Add 39 Yards To Your Irons WITHOUT Swinging Faster!

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Hi Everyone, two questions for you today: - How far does your stock 8 Iron carry? - Do you like seeing the TrackMan data? Hope you enjoy the video!

[@johnflorio3576]

Stock 8-iron: 140 yards. The TrackMan data are extremely helpful and prove what you do is working correctly. Numbers don’t lie. 😉

[@Gilesgillgolf]

@@johnflorio3576 great stock carry. Exactly that, would you like to see more TrackMan data?

[@johnflorio3576]

@Gilesgillgolf: Yes please! I’m a physicist and we love data; the more the better. As for my stock distances they have decreased significantly over the past decade - I’m in my 50s now - but I think I can use what you teach to gain some distance back. Golf courses are not getting any shorter!

[@Gilesgillgolf]

@@johnflorio3576 amazing! I’ll keep the data coming. That is definitely true, distance has become a huge part of the game

[@nicholas1460]

I mean, why are you not displaying the ball speed?

[@MrDent495]

Excellent, only just found this video but subscribed immediately. This is the best, no nonsense, straight to the point, description of the two release patterns I’ve ever seen 👏

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you!

[@HarrisonGowers]

The weight in the left heel by the time you’ve pushed out of the ground is such a simple but crucial thought

[@Gilesgillgolf]

It really is! Glad it helped!

[@Muaythaiking]

Thank you for the great video. I tried your apporach and I increased 20 yrs on my 7 iron by having a stronger grip and a smoother rotation. Now my goal is to ensure consistency on shot like these.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

That is amazing! Great game plan!

[@lewiswilliams931]

Loving these videos and the TrackMan data mate

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you Lewis! Great to hear you’re enjoying the TrackMan data

[@chrisburton7776]

This works - hit my irons with ease today. Thank-you so much

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Phenomenal

[@grimson]

Great video! I've slowly gone from a long to average to slightly below-average distance player, despite not losing any strength or flexibility. Turns out...my grip was just getting weaker and weaker. I'm still struggling to get my weight into the left foot ball and then heel, but these drills are helping a lot!

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Glad these drills are helping!

[@boydgrandy5769]

That weight shift to the ball of the lead foot is absolutely the hardest thing for me to get a grip on. I have taken a lot away from your videos. My accuracy with scoring clubs has shown a remarkable improvement from the tips you have provided on take away, when to hinge, how to hinge and how to keep the club on plane. I'm going to try this, including the drills. A modest improvement in strike efficiency would make my game so much better. Wish me luck and thanks for sharing.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Good luck! You got this

[@LeslieGreenwood-bu9tn]

This is proper to the point instruction.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you! You’ll love my 3 minute Thursday series in that case

[@robertnelson2719]

Excellent drills to insure correct impact position! It is a shame that millions of golf lessons are given each year yet players continue to struggle to achieve a 25 handicap. Your straight forward approach is easily duplicated and yields amazing results in a very short period of time, making this seemingly difficult game much more enjoyable.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Definitely believe it’s over complicated a lot of the time

[@mattyprice1989]

I literally have the 1st swing and carry my 8 around 130-135. going to try and implement these later on today

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Hope these help! Let me know how it goes

[@roy87345]

This is gold❤❤❤

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you!

[@alan418ut]

Great footage. Thanks Giles

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you!

[@FredBarrett-zw3gi]

i have watched a lot of video lessons you are the best

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you so much!

[@jackbisson9226]

The Bio Mechanic Swing for golfers is different and that trail wrist will vary depending on an individuals bio mechanics. Just trying to include about 50 to 66 percent of golfers who will not benefit from this video. Mike Adams and Terry Rowles cover all golfers in the Bio Mechanic Swing. It is all about compression but many golfers get there differently. Great video Giles for those that it works for.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you

[@lenardtan7169]

Great Advice drill tips

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you!

