luthrower

recently new to golf and have a major problem. i can hit irons and hybrids fine but whenever i use a driver it goes like 50 yards then dives straight down with massive topspin and the only thing i can think of is that im not getting uner it but i think i am cause my tees are breaking any tips?

golf fanatic 57

Have you tried raising your tee a little higher? Where does your golf ball sit in relation to your driver? Example: middle of ball to top of driver, middle of ball to middle of driver, etc.

stevel1017

Also, check your ball position, it should be off the front heel to breast pocket, so you are striking with a slightly ascending blow. And make sure you have some spine tilt away from the target. This encourages the slightly ascending blow on the ball

luthrower

about half the ball is showing when i tee up and put the driver next to it, and i am placing the ball closer to my left foot could it have anything to do with follow through?

stevel1017

in order for the ball to dive down, it has to have top spin. In order for it to have top spin, you must be hitting it above the equator. Next time at the range, try swinging at half speed, and sweep the ball off the tee

luthrower

i have a dumb question what is the cc on a driver mean like 400cc for example what does that mean

stevel1017

cubic centimeter. If you immerse a driver in water, this is how much water it will displace

luthrower

i forgot to mention that i am 6 foot 7 playing with stock length clubs. butt the stock length irons are fine for me should a driver lengthening be in order possibly?

65nlovenit

Like stevel said, it sounds like your hitting the ball at or above the balls equator, plus you may be compounding the problem with a driver that may be an inch or so too short for you, your topping the ball. Take your driver to your local golf out let and have it fitted for you.

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300Yards

I got in on this kinda late..so far I agree with everything. Try teeing a bit higher, and make sure your hitting it with an ascending blow. As far as your driver length question..driver length is very objectionable. I've had so many people tell me that my driver is to long..but I disagree..I cna hit it like I want, so is it really to long for me? NO! It's all about how you feel with it, if you like it, keep it, if not change it. If your 6'7", and using a standard length club, then the length is probablt fine. Standard these days means 45-46". I'd go see a fitting pro for that one..your such a tall guy, it really is hard to say..especially since I'm under 6 foot.