I am a 3 handicap and score in the 70s consistently however recently I can't seem to hit a decent drive. Maybe it's due to working out but my driver feels a lot lighter and it's really unstable throughout the swing (moves around too easily). I have a swing speed of about 124.
I play a Titleist 910 D3 9.5 w/ Project X 7c3 Stiff
My other clubs Titleist 910 F 3&5 Wood w/ Project X 8c4 Stiff which are significantly heavier (No problems with these)
Irons Titleist 712 AP2 w/ DG S300 Shafts (Could be a little heavier for my preference but very little problems with these)
My swing seems fine but the clubs move too easily in my hands and I don't think that's supposed to happen. I hit violent hooks, heel fades, etc.. Even if I do manage to hit the driver straight, I miss the sweetspot and it only goes 250-260 yards MAX compared to my club distances:
3 Wood 260-280
5 Wood 240-260
3 Iron 210-225
4 Iron 200-210
5 Iron 190-200
6 Iron 180-190
7 Iron 170-180
8 Iron 160-165
9 Iron 150-155
P Wedge 130-145
50* Wedge 115-130
56* Wedge 80-110
I used to hit it fine 280+ carry and 10+ rollout. Now it goes left and right and even when I manage to hit it straight I get no distance due to poor contact (and I'm not swinging out of my shoes)....would a heavier shaft/weights be worth a try?
Or maybe X-Stiff shaft?
Opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Daniel P I am a 3 handicap and score in the 70s consistently however recently I can't seem to hit a decent drive. Maybe it's due to working out but my driver feels a lot lighter and it's really unstable throughout the swing (moves around too easily). I have a swing speed of about 124. I play a Titleist 910 D3 9.5 w/ Project X 7c3 Stiff My other clubs Titleist 910 F 3&5 Wood w/ Project X 8c4 Stiff which are significantly heavier (No problems with these) Irons Titleist 712 AP2 w/ DG S300 Shafts (Could be a little heavier for my preference but very little problems with these) My swing seems fine but the clubs move too easily in my hands and I don't think that's supposed to happen. I hit violent hooks, heel fades, etc.. Even if I do manage to hit the driver straight, I miss the sweetspot and it only goes 250-260 yards MAX compared to my club distances: 3 Wood 260-280 5 Wood 240-260 3 Iron 210-225 4 Iron 200-210 5 Iron 190-200 6 Iron 180-190 7 Iron 170-180 8 Iron 160-165 9 Iron 150-155 P Wedge 130-145 50* Wedge 115-130 56* Wedge 80-110 I used to hit it fine 280+ carry and 10+ rollout. Now it goes left and right and even when I manage to hit it straight I get no distance due to poor contact (and I'm not swinging out of my shoes)....would a heavier shaft/weights be worth a try? Or maybe X-Stiff shaft? Opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
What does the "8C4" or "7C3" mean, because when I look them up, flexes are 4.5-7.0 with 5.0 being stiff?
What is your shaft length on the driver vs those on the fairways? Most of the golf pros use a heavier and shorter shaft than stock.
Also, are your driver shots hitting very high?
When I was still a long ball hitter (over 20 years ago), I could actually hit a 3 wood farther and lower than a driver (and it does happen) and dead straight. Then again, that was when 3 woods were much shorter than they are now.
You should take your club into a fitter since the shafts are removable on the 910 clubs. Or you could have a couple shafts constructed - maybe have a heavy stiff shaft and a normal weight X shaft.
I think they are just the weight difference. 8c4 is 84g and 7c3 is 73g. All lengths are standard, 45" on driver, 43" on 3 wood and 42" on 5 wood I think. My drives tend to be low. I don't know where I can get a proper fitting. Golfgalaxy and some other stores do fittings but it is indoors and very poorly done. Does anyone happen to know a good fitter around MD?
With a swing speed that high, its no wonder you are all over the place with a stiff shafted driver. A swing speed that high needs a Xstiff or XXstiff possibly. I would suggest going to a fitter to be fit for a shaft.
get fitted by a titleist club fitter.