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**glazgoR@** · 11-22-2011, 10:51 AM

Something clicked today with the driver.

Previously I have been able to carry around 180 and hope for roll to get me over 200. I know, not long- but probably about average for a majority of golfers. I have been working on my swing with an instructor for a while and although it feels better swinging, I had not seen any real results.... until today.

About halfway through my driver session I hit one which actually bounced off the 200 sign. No wind, not downhill or anything. A fluke? No. My next 10 shots ALL carried 210-220 right down the middle and according to the computer my SS was over 90 on all but one.

Amazing! I am suddenly 30 yards longer through the air! What a difference that is going to make!

I still can't believe it!

**JohnfAclambrJA** · 11-22-2011, 12:10 PM

There's nothing like that feeling of something clicking and then whatever you do it just workds. Well done.

**andrekuper** · 11-22-2011, 01:27 PM

Congrats on the Driver coming to you. Was it something that you can't explain that happened or are was it something noticeable that you can take notes to continue with your success for you next trip to the range?

**glazgoR@** · 11-22-2011, 01:49 PM

Congrats on the Driver coming to you. Was it something that you can't explain that happened or are was it something noticeable that you can take notes to continue with your success for you next trip to the range?

Mostly just a feeling, maybe mussel memory finally adjusting? I was concentrating on really doing an inside out swing waaaay out to 'first base' before coming around, standing tall through swing, and accelerating all the way. But I have been doing this a while. Today for some reason it all came together.

I''ll try again on Friday.

**mireOpekrhype** · 11-22-2011, 02:11 PM

Mostly just a feeling, maybe mussel memory finally adjusting? I was concentrating on really doing an inside out swing waaaay out to 'first base' before coming around, standing tall through swing, and accelerating all the way. But I have been doing this a while. Today for some reason it all came together.

I''ll try again on Friday.

Congrats on the breakthrough. This is the exact same thing I do to bring my driver back around when it starts acting out. It really works!

**bMc8F9ZI** · 11-22-2011, 02:33 PM

Congrats! 20-30 yards is a big gain in distance.

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**soryalomop** · 11-22-2011, 02:57 PM

congrats on the breakthrough

**Arkadiyas** · 11-22-2011, 02:58 PM

Nice break through, keep it up.

**Slintreeoost** · 11-22-2011, 03:43 PM

I love those breakthrough moments. Congrats!

**Preorbtat** · 11-22-2011, 04:06 PM

not much better in golf than having a breakthrough, NICE GOING !!

**BV6lwvXf** · 11-22-2011, 04:13 PM

Congratulations TS, that is an awesome breakthrough 10-20% gain in carry is certainly admirable. WTG!!!

**andrekuper** · 11-22-2011, 07:32 PM

Mostly just a feeling, maybe mussel memory finally adjusting? I was concentrating on really . But I have been doing this a while. Today for some reason it all came together.

I''ll try again on Friday.

I use my memo pad on my smartphone to take notes like your thought of "doing an inside out swing waaaay out to 'first base' before coming around, standing tall through swing, and accelerating all the way". It helps me because over time I forget and I'm asking myself what was it last time that I was doing to make a good swing. Again Congrats on the break through.

**DuePew** · 11-23-2011, 01:23 AM

That is a good feeling. My driver has always been the one club in my bag that I had no clue where it was going. A few weeks ago, I had that same feeling. I changed my swing just a little with my driver and it went dead straight. Now for about the last month, I've been more consistently straight with the driver than I've ever been. It really helps when you can put it down the middle every time off the tee.

**glazgoR@** · 11-25-2011, 10:57 AM

Round two and more of the same. I have my stats saved on the monitor and its crazy looking at my last two driver sessions compared to all the previous ones. Its like two different golfers.

Swing speed average: 91.2 +6 (I reached over 100mph three times today including the highest I have ever recorded-107- and this is with a 45" shaft)
Ball Speed Average: 125.6 +15
Carry average: 196.2 +25! (I again carried 200 several times)
Total average: 204.7 +15 (including shots of 224, 230 and 238- my longest ever recorded on the monitor)

So more carry with a bit less roll, and more distance overall. My spin rates are up quite a bit- but I can deal with that for now if I am gaining in every other area. Real testament to how much more performance you can get out of technique vs. new equipment (not that I will stop buying new equipment anyway!)

oh yeah,.

