The way you set up your stance can have a direct effect on your golf swing and shot. Callaway great big bertha war bird 8 degrees with an rch 36 pro series strong flex 45 inches. Xxio is probably a long shot, since the brand itself isnt intended for, nor engineered for. Lynx have a rich heritage in irons, with both ernie els and fred couples using them at the peak of their careers in the 90s. Distance between hands and body during a driver swing playing as a single, i get to watch the swings of a lot of golfers. The preshot routine consists of the orderly sequence of actions that a golfer will undertake shortly before hitting a shot. With a driver, your goal is to hit slightly up on the ball. May 12, 2012 having a tension free golf swing is, in my opinion, the key to producing a powerful, consistent golf swing. Brooks koepkas equipment through the years titleist, nike. Its not the speed, but the tempo, that separate you from ernie, because golf swing speed and golf swing tempo are fundamentally different. Taylormade has a loyal following among amateur golfers all around the world. Massively increase your golf swing distance and hit it straighter and farther than ever before. Slices, hooks, fat shots, tops, shanks, lack of power if you fail to involve the bodys big muscles, youll inevitably suffer from one if not. I played a round of golf yesterday and i was hitting about 250yds with my adams 460cc redline driver.
Mar 01, 20 the average driver length as i read on golfdigest is 44. The chances are that ernies smooth swing is way faster than yours. I had to keep the ball low, which meant learning to knock down 5 and 6irons, rather than, say, launching a high 8 iron. The average driver length as i read on golfdigest is 44.
Professional player ernie els has said that his biggest problem is placing the ball. But if u can hit 3i 220 off the tee i would think u could be close 2 250 with a 1i. From rhythm to the address, he offers a rare insight into how. Highspeed video of mediumiron golf swings faceon view. This week at the northern trust open, recent adams golf signing ernie els was spotted with a set of adams xtd tour irons, which will be a surprise to many golf equipment enthusiasts. Ernie els victory at congressional seems like it was a lifetime ago. Get snooths free wine newsletter for a daily dose of what to drink right now, pairing ideas, wine country travel tips, and more. Professional player ernie els has said that his biggest problem is placing the ball too far forward in his stance.
Els brings new iron to duel with woods golf the guardian. Long irons are great off the tee if u can hit them i used to go 1ipw,gw,sw,putter, driver and only hit driver a couple of times a round. Bad driving days you get misaligned and tend to bend a lot and reach out more. He is rated by golf magazine as one of arizonas top golf teachers. If my set up is not comfortable, i cant hit the golf ball properly. He recommends playing midirons, such as the 7iron, just slightly ahead of the center of your stance. If you address the ball, with say a 5 iron, and the shaft is vertical then even before you swing youve added loft and turned it. I completely smash my 1 iron its straight and long.
My keys to better ball striking ernie els golf monthly youtube. Ernie els golf swing medium iron faceon, july 2016 youtube. The 7 iron is a pretty standard benchmark number which golfers tend to compare themselves against the other obviously being the driver distance. In comparison the pros ernie els shown have the hips held in a higher position. From driver to putter, find out what he carries in his bag. Ernie els or the big easy is one of the greats of the game admired for his technique and rhythm. I had to keep the ball low, which meant learning to knock down 5 and 6irons, rather than, say, launching a high 8iron. Positioning your feet correctly will promote the proper balance and hip turn throughout the swing.
Open and winner of more than twenty other tournaments in eleven years of professional golf. Slow motion golf swing how going in slow motion can change. The only downside i notice is on the range, the last thing i do before i go and play, is play the first 6 holes in my mind, so driver7 iron, driverpw, driver 5i, 4i, driver 2hybrid, driver52 i notice when i go from this driver to my irons and hybrid that they feel really light and i am basically losing the feel for the head during. A daily postcard with a few simple words of wine wisdom. Well, after losing a few balls in the water and ending up in the trees for the first 9 holes, i decided to try using a 3 iron on the back nine. Youll also find that if you focus on the four angles, the remaining setup elements take care of themselves. Iron vs driver pros vs ams in this video, i walk you through the differences between how professional golfers and amateurs adjust for driver vs irons 07. Compare the iron vs driver and good day vs bad day to see what is changing. Indeed, ernie himself won two of his major championships the 1997 us open and the 2002 open championship with taylormade clubs in.
Apr 21, 20 do you think ernie els swings nice and slow. As seen in the june issue of golf magazine, ernie els reveals his swing keys for long, consistent tee shots. Good days you align better, and setup closer to the ball with better posture. Highlights phil mickelsons near holeout in 1995 shells wonderful world of golf match in his 1995 shells wonderful world of golf match vs. I choke down on every club in my bag including my 1 iron. Myview driver vs iron myview of the different set ups, impact location, and release points for the driver vs iron. So, with that in my, i did a little test today using trackman to measure. Oct 18, 2016 i had to keep the ball low, which meant learning to knock down 5 and 6irons, rather than, say, launching a high 8iron.
