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I read some books by Tom Wishon recently. Wishon had some interesting statistics and data showing that with a swing speed less than 100 MPH that a 13 degree driver went the furthest. As I recall, Wishon argues that speeds less than 100 MPH can not capitalize on the benefits of less loft and actually result in slightly shorter drives with a higher percent chance of an off hit. Definitely makes me want to get on a launch monitor sometime this season once I dial in my swing a big more. Also interested in trying a higher lofted driver compared to my current 10.5*. Though, I see the driver as a useless club until I fix my slice, which is only an issue with the woods in my bag.I want a new driver..I tee off with a 12 degree 2 wood which is great but I want something with a little less loft..for more distance..It's such a big tradeoff..with 12 degrees of loft, I have a much better chance at booting the ball up but I lose distance with too much loft.
I read some books by Tom Wishon recently. Wishon had some interesting statistics and data showing that with a swing speed less than 100 MPH that a 13 degree driver went the furthest. As I recall, Wishon argues that speeds less than 100 MPH can not capitalize on the benefits of less loft and actually result in slightly shorter drives with a higher percent chance of an off hit. Definitely makes me want to get on a launch monitor sometime this season once I dial in my swing a big more. Also interested in trying a higher lofted driver compared to my current 10.5*. Though, I see the driver as a useless club until I fix my slice, which is only an issue with the woods in my bag.
I am still inconsistent with getting good shots by opening up clubs. But the bigger issue with my 56* and 60* is that they have high bounce and fat soles so they are the suck off tight lies. So it isn't just for lob shots, but more specifically for tight lies (when I actually find them!) and hard pan. Plus, Pelz convinced me that his 4 wedge x 3 swings method is ideal for having all yardages covered inside a 9I. So I think it will work for me.Steve good luck with the 64* wedge -- have one that i now hardly ever use now
I found it too much of an all or nothing club . I 'll open up my 56* or 60 * wedges and seem to get more consistent results , but hey give it a shot .
I read some books by Tom Wishon recently. Wishon had some interesting statistics and data showing that with a swing speed less than 100 MPH that a 13 degree driver went the furthest. As I recall, Wishon argues that speeds less than 100 MPH can not capitalize on the benefits of less loft and actually result in slightly shorter drives with a higher percent chance of an off hit. Definitely makes me want to get on a launch monitor sometime this season once I dial in my swing a big more. Also interested in trying a higher lofted driver compared to my current 10.5*. Though, I see the driver as a useless club until I fix my slice, which is only an issue with the woods in my bag.
I have no idea what my swing speed is..I know they sell a device to test it..I know that for an average golfer..more than 60 percent of all shots are less than 100 yards..drive for show..putt for dough..when I was a newer golfer..I used to tee off with 5-irons..then 3-irons and then a 3 wood..my 12 degree has been what I have been using for 5 years and it's been great..the head popped off once but I had it repaired..my putter looks like it was stolen from a mini golf course but it works well for me..I want to keep putting stats this year..I practice putting in my apartment year round..when I vacuum it runs a little fast on the lint meter..
Totally showing off here - I was in China 2 weeks ago and my company host who does not play golf asked me if I would be willing to play with some client bigshots that had been requesting a golf outing. My local guys couldn't get face-time with these Asian managers since they don't play golf!! So I got in 18 on the Greg Norman course at Mission Hills GC in Shenzhen a week ago Thursday, in the humid and sticky jungle.
A great day started out unbelieveably well - I somehow drained a 70-foot par putt on #1 and the 3 Chinese guys I was playing with thought I was Tiger Fkg Woods. Of course I duffed my next drive into the weeds (my stellar winter golf game coming out), but it was a thrill.
That's what comes of not playing the game - my boss's boss stays in the office while I play 18......sometimes life is good.
Totally showing off here - I was in China 2 weeks ago and my company host who does not play golf asked me if I would be willing to play with some client bigshots that had been requesting a golf outing. My local guys couldn't get face-time with these Asian managers since they don't play golf!! So I got in 18 on the Greg Norman course at Mission Hills GC in Shenzhen a week ago Thursday, in the humid and sticky jungle.
A great day started out unbelieveably well - I somehow drained a 70-foot par putt on #1 and the 3 Chinese guys I was playing with thought I was Tiger Fkg Woods. Of course I duffed my next drive into the weeds (my stellar winter golf game coming out), but it was a thrill.
That's what comes of not playing the game - my boss's boss stays in the office while I play 18......sometimes life is good.
Totally showing off here - I was in China 2 weeks ago and my company host who does not play golf asked me if I would be willing to play with some client bigshots that had been requesting a golf outing. My local guys couldn't get face-time with these Asian managers since they don't play golf!! So I got in 18 on the Greg Norman course at Mission Hills GC in Shenzhen a week ago Thursday, in the humid and sticky jungle.
A great day started out unbelieveably well - I somehow drained a 70-foot par putt on #1 and the 3 Chinese guys I was playing with thought I was Tiger Fkg Woods. Of course I duffed my next drive into the weeds (my stellar winter golf game coming out), but it was a thrill.
That's what comes of not playing the game - my boss's boss stays in the office while I play 18......sometimes life is good.
awesome...70 foot putt..dang!!!!