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From Arlys,
golfer: |
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First off, I am a 65 year-old lady and
have been using a BIGGEST big Bertha driver 11 degree loft for many years.
I've been fairly satisfied with it, but this year, I thought I would try a
360 series Taylor Made driver, 12 degrees loft with a ladies bubble shaft.
Not only am I losing distance, but I also seem to be hitting every drive
to the left. Big time! Would love some good advice. Thanks! |
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PGA/LPGA
TEACHING
PROFESSIONAL
RESPONSES: |
California
"Good advice: come see me for a golf lesson consultation. I do
have the answers you are looking for.
As for now, stick with the brand that you are used to. Try a 10 degree
Biggest Big Bertha."
- David
Ruvolo, Teaching Professional |
Florida
"The 360 series tend to be hooked (when the club is soled, the face
is in a pull position). The bubble shaft could be adding to the problem.
If you still have the Bertha, take it to a club repairman and have him
switch the shafts. This should help some but you may have to adjust where
you start your tee shots."
- John Brott,
Teaching Professional |
Florida
"Go back to your old club!" - Sean
Gorgone, Teaching Professional |
Missouri
"Arlys, go back to the Biggest Big Bertha if you still have it."
- BJ
Miller, Teaching Professional |
Nevada
"Congratulations! Don't stop! Either playing, or using your BBB 12
degree driver. Like a good old man-friend, rekindle that relationship
with your BBB and do not waste any more time in doing so! You better not
have traded it for the TM 360! I bet you did!"
- Karl
Fischer, Teaching Professional |
North Carolina
"It may be that the shaft could be to stiff for you. In research
when a shaft is to stiff then the player will have the tendency to swing
harder thus coming over top of the ball and hitting it left. The loss of
distance is probably from the shaft not flexing at the right point in the
swing. I would take the two clubs and have the frequency checked on them.
I think you might find the Bertha is a little softer and that is why you
hit it better." - Ben
Hynson, Teaching Professional |
South Carolina
"Arlys: Where is that old driver? Put it back in the bag and
trade the other club in on one that you can hit. Go find someone in your
area that has demo clubs within a fitting system that will allow you to
try different shaft and club combinations that will fit you. Until then,
make sure you have a strong partner for your weekly ladies' day
events." - John
Hughes, Teaching Professional |
Texas
"Arlys: What shaft is in the Biggest Big Bertha? Sounds like the
Taylor Made may have a much more flexible shaft." -
Dave Baron,
Teaching Professional |
