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

Great ball striking

jamiesmith900
 Share
Note: This thread is 3683 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

14ledo81 Super Member

14ledo81

Posted
Posted
9 hours ago, frmertd said:

I think ball striking is 99% of the game. If there is one thing that the pros always do, it is ball striking.

Agreed.  IMO this is the biggest separation between average guys and the pros.

Also, the average guy tends to think his ball striking is way better than it really is.

-Matt-

"does it still count as a hit fairway if it is the next one over"

DRIVER-Callaway FTiz__3 WOOD-Nike SQ Dymo 15__HYBRIDS-3,4,5 Adams__IRONS-6-PW Adams__WEDGES-50,55,60 Wilson Harmonized__PUTTER-Odyssey Dual Force Rossie II

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1
1

Lihu Incredible Member

Lihu

Posted
Posted

Not too bad ball striking from an 18 handicap.

20151103_080132.jpg

:ping:  :tmade:  :callaway:   :gamegolf:  :titleist:

TM White Smoke Big Fontana; Pro-V1
TM Rac 60 TT WS, MD2 56
Ping i20 irons U-4, CFS300
Callaway XR16 9 degree Fujikura Speeder 565 S
Callaway XR16 3W 15 degree Fujikura Speeder 565 S, X2Hot Pro 20 degrees S

"I'm hitting the woods just great, but I'm having a terrible time getting out of them." ~Harry Toscano

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1
1

Vinsk Incredible Member

Vinsk

Posted
Posted
On November 2, 2015 at 4:52:00 PM, jamiesmith900 said:

Thanks I will post a swing see what you guys think 

I'd like to hear more about your "feeling" regarding your shoulder turn and arms. Letting your arms "fall straight down" does not mechanically cause your shoulders to rotate rather you pivot or not. So throw me a bone cause I'd love to see if I can get this Bermuda Triangle slot business figured out! 

:ping: G25 Driver Stiff :ping: G20 3W, 5W :ping: S55 4-W (aerotech steel fiber 110g shafts) :ping: Tour Wedges 50*, 54*, 58* :nike: Method Putter Floating clubs: :edel: 54* trapper wedge

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1

Mr. Desmond Super Member

Mr. Desmond

Posted
Posted

Congrats on your greatly improved ballstriking! Luv a breakthrough.

I have issues with a ugh! backswing -- but I also must feel as if my arms stay at the top and have my lower body do it's thing - it is a feel.

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

colin007 Incredible Member

colin007

Posted
Posted
On 11/4/2015, 2:12:18, Lihu said:

Not too bad ball striking from an 18 handicap.

20151103_080132.jpg

 

thats from an 18???  thats really really really good ball striking....wow.

Colin P.

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1

Lihu Incredible Member

Lihu

Posted
Posted
14 minutes ago, colin007 said:

 

thats from an 18???  thats really really really good ball striking....wow.

He's 78 years old. . .

He does have a few rounds here and there where things come together nicely and shoots 10 over from 6400 yards. Not enough to drop his handicap, ythough.

 

:ping:  :tmade:  :callaway:   :gamegolf:  :titleist:

TM White Smoke Big Fontana; Pro-V1
TM Rac 60 TT WS, MD2 56
Ping i20 irons U-4, CFS300
Callaway XR16 9 degree Fujikura Speeder 565 S
Callaway XR16 3W 15 degree Fujikura Speeder 565 S, X2Hot Pro 20 degrees S

"I'm hitting the woods just great, but I'm having a terrible time getting out of them." ~Harry Toscano

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1
1

colin007 Incredible Member

colin007

Posted
Posted
3 minutes ago, Lihu said:

He's 78 years old. . .

He does have a few rounds here and there where things come together nicely and shoots 10 over from 6400 yards. Not enough to drop his handicap, ythough.

 

 

how far does he hit it?? 6,4XX would be the tips at pretty much any course around here. why doesnt he move up?

Colin P.

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1

Lihu Incredible Member

Lihu

Posted
Posted
18 minutes ago, colin007 said:

 

how far does he hithet?? 6,4XX would be the tips at pretty much any course around here. why doesnt he move up?

Those are the white tees. He shoots really well on tge short course. IDK, why he says hes 18?

:ping:  :tmade:  :callaway:   :gamegolf:  :titleist:

TM White Smoke Big Fontana; Pro-V1
TM Rac 60 TT WS, MD2 56
Ping i20 irons U-4, CFS300
Callaway XR16 9 degree Fujikura Speeder 565 S
Callaway XR16 3W 15 degree Fujikura Speeder 565 S, X2Hot Pro 20 degrees S

"I'm hitting the woods just great, but I'm having a terrible time getting out of them." ~Harry Toscano

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1
1

jamiesmith900 Well Established Member

jamiesmith900

Posted
  • Author
Posted
23 hours ago, Vinsk said:

I'd like to hear more about your "feeling" regarding your shoulder turn and arms. Letting your arms "fall straight down" does not mechanically cause your shoulders to rotate rather you pivot or not. So throw me a bone cause I'd love to see if I can get this Bermuda Triangle slot business figured out! 

I get into good athletic posture then take my shoulders and arms back keeping triangle for as long as I can naturally letting right elbow bend all very lose no tension I do a full shoulder turn keeping very central weight on inside of right foot then a small pause at top then the thought is keeping my back to target as I shift weight to left letting my arms fall towards my right pocket then everything seems to just whip through with effortlessl power? Hope this helps your feeling takes lots of practice 

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1

Note: This thread is 3683 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

    • Clemsonfan
      Wordle Daily Puzzle

      By Clemsonfan · Posted

      Wordle 1,631 3/6* ⬛⬛🟦⬛🟧 ⬛🟧🟧⬛🟧 🟧🟧🟧🟧🟧 Awesome, @WillieT! Go get another!
    • iacas
      Wordle Daily Puzzle

      By iacas · Posted

      Wordle 1,631 2/6* ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
    • DeadMan
      "5 Minutes Daily" Practice Challenge

      By DeadMan · Posted

      Day 11: did mirror work for a while. Worked on the same stuff. 
    • xrayvizhen
      Differential vs Course Handicap

      By xrayvizhen · Posted

      I'm not sure you're calculating the number of strokes you would need to give correctly. The way I figure it, a 6.9 index golfer playing from tees that are rated 70.8/126 would have a course handicap of 6. A 20-index golfer playing from tees that are rated 64/106 would have a course handicap of 11. Therefore, based on the example above, assuming this is the same golf course and these index & slope numbers are based on the different tees, you should only have to give 5 strokes (or one stroke on the five most difficult holes if match play) not 6. Regardless, I get your point...the average golfer has no understanding of how the system works and trying to explain it to people, who haven't bothered to read the documentation provided by either the USGA or the R&A, is hopeless. In any case, I think the WHS as it currently is, does the best job possible of leveling the playing field and I think most golfers (obviously, based on the back & forth on this thread, not all golfers) at least comprehend that.   
    • 5amZ
      "5 Minutes Daily" Practice Challenge

      By 5amZ · Posted

      Day 115 12-5 Skills work tonight. Mostly just trying to be more aware of the shaft and where it's at. Hit foam golf balls. 
×
×
  • 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