Boys not sure if this is in the right forum, but I’m looking for some advice.

I have an quick-ish (i think) swing speed (100-115 mph). I find that I am inconsistent lately, hitting several iron shots straight and long, then all of a sudden I hit a few massive nasty cuts, which we all know is probably the most frustrating thing in this game (well, it is to me anyway). I know there is a lot more than just my swing speed that causes this (ie:- outside to inside, poor hip rotation etc etc) but I’m trying to slow my swing to see what effect it has. to this point, the result is dogsh1t. I hit a heap of shanks (a la tincup :)) and the contact is just poor in general. I can take my backswing and pause at the top for about a second, then swing through and the contact is good though, but only with the driver!

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

assuming we are talking swing rather than hit.
I don’t know why swinging slow would necessarily correct any problems.
I would think more about making a smooth swing, apply the acceleration gradually so you can feel the lag rather than jabbing at it.

Yeah buddy, I don’t know it would help either, but just looking at things i can try differently you know? I often feel like i have swung too hard, but then when i try it slower it feels even worse. Its so difficult to explain in a topic post though, think it’s one of those things you need to see to understand

horrible inconsistent cuts/shanks can generally be attributed to the hands getting too quick…..(from experience here)...try to concentrate on keeping the lag as long as you can…slowing the swing down may very well help you do this for a short period….but I don’t think it will help with a permanent fix.

Get your lag on…

Yeah buddy, I don’t know it would help either, but just looking at things i can try differently you know? I often feel like i have swung too hard, but then when i try it slower it feels even worse. Its so difficult to explain in a topic post though, think it’s one of those things you need to see to understand

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Sounds like time to visit your local pro, then you can explain to him what you are looking for, he can look at what you are doing, explain and show what needs to be done and hopefully for you, a better understanding and better golf

One of the great benefits of this site and TGM is the deeper understanding that can be gained of the ‘cause and effect’ relationship, but this thread belongs more in the ‘Ask Guru’ forum. That’s where you’ll get the best input.

One of the biggest lessons to be learned I think is that the ball only does what the clubhead programs it to do. If you search the various threads and think about what’s said, you’ll find that basically a slice is caused by some combination of outside->in clubhead path and/or an open clubface. The extent of each is pure physics and can provide the clues as to the cause.

e.g. If the ball starts straight then slices, the cause was probably an outside > in clubhead path making contact with a reasonably straight face. If it starts right and slices further, the clubface was probably open as well.

If it starts right and draws slightly, the path was inside > out and the clubface was closing at about the right rate. If it starts left and hooks, the path was outside > in and the clubface closed or closing too fast.

If that doesn’t ring your bells, do the searches and discover the world of TGM. It’s amazing how the right info can enhance the learning experience and practice routines.

Gribbles- I know what you are trying to say but a slower swing wont help, I’ve tried that and all it does is kill rhythm. Instead just try slowing your backswing so you have more control and accelerate down and through the ball. What I find amazing is I can sit here and type what has to be done then go out on the course and not be able to do it : )