Popular Post Swood1994 Posted April 4, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 4, 2023 Not sure if any of you have seen reels and videos of Macbouchergolf on Instagram and YouTube but He's know for slinging huge 50-60 yard hooks or slices into a pretty stock pin from the center of the fairway and he finds it easier and more fun to play that way versus hitting straight shots. It raises the question how many of you like to work the ball in all different directions? Or do you go into every shot with the only goal is to point and shoot so to say or do you play one flight path every shot? Last year I worked really hard to learn to be able to consistently and predictably work the ball right to left (draw) as an avid fade biased player and once I got it down I started playing my best golf in a while. I also found myself having more fun starting to hit different shots in different situations. Knock down flighted wedges. Low rising punched 6-iron cuts. high draw 8-iron, etc. How does everyone else feel? What's your favorite shot in your arsenal? Julius, dobrycki, GolfSpy_APH and 10 others 13 Quote Current WITB: Driver: Paradym 10.5 Ventus Black 6S (currently Testing AI Smoke) Fairway: ST-Z 230 3-Wood (15°) HZRDUS Smoke Black 6.0 60 Official Test Hybrid: ST-Z 230 Hybrid (19°) Ventus Blue HB-8 Official Test Irons: MP-18 MMC (4-9) Wedges: Vokey SM8 (46.10F, 50.12F, 54.14F, 58.12D) Putter: Select Squareback 2 34.5 Ping Corded 88G PP58 grip double taped Ball: Pro-V1 Reviews: 2023 Red Rooster Sussex Glove Official Forum Test 2023 Mizuno Long Game Official Forum Test 2024 Skytrak+ Official Forum Test Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tijoli Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 (edited) As a sports fan and occasional participant, I am always amazed at the ability to direct a ball. Whether it’s softball, baseball, golf or even bowling, the ability to send the ball where you want it as opposed to just making contact leaves me in awe. As a relatively new golfer (started in 2020) I have yet to learn the nuances of ball direction. I play golf more than I have played any other sport and as a active addict, I am loving the progress made so far. I am a straight shooter and fairly consistent across all my clubs; however, once I reach my stroke goal, I would like to learn how to do this. It would add another layer of challenge and fun and hopefully lower my score even more. Edited April 6, 2023 by Tijoli GolfSpy_SHARK, richk9holes, Javs and 4 others 7 Quote Tijoli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post revkev Posted April 6, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2023 I either hit it straight or a slight draw on every shot - I don't have the time to perfect differing ball flights - I know how to hit a fade and will do it if absolutely necessary to get out of trouble. I also know how to flight it up or down but again I think the best strategy for anyone is to go with what works best. I will successfully fit a draw into the fat part of the green from 150 far more frequently than I could pull off fading it back towards that pin tucked to the right. In the end each player needs to know his or her dispersion pattern and go with the shot that gives them the greatest probability of success. On the range is a different matter - I can hit fades there all day. mackdaddy, Swood1994, cnosil and 7 others 10 Quote Driver: Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 R flex - 44.25 Fairways: Ping G410 5, 7, 9 wood Alta CB red 65 R flex Hybrid: Ping G410 26 degree Alta CB Red 70 R flex Irons: Ping G430 7-PW, 45, 50 Alta CB black 65 soft R flex Wedges: Ping 195 S54, E58 Wedges and irons are - 1/2” and one degree flat Putter: Sacks Parente Duke 32.5” Ball: Titleist Pro VI or Callaway Chrome Soft X ls While not at the same time I was fit for every club in my bag as well as the Pro VI ball. I use the chrome soft x ls on my league course. It has much softer softer greens than the club that I belong to. I’m on a mission to shoot my age - lifetime lowest round is 66 and I’m currently 67. