Slicing 3 Wood?

[finlay]

Re: slicing my drives

I cant post avideo at this time and probably wouldn't know how to anyway but it is strange that it is only my drives that it occurs with everytime! When it happens with any other club i know its because I am throwing my left shoulder back therefore trying to scoop the ball into the air.
i have been thinking of going for lessons so maybe that is my best option.

Do think it could be my grip/ was watching a programme on tv and my grip is nothing like what the guy was saying it should be!!

I seem to grasping the club in mypalm quite tightly but this guy(jim mcclean) says it should be in the fingers more!!

this game doesa my head in!!!

[LowPost42]

Re: slicing my drives

Grip plays a part - holding the club in your hand (as opposed to your fingers) keeps the clubface open through impact (this is experience talking).

Rather than holding the club with the grip splitting the base of your palm (under the big pad of the thumb), try getting the grip under the pad by the little finger. This is where the club should be, and it gets your clubface back to where your started it (if your grip is neutral).

[finlay]

Re: slicing my drives

Thanks for your help!! Will give it a go on tuesday !! wish me luck!!

[sinuetblue]

Re: slicing my drives

There is another aspect about the grip. If you always slice and are fighting it you are almost certainly tense and may (perhaps subconciously) hold your grip tighter than with the other clubs. Perhaps you could check that your grip (and your swing?) is relaxed.

[Newbie4me]

Re: Old-guy newbie needs to stop slicing

Okay, I'm back now.
I have been away at a conference in Florida and had to take care of matters in Hawaii. It was rough!
Just to update everyone, I was able to fix my huuuuuge slice. It was totally by accident.
In Florida, I tried a very firm driver and found that my slices were somewhat tamed, but it wasn't until I tried a regular flex that I realized what I needed to do.
The regular flex Mizuno driver accentuated any flaw that I had in my swing and I found that I turned too quickly (both shoulders and waist), which didn't allow me to square at my release point.
With a little bit of practice using the Mizuno, I was able to strike a few decent shots down the middle of the range. The whippy nature of the Mizuno allowed me to experiment with speed, wrist movement, and push.
I was able to force hooks by turning my wrist when my hands approached my right pocket (I am right handed).
I finally broke down and purchased a camera that can take digital video. I will post to this site if they allow me to post files that are 1.7 MB (back view) and 2.12 MB (side view) and would appreciate everyone's feedback.
I have only been swinging a club for 6 months and would appreciate it if you could be gentle with the comments! =) Nah, let the comments rip!
We learn better that way!
After the thousands of balls hit over 6 months, I recommend trying a regular flex driver to get a better idea of the mechanics involved. I can now hit decent shots with my firm flex Big Bertha II.
Looking forward to any comments.

Regards and good hitting,
Newbie4Me

[danny_118118]

I seem to slice the ball on the tee ocasionaly but not with any other club exept my recovery wood what and i doing wrong??

[TeachingPro]

Re: Slicing

There could be a number of reasons but one thing comes to mind immediately because I see it a lot. Hell, I've even done it.

When you take the recovery wood, you are obviously laying up or playing to a very definate target, right? Make 100% sure you commit and execute the shot. You may be "hanging back a bit" or trying too hard to hit the target ...

That could cause you to lose the timing of your swing movements, triggering any one of the swing faults that cause you to slice. It could be that your golf mind is so pre-occupied with target you forget to swing.

If you stay committed to the shot and execute as you would any other shot, well then ignore all of the above.

[gord962]

Re: Slicing

I will look at the other side of available options - the shaft. Chances are that your rescue club shaft is different than the rest of your clubs. It is quite possible that the shaft is too stiff and you are unable to square up the clubface at impact.

[WedgeAssassin]

I slice every club in my bag except my PW, 56 degree, and 60 degree. It seems that I just cant hit a ball straight, Its worse with my Driver and 4-wood than it is with my irons but I still slice the irons. I use an interlocking grip with my top thumb across. On some swings I feel that the club moves in my hands and the face flys open, but yet I am holding the club very tight, and even on the balls I feel I hit good they still slice. What should I do to solve this? Fixing this would really improve my scores. Thanks.

[pgmetcalf]

Re: Slicing Everything - BAD

If you're slicing every shot and with every club, there may be 1001 things you might be doing wrong. My advice would be to have some lessons before you consider "chucking in" the game. I remember when I first started and had the same problem. I took a while to sort out some of the problems but it was worth it in the end. I still have lessons now but there's nothing to be ashamed of because even the top pros have continual lessons. You may pick up a few pointers from these forums but there is no substitute for lessons.

[Ian Hancock]

Re: Slicing Everything - BAD

Wedge,

I agree with Paul, you need a few lessons before a question like yours can be tackled.

Once your comfortable with your swing and it's only a small swing fault then GTO can help.

Keep your chin up Golf is a great game as long as you keep working at it and of course enjoying the game.


Ian.

[gord962]

Re: Slicing Everything - BAD

I am definitely with the two above when it comes to lessons. I would also like to add some info. Your fix to keep your club from turning is creating a bigger slice. If your clubs are turning in your hand, your grips probably need to be replaced. A extremely tight grip will limit the ability to release your wrist, creating more of a slice. Also, ensure that your club is running through your finsgers and not the palm of your hand.

Which way do your divits go? Does your ball start right and then turn right or does it start straight? Does it start left? There are MANY causes for a slice, so let's start with determining what is causing your slice before throwing out advice to fix it.

[WedgeAssassin]

Re: Slicing Everything - BAD

My shots start out straight and then slice hard and quick. Its not a late slice. So I mean really it can be said that my ball is never really going straight. I think it might be what you said about me not holding the club in my fingers. I think I hold it too much in my palms. I am going to hit balls later today and I will experiment with some of the stuff you guys are saying. Thanks. Anyone else?

[Big Sheesh]

Re: Slicing Everything - BAD

Don't develop anymore bad habits. Practise only makes permanent, it doesn't make perfect. Quickly go and get some lessons from a pro!

[AlanN]

Re: Slicing Everything - BAD

I would endorse gord962's opinion. You cannot release the clubhead with a tight grip, even more difficult with the club held too much in the palms. The fact that you are slicing every club, apart from the wedges, would indicate that this grip tightness is a major contributory factor.

The best advice, as others have suggested, is to book a lesson(s) with a teaching pro.