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Date Posted: 16:23:26 01/17/07 Wed
Author: Chris
Subject: Re: First impression-terrific!!
In reply to: Steve 's message, "Re: First impression-terrific!!" on 08:42:04 01/17/07 Wed

My opinion: There's the ideal and the fine-if-less-than-ideal, and you have what sounds to be pretty darn good reasons for taking your approach (as I sit here over in Manassas Va. glumly staring at a thermometer reading 33 degrees).

It's certainly true that you don't "get" the full magnificent effect of the 1-iron system with just one club, but then again, if you're hitting that 5 iron pretty well, that's a nice positive sign, ain't it? If you'd bought say a 3-iron and were hitting it badly, then you'd have a bunch of people including me saying Lay Off The Freakin' 3 Iron, don't you understand it's shorter than what you're used to, etc. etc. But you didn't, and you aren't.

And the funny thing is, I started out like you. David Lake will correct me if I'm wrong, but three or possibly four years ago, 1 Iron Golf did offer and/or promote one-club deals as an introduction to his line. Apologies in advance if I'm mistaken. In any case back then I bought one club--probably a 6 or 7--loved it, and soon bought my first full set. I've been a very happy 1 Iron Golfer ever since.

Anyway, I don't mean to be dogmatic about it, different things work for different people, and it's certainly preferable to buy a whole set, work with it a bit, then head out to the golf course. But I can't think of a good reason not to hit a 5 iron you're hitting well--it's not like that'll ruin your swing for the rest of the set.

Anyway best wishes and kudos for not letting your wrist situation prevent your from playing.

By the way, I'm an extremely happy owner of the new Driver, as well as the new 3 and 5 woods, and will be posting my impressions soon (I have to rush out just now). The 3 and 5 are excellent, but I didn't really need them since the old CER 3 and 5 were working well for me--I just got them to go along with the new driver (thanks Santa! I mean Dad!). But I hadn't used a driver regularly for about a season, and was anxiously awaiting my chance for a test drive. Short verdict: I love it and thank goodness David Lake made it.

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[> [> [> [> My thoughts exactly, Chris! -- Steve (ball position ?), 09:40:51 01/18/07 Thu

Thanks for your input. I figure it's better to swing one club than none at all. The last time I was able to hit a bucket was Monday, 35 degrees, and some headwind. Swing is coming along and getting a little more distance. Mr. Lake's advice about keeping his right elbow as close to his hip as possible has been the biggest change I have made and seems to work for me.
I also moved the ball forward about 1 ball distance in my stance from which I initially started which seems to help; so my question is about middle stance ball position:
1) is the center of the ball in the middle of the stance?
or
2)is the back of the ball at the center of the stance?

My initial set up routine has been to stand across from the ball prior to address, with my feet together and the ball centered; I then take a half step forward and a half step back to get the ball in the center of my stance.

I'd be interested in how other approach this.

Steve

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