[@angeloc700]

Excellent.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@johns1646]

Love your videos Giles! Do you have any more videos on footwork and eventually getting weight onto the lead heel & staying in balance to deliver the force( to create the swing speed)? Im having some trouble. (If not - can you add it to as an upcoming topic video?)

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Sundays video will be on this

[@johns1646]

@@Gilesgillgolf awesome - appreciate it Giles!

[@donnieshelton591]

Great video and it’s a drill I think I need. Being 60 yrs old now has created speed issues for me, and I’ve likely been forgetting the importance of rotation. Great information with explanations plus a drill is what really makes the difference.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Something that a lot of golfers struggle with. Speed training is a great way of getting it back

[@PauloG100]

Great Video, thanks!

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you Paul!

[@gregring4871]

Thanks!

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you!

[@hlanganani]

Love your opening idea. I feel like my 8 iron should go further, and have lived with poor distance. Yet i can carry over 260 with a driver at 104mph. Just can't compress irons! Thanks for the tips

[@Gilesgillgolf]

This will definitely help you gain distance with your irons

[@alastairkirkland1580]

Fab video - well done and thanks. What system are you using to access your stats?

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you! TrackMan

[@JH_1981]

For some reason KZbin doesn't have option to save this video to my playlist so I can rewatch it later. Not sure if that's something you need to set up or what the deal is. I like to add videos to my golf tips playlist so I can watch them the day before I go play. Hope you can get this fixed.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

All settings are standard and switched on my end

[@michaelcerrone4052]

Your swing is damn good my friend. Extremely powerful. Whats your handicap?

[@Gilesgillgolf]

I’m a pro and play on mini tours but my handicap when I played D1 golf was +4

[@lucksimi3320]

Do we hace to kerp arms close to body when hit the ball?

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Yes relatively close to the body at impact and then then can extend away from the body again after impact

[@georgemazuran3413]

Great video mate You explained everything spot on

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Glad you liked it

[@mikeatback]

Is it compression or angle. I noticed the longer distances basixally had a lower launch angle.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Lower loft at impact produces more compression which lowers flight. Can’t have one without the other

[@Danny.A665]

I wish i watched this before i went to the driving range this morning 😂

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Try it next time and let me know!

[@philipholloway8687]

Also the trackman data showed that your launch angle lowered as you hit with more shaft lean

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Yes it will because it optimised out

[@kathrynleaser5093]

Hi...best instruction I've seen for the turn. You clearly show the mechanics of the move. I've seen others try to explain it, but your explanation make perfect sense. Decided your a man to follow..!! Thanks a bunch.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you for the sun! Glad you’re enjoying the content!

[@leer798]

Played for 26 years . Best hc was 10 when I was younger - at 45 I’m playing off 13. Even after all these years if I ever try to concentrate on my hip rotation and try to be open at impact I spin out with my shoulders . Mental or physical block I don’t know 🤷‍♂️

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Chances are you don’t have enough side bend (right bend) in the downswing

[@leer798]

@@Gilesgillgolf I’ll look at any suggestions mate :) do you have a video on that ?

[@Gilesgillgolf]

@@leer798 if you go to the video with a similar thumbnail to this on driver and go to the chopsticks drill then that will help big time

[@powshredder3716]

what app are you using on your phone? cheers. thanks for the tips.!!

[@Gilesgillgolf]

What do you mean? The TrackMan app that is linked to my TrackMan

[@powshredder3716]

@@Gilesgillgolf I don't get it. so there are two devices?

[@Gilesgillgolf]

@@powshredder3716 the TrackMan is the device that tracks the ball but the data is present on either a phone or tablet via the TrackMan app

[@powshredder3716]

@@Gilesgillgolf ahhhhh ok thanks. thought it was just an app.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

@@powshredder3716 no no. TrackMan is a high tech piece of kit to give that data

[@DMSpartan]

Hey Giles use fan of your channel some of the flaws you have been describing are ones I have. I am doing what you are doing in this video but still struggle with a duck hook or snap hook is there something I should be focusing on in the down swing that may help this? I don’t want to have to change my neutral to strong grip

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Chances are you’re flipping your hands through impact or swinging too much in to out

[@michaelricci3762]

closing your clubface at impact turns the 8 iron into a 7 iron so duh, you hit it farther.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Did I close or did I just have good mechanics mate 🙄

[@jimmywethington964]

Is that a phone app you are using? If so, what is it called?