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swood1994 Posted April 6, 2023 Author Share Posted April 6, 2023 1 minute ago, revkev said: I either hit it straight or a slight draw on every shot - I don't have the time to perfect differing ball flights - I know how to hit a fade and will do it if absolutely necessary to get out of trouble. I also know how to flight it up or down but again I think the best strategy for anyone is to go with what works best. I will successfully fit a draw into the fat part of the green from 150 far more frequently than I could pull off fading it back towards that pin tucked to the right. In the end each player needs to know his or her dispersion pattern and go with the shot that gives them the greatest probability of success. On the range is a different matter - I can hit fades there all day. Can definitely agree with that. For most people consistency will net lower scores. I was just curious what more people liked to do. I definitely favor a fade over a draw, but I found myself having more fun on the course playing it both ways versus always relying on one stock shot. Now if I try to hit the draw a particular day and its over turning or blocking out right I'll revert back to the trusty fade if needed because although I have fun working the ball. I never have fun shooting 85+ at my home course(s) when my normal is 75-78. I'm way to competitive with my myself. tony@CIC, GolfSpy_SHARK and sirchunksalot 3 Quote Current WITB: Driver: Paradym 10.5 Ventus Black 6S (currently Testing AI Smoke) Fairway: ST-Z 230 3-Wood (15°) HZRDUS Smoke Black 6.0 60 Official Test Hybrid: ST-Z 230 Hybrid (19°) Ventus Blue HB-8 Official Test Irons: MP-18 MMC (4-9) Wedges: Vokey SM8 (46.10F, 50.12F, 54.14F, 58.12D) Putter: Select Squareback 2 34.5 Ping Corded 88G PP58 grip double taped Ball: Pro-V1 Reviews: 2023 Red Rooster Sussex Glove Official Forum Test 2023 Mizuno Long Game Official Forum Test 2024 Skytrak+ Official Forum Test Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post russtopherb Posted April 6, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2023 If I can get the ball to go somewhere close to where I was aiming, I'm thrilled. Don't care how it gets there or the shape it takes dobrycki, sirchunksalot, GolfSpy_SHARK and 11 others 5 9 Quote In my Big Max hybrid bag: ST-X 10.5* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 15* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 4h Linq Blue R Flex Launcher 5h D200 6i-GW CBX 54* & 58* Huntington Beach #10 Tour S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 My golf rounds are typically played with stock shots with the only change being altered trajectory. Obviously the position, like behind a tree might dictate being able to curve the ball a different direction, provided it isn’t a hero type shot that could get you into more trouble. This is an ongoing topic in course management discussions and the Tiger 9 window drill. The following Instagram talks about how Max Homa idolized Tiger and worked on the drill, but became a better golfer when he settled on mastering a single shot shape. https://www.instagram.com/p/CqopxdrNAAB/?hl=en Bubba who is known for his big curving ball, DJ, and others only play a single shot shape with driver. sure shaping the ball is fun and great to drill so you can manage face and path, but when playing single shape and good targets is what I am trying to do. TR1PTIK, Swood1994, GolfSpy_BOS and 5 others 8 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: Paradym AI Smoke Max HL 16.5* w/MCA TENSEI AV Series Blue Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Render w/VA Composites Baddazz Backup Putters: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe, Milled Collection RSX 2 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GolfSpy TCB Posted April 6, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2023 I prefer some shape on my ball. I think it is easier to play for and execute a shot shape, than it is to try to hit it straight. Now, that isn't to say that I work it both ways as stock. It is one of the most challenging things in golf to control shot shape in both directions. So I have a "shape of the day" honestly... some days that is a butter fade, some days it is more of a hard draw... I go with it. If I am blocked out, or NEED to fabricate a specific shot shape... I attempt it... sometimes successful, sometimes not as successful lol. But I also use my stock shape and work it toward the hole. similar to putting on the "pro" side of the break. If you miss on the low side... the ball is always working AWAY from the hole. But if