Vertical Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 Please share your experiences hitting driver off the deck. I’m using it more and starting to have success. Any helpful tips for set up? MBernGolfs 1 Quote Driver: Titleist TSR2 10 degree Tensei AV Blue 55 shaft Fairway woods: TaylorMade Burner 15 degree and Titleist TS2 18 degree Irons: Ping G425 irons 5-PW w/ Alta CB graphite shafts Wedges: Mizuno JPX 921 gap 51. Ping Glide sand wedge 56. Titleist Vokey SM-07 lob wedge 60 Grips: Golf Pride MCC midsize plus 4 Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom (right and left handed) Balls: Titleist Pro V1 and Titleist Velocity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Parker Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 I guess my first question would be, why are you having to hit driver off the deck? NM01, MBernGolfs, The TXBexar and 1 other 4 Quote Paradym TD Driver w/ Ventus Blue 6S 3W MKII ZX 5's (4-6) w/ KBS Tour V MKII ZX 7's (7-PW) w/ KBS Tour V Vokey Wedges 50* 54* 58* DF2.1 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NM01 Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 I don’t remember the last time I tried to not driver off the deck. im with Josh and wondering why it’s needed and needed often enough to be doing it more. The TXBexar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shapotomous Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 I have only ever done it a few times playing in a scramble on a par 5 2nd shot. It has been about a 50/50 success rate and the distance isnt much more than my 3w anyway. silver & black, Josh Parker and BIG STU 3 Quote Modern Bag: G410 LST 10.5*, Hzrdus Smoke RDX 6.5 Flex; 915F 3w, Diamana S+ 70 S flex; Mavrik 18* 5w; JPX 919 HM Pro 4i; JPX 900 Forged 5 - PW, PX LZ 6.0; Edison 2.0 49*, 53*, 57* KBS Tour 120 S; Heppler Fetch; Ball - MTB-X; Bag - Jones MyGolfSpy Edition! Shot Scope H4, MG600 Rangefinder Classic Bag: Driver - Persimmon; 3w - Speed Slot; 5w - Tour Block; 3 - pw - Dynapower; sw - Ram Tom Watson; putter - bullseye standard or flange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erin B Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 I do it almost every round. Quote I could play golf every day and learn something new each time. Driver: Paradym TD 9* Steadfast Jupiter S or 425LST 9* Steadfast Jupiter S Woods: 3W Mini TaylorMade S Hybrids: 3H&4H 0317 Steadfast Jupiter S Irons: 902PD Proj.X IO shaft 6.5 Wedges: Vokey SM10 48, 52, 56* Titleist Wedge Shafts Putter: Black MiniGiant Ball: Pro V1X or Chrome TourX https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/63746-motocaddy-m-series-carts-2024-forum-member-review/?do=findComment&comment=1042686 https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/62621-forum-member-reviews-callaway-whitebox-testing/?do=findComment&comment=1020558 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 Played with a former euro tour player Sunday who hit at least 8 driver off the decks. He did it when playing into wind to keep the flight down and into a few par 5s go reach in 2. Only one went a stray. I think in some cases he would have used it normally off the tee but the group ahead was slow so he also did it to take some off and not hit into them. It worked great for him and I can see why he does it. I honestly don't think I've ever tried it? KC Golf and MissionMan 2 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...
russtopherb Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 I struggle with it off the tee at times, and you think I want to hit it off the deck?????? Hacker60521, Swood1994, Josh Parker and 3 others 1 5 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...
Erin B Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 10 minutes ago, russtopherb said: I struggle with it off the tee at times, and you think I want to hit it off the deck?????? This may sound funny, but I am almost more comfortable hitting it off the deck. I don't know why but I usually hit it well off the deck. Quote I could play golf every day and learn something new each time. Driver: Paradym TD 9* Steadfast Jupiter S or 425LST 9* Steadfast Jupiter S Woods: 3W Mini TaylorMade S Hybrids: 3H&4H 0317 Steadfast Jupiter S Irons: 902PD Proj.X IO shaft 6.5 Wedges: Vokey SM10 48, 52, 56* Titleist Wedge Shafts Putter: Black MiniGiant Ball: Pro V1X or Chrome TourX