WATCH: The ultimate guide to ball position in your golf swing
Here is absolutely everything you need to know about ball position for every club, shot, and situation on the golf course! Enjoy, and remember to practice each of these positions next time you’re at the range to get comfortable with them.
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We enter week 4 of Thursday night men’s league feeling a little more confident in the game. BK is hoping to go a little lower and reduce the mistakes out there with these clubs in the bag. Watch the video for the full breakdown of why these clubs are getting the starting nod this week!
Driver: Titleist TSR2 (10 degrees, neutral setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana WB 63 X
3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (15 degrees)
Shaft: UST Mamiya Lin-Q M40X TSPX Blue 7F5
7-wood: Ping G430 Max (-1 degree, flat Ssetting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 8 S
Iron: Mizuno Pro Fli-Hi 4
Shaft: Aerotech Steelfiber hls880 S
Irons: PXG 0317 Tour (5-PW)
Shaft: LA Golf A-Series 105 Low (4)
Wedge: Titleist Vokey SM10 (50-08F)
Shaft: UST Mamiya Dart V 105 F4 Wedge
Wedge: Ping S159 (56-10H)
Shaft: Ping Z-Z115
Wedge: Ping S159 (60-08B)
Shaft: Ping Z-Z115
Putter: PXG Battle Ready II Brandon
Shaft: BGT Stability Tour Spec One
Ball: Callaway Chrome Tour X
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GolfWRX’s Resident Club Junkie, Brian Knudson, was naturally excited to get his hands on Mitsubishi’s new Diamana WB shaft.
In this video, BK gives you a brief overview of the new WB, builds up a driver, and takes it to the course for some testing.
With the rebirth of the iconic Whiteboard profile, Mitsubishi didn’t just re-issue a classic, but rather infused all the company’s latest tech into a new shaft, paying homage to the original with its quintessentially Hawaiian-inspired stylings. A summary of that impressive roster of technology, below.
- 80-ton Dialead pitch fiber: Positioned in the handle, Dialead is designed to deliver greater ball speed via better energy transfer.
- Aerospace-grade MR70 carbon fiber adds additional strength, and 46-ton fiber in angle plies in the tip section reduce torque for tighter shot dispersion.
- Consistent Feel Design: Engineers target minimal variance across shafts (butt OD, weight, and balance point) to make the fitting process easier.
- Xlink Tech Resin System: Engineers continue to reduce resin content and increase carbon fiber volume for greater feel without sacrificing strength and durability.
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Back by popular demand, it’s BK’s WITB for his third week of league play. Check out the video for the details and WITB logic (such as it is from golf’s most impetuous equipment adjuster!).
Driver: Cobra Darkspeed X (10.5 degrees)
Shaft: L.A. Golf A-Series Mid X
3-wood: PXG 0311 Black Ops
Hybrid: Mizuno ST Max
Irons: Cobra King Tec Utility (4), Callaway Apex Pro (5, 6), Callaway Apex CB (7-9), Callaway Apex MB (10, 11)
Wedges: Adams Idea SW, LW
Putter: Ping PLD Anser 2D
Ball: TaylorMade TP5x
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smitty
Oct 11, 2017 at 1:18 am
Shawn prefers to stay way up on the mountain rather than coming down to the hackers, duffers and assorted dregs asking him questions which he likely can’t answer.
Jason Pampena
Oct 8, 2017 at 4:51 pm
Can you elaborate on ball position with woods and driver. You kind of briefly mentioned it at the end in last 30 seconds but its not super clear.
Are you just assuming the cg of the driver or wood is “XX” inches or cm from the face and put the CG in the centre of your stance?
GarryM
Oct 9, 2017 at 12:05 am
Good question about driver ball position. Also the other 3 questions below are good, particularly the first question on open and close foot stance. I hope we get some answers from Shawn.
Roger
Oct 11, 2017 at 11:24 am
Looks like Shawn has dummied up and refuses to respond to valid questions. Reflects poorly on him.
etc.
Oct 11, 2017 at 6:22 pm
If Clements refuses to respond to questions kick him off GolfWRX.
SteveK
Oct 7, 2017 at 1:54 am
WOW!!!!! That was packed with a lot of great practical information. Thanks.
Three questions:
1. Do you open your stance for a fade and close for a draw in addition to ball positioning?
2. When did you change your thinking from the old 9-ball flight laws to the Jorgensen D-plane ball dynamics with Trackman?
3. Does the clubhead design affect ball flight control? Musclebacks better than GI and SGI clubs?
Edit_golfer
Oct 8, 2017 at 9:04 am
Dont even know why you would ask
SteveK
Oct 8, 2017 at 10:43 am
Let Mr. Clements respond to my valid questions.
etc.
Oct 11, 2017 at 6:23 pm
Clement is MIA…… good riddance
MB
Oct 9, 2017 at 1:35 am
SteveK,
What about offset or onset clubs? Round sole, flat, or with grinds? Beveled leading edge?
I’d go simply with what Lee Trevino said: put it back and hit down on it. As simple as that.
rob d
Oct 6, 2017 at 11:49 pm
REESE!!!!!