you miss on the "pro" side - your shot shape is closing the distance to the hole. So if I'm playing a stock fade a particular day... I am aiming left of the flag and letting it drift toward the hole. If I happen to hit it straight, well... I have a little longer putt... it is rare to double cross when I am not "trying" to hit it one way or another. Not sure if that all makes sense, but it is my approach. So I guess you can say I point and shoot... just that my "point" accounts for my shot shape du jour. Dweed, sirchunksalot, Swood1994 and 7 others 10 Quote Titleist TSR3 9* (A2 setting) Driver - Graphite Design Tour AD UB-5 R1 Titleist TSR2+ 3 Wood - Graphite Design Tour AD UB-5 R1 Srixon ZX 5W Callaway Paradym 4-PW Titleist Vokey SM9 50-08, 54-10 & 58-08 Scotty Cameron Super Select Newport 2.5 2023 Titleist ProV1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swood1994 Posted April 6, 2023 Author Share Posted April 6, 2023 7 hours ago, cnosil said: My golf rounds are typically played with stock shots with the only change being altered trajectory. Obviously the position, like behind a tree might dictate being able to curve the ball a different direction, provided it isn’t a hero type shot that could get you into more trouble. This is an ongoing topic in course management discussions and the Tiger 9 window drill. The following Instagram talks about how Max Homa idolized Tiger and worked on the drill, but became a better golfer when he settled on mastering a single shot shape. https://www.instagram.com/p/CqopxdrNAAB/?hl=en Bubba who is known for his big curving ball, DJ, and others only play a single shot shape with driver. sure shaping the ball is fun and great to drill so you can manage face and path, but when playing single shape and good targets is what I am trying to do. Growing up I always thought the best golfer’s hit draws. Looking at todays tour it seems more of the top golfers are reliant on the fade and it obviously works for them (Rahm, DJ, Homa, and the list goes on). I do feel the fade is an easier and more predictable shot for most, including myself. I always say to punch out and not go for the hero shot my inner self is always egging me on saying “you won’t!” And I can’t let that guy win an argument so I end up going for it. Maybe I need a little more help than just with course management GolfSpy TCB, GolfSpy_BOS, richk9holes and 1 other 4 Quote Current WITB: Driver: Paradym 10.5 Ventus Black 6S (currently Testing AI Smoke) Fairway: ST-Z 230 3-Wood (15°) HZRDUS Smoke Black 6.0 60 Official Test Hybrid: ST-Z 230 Hybrid (19°) Ventus Blue HB-8 Official Test Irons: MP-18 MMC (4-9) Wedges: Vokey SM8 (46.10F, 50.12F, 54.14F, 58.12D) Putter: Select Squareback 2 34.5 Ping Corded 88G PP58 grip double taped Ball: Pro-V1 Reviews: 2023 Red Rooster Sussex Glove Official Forum Test 2023 Mizuno Long Game Official Forum Test 2024 Skytrak+ Official Forum Test Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javs Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 I really like to shape my shots. I love hitting both fades and draws. I also like flighting the ball differently. Especially on the shorter wedge shots. I like to hit low spinning shots. A lot depends on the wind and where there is trouble. I like to move the ball away from trouble and have a margin of error. Lastly, it also depends on what my game has on the day. If I am having trouble shaping it left or right on a day, then I will dance with the girl I brought to the dance. I learned not to fight it when the swing is not as easy. Use what you have and avoid big numbers. My two cents. Swood1994, GolfSpy_SHARK and GolfSpy TCB 3 Quote Play like a champion today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 I play the ball to go straight. If it doesn't, I mishit hit. I mishit a lot of shots. Vegan_Golfer_PNW, Swood1994, richk9holes and 3 others 1 5 Quote “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegan_Golfer_PNW Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 I play a stock shot. If I am noticing a real bad miss and it happens a lot, I will try to hit the opposite kind of shot just to recalibrate Swood1994, GolfSpy TCB and GolfSpy_SHARK 3 Quote Follow my journey to enjoying golf and going low Driver: Epic Max LS TD Cat 4 60g 3wHL: Rogue ST LS 75x Tensei AV Blue w/ xlink 7w: Apex UW 21* MMT 80S DI: Caley 01X 