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[markuscism]

Just a quick question.

Why is Tiger's shaft straight up (perpendicular to the ground) at address and Rory's slanted? How do these different methods have an effect on the swing (ball flight?)

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[Stryker]

Interested to hear thoughts on this subject. I've been struggling with a 10 yard draw on the end of my iron shots. An instructor saw my setup and I had the shaft leaning like Rory and he said that is a draw position. Moved the shaft back to where Tiger has it and boom, straight as an arrow.

[markuscism]

Stryker, on 21 November 2012 - 12:05 PM, said:

Interested to hear thoughts on this subject. I've been struggling with a 10 yard draw on the end of my iron shots. An instructor saw my setup and I had the shaft leaning like Rory and he said that is a draw position. Moved the shaft back to where Tiger has it and boom, straight as an arrow.

I was just told my Mark Crossfield (link) that they're different because they're using different lofted clubs, ie) Rory's using a higher numbered club so his hands lean forward more. hmmm.

Any other ideas?

[markuscism]

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[Mike Divot]

They're different model golfing units, manufactured in different years. Their specs are different.



Why are some players laid off at the top and some not?

Why do some bow their wrists and some cup their wrists?

There is no meaningful answer, other than "we're all individuals".

[Cmartingolf]

The ball doesn't care about the club's address position. I've seen great players at address w open faces, shaft leaning, closed faces, shafts backed up. My coaching preference would have the shaft vertical or leaning forward slightly.  Imperative for the golfer to understand that impact is dynamic and much different than address.

[Tommy Walter]

There are a couple things to think about. First, is ball position. As the ball gets set further back in your stance the shaft lean towards the target should increase a little bit, based on the ball position alone. I would agree that they are probably using different clubs. Also, Rory is a draw biased player and Tiger is a fade player. That means that typically it is easier to hit a draw with the hands leaned a bit more. A fade will be prominent as the hands lean less. Lets not forget the main thing though... Impact... Address is one thing... but both players have shaft lean at impact... More often than not, address and hand position like this is more of a personal preference. (As Mr. Chuck mentioned above!)

[markuscism]

Mike Divot, on 26 November 2012 - 06:13 AM, said:

They're different model golfing units, manufactured in different years. Their specs are different.
Why are some players laid off at the top and some not?
Why do some bow their wrists and some cup their wrists?
There is no meaningful answer, other than "we're all individuals".

Cmartingolf, on 26 November 2012 - 10:36 AM, said:

The ball doesn't care about the club's address position. I've seen great players at address w open faces, shaft leaning, closed faces, shafts backed up. My coaching preference would have the shaft vertical or leaning forward slightly.  Imperative for the golfer to understand that impact is dynamic and much different than address.

Tommy Walter, on 26 November 2012 - 10:59 AM, said:

There are a couple things to think about. First, is ball position. As the ball gets set further back in your stance the shaft lean towards the target should increase a little bit, based on the ball position alone. I would agree that they are probably using different clubs. Also, Rory is a draw biased player and Tiger is a fade player. That means that typically it is easier to hit a draw with the hands leaned a bit more. A fade will be prominent as the hands lean less. Lets not forget the main thing though... Impact... Address is one thing... but both players have shaft lean at impact... More often than not, address and hand position like this is more of a personal preference. (As Mr. Chuck mentioned above!)

Thank you all for the responses!

Edited by markuscism, 26 November 2012 - 06:54 PM.

[Steve_Pratt]

I always believe that simpler is better.

Each iron has a correct 'lead' or amount that it needs to be leaning forward at impact for efficient leading edge to turf contact.

If you are straight up and down, like Tiger, at address on all clubs, you would have to find a different lead for every club at some point during the downswing.  This might be possible for Tiger's skill level, but I would argue that the average guy isn't able to do that consistently.

Why not start with the club in its correct lead at address?  You must merely return to the address angle when you swing back through.  You can have one swing for all irons in the bag, not 11 different ones.

[Stryker]

Steve_Pratt, on 26 November 2012 - 11:54 PM, said:

I always believe that simpler is better.

Each iron has a correct 'lead' or amount that it needs to be leaning forward at impact for efficient leading edge to turf contact.

If you are straight up and down, like Tiger, at address on all clubs, you would have to find a different lead for every club at some point during the downswing.  This might be possible for Tiger's skill level, but I would argue that the average guy isn't able to do that consistently.

Why not start with the club in its correct lead at address?  You must merely return to the address angle when you swing back through.  You can have one swing for all irons in the bag, not 11 different ones.

I don't think this is correct. You are never trying reach your original address position.

[patton307]

I've found that in many ways I'm opposite from conventional wisdom. When I have a forward press I have more of a fade and a straight up neutral position gives me a draw. Also, more shaft lean means a steeper angle of attack and deeper divot.

[atlanta golfer]

According to Bobby Clampett, in his book impact zone, he basically says that pre-set / forward press is a matter of preference.  For me, I like the forward press.  I do happen to favor a slight draw with the irons.

[CHARGERS]

Rory sets hands right away
Tiger swings it away and then sets it a little later

Rory is way better....nah just kidding!!!
I think its just a style or preference, you might be able to trap the ball and hit it lower with the forward press. Depends on what you do coming down and at impact though.
shorter clubs more press-longer clubs less