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Date Posted: 08:43:23 07/06/10 Tue
Author: Thomas
Subject: Update - Looking for feedback from low handicap players
In reply to: Thomas 's message, "Looking for feedback from low handicap players" on 11:25:07 04/02/10 Fri

So I figured that the only way to know is to actually test the clubs myself. After the first visit to the range after I got my new irons I am definitely positive, although I clearly have "issues". I went to the range with the 3 iron, 7 iron and SW. I like the feel of the club(s) and I hit the 7 iron well, which I typically do so so far so good. However, it is as if my mind "knows" that I am holding the 3 iron or SW (even though the length is the same) and makes adjustments even though I am trying to swing the same with the same ball position. I did hit the 3 iron more solidly than normal but the ball flight is really low, picture half the height of Tiger's stingers. I would have trouble hitting a shot that low on purpose with my traditional clubs. I know that I don't have a lateral move to the right in the backswing (which is the reason I have played a lot better in recent years) but I definitely make a lateral move to the left in the downswing so I will work on trying to reduce/eliminate that. That should help with the low ball flight I hope. I can't at this point imagine that I will ever hit my new irons higher than my traditional irons but if I do it would be great since my ball flight was always on the low side.

Every time I switched to the SW, the club suddenly felt longer than the 7 iron, even though it isn't, which is telling me that I automatically and subconsciously am altering my setup. I have been playing golf with traditional clubs for 25 years so I guess that makes sense. Did anyone else experience this their first time out with the new clubs? I am sure this will go away but it was interesting to experience.

Looking forward to the next range session, hopefully with fewer issues and higher 3 iron trajectories.

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[> Re: Looking for feedback from low handicap players -- Michael, 10:44:39 07/06/10 Tue

Thomas,

I love how you describe yourself (skeptical optimist). You should be. Being a low handicap player is not easy to attain or maintain. At your level only things that you totally feel comfortable with should be added to your game (swing theory, clubs, putters, etc.)

We have about the same kind of game. I shot 2 over in my 9 hole league today. I missed two critical putts. It seems the short game is the main thing I need to work on at this point.

My favorite set of clubs up until I started using my 1 Irons was my 1972 Ben Hogan Apex blades. I loved how I could work the ball either way. I loved how they looked. Nothing looks as good as a set of Hogan or Mizuno blades, IMHO.

I eventually came to the conclusion that as much as I loved my blades they were not truly helping my game. At times I would miss a green short if I took an aggressive play into the green (for example, for me a 9 iron at 150 to minimize the chance of going over the back, 8 iron being my normal 150 club). With my 1 Irons I am able to play smart and aggressive golf, and my scores are the better for it.

I personally use the 1 Iron Driver and 3 Wood in addition to 1 Irons from 3 through lob wedge. I too was skeptical of the wedges, but I am happy I made the move.

As a low handicap player, play with what you trust will help your game. Confidence will do more to help your game than anything else. I will tell you the 1 Iron wedges give me a lot more confidence than when I was using my forged Cleveland wedges. For me it is all about consistent set up and ball position. That consistency is a big plus for me.

Hope this helps.

Michael


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[> [> Re: Looking for feedback from low handicap players -- Walt, 14:01:49 02/19/11 Sat

Thomas. David Lake gave me a tip that worked like magic. Try this with your irons. Take the iron that you hit the best and the iron that you cannot hit at all to the range. Hit the "Good" iron once then hit the "Bad" iron once and repeat the drill. Try to use the same rhythm, length of backswing and force for each club. I used the PW and 3-iron. Once it "clicked" for me, I could not tell which club I was swinging. The result was the longest 3-iron shots I have ever hit that flew higher than a five Iron from my old set of clubs.
Remember, you cannot try to swing the 3 any harder than you swing the PW. Good luck keeping the stuff between your ears under control.


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