[@Gilesgillgolf]

The device which is £20,000 is called TrackMan. TrackMan has its own app so that when the device picks it up it sends it to the phone

[@mainred9283]

Class video

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you!

[@mainred9283]

Had a lesson last week and this video is everything I have been doing wrong , you make it look so easy getting that swing Speed I’m getting around 76 warmed up but I see a couple. Of wins in the video that could get me to 80 hopefully , Class video mate I’ll be sure subscribing

[@Gilesgillgolf]

@@mainred9283 hope this helps you get into the 80’s! Great to have you subscribed

[@mikerodrick2430]

If your clubheads are offset & you square the face at address, the handle will be already in the shaft lean position with the grip pointing at your front pocket. If you keep the thumbnail of the top hand on top of the grip in the backswing, your wrist will be flat with no cup or bow at the top. If that position is held at the top you'll have the wrist cock & lag you need into impact. This is only from my experience but should be the same for most.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Check out my video of lag. Your concept of lag might not be correct as you can’t hold angles in golf. I do agree with other points

[@mikerodrick2430]

@@Gilesgillgolf I understand your point that you can't hold angles but I was under the assumption that the angles would be released thru impact which has been my issue for a long time, meaning where do you release, especially the wrist angle? I'm not casting from the top or losing the angles in the downswing but to tend to flip at the bottom at times. The timing of the release is what I need to find. I appreciate your reply.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

@@mikerodrick2430 great question, I literally explain it perfectly in the video I posted on Saturday so go check it out 👍🏻

[@jasonlang3435]

Any serious golfer knows that when you hit off a golf mat that it will go further and is easier. If you really want to prove anything you are saying then you should hit off the actual ground. Everyone knows the ball and club acts totally different from a mat then hitting of the ground

[@Gilesgillgolf]

That’s only if your low point is too far back. If your low point is correct (about 4-6 inches) past the golf ball which mine is then the difference is very small

[@jasonlang3435]

@@Gilesgillgolf if a golfer hits even a inch before the ball on the actual ground then it will go almost nowhere. It just doesn't show or prove anything when a person is hitting of a golf mat. A person could not game another 35 yards that easy if they are hitting off of the ground that quickly and easily

[@Gilesgillgolf]

@@jasonlang3435 and I’m agreeing with you but for me who doesn’t do that it makes a very minor difference. My facility only has mats to hit off so I am left with no choice but to hit off them. Enjoy the content

[@TungNguyen-mx6zd]

​@@Gilesgillgolf101% correct. When the impact point is perfect, it does not mater if you hit from a mat or ground....

[@Gilesgillgolf]

@@TungNguyen-mx6zd exactly. Mats only cover up bad strikes.

[@mp16tao]

Thank you for a fantastic video. You are so good to explain all the aspects of the golfswing and have great drills to follow up the theory you explain so well. You are IMO the best online golf instructor. Thank you so much👍🏌🏾‍♂☀

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you! Means a lot to hear that!

[@quangphungo4942]

great video Giles!!! One thing though I see that theres a roughly 2 degree decrease in the launch angle before and after. Is that something to consider as per myself i struggle w my M2 8 irons launching at ~30 degree and have no idea how to reduce it @@??

[@Gilesgillgolf]

The key thing for you is taking loft off. You need to focus on trying to deloft the club at impact

[@DenaWald]

Some slow mo would be good to see the actual shaft lean.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thanks for the suggestion

[@DenaWald]

@@Gilesgillgolf There is always a debate as to whether the hands should be in front of the trail or lead leg at impact with irons, so I think a slow would clear that up. Great instruction by the way.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

@@DenaWald the should be infront of lead leg at impact. About 10-15 degrees of shaft lean

[@huttboynz4422]

The impact position with the hips turned and glutes pushed back is so crucial and it’s quite achievable for most amateurs with a lot of practice. Ie me!!

