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[golfman1023]

I was fit for new irons today (I went with the Rbz 3-4h 5-pw set) and My fitter was relectant to give me flatter clubs because he said that my swing was causing the problems, not the club. How can I make contact with the sweet spot as opposed to the heel, because I'm losing about 20-30 yards on my irons as the ball pops straight up

[jsun70]

Have you tried setting up with the ball addressed at the toe of the club? It's not that uncommon to have do this.

[mozgolf]

the old "stand further away from the ball might do it" response

[jsun70]

Yes! Works for many. Take a look at Zach Johnson swing videos. Enough said!

[tylernim]

Concentrate on keeping the weight off of your toes throughout your swing.

[butch33611]

At the range Set two balls on the ground, side by side. Set up to the ball ball furtherest away and hit the closer ball. Once you get the feel for that drill it should help you get better center contact.

I used to hit a lot of shots on the toe, I did the same drill only addressing the close ball and hitting the one further away.

I also like the drill of setting the iron down and sticking a tee in the ground in front and in back of the iron and hitting balls in between. It makes a good visual and you get instant feedback.

Hope one of these helps you out.

[daphenom121]

I was hitting my irons off the heel and got them 3* flatter, now hitting the sweet spot almost every time.  Sometimes, it can just be the irons.  Were your previous irons flatter?

[hoselrocketman]

daphenom121, on 20 August 2012 - 09:24 AM, said:

I was hitting my irons off the heel and got them 3* flatter, now hitting the sweet spot almost every time.  Sometimes, it can just be the irons.  Were your previous irons flatter?

Boy do I hope you are right about this "fix".  I have been fighting the shanks off and on for 9 months now, especially with the wedges.  I just sent my new Ping G20s back to Phoenix to have them bent two color codes flatter (1.5* total).  I am praying that this helps.  Please, God of All Shanks, I promise I'll be good if you let me hit it in the center of the clubface.  I'll swear off of milfs and all other temptations....

[daphenom121]

hoselrocketman, on 20 August 2012 - 03:47 PM, said:

daphenom121, on 20 August 2012 - 09:24 AM, said:

I was hitting my irons off the heel and got them 3* flatter, now hitting the sweet spot almost every time.  Sometimes, it can just be the irons.  Were your previous irons flatter?

Boy do I hope you are right about this "fix".  I have been fighting the shanks off and on for 9 months now, especially with the wedges.  I just sent my new Ping G20s back to Phoenix to have them bent two color codes flatter (1.5* total).  I am praying that this helps.  Please, God of All Shanks, I promise I'll be good if you let me hit it in the center of the clubface.  I'll swear off of milfs and all other temptations....

You might have to change your username once they come back.  Also, I have been trying to remember to keep my butt sticking out during the downswing, helps me avoid flirting with any goats.  Have you checked your swing for early extension?

[russc]

Do not restrict your hip turn going back and rotate left going down

[Chris Peterich]

Just try hitting off the toe

[subrosa]

One of TIger's old books states that he does line up balls near the toe (or at least used to).

[TRoc9892]

I know there's a lot of responese to this thread but I'll add an option. Do you fight a hook? Because if so, a lot of the time a swing that's under the plane on the downswing and over it on the follow through would cause a lot of shots off the heel, catching the hosel every once in a while. In other words, you could be swinging too much from the inside, with the club caught behind you, to the outside.

[Lefthook]

golfman1023, on 16 August 2012 - 11:55 PM, said:

I was fit for new irons today (I went with the Rbz 3-4h 5-pw set) and My fitter was relectant to give me flatter clubs because he said that my swing was causing the problems, not the club. How can I make contact with the sweet spot as opposed to the heel, because I'm losing about 20-30 yards on my irons as the ball pops straight up

Terrible advice if you ask me.

That kind of advice would make sense if it went in the other direction. If you felt the clubs were too flat for you and you were a slicer that came over the top every time, but were taking lessons to get rid of the slice, your swing coach might recommend flatter lies because they would fit the swing you were aiming for as opposed to the swing you presently had. Plenty of golfers need flatter lies as they swing improve and they are able to sustain their hand path and their swing plane better through impact.

But I have never heard of any golfer who needs to move towards steeper lie angles because his swing has been improved!

[golfman1023]

Lefthook, on 21 August 2012 - 02:35 PM, said:

golfman1023, on 16 August 2012 - 11:55 PM, said:

I was fit for new irons today (I went with the Rbz 3-4h 5-pw set) and My fitter was relectant to give me flatter clubs because he said that my swing was causing the problems, not the club. How can I make contact with the sweet spot as opposed to the heel, because I'm losing about 20-30 yards on my irons as the ball pops straight up

Terrible advice if you ask me.

That kind of advice would make sense if it went in the other direction. If you felt the clubs were too flat for you and you were a slicer that came over the top every time, but were taking lessons to get rid of the slice, your swing coach might recommend flatter lies because they would fit the swing you were aiming for as opposed to the swing you presently had. Plenty of golfers need flatter lies as they swing improve and they are able to sustain their hand path and their swing plane better through impact.

But I have never heard of any golfer who needs to move towards steeper lie angles because his swing has been improved!

I think since I'm young (16) and quite new to golf, he didn't want to set up my clubs to form bad habits. Also, To everyone who has asked, I'm left handed, and I don't play a slice. When the ball gets in the air, it goes straight...... but it goes too high. That's what I've been working on

[golfman1023]

I've been working hard on this for the past 2 weeks and my ball flight is a lot lower. Thanks everyone!

[chiva]

Russc's advice was spot on. If you follow it, it will be more difficult for u to early extend which is the most likely reason for your disease:) Remeber, too much medicine kills the patient. IOW, don't go to extremes.