Driver launch angle.

[Ferrins]

I would like to understand how to get a launch angle that reflexs the loft of my driver. I am sick of hitting my shots really low. Any tips or links? sms said I get so far in front that I almost create negative loft.

[Jarro]

Learn how to 'flip'

[rubin]

I'll trade u some of mine from some of my iron shots. Looking for a half good short game in return. :D

[Ferrins]

I used to pump my drives straight over the corner every time I played the 17th at Nudgee. Got buckleys now.

[Ferrins]

I can hit my 5 wood just right but the driver has me fuc^ed.

[BrisVegas]

front foot setup. preset your spine angle away from the target. tee it up high and sweep it upwards. thats what i was taught.

failing that, flip at it like i do.

[Ferrins]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOIQWPBsWX0&feature=related

Is this bollock?

[Ferrins]

And this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcTXv451XGM

I would still be taller than jaybam:)

[Ferrins]

front foot setup. preset your spine angle away from the target. tee it up high and sweep it upwards. thats what i was taught.

failing that, flip at it like i do.

I try this and seem to put too much spin on the ball.

[BrisVegas]

if you hit it on the "up" you shouldn't put any extra spin on it. My understanding is that spin comes from hitting down on it slightly.

[Ferrins]

My driving used to be good when I could tee it up at my folks place and knock it across the Coomera River.

[BrisVegas]

Nudgee 17th is a good guide. If you can't get it up quick enough there, then you got issues. Back in the 90's when I was a member there, I always struggled with the carry. I usually took my 3 wood and tried to kill it to get the right height. Since getting a bit more confidence with the driver a few years back, that's a doddle now. Hell I can hit it over the trees next to the tee on CTH River West 1st hole.... :oops:

[Ferrins]

I have gotten it up every time just don't get the distance and get caught by the last trees.

[BrisVegas]

I have gotten it up every time just don't get the distance and get caught by the last trees.

So, you have trouble keeping it up for long enough and clearing the bush? :wink:

[Ferrins]

I am going to try using some anal beads to give me a bit more go with the driver. I know Nev at Nudgee was a fan.

[BrisVegas]

it's worth a shot.

[Iain]

if you hit it on the "up" you shouldn't put any extra spin on it. My understanding is that spin comes from hitting down on it slightly.

No. It depends on your AoA and dynamic loft to determine spin.

If Ferrins is spinning it too much when trying to hit up, I'd guess he's flipping it.

[virge666]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOIQWPBsWX0&feature=related

Is this bollock?

It is an old way of thinking. Not the best way to learn it

[Scifisicko]

You need to hit up on the ball with more spine tilt to get more launch as BV says. Average PGA tour player AoA is negative which proves hitting down on the ball on it's own doesn't create spin. In general hitting mid/low on the face and up on the ball is one way to create spin. Hit high on the face with an upward AoA and spin should be low. Understanding what causes spin is worth the trouble. If you are technically inclined, you can go to the trackman web site and read about gear effect (etc).