https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/63746-motocaddy-m-series-carts-2024-forum-member-review/?do=findComment&comment=1042686 https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/62621-forum-member-reviews-callaway-whitebox-testing/?do=findComment&comment=1020558 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertical Posted July 30 Author Share Posted July 30 2 hours ago, Josh Parker said: I guess my first question would be, why are you having to hit driver off the deck? Two reasons. I play several courses here in Las Vegas and Boulder City that that have 600 yard par 5s (the courses play about 6,700 yards). Also, they are almost always very windy conditions. So, need the distance and low trajectory. Hitting diver instead of three wood has helped my scoring on these holes when struck well. As always, I’m looking to improve. Josh Parker, The TXBexar and BIG STU 3 Quote Driver: Titleist TSR2 10 degree Tensei AV Blue 55 shaft Fairway woods: TaylorMade Burner 15 degree and Titleist TS2 18 degree Irons: Ping G425 irons 5-PW w/ Alta CB graphite shafts Wedges: Mizuno JPX 921 gap 51. Ping Glide sand wedge 56. Titleist Vokey SM-07 lob wedge 60 Grips: Golf Pride MCC midsize plus 4 Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom (right and left handed) Balls: Titleist Pro V1 and Titleist Velocity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJPW76 Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 If it’s a par 5 or a long par 4 I’m hitting driver off deck every time. When I hit it well, it feels great to bomb one out there but sadly my success with doing that is another story. Quote Driver: F-Max Airspeed Straight Neck Driver - Graphite Fairway Woods: F-MAX Airspeed Fairway 3W & 5W - Graphite Hybrids: F-Max Airspeed 3 & 4 Hybrid - Graphite Iron Set: F-MAX3 Airspeed 5-PW & GW - Graphite Wedges: 54° CBX 4 Zipcore & 58° Smart Sole 4.0 - Graphite Putter: White Hot XG #7 Ball models: Brite Q-Star Tour, Chrome Soft w/Truvis Technology Club Sensors: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Parker Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 12 minutes ago, Vertical said: Two reasons. I play several courses here in Las Vegas and Boulder City that that have 600 yard par 5s (the courses play about 6,700 yards). Also, they are almost always very windy conditions. So, need the distance and low trajectory. Hitting diver instead of three wood has helped my scoring on these holes when struck well. As always, I’m looking to improve. Dang, 600 yds. Yeah it would make sense for the need then. I have hit a few off the deck with driver but now use the mini off the deck. I can't offer much help with DOD unfortunately. Vegan_Golfer_PNW 1 Quote Paradym TD Driver w/ Ventus Blue 6S 3W MKII ZX 5's (4-6) w/ KBS Tour V MKII ZX 7's (7-PW) w/ KBS Tour V Vokey Wedges 50* 54* 58* DF2.1 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swood1994 Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 I think I’ve only ever tried it in scramble tournaments. I already have a steep swing so DoD is just not a shot I have in the bag Byrnzee 1 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...
Erin B Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 23 minutes ago, Josh Parker said: Dang, 600 yds. Yeah it would make sense for the need then. I have hit a few off the deck with driver but now use the mini off the deck. I can't offer much help with DOD unfortunately. I love hitting the Paradym TD off the deck. It goes low and long. Usually a slight fade but does very well off the deck. I also hit my minis off the deck. Now that I have that green dot adapter on my Callaway mini I can play it to 9.5, almost makes the Paradym obsolete. Will find out today, windy conditions. The TXBexar 1 Quote I could play golf every day and learn something new each time. Driver: Paradym TD 9* Steadfast Jupiter S or 425LST 9* Steadfast Jupiter S Woods: 3W Mini TaylorMade S Hybrids: 3H&4H 0317 Steadfast Jupiter S Irons: 902PD Proj.X IO shaft 6.5 Wedges: Vokey SM10 48, 52, 56* Titleist Wedge Shafts Putter: Black MiniGiant Ball: Pro V1X or Chrome TourX https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/63746-motocaddy-m-series-carts-2024-forum-member-review/?do=findComment&comment=1042686 https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/62621-forum-member-reviews-callaway-whitebox-testing/?do=findComment&comment=1020558 