Should my driver swing be the same as my iron swing?
The truth is, the best golf swing for drivers and irons is essentially the same. The difference is not in the swing itself, but in how you approach the swing. I’m going to share a few easy adjustments you can make between your driver shots and your iron shots.
Is it easier to hit a driver or an iron?
A driver will give you more distance, and it will make golf all that much easier. Hitting a driver a long way will leave with you a much shorter shot into a green. This shorter shot will require a short iron which is easier for most golfers to perfect than a long iron or even a hybrid into a green.
Why do I hit my irons better than my driver?
If you are struggling to hit your driver but not your irons, the issue could be a lack of clubhead speed. If your driver is slowing down as it makes its way into the impact position, you will lose both distance and accuracy. A lack of clubhead speed is a problem throughout the entire game, not just the driver.
Why is hitting a driver so hard?
The driver is the lowest lofted club in your bag and creates the most ball speed. That combination is why it is difficult for the average golfer to keep tee shots in the fairway. Shots hit with the driver, by nature, tend to stray off to a greater degree than shots hit with lower speeds with lofted irons.
How far does a 3 driving iron go?
225
This is when you should consider clubbing down to a fairway wood, hybrid, or a driving iron. For the average golfer (people who shoot above 90), the right choice is probably a fairway wood or hybrid….How Far Should Driving Irons Go?
| Golfer | Average Driving Iron Distance |
|---|---|
| 2 | 235 |
| 3 | 225 |
| 4 | 225 |
| 5 | 215 |
Why can I draw my irons but not driver?
Honestly, it all comes down to one simple concept: You can’t use the exact same swing for both your irons and your driver. Those two types of clubs are designed differently, with different shaft lengths and different lofts.
How far should I hit my driver?
Golf Club Distance Chart
| Club | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Driver | 200-230-260 | 150-175-200 |
| 3-wood | 180-215-235 | 125-150-180 |
| 5-wood | 170-195-210 | 105-135-170 |
| 2-iron | 170-195-210 | 105-135-170 |
Why is the driver longer than the Iron?
The driver is much longer than the iron to enable the club head to swing on a much wider, larger arc and this allows you more time to generate speed in the club head as it accelerates around the bigger swing arc and therefore it allows you to deliver more club head speed into the golf ball which translates to more distance.
What is a mid iron in golf?
The 5-7 irons are also known as the mid irons referring that they are medium length golf clubs. The next golf ball position type is for the mid irons. When you are using a mid-iron club, you should move your golf club from the center between your two heels a little more towards your front foot.
What differentiates an iron swing from a driver swing?
But it is weight transfer and your body rotation that differentiates an iron swing from a driver swing. When you start your backswing with an iron, your focus is on a point that’s under the golf ball.
How to set up a golf iron properly?
A forgotten part of the golf iron set up is the position of the arms. In particular, the position of the right elbow pit (right hander) is crucial to getting a proper golf swing takeaway leading to a solid, consistent golf swing. Where most golfers go wrong is they have the right elbow pit facing towards the target at set up.