18* with PGH Stiff plus 95g 4-AW: 0211 with Tour Stiff 2.5* up 3/4" long, Soft stepped, MOI matched Wedges Zipcore Putter:Directed Force 2.1 69*/35" in blue Ball: Prime 4.0 Shot Tracking: Bag: Vessel VLX 2.0 Grip: Lamkin Sonar + Midsize Glove: My Reviews: Caley 01X Driving Iron Review 2023 Max Swing Speed Training and Speed Progress: Current Speed 120 in the MGS Speed Challenge (updated 3/15/23) TAIII #2 Review here: TAIII Impact #2 Putter ) Zipcore Tour Rack 54/full and 58/mid (review here) 0211 2019 Unofficial Review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richk9holes Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 I'm an oddity I will often try to live by both these philosophies at the same time. Wind will make my decision, or a lie that runs left to right, or the side of the green I'm targeting (if I am at all.) There's many times, maybe the majority I point and shoot. 1/3 maybe more depending on the course layout I may be changing my shape. GolfSpy_SHARK, GolfSpy TCB and Swood1994 3 Quote Finding a way to turn birdies into bogeys since 1992. #TeamChunks '23 Forum Tester: Elixir Golf Ball WITB:TS2 10.5° @ 11.25° Tensei blue AV 55 R graph•917f2 15° @ 16.5° Diamana blue x5ct dialed 70 R graph•Stealth 22° Ventus red 6 (non-velo) R graph• 699u 2i 17° tgi 70 R graph•24° Tour v 90 black pvd R steel•699 6i-PW Tour 110 black pvd R steel• SM8 50°/08° @ 52°/10° SM8 stock steel• Jaws Full Toe 56°/12° DG Spinner TI steel • c series DW 2.0 slant neck stock steel•Phantom 2 gps•Tour v3 rangefinder•Elixir golf ball• Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddie1966 Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 My go to shot is a three to five yard draw. I play that shot unless I am blocked on the right and can’t play the draw or into a strong wind 10+ mph. In those cases, I play a straight shot. I can fade it but have to aim so far left I convince myself I am aiming too far left and end up hitting the straight ball. Swood1994 1 Quote 917D2 driver 3 wood TS2 19 degree and 21 degree hybrids 0211 5-GW irons Glide 56 and 60 degree wedges EXO7 putter MAX grip Pro V1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonSal Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 On 4/4/2023 at 2:38 PM, Swood1994 said: Not sure if any of you have seen reels and videos of Macbouchergolf on Instagram and YouTube but He's know for slinging huge 50-60 yard hooks or slices into a pretty stock pin from the center of the fairway and he finds it easier and more fun to play that way versus hitting straight shots. It raises the question how many of you like to work the ball in all different directions? Or do you go into every shot with the only goal is to point and shoot so to say or do you play one flight path every shot? Last year I worked really hard to learn to be able to consistently and predictably work the ball right to left (draw) as an avid fade biased player and once I got it down I started playing my best golf in a while. I also found myself having more fun starting to hit different shots in different situations. Knock down flighted wedges. Low rising punched 6-iron cuts. high draw 8-iron, etc. How does everyone else feel? What's your favorite shot in your arsenal? My natural shot is a fairly tight draw, but it's basically point and shoot for me. I can curve the ball at will, but only big bananas in either direction, not controlled fades and draws. Occasionally, there's use for a big hook or slice. Ball placement will be far from precise, but at least one can get around something. Swood1994 1 Quote Louisville Golf Persimmon___2, 4, 5, 7-woods; Epon AF-906___driving iron; Titleist T100 5, 6, 7, 8, 9-irons; Titleist T100S___48°; Edison 2.0___53º; Titleist SM-9 (T)___58º; Tad Moore Otto Hackbarth___putter; Titleist Pro V1x___ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckZ Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 For the most part I hit my balls rather straight. But, when the occasion arises, I can bend the ball to the left (draw) or right off the tee. I have the most success with my irons when drawing the ball. If I need to draw a shot off the tee I will normally use my three wood. If I need to cut it, I will use my driver. Know when and were is the key. I prefer to hit my clubs straight, but when I need that slight draw or maybe a big hook or that sweet butter cut, I