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP043 Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 9 hours ago, Vertical said: Any helpful tips for set up? Normally, you'd want to hit a driver 9frm a tee) with a slightly upward clubhead path. That won't work off the deck, you need a nearly level or slightly downward path. So set up with the ball a little less forward on your stance, that will produce a flatter path at impact. That said, it can be pretty demanding to hit this well, especially with modern bog-headed drivers. Given that your contact can absolutely not be on the sweet spot of the driver, you might not lose much by hitting a 3-wood. The TXBexar 1 Quote Irons Titleist T200, AMT Red stiff Rogue SubZero, GD YS-Six X T22 54 and 58 wedges 7-wood 5-wood B60 G5i putter Right handed Reston, Virginia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julius Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 Never did and likely not to. You would have to have such a great lie that it is hard to even see that happening in the fairway. As my 3W is close to me driver anyway, I would not see a big benefit in that. None of the guys I play with have ever done it either that I have seen, and they are from handicaps 8 - 20. The TXBexar 1 Quote 425's- 5i to PW, UW G400 Driver, G425 3W, G425 7W, G425 3H 56 degree Hi-Toe wedge Glide 60 degree Evnroll ER3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Tee Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 The only driver off the deck I'll hit is my 13.5 degree BRNR mini Driver. I just don't have enough clubbed speed at 90 mph to make it worthwhile hitting anything with lower loft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Golf Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 2 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said: Played with a former euro tour player Sunday who hit at least 8 driver off the decks. He did it when playing into wind to keep the flight down and into a few par 5s go reach in 2. Only one went a stray. I think in some cases he would have used it normally off the tee but the group ahead was slow so he also did it to take some off and not hit into them. It worked great for him and I can see why he does it. I honestly don't think I've ever tried it? That’s impressive. I can’t do it. Don’t even try anymore. I don’t even hit 3W off the deck. Will try to get back to trying the 3W since I will need it Scotland. I just don’t thing I have the eye hand to do driver or 3W off the deck. The only person I have seen hit driver off the deck consistently is Brooke Henderson, just unreal swing. It’s interesting she chokes up a lot on her clubs. In person It’s a very aggressive swing, but very smooth. Josh Parker 1 Quote TSR 3 9.0 Autoflex 405x - Official Tester 2024 TSi 3 15.0 GD Tour AD - DI 6S Stiff Utility 2 Iron 18.0 - Nippon NS Pro 650GH Stiff / TS3 21 Hybrid Tensei AV Blue 65 HY Stiff 4 - 9 101T Irons - KBS Tour Lite Stiff - Official Tester 2023 Vokey SM9 46 F - 10 BV105 Stiff Vokey SM9 52 F - 12 Nippon NS Pro 950 Stiff Vokey Forged (Japan) 56 M - 10 DG S200 MG3 60 - 12 - Nippon NS Modus3 Tour 105 Stiff Champions Choice Newport 2+ Button Back - 35” / Pistolini Plus Z-Star Diamond Players 4 bag Official Tester - 2021 & Current Club Sensor User Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilsgolf Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 I’m not a long hitter due to my disability & love hitting DOD when I get the chance, can get down par 5’s in 2 instead of 3. best I’ve had is 260yds of the deck Erin B 1 Quote N3ilMcv Rogue ST LS PXG 0211 5w PXG 0341 4hy PXG 0211 4-LW (black edition) ping Karsten putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erin B Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 35 minutes ago, Neilsgolf said: I’m not a long hitter due to my disability & love hitting DOD when I get the chance, can get down par 5’s in 2 instead of 3. best I’ve had is 260yds of the deck The last time I played I had three DODs, one being out of the rough into the wind about 255. Ball was sitting up a tad bit still below top of grass. I love those shots! Quote I could play golf every day and learn something new each time. Driver: Paradym TD 9* Steadfast Jupiter S or 425LST 9* Steadfast Jupiter S Woods: 3W Mini TaylorMade S Hybrids: 3H&4H 0317 Steadfast