2xBoGuy

I've been playing Golf since about November. I went out twice in January and about 20 times since then (mostly 9 hole runs). I have been trying to find a good, cheap driver so that I don't ruin $300 before I get better, and got a good deal on a Titleist 983e the other day with the stock speeder-stiff . (I have a $40 Wilson that has a dent in the crown and a marble sized ding in the bottom that my wife got me for Valentines day). I think I'm past breaking clubs now, but I want to make sure that the shaft is good for me. I went to Golf Galaxy yesterday to get my swing speed checked and it was a good 92mph avg with my highest swing a 97. I will add that earlier yesterday I hit over 200 balls (mostly drives) at the range and then putted and chipped for another hour which leaves me sore since I'm still not used to it. (I was avg 220-230 on good contact, but the guy said the simulator was 15yds low, while the speed should be right) Looking around, I see that 90-100 is the typical range for stiff, but I also see that quick hard swing vs. smooth swing plays a part. I typically raise my club untill just before my wrists bend. I don't think I lean over as far as many people either. I always swing hard, and I think I would be the 1st type, but I'm sure everyone thinks that. The guy there said 95-105, but since I'm new, I should increase swing speed and grow into the shaft. I was using my driver on the simulator, I see a lot of posts with people using irons to check speed... will that make a difference? My ball spin was pretty high too, approaching 4k. The guy said I wasn't closing the face and showed me the knuckle, and tee tricks. I don't have an 8 iron but I usually use my LW for >100, 9 to 130, and 7 for 150+ (guessing based on markers). Anyway, does the shaft sound Ok for me? Thanks.

Heat doesn't bother me much, and how often do we get to reverse the classic argument "You keep going shopping(golfing) and spending all the money!" "Yeah, but think how much I saved since it was on sale! (twighlight)." It's also a lot less crowded in the afternoon.

I think you were agreeing... Forgot I had this bookmarked, about 11 seconds:

From many sites (right handed) Keep your right shoulder down, not as far as you can, but just a comfortable drop. Measure it by putting a club 90 to the ground in the middle of your chest, and tilting a little to the right until it touches the inside of your left leg (grip down). Loose grip. You don't want the club to fly out of your hands, but if you grip too tight you will likely pull the club toward you as you swing and then you will have lots of slices. (hit off the toe). Make sure your knees are bent slightly and you are also leaning forward a little (bent at hips). This makes a huge difference for sweeping the ball instead of digging dirt. (I couldn't hit with my fairway for a long time because of this) Feet parallel to ball line. I don't hear this stressed much, but I think it contributed to a lot of my hard slices. It messes up the angle of the head at impact. Make sure your feet aren't too far apart. I see people who take a baseball stance and then hit the ground 8 inches behind or in front of the ball. You are powering the ball with your body movement, NOT your arms... in fact if you watch Tiger in slow mo you will see that he starts with his lower body before he starts his upper body. It's too quick to see at normal speed, but it's there. If you try swing with your arms you will also hit the ground alot. Knuckle trick- stand with the club directly behind the ball, look at your left hand, you should be able to see the index and middle finger knuckles on your left hand. If you don't, turn your left hand to the right until you do. This fixed a LOT of my friend's pulls/hooks. Someone told me the angle of your hand should match the angle of the club face (not loft, but what you see at address) Don't stretch out, but make sure that your left arm stays straight. The knuckle trick helps this. Don't Tee too high or you may end up ducking Don't swing fast on your backswing, just bring it up in place and feel if everything feels right, if not readjust. I like to take 2-3 slow swings to check for anything uncomfortable in my swing (at the ball). Just be careful to: Keep your eye on the ball. I'm still a rookie, this is just information I've collected. Let me know if anything is wrong.