Brooks koepkas equipment through the years titleist. Always with the driver, feel is the key for me basically having control over the golf ball under the gun and being able to work the ball without too much effort. He lives in johannesburg, south africa, and orlando, florida. For shots requiring a hybrid or long iron from the fairway, you want to strike. Apr 09, 2008 an iron back swing goes up higher and in comparison chops down on the ball, whereas a driver back swing comes up a bit lower more in line with your right shoulder kind of. From fasttempo swingers like nick price to slowtempo guys like ernie els.
The power fade is an advanced golf shot that has been used for years, but recently mastered and brought to the forefront of the golf game by young players such as tiger woods, phil mickelson, and ernie els. An iron back swing goes up higher and in comparison chops down on the ball, whereas a driver back swing comes up a bit lower more in line with your right shoulder kind of. I dont know my exact club head speed but it isnt that fast. Clinic overview of irons vs driver golf smart academy. If you chest moves back toward the target, your shoulders and arms will follow. David herman is a sportsconditioning consultant for several worldclass athletes. If you are working on your swing, you must be sure you video yourself from the. Justin thomas 120fps slow motion face on driver golf. Els has yet to finalize his bag, but we hear hell be gaming srixons current z series irons likely a z 765z 965 mix cleveland rtx3 wedges, the srixon z star xv ball and an as yet determined driver from the srixonclevelandxxio stable. Many of these amateur golfers can eliminate poor swings just by making an adjustment in the positioning of their feet. Jun 15, 2017 the big easy turns back the clock at u.
Hank haney, who coached tiger woods for six years, says. How to position the feet in the golf swing golfweek. The swing of a driver vs an iron is not all that different. Price new from used from paperback, january 1, 2006 please retry. Feb 12, 2014 those efforts between mcilroy and the nike team are evident in the design of nikes new covert 2. These actions often include making a practice swing as well as taking a look at the target from behind the ball, gripping and. Im trying to make golf a lifelong game and envy the smooth swings of ernie els and the like, but if i am missing out on some big improvement in my game, i would like to work towards the x flex. Amateur golfers too often set up in a position that makes a proper swing difficult to execute. Justin thomas 120fps slow motion face on driver golf swing. See how the set up can alter for the iron and driver in order to help you make your best golf swing. With a very low tee, i was bombing about 210220yd drives all down the middle of the fairway. Are there fundamental changes in the driver and iron.
Its kinda fun watching the different compensations that people do under different circumstances. The difference between an iron swing and a driver swing sportsrec. Were on the lookout for great wine deals and when we see them, well send you an email. Above we have faceon iron setups of masters champions trevor immelman center and nick faldo. Position the ball off the inside of the left heel for a standard driver, 3wood or 5wood shot. Lynx parallex 2pw with true temper dynamic gold x100. For the short irons and wedges, he likes to play them just back of center.
In addition to taking more club, a good setup promotes smoothness. In this exclusive ernie els swing secrets feature, the big easy offers a rare insight into how one of the greatest players of all time thinks. Watch a swing with great sequencing and rhythm like ernie els pictured or rory mcilroys. See more ideas about golf swing speed, golf and golf tips. I think baddeleys playing a similar setup now, something like 4 degrees upright, even at about 511 or so.
I am joined by xxio marketing director, brian schielke, to talk about their new ambassador, ernie els, and their latest line of clubs, the xxio x. To strike the ball properly, you must learn the key differences between iron and driver impact. Today, the brand is british owned, and all of the equipment is designed in the uk. Louis oosthuizens 4 simple moves for a worldclass swing. Ernie els s a fourtime major champion with 19 pga tour wins, including the 2012 british open. On the backswing, if your chest moves away from the ball, your shoulders and arms also move. See more ideas about golf drivers, golf driver tips and golf. Check out this index for easy access to all of our coverage of golf news, instruction, equipment and courses. Watch four time major winner ernie els share his secret to consistently. Ernie els slow motion golf swing by grexa golf instruction youtube. With the long irons even the most talented of golfers can use the assistance of a game improvement hybrid iron. Troy worden swing analysis swing check the sand trap. In this video, we discuss the major differences between an ideal driver swing and an ideal iron swing.
Oct 02, 2017 chris ryan takes a look at the set up and discusses how this will differ between your iron clubs and your driver. Chris ryan takes a look at the set up and discusses how this will differ between your iron clubs and your driver. The only downside i notice is on the range, the last thing i do before i go and play, is play the first 6 holes in my mind, so driver 7 iron, driver pw, driver 5i, 4i, driver 2hybrid, driver 52 i notice when i go from this driver to my irons and hybrid that they feel really light and i am basically losing the feel for the head during. Distance between hands and body during a driver swing. It begins with the hands and wrists in the takeaway. Aug 01, 2019 brooks koepkas equipment through the years.
