Hello, I am a keen follower of your articles. I have one question---how does one achieve a flat left wrist while gripping the club with your left hand. If you could guide me through I will be grateful.
Rgds
Bala
Bangalore India
Hello Bala,
A flat left wrist is a concept that is achieved at the top of the backswing, not when you grip the club. At the top of the backswing this helps to keep the clubface square for better ball striking. When gripping the club, assuming you are right-handed, place the shaft diagonally across the left palm and close the fingers. The V formed by the thumb and forefinger should point to your back shoulder, unless you hook the ball too much, then you can have this V point more toward your chin. Then as you take your backswing, your wrist can bend into the flat position at the top of the swing. If you have trouble doing this, here is a drill. Begin at the top of the swing and look at your wrist. Make it flat, and memorize how that feels as you start your downswing. The purpose of the backswing then is to arrive at that feeling.
Joe
Thursday, April 29, 2004
– Joe, Please advise me...
I am a weekend golfer and could it be better for me to use blade clubs or I should I remain with my Oozler cavity backs. Awaiting for your favourable advice. My last weekend game was good among my previous game, my score was 95, from 142 to 95 (BIG Change)
Rgd Joe
Hi big change Joe,
If you just improved by 47 strokes, you might want to stay with your current clubs. But you are my kind of guy, 47 strokes is not good enough, you want more, I like that kind of attitude. Blade irons are for golfers who can hit the sweet spot every time, and it is a really sweet crisp feeling when you do, but if you miss the sweet spot, the errors are magnified. Cavity backs are a little more forgiving when you miss the sweet spot, so unless you are a single digit handicap, blades are probably not going to help you. Of course there are a lot of other factors in any club that may or may not be suitable for you, like proper shafts, lie angles, etc., so the only way to tell is to borrow different types and compare results on the range.
Joe
I am a weekend golfer and could it be better for me to use blade clubs or I should I remain with my Oozler cavity backs. Awaiting for your favourable advice. My last weekend game was good among my previous game, my score was 95, from 142 to 95 (BIG Change)
Rgd Joe
Hi big change Joe,
If you just improved by 47 strokes, you might want to stay with your current clubs. But you are my kind of guy, 47 strokes is not good enough, you want more, I like that kind of attitude. Blade irons are for golfers who can hit the sweet spot every time, and it is a really sweet crisp feeling when you do, but if you miss the sweet spot, the errors are magnified. Cavity backs are a little more forgiving when you miss the sweet spot, so unless you are a single digit handicap, blades are probably not going to help you. Of course there are a lot of other factors in any club that may or may not be suitable for you, like proper shafts, lie angles, etc., so the only way to tell is to borrow different types and compare results on the range.
Joe
Wednesday, April 28, 2004
Joe, I have problems with the grass down here the ball lies like it was on hard pan. U have to go down after it. with the long irons and 5 wood I have a lot of trouble with it. How do U hit a ball like that with hardly any grass under it. Any advice U could give will help a lot. thanks
nick
Hi Nick,
From your description, I am guessing you are topping the ball or hitting it thin, right? When you say U have to go down after it, are you departing from your normal swing? Most people have better results when their normal swing goes down after it, no matter what the lie. In your case, ball position may be a factor. Play the ball in the center of your stance and hit down. If you are already doing that, and your results are not good, experiment with a more forward ball position and more aggressive weight shift on the downswing.
Joe
nick
Hi Nick,
From your description, I am guessing you are topping the ball or hitting it thin, right? When you say U have to go down after it, are you departing from your normal swing? Most people have better results when their normal swing goes down after it, no matter what the lie. In your case, ball position may be a factor. Play the ball in the center of your stance and hit down. If you are already doing that, and your results are not good, experiment with a more forward ball position and more aggressive weight shift on the downswing.
Joe
Tuesday, April 27, 2004
Monday, April 26, 2004
Hello Joe, I Would appreciate any help in assisting me to be able to hit down and through the ball and take a divot. I have always scooped the ball and realize this is not the way to play the game, especially with the short irons. Any drills or suggestions would be appreciated.
Don
Hi Don,
There are plenty of good drills in the Body Golf videos for this. Since you have been a scooper, you probably are not shifting your weight on the downswing to your front foot. If you can accomplish a more aggressive weight shift, it will be easier for you to hit down and take a divot. The step-thru drill is my favorite for this.
Joe
Don
Hi Don,
There are plenty of good drills in the Body Golf videos for this. Since you have been a scooper, you probably are not shifting your weight on the downswing to your front foot. If you can accomplish a more aggressive weight shift, it will be easier for you to hit down and take a divot. The step-thru drill is my favorite for this.
Joe
Sunday, April 25, 2004
Hello Joe, I don't know why I am topping now? not my irons but with my woods. Can you help me. Thank You
David C.
Hi David,
If you are OK with your irons, but not with your woods, I suspect your woods may not be correctly matched to your swing. Many driving ranges have samples of different brands that they will let you try. Also try to attend demo days in your area, where you can hit different brands for free. You might even find decent woods at a garage sale for just a few bucks, which may or may not fit you, but for such a small investment, you never know, it might be worth a try.
Joe
David C.
Hi David,
If you are OK with your irons, but not with your woods, I suspect your woods may not be correctly matched to your swing. Many driving ranges have samples of different brands that they will let you try. Also try to attend demo days in your area, where you can hit different brands for free. You might even find decent woods at a garage sale for just a few bucks, which may or may not fit you, but for such a small investment, you never know, it might be worth a try.
Joe
