fade vs. major slice

[doppelganger]

I have a major problem with my driver here. I've got a natural fade in my ball flight which is fine, but it too often transforms into a major slice. I've tried several things to correct this (i.e.: turn right hand over..given I'm right handed, aim left, etc.). The aiming left trick sems to work, but I'll still slice that bugger big time more often than not. To be honest, I've tried so many things that I don't know what to do anymore. If you guys could help...

[LowPost42]

Re: fade vs. major slice

Obviously there's a pretty big swing flaw here - so top advice is to see a swing doctor about that.

That said, you need something that will help you in the rounds coming before you can fix your problem.

Please note the following is only a bandaid:

Try this: Close your driver face at address. Rather than having your driver face aim at the target, have it aim left of target (for a RH golfer). Then, take your back foot, and have your toe level with the heel of your front foot. This is known as closing your stance.

Without altering your grip, these two things should really help straighten out your tee shots.

[Ian Hancock]

Re: fade vs. major slice

The worst advice for anyone with a slice is to aim further left, this only makes things worse.

As Lowpost says this is a swing flaw,

My advice would be to check your alignement so that your are square to the target line, then work on swing plane.............


This is not easy to work on on your own so seek a pro for some guidance.


Ian.

[chessbum]

Re: fade vs. major slice

There is a drill promoted by Jim Flick, the famous golf instructor that helps prevent slicing and more in to out swing pattern, called the "Left Foot, RIght Toe". You should give it a try.

It goes something like this:

Assume usual setup, then pull back your right foot and touch your toe against the ground just enough to maintain balance. With your full weight on you left leg, make your swing and hit the ball. The more you tend to pull the ball, the more you bring your right toe back behind your left heel.

Again, according to Flick " Left Foot Right Toe keeps your body at home until your arms and hands swing the club head through the ball, turning your body in the process. THis drill is great for instilling an inside-along the target-line to inside swing path"

Finally Flick says "Learn to make solid contact with the Left Foot, Right Toe swing and you may never slice the ball again"

Good Luck,

Chessbum....

[doppelganger]

Re: fade vs. major slice

Thanks for the tips guys. I knew I had to seek "professional help", but I just wanted a quick fix for the time being. The most sickening part of all this is that I never slice with any other club...just the driver. Anyway, I'm working on it.

[Simon Woo]

Re: fade vs. major slice

Many factors come into play here, and you might have to try and find what's suitable for you. Eg. do you stretch or keep your hands close at address, do you place the ball along your left heel or closer to the middle of your body, do you try to swing longer along the target line after impact or let the club fold in quickly? These are some of the things I've had to experiment with before I can get consistent straight shots with the woods.