**skydaypat** · 11-25-2011, 06:38 PM

I love it when a swing comes together, keep it up

**lorryuncori** · 11-25-2011, 06:40 PM

GReat news TS!!! I am happy to hear about this new success for you!!!

**bmwservis** · 11-25-2011, 06:59 PM

Way to go! Keep up the good work!

**glazgoR@** · 01-25-2012, 12:05 PM

Update. So its been two months since I suddenly jumped up in yards and swing speed and I am happy to report that it has stayed with me. Swing speed is now averaging 93mph and ball speed is up over 124mph. The result is that 90% of my shots are over 200 yards on the monitor- pretty much the reverse of what was just three months ago. But even better, I am now occasionally pushing 100mph with my swing speed and I can see that there are more gains to be made.

Today I hit one effortless shot that felt good, but didn't seem like it was that fast. However it turned out to be a 112mph swing with 146mph ball speed that travelled 252 yards (246 carry). I wish I had a camera with me to save the details. I don't think I have ever hit one that far without some wind and hill help.

I changed up drivers from the Octane as I was getting too many sky shots with the low profile head, but the Ping seems to be doing an even better job for me- even at 45.5". Anyway I am just super excited about it. At 240-250 I can start teeing off with the big boys! haha.

Best way to gain 17 yards? Proper Technique!

**drycleden** · 01-25-2012, 12:28 PM

Excellent TS, glad to hear you're building on the already great result!

I had one of those 'eureka' moments at the end of last season with my driver swing, and I understand just how exhilarating a feeling it is to finally make the breakthrough and know what clicked after working so long at something. I was getting down about it, and then finally!

Keep up the hard work!

**Enrivaanonock** · 01-25-2012, 01:39 PM

Thats great. Plenty of people have that moment when it just clicks but you done well to keep it going and long may it continue. I have moments like that then i get excited and loose it haha

