Random Thoughts IX

[Slydell]

I'm trying to get rid of the baseball swing I have.
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I found a You Tube the other week of a guy hitting 300 yards with a baseball grip and swing. Biggest problem with a baseball grip, I think, is the tendency to grip it too tightly. Otherwise, it might not be a problem.

 

[JTrainDavis]

I think everyone wold like to hit the ball 300 on a drive. I've played with some who came close. They were lost from that point to the green. Three solid iron shots will put you on the green on most Par 4's and a few Par 5's.

I think if i was an 18 handicap I'd be a happy man. Bogey on every hole is good, to me. I think the VN handicap index is +8-10 of what you actually are.

 

[Slydell]

You seen the video of the anti slice ball... pretty cool.
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I haven't seen one recently. They've sold them before. Also, anti-slice golf tee's. I've never tried either.

 

[JTrainDavis]

I found a You Tube the other week of a guy hitting 300 yards with a baseball grip and swing. Biggest problem with a baseball grip, I think, is the tendency to grip it too tightly. Otherwise, it might not be a problem.

My uncle didn't play until he was near 40, baseball grips it. He makes do pretty well.

 

[Slydell]

I think if i was an 18 handicap I'd be a happy man. Bogey on every hole is good, to me. I think the VN handicap index is +8-10 of what you actually are.

Yes. If you can't all the strokes and penalties, I would say the majority (probably 80%) of golfers on he courses on the weekend would shoot 95-105.

 

[Slydell]

My uncle didn't play until he was near 40, baseball grips it. He makes do pretty well.

I smacked one off a tee last week with that grip. I don't see it as a problem as long as you use a loose grip. Club head turns over just fine.

 

[Slydell]

I played today and will take a break tomorrow and head to the range. I might just hit a dozen with the split grip (baseball grip).

 

[Pepe_Silvia]

Golfed once. The longer I played the worse I got.

 

[JTrainDavis]

My problem is growing up i learned from my 5'7
grandfather with his pot belly. I don't get the club over at the top, but it's what I do, i suppose. I hit well enough to enjoy my round.

 

[Slydell]

My swing is probably more Arnold Palmerish than anything. Looks ugly. I wish I could hit like a girl. Michelle Wie.

 

[NewToVolCountry]

I'm heading to the range tomorrow morning. I use a baseball grip, but it doesn't work for me. Neither does a golf grip.

 

[JTrainDavis]

I'm heading to the range tomorrow morning. I use a baseball grip, but it doesn't work for me. Neither does a golf grip.

Just use a golf grip and hit 5 irons. Commanding your 4-6 Iron gives you the basic form you need to move up and down clubs.

 

[JTrainDavis]

also newt put it middle back in your stance. Even if you suck, its more fun if the ball goes in the air.

 

[NewToVolCountry]

Sometimes when I hit my irons, it looks like a line drive back up the middle. Wish I could have done that more often in baseball.

 

[Slydell]

Sometimes when I hit my irons, it looks like a line drive back up the middle. Wish I could have done that more often in baseball.

What clubs are you hitting? With the clubs I use, the ball has nowhere to go but up. Also, how are you striking the ball? Are you scooping it or hitting down on it?

 

[VOLNBAMA]

Sometimes when I hit my irons, it looks like a line drive back up the middle. Wish I could have done that more often in baseball.

Some people weren't meant to be baseball players. Just find another sport you like.
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[JTrainDavis]

I'm going to start a regulators gang, i'll steal bigdaddy's mod powers.

 

[NewToVolCountry]

What clubs are you hitting? With the clubs I use, the ball has nowhere to go but up. Also, how are you striking the ball? Are you scooping it or hitting down on it?

To be honest, I don't know. I probably am not hitting down on it, because the ball isn't doing what it should do usually.

 

[TEX_VOLFAN]

also newt put it middle back in your stance. Even if you suck, its more fun if the ball goes in the air.

You put it in the front of your stance to make the ball fly higher.

 

[Slydell]

YouTube - ‪Greatest Golf Tip Ever‬‏

 

[Hobock]

To be honest, I don't know. I probably am not hitting down on it, because the ball isn't doing what it should do usually.

Sounds like you might be catching the ball flush with the toe.(blading) Whoever suggested moving the ball back in your stance, is correct.
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[JTrainDavis]

You put it in the front of your stance to make the ball fly higher.

Not me. Like Frank Albert, I do it my way.

 

[wildnkrazykat]

Kat, here's a new one I think you will really like.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjlLdm3tsWc[/youtube]

that's funny. i heard it the first time the other day and thought i bet new would like this song lol

 

[TEX_VOLFAN]

I guess whatever works, do it.

 

[wildnkrazykat]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOwYAicz3fk[/youtube]

There ya go, sly

first 10 seconds of this one sold me on it