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Golf is never a clean-cut easy game, and we often find ourselves in unfavourable lies. When disaster strikes, which club do you reach for to get your game back on track?
Equipment
How do you shape it?
Your tee shot can really make or break your mood
Think back to the last round you played. What was the worst score you made on a hole? A triple bogey? Worse? Now think about the tee shot you had on that hole. There’s a big chance your bad score came from your initial shot.
The secret to scoring well is finding yourself nicely on the fairway in the first place to give yourself a decent approach shot opportunity. But it’s easier said than done.
Many of us suffer from either hooking or slicing the ball, and we automatically compensate on the tee when we’re expecting to hit our drive to the left or right.
It can be the best feeling however when perhaps on the rare occasion we hit a perfect drive, and we get to walk up to our ball sitting proudly in the middle of the fairway.
Today we want to explain why you’re hitting the ball the way you do, and how the latest golf drivers from Srixon can help you straighten out your shots and help you find more fairways.
Slicing the ball
Slicing the ball is a common problem among club golfers of all levels. There are a number of different reasons as to why you’re slicing the ball the way you are.
In most simple terms, slicing the ball occurs when the clubface is very open to the swing path. Why this is repeatedly happening for you could be for a number of reasons: Your thumbs may be too dominant in your grip. You may have your feet mid-aligned or not quite be turning yourself flexibly through your swing.
If you slice the ball, this club will help centralise your shots.
The ZX7 MkII driver has been fitted with Srixon’s Rebound Frame that gives you fast speed on impact for better distance down the fairway. This club also has an adjustable hosel with two weight port locations that will help you manipulate your loft to get more control over your shot, and keeping your strikes more central.
Hooking the ball
Hooking the ball is the complete opposite, you’re coming over the ball too strong and hitting it dominantly to the left.
Rather than having the clubface too open, you may be flicking at the ball. Moving your wrists too much through your swing and sending the ball sailing left.
If you find you regularly hook the ball, you’ll get on well with Srixon’s ZX5 MkII driver. This club has an 8g weight positioned deep within the head to help keep your club steady as you move through your swing. Offering you excellent stability and adjustability, you’ll be in full command of your tee shots.
For the consistent player
Whether you’re a regular golfer that makes it to the course multiple times a week, or someone just starting out looking to cut their handicap, Srixon has a golf driver in their range for you.
A low-spin model that’s ideal for consistent ball strikers that want to get the most out of their drives, the ZX5 MkII LS driver from Srixon features an adjustable 8g weight at the front of the sole. This weight can be swapped in and out to help you find your favourite way to shape your shots.
If you’re unhappy with how you hit your drives, two things will help you. Getting some golf lessons booked in, and treating yourself to some new equipment. We can offer you both in the pro shop, why not pop by?