Jupiter S Irons: 902PD Proj.X IO shaft 6.5 Wedges: Vokey SM10 48, 52, 56* Titleist Wedge Shafts Putter: Black MiniGiant Ball: Pro V1X or Chrome TourX https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/63746-motocaddy-m-series-carts-2024-forum-member-review/?do=findComment&comment=1042686 https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/62621-forum-member-reviews-callaway-whitebox-testing/?do=findComment&comment=1020558 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakit300 Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 (edited) Used to do it all the time when it was persimmon, TM Burner, Yonex A.D.X, but once we got to 460cc hardly do it any more. I think I may have to practice that shot again just to improve my ball striking. p.s. to answer that question ... Why Not?!? Have fun with your game! Edited July 30 by Wakit300 BIG STU and The TXBexar 2 Quote Aerojet LS 9° / Brava BGT SE F/4 Stealth FW 5 / TPT 16 MK/MT/SW M3 3/19° Rescue / Fujikura Ventus Red 7-S iCrossover 4 / Fx200H M4 Srixon ZX7 (5-AW) - ProModus3 Tour 120 T20 56° & 60°/ ProModus3 Tour 125 Wedge Royal GRIP V Sand Wrap L.A.B. MEZZ.1 / L.A.B. Tour X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgr Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 I have never tried it and doubt I will. I get such good results with 5 wood I dont see why I would risk it.... Quote TOUR EDGE C721 FW:Callaway Rogue, Callay Epic 7W (love this club!!) HY:TM M2 (old reliable) I: PING G410 SW: Tour Edge HL4 Ironwood 54 LW: Mizuno T20 60/9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredBoomer Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 12 hours ago, Vertical said: Please share your experiences hitting driver off the deck. I’m using it more and starting to have success. Any helpful tips for set up? I've always preferred weaker lofted drivers so I should be able to play that shot. No luck. I'd say that about 16.5° is my diminishing returns mark for fairway shots. Even if I manage to launch anything stronger than that, it's still not going to carry as much. A little bit of an uphill lie does help a little, but I'd still regard it as a Hail Mary shot. If not making it means losing a hole in match play, or if it's in a scramble with a shot safely on the fairway, nothing ventured, nothing gained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixyurdivot Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 6 hours ago, RickyBobby_PR said: I don’t remember the last time I tried to not driver off the deck. I do. It was when @Thin2winand I played The Links course in north ID on their signature par 6, hole #9. We played from the blue tees and we each tried driver off the deck on our second shots. If memory serves, Chris had better results with his. I think we both had long irons in for shot #3 . A bit gimmicky but fun. I too wonder about the need to do this... at least on any regular basis. gavinski91 and Kenny B 2 Quote G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w ZX5 Irons 4-AW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) ER5v Putter (Official Review) AI-One Milled Seven T CH (Official Review) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Hall Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 Never play the driver off the deck…hit the 3 wood good enough and if I can’t get there with a 3 wood, it calls for a lay up. Quote TaylorMade SIM 2 Max Driver TaylorMade Stealth 3 wood Titleist U510 Hybrid (3H) TaylorMade Tour Preferred CB Irons Vokey SM8 Wedges (52/56/60) Odyssey Ai-ONE 7S Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver & black Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 8 hours ago, Erin B said: This may sound funny, but I am almost more comfortable hitting it off the deck. I don't know why but I usually hit it well off the deck. So.... you aren't a tee using weasel? That is a reference to the DOD King, if anyone is wondering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NM01 Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 While I’m a little surprised I’m not that surprised at the number of people north of 5 handicap using driver of the deck. I’ve played lots of golf with guys that were between +2 to -1 or -2 and the number of times I’ve seen driver off the deck i can’t count on less that 1 hand. That’s rooinds in the wind at both the ocean course and the conservatory