Did you just spend a bundle of money on a new set of TaylorMade R9 Irons but find that you are still having trouble hitting the ball well? I have good and bad news. First, it isn't the clubs' fault. That's the bad news. Maybe it's good too. You don't have to take them back.
The really good news is that you can correct your swing and you will be smacking them down the fairway in no time. The R9's are fantastic clubs and will really bring out the most in your game. Following are some tips to help you get the most out of your R9 Irons. If you don't own a set of R9's, not to worry. These tips will help anyone (you might want to consider trying out some R9's though).
These first few tips will get you started to correcting your swing so you can get the most out of your clubs. If you still have trouble with your swing even after implementing these strategies be sure to continue your research and find an online community where you can get feedback and advice from other golfers.
Problem 1: Hitting ground balls or the proverbial "worm burner".
If you find yourself using one club most of the way down the fairway because the ball just refuses to take flight, these tips might help correct the problem.
A likely reason you are littering the golf course with "worm burners" is that you are connecting, or attempting to connect with the ball too late in your swing. Trying to hit the ball up usually has the opposite effect.
If you try to swing your irons the same way your swing your driver you will get very different results. With a driver you do want to connect with the ball just as the club head starts back up. The driver is very different from your irons though. If you try to incorporate the same logic with your irons you will find that you top the ball and will probably mutter some unsavory words under your breath.
To correct the problem make sure you are making contact while your club is still on it's way down. I find it helps to watch a good golfer. Find some videos on line. You will see that they often leave a divot. This is the mark of a good shot. You will get the best results if you connect on your down swing. This will pop the ball up in the air and give it that back spin you've been trying to figure out how to achieve. If you connect with the ball at the proper point in your swing you will take a small divot after you make contact with the ball. Just make sure the divot comes after you strike the ball. You don't want to dig ditches before the club gets to the ball. Always follow through, and try not to tear up the course too much while you practice.
Possible Cause 2: Too much body action. Picking up your head, dipping your shoulder, lifting your shoulder, bad weight transfer.
The solution: There is a lot happening here so it isn't as easy of a fix. It is important not to try to correct everything at once. If you do, you will try to make too many adjustments at the same time and you will have little stability. Try to change one thing at a time and check the results.
Beginners often try to achieve proper weight transfer. While weight transfer is necessary in a correct golf swing, there are other things that should be considered first. Think about where your weight should be at the moment you strike the ball. You should try keeping your weight on your left foot where it needs to be at impact. Have you heard of the Stack and Tilt method? If you are having trouble making solid contact, swing more slowly and hit the ball several times ensuring that you are in the correct position at the moment of impact. It will give you a feel for where you need to be at that point in your swing.
Finally, I want to drive home a point made earlier. Fix one thing at a time. As an example for you. A friend of mine has a terrible slice using the TaylorMade R9 irons. He tried everything he could think of to fix it. Nothing worked. Then one day we suggest that he just slow down his swing and maintain an even pace throughout. He had surprising results. Simply by slowing down and having a smooth swing he corrected many of the issues that were plaguing his swing.
The really good news is that you can correct your swing and you will be smacking them down the fairway in no time. The R9's are fantastic clubs and will really bring out the most in your game. Following are some tips to help you get the most out of your R9 Irons. If you don't own a set of R9's, not to worry. These tips will help anyone (you might want to consider trying out some R9's though).
These first few tips will get you started to correcting your swing so you can get the most out of your clubs. If you still have trouble with your swing even after implementing these strategies be sure to continue your research and find an online community where you can get feedback and advice from other golfers.
Problem 1: Hitting ground balls or the proverbial "worm burner".
If you find yourself using one club most of the way down the fairway because the ball just refuses to take flight, these tips might help correct the problem.
A likely reason you are littering the golf course with "worm burners" is that you are connecting, or attempting to connect with the ball too late in your swing. Trying to hit the ball up usually has the opposite effect.
If you try to swing your irons the same way your swing your driver you will get very different results. With a driver you do want to connect with the ball just as the club head starts back up. The driver is very different from your irons though. If you try to incorporate the same logic with your irons you will find that you top the ball and will probably mutter some unsavory words under your breath.
To correct the problem make sure you are making contact while your club is still on it's way down. I find it helps to watch a good golfer. Find some videos on line. You will see that they often leave a divot. This is the mark of a good shot. You will get the best results if you connect on your down swing. This will pop the ball up in the air and give it that back spin you've been trying to figure out how to achieve. If you connect with the ball at the proper point in your swing you will take a small divot after you make contact with the ball. Just make sure the divot comes after you strike the ball. You don't want to dig ditches before the club gets to the ball. Always follow through, and try not to tear up the course too much while you practice.
Possible Cause 2: Too much body action. Picking up your head, dipping your shoulder, lifting your shoulder, bad weight transfer.
The solution: There is a lot happening here so it isn't as easy of a fix. It is important not to try to correct everything at once. If you do, you will try to make too many adjustments at the same time and you will have little stability. Try to change one thing at a time and check the results.
Beginners often try to achieve proper weight transfer. While weight transfer is necessary in a correct golf swing, there are other things that should be considered first. Think about where your weight should be at the moment you strike the ball. You should try keeping your weight on your left foot where it needs to be at impact. Have you heard of the Stack and Tilt method? If you are having trouble making solid contact, swing more slowly and hit the ball several times ensuring that you are in the correct position at the moment of impact. It will give you a feel for where you need to be at that point in your swing.
Finally, I want to drive home a point made earlier. Fix one thing at a time. As an example for you. A friend of mine has a terrible slice using the TaylorMade R9 irons. He tried everything he could think of to fix it. Nothing worked. Then one day we suggest that he just slow down his swing and maintain an even pace throughout. He had surprising results. Simply by slowing down and having a smooth swing he corrected many of the issues that were plaguing his swing.
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