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By david b

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  1. david b

    david b
    paso robles, CA

    I am a 4 handicap player I am currently playing the Titleist 915 D2 10.5 deg driver with the Aldila 70 rogue stiff shaft. My actual carry on my 916 AP2 5 iron is 172 yds but my average driver distance is only averaging 232 yds including roll. My regular partners hit about the same iron length as me but are 15 to 20 yds longer on driver tee shots. I have used impact tape & am hitting the driver in a nice center group pattern so I am thinking that perhaps I need a different shaft perhaps a slightly higher launch angle with less backspin, any suggestions?

  2. Spudstarch

    Spudstarch
    Walnut Creek, CA

    Hi David,

    Maybe tee the ball higher and hit just above center of the face instead. And make sure you are swinging up at the ball.

    When was the last time you were fitted for a driver or took a lesson? Those numbers seem really off to me for a 4 cap player.

    Spud
  3. david b

    david b
    paso robles, CA

    I was fitted for the Driver but have made some changes to my swing since then, and I agree the numbers are way off!
  4. masamitsu

    masamitsu
    Parker, CO

    On your impact tape, is the mark a solid color or can you see the dimples? I saw a video not too long ago (don't recall from who, maybe Crossfield or Shiels) on this subject. He stated that the solid mark meant you were hitting down on the ball whereas hitting up would leave clear dimple marks. I'll see if I can find a link to the video.

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