[@Gilesgillgolf]

It really is crucial! Hope this video helps

[@roadrunner46532]

I’ll try tomorrow

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Let me know how it goes

[@gunnarjinx]

Don't tell me the distance of an "8 iron":... tell me the degrees of that 8 iron ... THEN u can tell me the distance .... thx ;)

[@Gilesgillgolf]

37 degrees which is relatively weak for todays game

[@richard1935]

@@Gilesgillgolf38 is my 9 iron😂. It helps me shoot in the 70’s so I’ll take it.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

@@richard1935 modern day lofts are crazy strong now 😅

[@jasonhagar1902]

One of the money moves for sure. That weight transfer

[@Gilesgillgolf]

It really is!

[@owenwelsh2906]

If I added 39 yards to my clubs I would be hitting my 9 iron 204..

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Hello Bryson

[@robertdeignan7708]

BTW

[@Gilesgillgolf]

What do you mean

[@hocheye]

For me, much to much going on! Puting this all together is very time consuming! I understand what your teaching. Arms, grip, rotation, weight transfer, etc. I use another method that is much simpler, but great tips.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Explain your method

[@shofey]

Thank you.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Glad it helped!

[@johnschwartz1536]

Excellent job Giles on explaining how to get added distance with the irons! Many years ago, I moved my weight to my right heel on the backswing and to the left heel on the downswing. Because of a hip injury, I began to restrict my hip turn to prevent additional injury to this area. I am now going for chiropractor treatments and this situation is being addressed and eliminated. I am now getting more freedom of movement in my hips which in turn gives me more rotational power. I am gradually working my way back to the distances I once had. Your videos Giles have been very helpful in my rebound! Thanks Again!! Keep Up the Good Work!

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Sounds like a nasty injury but I hope you get back to full health asap and some great golf too

[@raymondshadday8320]

What brand of launch monitor are you using with your phone

[@Gilesgillgolf]

It’s not a phone. It’s the trackman which is connected to my phone

[@jmack619]

Great lesson ! Thank you so very much ! As a lefty hitting right, I have a tough time activating lower body ...and upper as well. Its a lot like throwing like a girl , if you cn excuse that analogy. But I got to keep working on it I guess!

[@Gilesgillgolf]

The coordination side can tricky I can imagine. Try and feel your swing with more of the right shoulder move

[@jmack619]

@Gilesgillgolf Thank you Giles

[@Gilesgillgolf]

@@jmack619 no problem

[@Edward-np4ih]

Great drill

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you!

[@thinkquran_daie]

Excellent explanation- well done. 👍

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you!

[@rubberchicken7012]

useful video. thanks. but why do you have to talk so fast.?

[@Gilesgillgolf]

That’s how I talk…

[@PauloG100]

@@Gilesgillgolf :)

[@Gilesgillgolf]

@@PauloG100 😂

[@StealthHondo]

I noticed today a correlation between preventing my shots from leaking right and raising my lead heel on the back swing. I think this move practically forces the toe to heel weight shift on the lead foot, which you coincidentally describe in today's video. I notice a lot of pros do this and was a hallmark of Bobby Jones's swing. I think it really helps me to make sure I don't leave my weight on my rear leg on the downswing. I'm curious if you think this is a good technique or if this is all in my imagination.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

I think lifting the left heel is great for adding backswing rotation which can have a lot of benefits like increasing depth. As well as that is can help promote that good foot work on the way down

[@johnflorio3576]

Bobby Jones and Jack Nicklaus won a combined 33 major championships lifting the left heel. I think it probably works.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

@@johnflorio3576 100% it works. Like I said great way to get some added rotation, depth and help trigger the downswing