know which club to use. Cut it with an iron? Forget it. Still working on it. GolfSpy_SHARK and Swood1994 2 Quote Driver - TSi3 10.75* - Fujikura Speeder 661 TR Fairway - TSi2 14.25* - Fujikura Motore Speeder VC 6.1 Fairway - TSR1 17.0* - Fujikura Vista Pro 65S Hybrid - TSR1 19.0* - Fujikura Atmos Red Tour 75 Hybrid - TSR1 23.0* - Fujikura Atmos Red Tour 75 Irons - T350 (2023) - 5-48W - True Temper AMT Red 95g-107g Wedges - Vokey SM9 - 52.08F, 56.10S, 58.08M ** GolfPride MCC +4 Midsize Grips (all woods/irons/wedges) Putter - 2023 Scotty Cameron Super Select Squareback 2 35" ** Superstroke 1.0 Pistol Grip Golf Ball - TITLEIST - Prov1 (2023) Golf Bags - TITLEIST - Cart 14 (black), Mid Size Tour (black/white) Golf Glove - FootJoy (StaSof), Shoes, Apparel and Outerwear Rangefinder - Bushnell Pro XE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LebanonOz Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 19 hours ago, Golfspy_TCB said: So I guess you can say I point and shoot... just that my "point" accounts for my shot shape du jour. Exactly this. I play whatever I've got going on that day. Swood1994, dobrycki, richk9holes and 2 others 5 Quote G425 LST 10.5* - Aldila Rogue White 130 MSI 70 Regular G425 3Hybrid 19* - Fujikura Pro 2.0 Hybrid 7 - Regular G425 4Hybrid 22* - Ping Tour 2.0 85/R Mizuno 5i-GW - JPX 923 Hot Metal Pro - KBS Tour 120 Stiff (soft stepped) RTX ZipCore 56* - Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 Black White Hot OG 7S, Garsen Quad Tour non-tapered grip Titleist ProV1x Left Dash; ProV1 Shot Scope X5 watch; Bushnell Pro X2 Range Finder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Mushball Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 I'd like to be able to either point and shoot or be able to curve the ball. Lessons have been helping and I've got more consistent contact. Building up a normal draw shot, but tends to be a bit heavy, about 10 yards past target to the left. I think that will tighten up as I get more used to better mechanics and learn to control my club face better. Or even get an idea of where it is, TBH. Swood1994 1 Quote Driver - GEN5 0311FX 9°+1.5° - ProjectX Cypher 40 5.5 trimmed to 44" Wood - GEN5 0311FX 4-wood flat - ProjectX Cypher 50 5.5 Hybrid - 0211 22° flat - ProjectX Cypher 50 5.5 Irons - 4-PW New Level 480-DB with Nippon Steel Modus Tour 105 shafts -- Currently in play test, follow along! Wedges - Genex GH Pro 54°, ZipGroove 58° Putter - Wilson (pre Staff) Brass Tech BT-2 with ULTIMATE grip Balls - Kirkland yellow, or whatever I can pick up. Prefer newer ('23) V1x. Distance/Tracking - X5 Watch Lugging - 4.0 in obnoxious green RH player shooting ~105 in Portland, Oregon. New to the game and improving every week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golf Therapy Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 I worked very hard with an instructor to change my stock swing from a wicked slice to the preferred slight draw. Now I can do both when the situation calls for it, like if there is a tree or something in the way. Most of the time I play the shot shape my swing gives me consistently on any given day, which is to say attempt to draw it but play the baby fade if that’s what is consistent. It has made golf much more fun knowing I always can try some wild shots when out playing with buddies and have sometimes even executed to perfection. I say play whatever shot shape you are comfortable with and makes the game fun! Quote Callaway junkie with a Scotty for the win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryB Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 I tend to just aim for the middle of the green and hope for the best. The moment I start accounting for a shape is the moment that shape disappears. MB5280 and richk9holes 2 Quote Cobra Aerojet Max driver Cobra Aerojet Max 3 wood and 7 wood Cobra Aerojet 4/5/6 hybrids Cobra Aerojet 7-PW, GW Cobra Snakebite 52° and 58° wedges Cobra King Stingray 20 putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 An old favorite topic. I used to think I was good enough to be able to carve a low draw or a high fade into holes… I may have been at one point. But my practice time has went from nearly every day to absolutely nothing. I plan to set up for a fade every time going forward until I can get my practice time back. I am the most comfortable