Golfers who hit a lot of thin shots tend to swing the club too steeply into the ball. That's because they slide past the ball on the downswing and have to force the club down to make contact. When they slide too far, they catch only the top half of the ball, hitting it thin.

Why am I duffing my long irons?

If you're holding the club too tightly you won't allow the clubhead to flick through at impact and hit the ball before the ground. Make sure you hold the grip slightly looser to allow your wrists some movement during the shot. This is a common problem.

Why am I duffing my irons right?

It might sound logical that thin and fat contact with your irons comes from different swing flaws, but very often they are caused by the same thing – an upward attack angle. We often hit up on the ball in an attempt to help the ball skyward, typically falling back off the shot or straightening up through impact.

What causes blade shot in golf?

A bladed shot, or thin shot, happens when the golf club strikes the top half of the golf ball. In other words, the impact takes place at or above the equator of the ball. This typically results in the leading edge of the club (usually an iron or wedge) making the first contact with the ball.

Are blades harder to hit?

Are blades golf clubs harder to hit? Blades are certainly harder to hit than cavity-back irons. Because most cavity-backs have a larger club head, manufacturers are able to move the weight around easier than they can with forged irons.

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Why do I hit the ground when chipping?

A high bounce angle will see the leading edge rise off the ground when the club is held vertically. Bounce is a vital part of a good chipping because if applied correctly it will help the club to skip across the turf rather than dig into it. If the clubhead digs into the ground the general result is a chunk.

Do all pros play blades?

Blades on the PGA Tour

Approximately 25 percent to 35 percent of PGA Tour players use blades, according to a 2011 “Golf Digest” article. Top players such as Luke Donald, Rory McIlroy, Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods and Ernie Els all prefer blades to cavity-backs.

Do pro golfers use cavity back irons?

According to Titleist, 70% of tour players use cavity backs while 30% use blades. Cavity back irons provide increased forgiveness while blades offer more control and a better feel. This is why a lot of tour players have both cavity backs and blade irons in their bags.

Is a golf handicap of 15 good?

If you are in the 10 to 15 handicap range, you are well above average and would be considered good by most standards. For the rest of the golfers near the middle and above, it is all about practice and experience. Most golfers do not become good without years of dedication and effort.

Can a strong grip cause fat shots?

Fat shots. One of the other signs of an overly strong grip is the tendency to hit the ball fat, especially on short iron shots. As mentioned above, a strong grip makes it easy to release the club on the way down, and an early release could cause you to stick the club in the ground behind the ball.

How do I know if my golf grips are too strong?

While in the address position, count how many knuckles you can see on your left hand. If you can see three knuckles or more on your left hand, you have a strong left hand golf grip.

Why do I hit the ground before the ball with my irons?

When a player hits the ground before the ball it is generally because their club is attacking the ball from too shallow an angle. Golf coaches refer to this as the "Angle of Approach".

What happens when your golf grip is too strong?

A strong left-hand grip can create a “blocking” action at the bottom of the swing. Finally, if the stronger top-hand grip does succeed in creating a closed club face, it often creates a “blocking action” at the bottom of the swing.