need help finding sweet spot

[Blacky1]

put tape on my 5w and 2h and discovered im hitting the face on both from about the center line to 3/4 of an inch toward the heel ; how can i move this circle so that its center is more on the centerline of the face, set-up? ball position??? please help ( ps , most shots straight while the rest leak right; about half of all shots feel weak )

[boogielicious]

17 hours ago, Blacky1 said:

put tape on my 5w and 2h and discovered im hitting the face on both from about the center line to 3/4 of an inch toward the heel ; how can i move this circle so that its center is more on the centerline of the face, set-up? ball position??? please help ( ps , most shots straight while the rest leak right; about half of all shots feel weak )

I would suggesting creating a My Swing thread in the Member Swings section. We could check your set up there. 

[Club Rat]

18 hours ago, Blacky1 said:

how can i move this circle so that its center is more on the centerline of the face,

Hello and welcome to TST. As my good friend Mr @boogielicious mentions, a video posted would enable many to comment and suggest any probable causes you may encounter striking those two clubs near the heal on a repetitive basis.
Although these situations can be due to one or multiple details, they would also differ with everyone

I would suggest checking the club path through the ball.
An easy method is placing tees in the ground forming the arc/path of the club head.
Place them about three inches apart along the arc. Now make a slow controlled motion swing on the inside of the tees (toe along path) and determine if the path feels natural and true to the arc.
Then move closer and allow the club path over the other side (heel along path)

If these motions are comfortable, tee up a ball on the inside of the tees. If during any swings you hit any tees along the path,
move the ball position away slightly in small increments. Then move back as you become comfortable and strike in center of club.

Use the drill on both sides of the tees used in indicating club path.
If you hit any tees in the drill, go back to step one (slow controlled motion)
If you are only hitting one tee closest to the ball, (near impact) you are most likely tense and trying to manipulate
your swing at impact.

Without a video, there are too many probable causes to make suggestions.

[cromulent]

I've had my problems with shanking on and off over the past year or so- more so when I've had a period away from the game.

The only two approaches I've ever found to be effectual have been to 1) shorten my backswing, 2) As a swing thought: try to hit the ball from the toe.

 

 

[Rainmaker]

In my case there was no one thing that has helped me hit it more out of the center . .I started out hitting all over the face (and vicinity) and, gradually, as I've taken lessons, practiced and improved - I've worked that spot down to something between a quarter and a half dollar sized area, when I strike it well.  Still not terribly precise.  

Definitely recommend to post a swing thread - most swing flaws are going to have you missing the center . . .what you need to do is figure out a starting place - which flaw or flaws could you fix for maximum result . .and then go from there, knocking them down, one by one.  

Edited January 30, 2017 by Rainmaker

[RandallT]

I've never reliably hit the sweet spot myself, but I've also never looked at that, by itself, as the problem. I've also mostly had a slice also, and I've just considered those symptoms of a swing that needed fixing. 

Improve the swing mechanics, and that should lead me to more consistent swings (better sweet spot) and an improved path (fewer slices). That's my hope anyway, and so far, so good, as I do feel improvement on both fronts. 

[Blacky1]

thanks, i'll work on getting a video done 

[natureboy]

On 1/29/2017 at 2:09 PM, Blacky1 said:

put tape on my 5w and 2h and discovered im hitting the face on both from about the center line to 3/4 of an inch toward the heel ; how can i move this circle so that its center is more on the centerline of the face, set-up? ball position??? please help ( ps , most shots straight while the rest leak right; about half of all shots feel weak )

You don't indicate your relative skill level. If you've achieved a decent HCP level even with your poor contact, you have some consistency, but your 'picture' of how impact or your swing is supposed to be may be off. Have you tried using the intention to hit it out of the toe more?

[Piz]

On 1/29/2017 at 2:09 PM, Blacky1 said:

put tape on my 5w and 2h and discovered im hitting the face on both from about the center line to 3/4 of an inch toward the heel ; how can i move this circle so that its center is more on the centerline of the face, set-up? ball position??? please help ( ps , most shots straight while the rest leak right; about half of all shots feel weak )

A Canadian golfer, George Knudsen (sic) wrote about this many years ago.  His suspicion was that centrifugal force extended his arms through impact.  To compensate he began setting up with the ball forward of center at address.  Now, whether Mr Knudsen's analysis was correct or not is impossible to say; but it did solve his problem and he felt strongly enough about it to include the story in his book.  At any rate...it couldn't hurt to move the ball 3/4 toward the toe, at address, and see what happens.

[Buckeyebowman]

10 minutes ago, Piz said:

A Canadian golfer, George Knudsen (sic) wrote about this many years ago.  His suspicion was that centrifugal force extended his arms through impact.  To compensate he began setting up with the ball forward of center at address.  Now, whether Mr Knudsen's analysis was correct or not is impossible to say; but it did solve his problem and he felt strongly enough about it to include the story in his book.  At any rate...it couldn't hurt to move the ball 3/4 toward the toe, at address, and see what happens.

Interesting. My Uncle was a "country club" pro before WWII. He got to play in some Tour events back when the majority of the field had to qualify in a Monday tournament. He played in the old Hershey Open, Pennsylvania Open, and Pittsburgh Open.

He used to address the ball with it out toward the toe of the club. His rationale was that it reminded him to swing "out" at the ball. Whatever, the man could play!

[boogielicious]

8 hours ago, Piz said:

A Canadian golfer, George Knudsen (sic) wrote about this many years ago.  His suspicion was that centrifugal force extended his arms through impact.  To compensate he began setting up with the ball forward of center at address.  Now, whether Mr Knudsen's analysis was correct or not is impossible to say; but it did solve his problem and he felt strongly enough about it to include the story in his book.  At any rate...it couldn't hurt to move the ball 3/4 toward the toe, at address, and see what happens.

There are a few PGA pros that do this now, both toward toe and toward heel.

[Blacky1]

thanks for the awesome tips, i've re-taped my clubs and will try some of these suggestions as soon as i get can get out to the indoor dome, and will reply on the outcome 

[Blacky1]

Im now setting up a doing a couple of waggles with the toe of the club lined up to the ball , my last move just prior to takeaway is to move the club head away from my body so the center is in line with the ball ( and not move my set up  ) , then takeaway and fire. This has improved finding the sweet spot and will probably get better as my game improves ( im a 20 hcp), thanks for the tips, see pics

[Buckeyebowman]

Looks like you're tagging it pretty close to the center. Good going!