades that are very short toe-to-heel.  I bought them at a flea market and break them out every now and again to practice with.

[mslice15]

You could find some blades or persimmon woods at just about any flea market for only a couple of bucks. If you want something more extreme there is a training aid made specifically for this by PSP golf. Never tried it myself but I agree with the principle. I will occasionally play/practice with an old persimmon driver to help keep sharp. [URL=http://thesandtrap.com/content/type/61/id/128712/] [/URL][URL=http://thesandtrap.com/content/type/61/id/128713/] [/URL]

this is exactly the product he was talking about. I couldn't remember the name and thought he actually meant miura. thank you!

[mvmac]

Callaway MB irons. Can find used sets here.

http://www.callawaygolfpreowned.com/golf-clubs/iron-sets/irons-ta-x-prototype.html?cgid=iron-sets

http://www.callawaygolfpreowned.com/golf-clubs/iron-sets/irons-2014-apex-mb.html?cgid=iron-sets

[Golfingdad]

The sweet spot is so much closer to the shaft for these training clubs ... If it was successful , wouldn't it have you hitting everything with your regular clubs off the heel?

[SavvySwede]

The sweet spot is so much closer to the shaft for these training clubs ... If it was successful , wouldn't it have you hitting everything with your regular clubs off the heel?

Interesting point. But if you compare the sweetspot of a 460cc driver to an iron you would think we'd be hitting them off the heel all of the time.

[iacas]

The sweet spot is so much closer to the shaft for these training clubs ... If it was successful , wouldn't it have you hitting everything with your regular clubs off the heel?

No. I have some of the PSPs and most single digit golfers have no problem hitting them at all.

[mslice15]

No. I have some of the PSPs and most single digit golfers have no problem hitting them at all.

I read some pretty interesting reviews that said they're just for mental confidence in your ball striking and don't actually help strike the ball better. Maybe I should just get a blade iron? Just a single iron for practice.

[mvmac]

The sweet spot is so much closer to the shaft for these training clubs ... If it was successful , wouldn't it have you hitting everything with your regular clubs off the heel?

I think you'd have to hit A LOT of balls with that club for you to change where you sense the sweetspot.

I read some pretty interesting reviews that said they're just for mental confidence in your ball striking and don't actually help strike the ball better. Maybe I should just get a blade iron? Just a single iron for practice.

I think practicing with a blade every once in a while is a good idea.

I also want to point out that "squaring the face" might not be your issue. If you're struggling with a fade/slice, it's probably more of a path problem.

[Golfingdad]

Interesting point. But if you compare the sweetspot of a 460cc driver to an iron you would think we'd be hitting them off the heel all of the time.

[quote name="iacas" url="/t/83450/undersized-golf-club-heads-like-miura-baby-blades#post_1175434"] No. I have some of the PSPs and most single digit golfers have no problem hitting them at all. [/quote] [quote name="mvmac" url="/t/83450/undersized-golf-club-heads-like-miura-baby-blades#post_1175459"] I think you'd have to hit A LOT of balls with that club for you to change where you sense the sweetspot. I think practicing with a blade every once in a while is a good idea. I also want to point out that "squaring the face" might not be your issue. If you're struggling with a fade/slice, it's probably more of a path problem.  [CONTENTEMBED=/t/77144/how-to-draw-the-golf-ball-or-how-to-stop-slicing layout=inline]​[/CONTENTEMBED]  [/quote]Cool, thanks for the info, all. I guess I may have to consider getting one ;) now.

[newtogolf]

Cool, thanks for the info, all. I guess I may have to consider getting one ;) now.

I ordered one, they were pretty cheap ($80 including shipping) compared to regular iron prices.  I have practiced with blades and smaller head irons all year and it's definitely helped my ball striking.

[SavvySwede]

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Originally Posted by Golfingdad

Cool, thanks for the info, all. I guess I may have to consider getting one ;) now.

I ordered one, they were pretty cheap ($80 including shipping) compared to regular iron prices.  I have practiced with blades and smaller head irons all year and it's definitely helped my ball striking.

Funny, I decided to pull the trigger on one last night as well. New 7 iron x-stiff $35 including shipping from ebay. I figure I could just leave it in the trunk of the car for those times I get the urge to stop by the range but my bag is at home.

[newtogolf]

Funny, I decided to pull the trigger on one last night as well. New 7 iron x-stiff $35 including shipping from ebay. I figure I could just leave it in the trunk of the car for those times I get the urge to stop by the range but my bag is at home.

The advantage of being righty, I couldn't find a lefty 7 iron on eBay so had to pay full retail.

[SavvySwede]

I've used the PSP a couple of times at the range now. Not as difficult to hit as I had imagined. I definitely feel like I'm focusing a bit more and swinging within myself when it's in my hands.

[newtogolf]

I've used the PSP a couple of times at the range now. Not as difficult to hit as I had imagined. I definitely feel like I'm focusing a bit more and swinging within myself when it's in my hands.

PSP is great, I hit it well and it is a great training aid to maintain focus with.  I do get some weird looks when people at the range see me hitting the PSP and  Tour Striker 7i.