Tried going way past parallel on the backswing today

[Jim]

During a round today, I was just playing for fun after a point and tried going way past parallel with the driver for kicks. I always see people do this in the long drive competitions. I just saw the final three in a local long drive competition on t.v. and they all went way past parallel.

I must say it feels pretty good on the backswing to do this. It definately adds coiling power. I didn't hit the few drives I tried this way much longer, but I think this is worth trying and figuring out the timing, etc. It will be fun to work on this at the driving range.

BTW, the best drive was when I teed it as high as I could get it with a long tee just like you know who does...

How many people here are low handicappers and go way past parallel with the driver?

[iacas]

  Jim said:

How many people here are low handicappers and go way past parallel with the driver?

Not me. Absolutely no need to do it, I feel, as for most everyone it ends up costing power along with accuracy.

[NCGolfer]

  Jim said:

How many people here are low handicappers and go way past parallel with the driver?

No way. I swing at 3/4 and rarely get to parallel and don't feel like I'm sacrificing any distance. In fact, I started hitting the ball further and more accurately since cutting down.