hitting the left to right. we play this game for enjoyment right? So, if you enjoy carving 50 yard hooks, do it. If you like to hit the straight ball and you enjoy it do it. As long as you enjoy your playing style that is what it is all about. The day you aren’t having fun on the golf course is a bad day. GolfSpy_BOS, GolfSpy_SHARK, richk9holes and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR1PTIK Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 On 4/6/2023 at 9:20 AM, cnosil said: My golf rounds are typically played with stock shots with the only change being altered trajectory. Obviously the position, like behind a tree might dictate being able to curve the ball a different direction, provided it isn’t a hero type shot that could get you into more trouble. Same here. My best golf is typically played hitting a power fade with driver, and a tight draw with the irons (my stock shots). Very rarely do I intentionally shape shots, but can (sometimes) when I need to. The only "unnecessary" shape I have hit is a flighted draw into par 3s into wind when the pin is tucked left. It's extremely rare and heavily dependent on how much green there is to work with and only applies when there's very little penalty for missing the shot. richk9holes, Swood1994, cnosil and 2 others 5 Quote Driver: ST190 9.5* Fujikura Atmos Blue 5S Fairway Wood: ST190 15* Fujikura Atmos Blue 6S Hybrid: CLK 17* Fujikura Speeder EVO HB Irons: J40 CB (3-PW) Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 Wedges: Milled Grind 2 54* & 58* Dynamic Gold S200 Putter: Tri-Hot 5k Two 34" Bag: Players 5 Stand Bag Ball: Maxfli Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglj3 Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 As I get more serious about the game and preparing for lots of playing in retirement I have been working on shaping. I am not like Mac I don't feel the need to have wild shaping if the circumstance doesn't call for it. That said when stuck behind a tree or something the ability to sling a good draw/hook is a great feeling especially as a natural fader of the ball. I want to get better at the shaping so that when it calls for it am confident it will go where I want. Last summer I was playing on a course I never have before and it was a dogleg left with a 90* turn at about 185, my playing partner said the best shot would be a draw around the corner and it was totally open on the other side. So instead of trying to cover the edge with a straight shot I setup and executed a perfect draw and was a 60* wedge shot from the green in the middle of the fairway - such a feeling!! Merlin1313, Swood1994 and GolfSpy_SHARK 3 Quote Stealth Driver 3W & 5H P790 4-PW S-Taper S 50, 54, 58 7S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom the Golf Nut Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 I'm a straight shooter. In general all my shots go straight and obviously it took a long time to get there. So if I'm hitting everything straight my next shot is straight so there is no need to work the ball. Working the ball is always harder to control when it is not your typical shot shape. It doesn't mean I can't but I prefer not to. Even if there is a tucked pin location and a draw will get you closer, I will just hit to the center of the green and be in position for a 2 putt or possibly a long birdie putt opportunity. Like they say the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. GolfSpy AFG, Merlin1313, GolfSpy_BOS and 4 others 7 Quote Driver, TSi 1 S Flex 3 wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 5 wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 7 Wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 5 Hybrid King Tec MMT R Flex Irons, Vice VGI01 Mitsubishi Wiz 60-gram regular flex (6 - PW) VGW01, 50 Degree. Mitsubishi Wiz 60-gram regular flex, Wedges, Snakebite KBS Hi- Rev2.0 54* & 60* Putter, Sacks Parente Drac Center Shafted 35" Ultralight 14-way Cart Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeathS16 Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 I do not "work" the ball unless I am forced. It doesn't mean I can't do it but I definitely prefer to point and shoot. richk9holes, Swood1994, ZMendle10 and 1 other 4 Quote Driver: TSi3 Tester Check out the Review HERE 2-Iron- 699-U 5-Wood: Pro (18*) Irons : i210 4-PW Wedges: RTX-4 50* and 54* RTX-3 *58 Putter: