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What I try to do is during practice just start off nice and slow with easy swings and slowly work your way up to more powerful ones. Once I slice I usually back it down or go back to my original starting power and do it all over again. I think a lot of it is muscle memory and you just need to know when you should close and square up the face. It works pretty well for me.

So I just got a budget drive because I am just starting and didn't want to pay a bunch for one. I was just wondeirng it said that it was a 10.5degree, but when i put it up to my brothers 10 degree it looks like it has way more loft. I used a protractor and my brothers was around 10. I know that is not the most accurate way to measure loft but mine was around 13. Is it because its a really budget driver? I don't have a problem hitting it so I am not worried but I was just wondering.

So I am trying to figure out why I end up toping the ball or taking divots out before the ball. I think the reason why I top the ball is that I am affraid to hit the ground and stand up right before I hit the ball. I am assuming the chunking is do to dipping. Is there any way I can fix that or just practice my swing? Thanks.

I just wanted to thank everyone for being so helpful. All the tips were great especially the video.

Thanks everyone for all the help. If anyone else would like to chime in that would be great too.

Any other comments? Thanks.

I had a quick question on how people swing. I wanted to know if you should use more of your arms to strike the ball or more with your body. I know that when I keep my arms and body moving at the same speed together, I get good ball contact. On the other hand when I use more of my arms I seems to hit the ball thin to much. Thanks any kind of tips will help. I am brand new to golf.

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This is coming from a newb but shouldn't it techincally be the same for hitting any iron. If you have it down with a shorter iron, it should be the same motion with a long one.

g-funk- I like what you said back, makes a lot of sense.

That's a good tip I will have to try that sometime.

I live in the scripps ranch area. Texas i just started to so I want to try a par 3 just to see how I do. I know I'm not going to do good but it should be fun to see what I need to work on.

Alright thanks. x-forged have you ever tried the sycuan par 3?

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Ok cool thanks. Where are you located Texaspancake?

Yeah I used to play competitive paintball all the time. You don't make any money and you spend a lot. I'm trying to figure out which on costs more, paintball or golf.

Thanks. I know they are in good shape since they are from a coworker that takes care of his stuff.

I concentrate on the back of the ball as well.

Yeah you can get local rates at Torrey Pines and I know that's a very good course. I'm looking for more of cheaper beginner courses.

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Do those things actually help?

So I'm new to this forum and haven't really posted any hello's. Anyways does anyone know of any good cheap course to play at in San Diego. Thanks.

So has anyone actually done studies to see if this works? I'm just curious.

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