He worked with david leadbetter for many years and more recently claude harmon iii. From fasttempo swingers like nick price to slowtempo guys like ernie els, they start at a pace that matches their swing. Open championship practice, south ayrshire, july 2016. Some players, like tom watson, exhibit faster tempos. Position the ball 3 to 4 inches inside the left heel for a righthanded golfer for a standard iron shot. Are there fundamental changes in the driver and iron swings. Apr 25, 2019 michael lamanna is the director of instruction at the phoenician resort in scottsdale, arizona. Cleveland 588 56,60 with true temper dynamic gold s400. With the driver, most golfers play the ball too far forward and stand. Youll soon hit every single iron in the center of the clubface.
What is the average driver shaft length of tour pros. One that ive noticed on numerous occasions is the difference between driver and iron play with a golfer. Anyway, i have a tendency to be inconsistent and slice alot. Insight adjusting from a life of baseball tennis can be a great sport for golfers, but it can also cause some problems. Ernie els became the latest to make the switch when he put ust mamiyas recoil prototype 125gram f5x in play last week at the asian tours venetian macau open and finished in a tie for third place. Ernie els crushes his callaway razr fit driver of the par 5 12th at wenworth west course during the bmw pga championship. Lynx parallex boom boom degrees with pt graphite x flex 43 inches.
Brooks koepka currently reigns supreme over the world of golf having won four majors over the past. I hit several golf balls aiming to swing at the following common 7 iron swing. Good balance and rhythm create a perfect golf swing. Ernie els highlights round 2 2019 maybank championship duration. Those efforts between mcilroy and the nike team are evident in the design of nikes new covert 2. The hands should lead the handle of the club into the ball, creating ballfirst contact and a divot past after the spot where the ball was struck. While there is little difference between a 7 and 8 iron there are dramatic differences between a wedge and a driver. Typically, you set up so the ball is forward in the slot for longer shots and. Whats more, the company provides the tools of the trade to many of the worlds best players. Ernie els, the big easy, plays with two hybrid irons in his golf bag. Paperback january 1, 2006 by golf digest author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. For an iron shot, the ball will be in the center of your stance and gradually moving forward with the longer irons. He recommends playing midirons, such as the 7 iron, just slightly ahead of the center of your stance. May 17, 2011 as seen in the june issue of golf magazine, ernie els reveals his swing keys for long, consistent tee shots.
He taught me some stuff, i didnt agree with all of it but he became my teacher for a good 10 or 15. Square the clubface to your target before taking your stance, then take a shoulderwidth stance and position the ball properly. Brooks koepka currently reigns supreme over the world of golf having won four majors over the past three seasons the american is one of the richest. Setup for an iron, position the ball about two inches inside your left heel and assume a neutral spine tilt your right shoulder should be only slightly lower than your left. Part 1 in this exclusive ernie els swing secrets feature, the big easy explains the keys to his golf game. Ernie els, phil mickelson nearly holes out from 240. Michael lamanna is the director of instruction at the phoenician resort in scottsdale, arizona. The chances are that ernie s smooth swing is way faster than yours. This golf lesson shows you exactly how to set up for both your driver swing and iron swing and then gives you 2 golf drills that can have you. The real difference lies in the setup and in the weights of the clubs like you mentioned. My ball position needs to be always inside my left heel with my driver. When i set up to the ball, i stand pretty tall at first and then have a little bit of a knee bend. However my driving has improved and i have an 18 fw that i really smack so no longer play the 1i. In this exclusive ernie els swing secrets feature, the big easy offers a.
Each angle plays an equal and important role in helping you create an athletic and balanced address position and enables you to swing the club with precision and power. Nov 01, 2007 a proper setup position with an iron features a relatively neutral spine angle, allowing for a more downward strike, which is critical to solid iron impact. Innisbrook in march was my first week with the new adams xtd driver in the bag. Growing up in south africa in the 1990s, i copied ernie els. All clubs, except for the driver, are designed so that the grip end of the club is ahead of the clubhead if soled properly, this means the shaft leans forward, not vertical or backwards. Indeed, ernie himself won two of his major championships the 1997 us open and the 2002 open championship with taylormade clubs in his golf bag. This has been one of the biggest breakthroughs of the year so far for me. Again, its easy to just dismiss this concept and go, yeah, yeah, a tension free golf swing, looseasagoose, blah, blah, blah. Correct golf swing flaws by using big muscles many golf swing faults are rooted in overuse of the arms and hands. Someone i know used to play a bit with a young colin montgomerie and some of his shafts were alarmingly soft. A proper setup position with an iron features a relatively neutral spine angle, allowing for a more downward strike, which is critical to solid iron impact. Problems arise when golfers attempt to hit drivers with the same swing used to hit irons. If he can see the advantages of the hybrid iron, we all need to take an honest appraisal of our golf games and figure out where we can fit one into our bags. All great players have the ability to swing every club at a consistent tempo and with great balance.
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