course at hammock beach and rounds at mission inn with wind blowing every day. As well as a round at wicked stick on the 611 yard par 5 back in 2005 if you’re having to use it on a 600 yard par 5 you’re provably playing the wrong tees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hckymeyer Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 I have one hole on our course with OB left and water right. I hit DOD there because it's the same shape every time, start it up the left and it cuts back to the fairway. I'm prob 90-95% success rate with that shot on that hole. Other than that specific instance I only bring it out on a scramble type situation. Quote Driver: SLDR w/ Fujikura Ventus Black 3w: '16 M2 hl w/ Diamana D+ 82 5w: Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Yellow Hybrid: 22 deg. Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Black Irons: 5i - gap Launcher CBX w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Wedges: 54 CBX & 58 Zipcore w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Putter: Red 7s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erin B Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 Just finished the round, hit two DODs. Put me in position for birdies. Pars were the result but love hitting that Paradym TD off the deck. Was set at 8* instead of 9* because of wind. Very windy today. I position the ball in the middle of my stance like a FW when I DOD. It’s always worked for me. Quote I could play golf every day and learn something new each time. Driver: Paradym TD 9* Steadfast Jupiter S or 425LST 9* Steadfast Jupiter S Woods: 3W Mini TaylorMade S Hybrids: 3H&4H 0317 Steadfast Jupiter S Irons: 902PD Proj.X IO shaft 6.5 Wedges: Vokey SM10 48, 52, 56* Titleist Wedge Shafts Putter: Black MiniGiant Ball: Pro V1X or Chrome TourX https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/63746-motocaddy-m-series-carts-2024-forum-member-review/?do=findComment&comment=1042686 https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/62621-forum-member-reviews-callaway-whitebox-testing/?do=findComment&comment=1020558 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_Chilelli Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 I've never understood the fascination with DOD, but maybe thats just because it doesn't fit my game. Most golfers can't hit their driver from a perfectly teed up ball consistently, let alone an imperfect lie in the presumable fairway. If I'm sitting more than 275 out on a par 5, the risks are always going to outweigh the rewards of going for a green in 2 with a DOD. With that being said, if I ever try it and flush it, all bets are off. NM01 1 Quote Taylormade Stealth 9 Degree Fujikura Ventus Red 5-S Titleist TS2 15 Degree Project X Hzrdus Smoke 70g Titleist TSr1 18 Degree Mitsubishi Tensei Blue 75g Mizuno MP-32 True Temper S400 Titleist Vokey SM8 56, 60 Degree Ping Anser 2 2024 Release Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertical Posted July 31 Author Share Posted July 31 10 hours ago, DaveP043 said: Normally, you'd want to hit a driver 9frm a tee) with a slightly upward clubhead path. That won't work off the deck, you need a nearly level or slightly downward path. So set up with the ball a little less forward on your stance, that will produce a flatter path at impact. That said, it can be pretty demanding to hit this well, especially with modern bog-headed drivers. Given that your contact can absolutely not be on the sweet spot of the driver, you might not lose much by hitting a 3-wood. Good advice, thanks. Played it further back in my stance. Choked up 3 inches. Opened my stance a bit and took the club back wide/outside (along foot line). Making good contact. Hitting a Titleist TSR 10.5 degree w regular shaft…30 yards further and lower than my three wood. Helps in the wind Quote Driver: Titleist TSR2 10 degree Tensei AV Blue 55 shaft Fairway woods: TaylorMade Burner 15 degree and Titleist TS2 18 degree Irons: Ping G425 irons 5-PW w/ Alta CB graphite shafts Wedges: Mizuno JPX 921 gap 51. Ping Glide sand wedge 56. Titleist Vokey SM-07 lob wedge 60 Grips: Golf Pride MCC midsize plus 4 Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom (right and left handed) Balls: Titleist Pro V1 and Titleist Velocity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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