Impact No. 3 Ball: MAXFLI TOUR Tracked by: Bag: BagBoy ZTF Stand Bag (REVIEW HERE) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 I naturally play a bit of a draw so can I answer a hybrid? Point and shoot but in a draw shot shape? GolfSpy_SHARK, GolfSpy_BOS, Merlin1313 and 2 others 5 Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirchunksalot Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 Is hit and hope an option? In all honesty, I'm more of a point and shoot player. I haven't quite honed the skill of being able to manipulate the club in a way that produces a desired shape. I will say the only time I can make the ball do something consistently is the punch out, I've had lots of practice at that one. Merlin1313, cnosil, JerryB and 6 others 5 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 8 hours ago, Tom the Golf Nut said: Like they say the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. It may be said, it it isn’t correct . https://www.scienceabc.com/pure-sciences/is-a-straight-line-always-the-shortest-distance-between-two-points.html ZMendle10, sirchunksalot, Merlin1313 and 3 others 4 1 1 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: Paradym AI Smoke Max HL 16.5* w/MCA TENSEI AV Series Blue Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Render w/VA Composites Baddazz Backup Putters: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe, Milled Collection RSX 2 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom the Golf Nut Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 27 minutes ago, cnosil said: It may be said, it it isn’t correct . https://www.scienceabc.com/pure-sciences/is-a-straight-line-always-the-shortest-distance-between-two-points.html Don't get to scientific on me now. Its to early in the morning. Merlin1313, cnosil, ZMendle10 and 3 others 6 Quote Driver, TSi 1 S Flex 3 wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 5 wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 7 Wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 5 Hybrid King Tec MMT R Flex Irons, Vice VGI01 Mitsubishi Wiz 60-gram regular flex (6 - PW) VGW01, 50 Degree. Mitsubishi Wiz 60-gram regular flex, Wedges, Snakebite KBS Hi- Rev2.0 54* & 60* Putter, Sacks Parente Drac Center Shafted 35" Ultralight 14-way Cart Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_SHARK Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 I am a natural fade off the tee and draw with the irons currently. I am a flag hunter for sure so I would say point and shoot. However the past two years is there is a chance to pkay a specific ball flight and I have a bail out spot if I miss (usually do) I will try some shaping but I play to my strengths typically and intentional shaping is not one of them lol sirchunksalot, Swood1994, GolfSpy_BOS and 2 others 5 Quote Check out my reviews: G710 Irons Official Review I MC Shaft & V Series Putter Official Review 2022 Forged Tec's Official Review I Nitron Push Cart Official Review WITB: Weapons of grass destruction (link to WITB) Traverse is filled with all this shiny metal and tracked by RadSpeed 8* - MotoreX F1 6X SIM 3W - Project X HZRDUS Green U505 Driving Iron 17* - Project X HZRDUS Black SpeedZone 4H - Project X HZRDUS Black 2022 King Forged Tec's 4-PW - KBS $ Tape 130 48 (SM8), 52 & 60 (SM7) - Nippon Modus 125 S ER2VI PROV1X #19 Are you a veteran? Check out the Veterans Golf Association (VGA) Thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Stanek Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 12 minutes ago, Lacassem said: I am a natural fade off the tee and draw with the irons currently. I am a flag hunter for sure so I would say point and shoot. However the past two years is there is a chance to pkay a specific ball flight and I have a bail out spot if I miss (usually do) I will try some shaping but I play to my strengths typically and intentional shaping is not one of them lol Totally agree. Not a great shot shaper here. That is one of my goals is to work on doing that (on purpose). GolfSpy_SHARK, Swood1994, Merlin1313 and 1 other 4 Quote Lee Stanek Driver: SIM2 Max 9* 3,9 Woods: S2H2 Big Bertha 4-9i,PW,SW S2H2 GW MG3 52* LW Adams GT2 Undercut 60* Putter: Scotty Cameron Caliente Ball: Play either ProV1 or Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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