How can I get rid of my golf slice but still swing with a lot of power?
August 5th, 2009 | by admin |Almost every time I tee off and swing close to my hardest, the ball usually slices way right, but when i ease up on the swing, the ball will go straight but not with a lot of power. how can I combine a fast swing and a no-slice ball?
There is something called a ’sweet spot’ on clubs. Hitting the golf ball at the sweet spot, will give you the correct trajectory. If you try and hit the ball out of the park, chances are you will miss this spot, and slice the ball big time. Try to slow down, and build the pace of your swing gradually, over a few weeks of constant playing. You cannot just hammer the ball and expect it to go straight, and get the distance required. It all takes time.
I used to do exactly what you are doing…. i just slowed it down a bit, (if you are right handed, just turn your left wrist into your right a bit, so you can see 3 knuckles, and slightly tighten your grip). Do not try and force the swing, as this will make it worse. Your shoulder, wrist, and club head should all be in line when you strike the ball.
Use you 7 iron as your training club. Then once you can hit a 7 iron properly, move to a 5 iron, then a 3 iron, then your driver.
Seriously, you will pick up about 20 shots over a round…
11 Responses to “How can I get rid of my golf slice but still swing with a lot of power?”
By holiday man on Aug 5, 2009 | Reply
that is where you are going wrong, you dont need to swing with power, technique is what will give you accuracy and distance. the harder you swing the worse your shot will be, just swing naturally and go for technique. you will reap the rewards
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By Shelly C on Aug 5, 2009 | Reply
honest = keep your head down
dishonest = put vaseline on the face of your club
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By David H on Aug 5, 2009 | Reply
Keep your head down, keep you left arm straight, and don’t lick your balls.
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By golfengineer3 on Aug 6, 2009 | Reply
It’s your club head position and swing path at the point of contact. Not how hard you swing. BTW you don’t need to swing out of your shoes to get distance, just good technique
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By captbullshot on Aug 6, 2009 | Reply
It’s complicated, but try, in the first instance, gripping the club extra-hard with your RIGHT hand, during the swing. If this doesn’t work, take a lesson with the pro!
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By b d on Aug 6, 2009 | Reply
turn your top hand over before your back swing. this will cause the club face to close on the down swing.
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By Merovingian on Aug 6, 2009 | Reply
Remember that a golf club doesnt strike the ball squarely. Relax & keep the face as is or even slightly open. A £25 one hour tuition with the local pro sorted my drive out within minutes.
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Its keeping it together for 18 holes thats hard.
By sam g on Aug 6, 2009 | Reply
There is something called a ’sweet spot’ on clubs. Hitting the golf ball at the sweet spot, will give you the correct trajectory. If you try and hit the ball out of the park, chances are you will miss this spot, and slice the ball big time. Try to slow down, and build the pace of your swing gradually, over a few weeks of constant playing. You cannot just hammer the ball and expect it to go straight, and get the distance required. It all takes time.
I used to do exactly what you are doing…. i just slowed it down a bit, (if you are right handed, just turn your left wrist into your right a bit, so you can see 3 knuckles, and slightly tighten your grip). Do not try and force the swing, as this will make it worse. Your shoulder, wrist, and club head should all be in line when you strike the ball.
Use you 7 iron as your training club. Then once you can hit a 7 iron properly, move to a 5 iron, then a 3 iron, then your driver.
Seriously, you will pick up about 20 shots over a round…
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By horsemanspal on Aug 6, 2009 | Reply
practice the correct technique.you are coming over the top at full power,a common mistake.You need to put 3 balls in a diagonal line,aim at the middle one,the outside ball needs to be above and to the side of the target ball,allowing just enough room for your club to pass by ,the inside ball needs to be below and to the inside so as you complete your strike your club path goes from in to out and not from out to in as you are currently doing when using the driver.Practice this with a 5 iron and work your way upto the driver,it will be frustrating at first but it will teach you the correct swingpath and then you can give it as much power as you like.
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By funny bun on Aug 6, 2009 | Reply
Adjust you grip….you are playing to the inside.
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By ledzeppelinben on Aug 6, 2009 | Reply
People are saying keep yur head down. DO NOT DO THIS!!!!!
It will merely tuck you up and stop your shoulders swinging properly.
If you insist on swinging hard then there is a way to stop slicing (this is what i do as i have to go for every drive as well) Have a closed grip were you can see about 3 of your knuckles around the grip. When you are about to make contact, roll your wrists round this causes a slight draw rather than a slice, if you have any power in your body it will go miles, trust me i know.
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