11-22-2011, 10:51 AM	#1
glazgoR@ Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 529 Senior Member	Breakthrough! Something clicked today with the driver. Previously I have been able to carry around 180 and hope for roll to get me over 200. I know, not long- but probably about average for a majority of golfers. I have been working on my swing with an instructor for a while and although it feels better swinging, I had not seen any real results.... until today. About halfway through my driver session I hit one which actually bounced off the 200 sign. No wind, not downhill or anything. A fluke? No. My next 10 shots ALL carried 210-220 right down the middle and according to the computer my SS was over 90 on all but one. Amazing! I am suddenly 30 yards longer through the air! What a difference that is going to make! I still can't believe it! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-22-2011, 12:10 PM	#2
JohnfAclambrJA Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 457 Senior Member	There's nothing like that feeling of something clicking and then whatever you do it just workds. Well done. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-22-2011, 01:27 PM	#3
andrekuper Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 496 Senior Member	Congrats on the Driver coming to you. Was it something that you can't explain that happened or are was it something noticeable that you can take notes to continue with your success for you next trip to the range? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-22-2011, 01:49 PM	#4
glazgoR@ Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 529 Senior Member	Congrats on the Driver coming to you. Was it something that you can't explain that happened or are was it something noticeable that you can take notes to continue with your success for you next trip to the range? Mostly just a feeling, maybe mussel memory finally adjusting? I was concentrating on really doing an inside out swing waaaay out to 'first base' before coming around, standing tall through swing, and accelerating all the way. But I have been doing this a while. Today for some reason it all came together. I''ll try again on Friday. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-22-2011, 02:11 PM	#5
mireOpekrhype Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 496 Senior Member	Mostly just a feeling, maybe mussel memory finally adjusting? I was concentrating on really doing an inside out swing waaaay out to 'first base' before coming around, standing tall through swing, and accelerating all the way. But I have been doing this a while. Today for some reason it all came together. I''ll try again on Friday. Congrats on the breakthrough. This is the exact same thing I do to bring my driver back around when it starts acting out. It really works! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-22-2011, 02:33 PM	#6
bMc8F9ZI Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 512 Senior Member	Congrats! 20-30 yards is a big gain in distance. Sent from HTC EVO using Tapatalk. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-22-2011, 02:57 PM	#7
soryalomop Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 617 Senior Member	congrats on the breakthrough Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-22-2011, 02:58 PM	#8
Arkadiyas Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 692 Senior Member	Nice break through, keep it up. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-22-2011, 03:43 PM	#9
Slintreeoost Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 502 Senior Member	I love those breakthrough moments. Congrats! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-22-2011, 04:06 PM	#10
Preorbtat Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 455 Senior Member	not much better in golf than having a breakthrough, NICE GOING !! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-22-2011, 04:13 PM	#11
BV6lwvXf Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 460 Senior Member	Congratulations TS, that is an awesome breakthrough 10-20% gain in carry is certainly admirable. WTG!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-22-2011, 07:32 PM	#12
andrekuper Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 496 Senior Member	Mostly just a feeling, maybe mussel memory finally adjusting? I was concentrating on really . But I have been doing this a while. Today for some reason it all came together. I''ll try again on Friday. I use my memo pad on my smartphone to take notes like your thought of "doing an inside out swing waaaay out to 'first base' before coming around, standing tall through swing, and accelerating all the way". It helps me because over time I forget and I'm asking myself what was it last time that I was doing to make a good swing. Again Congrats on the break through. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-23-2011, 01:23 AM	#13
DuePew Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 634 Senior Member	That is a good feeling. My driver has always been the one club in my bag that I had no clue where it was going. A few weeks ago, I had that same feeling. I changed my swing just a little with my driver and it went dead straight. Now for about the last month, I've been more consistently straight with the driver than I've ever been. It really helps when you can put it down the middle every time off the tee. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-25-2011, 10:57 AM	#14
glazgoR@ Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 529 Senior Member	Round two and more of the same. I have my stats saved on the monitor and its crazy looking at my last two driver sessions compared to all the previous ones. Its like two different golfers. Swing speed average: 91.2 +6 (I reached over 100mph three times today including the highest I have ever recorded-107- and this is with a 45" shaft) Ball Speed Average: 125.6 +15 Carry average: 196.2 +25! (I again carried 200 several times) Total average: 204.7 +15 (including shots of 224, 230 and 238- my longest ever recorded on the monitor) So more carry with a bit less roll, and more distance overall. My spin rates are up quite a bit- but I can deal with that for now if I am gaining in every other area. Real testament to how much more performance you can get out of technique vs. new equipment (not that I will stop buying new equipment anyway!) oh yeah,. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-25-2011, 06:38 PM	#15
skydaypat Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 441 Senior Member	I love it when a swing comes together, keep it up Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-25-2011, 06:40 PM	#16
lorryuncori Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 395 Senior Member	GReat news TS!!! I am happy to hear about this new success for you!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-25-2011, 06:59 PM	#17
bmwservis Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 535 Senior Member	Way to go! Keep up the good work! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-25-2012, 12:05 PM	#18
glazgoR@ Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 529 Senior Member	Update. So its been two months since I suddenly jumped up in yards and swing speed and I am happy to report that it has stayed with me. Swing speed is now averaging 93mph and ball speed is up over 124mph. The result is that 90% of my shots are over 200 yards on the monitor- pretty much the reverse of what was just three months ago. But even better, I am now occasionally pushing 100mph with my swing speed and I can see that there are more gains to be made. Today I hit one effortless shot that felt good, but didn't seem like it was that fast. However it turned out to be a 112mph swing with 146mph ball speed that travelled 252 yards (246 carry). I wish I had a camera with me to save the details. I don't think I have ever hit one that far without some wind and hill help. I changed up drivers from the Octane as I was getting too many sky shots with the low profile head, but the Ping seems to be doing an even better job for me- even at 45.5". Anyway I am just super excited about it. At 240-250 I can start teeing off with the big boys! haha. Best way to gain 17 yards? Proper Technique! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-25-2012, 12:28 PM	#19
drycleden Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 536 Senior Member	Excellent TS, glad to hear you're building on the already great result! I had one of those 'eureka' moments at the end of last season with my driver swing, and I understand just how exhilarating a feeling it is to finally make the breakthrough and know what clicked after working so long at something. I was getting down about it, and then finally! Keep up the hard work! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-25-2012, 01:39 PM	#20
Enrivaanonock Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 531 Senior Member	Thats great. Plenty of people have that moment when it just clicks but you done well to keep it going and long may it continue. I have moments like that then i get excited and loose it haha Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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