Hit Your Wedges Like Jason Day - Use Your Golf Swing Arc

[@BobMarley-rk2nh]

I use Jason days almost cut across chipping style and I did it even before he became very popular. it is very good at distance control because it uses your shoulder with little wrist break and makes chipping a little bit more forgiving because moving the shoulder only moves the club so much rather than adding in some wrist hinge

[@steveputland4324]

Every pro should teach this technique! I’m a 12 h/c at best & yet I never duff a chip , even off the tightest of lies . Nothing can go wrong! 👍

[@Dreama40]

Hi Peter, i am from australia and Jason was a mate of mine back in the day, your lesson was great but if i could add one thing, Jase does have a little pressure in his left side 55/45, he told me this personally.

[@michaelrolton7502]

Tried Jason's technique today at Rye Hill GC, and it worked brilliantly. Thanks for adding a new shot to my game.

[@peterfinchgolf]

no worries and good to hear

[@halldorkarvel6108]

the quality of the video is amazing. You can see that you spent a good amount of time editing it.

[@alan_met_platte_a1087]

I've used the "shallow pitch" many times, but as my "safe technique". So I use this one when under pressure, bad day, ... BUT it is not an option when in a tight lie or wet surface because you'll hit the ground first. Therefor I practice and use both techniques. I've tipped many people doing this and most are happy to learn it.

[@tannerdrake]

Tried this out at the range today. Almost no trouble with dialing it in and it was as consistent as my normal traditional chip shots. I actually hit about 50 traditional and 50 of this style, and while the number of shots inside a small circle around the pin was about the same, I actually had fewer chips that came up way short or pushed way long due to poor contact. Great trick to have in the arsenal!

[@peterfinchgolf]

good to hear Tanner

[@forsakenpainbal]

Great video! I learned both shots and use them depending on the lie. A shallow path is great if you are on the fairway, I think it's more consistent. But a shallow path catches in the rough more so that's when I use a steeper angle of attack. Less grass between the ball and your club=more accurate shots.

[@kjcosca]

Incredible video Pete. Your editing skills are honestly so sweet. It makes your content not only super entertaining to watch, but boast quality/value every time I watch your videos. Truly enjoyed it! Awesome insight and great video, thanks Pete!

[@peterfinchgolf]

cheers Kyle, my brother in law John handles all the editing for tip videos now, he's a different class

[@vimalalokam2025]

Can u do a video on hitting bunker shots, specifically technique.

[@chipganger5051]

Good explanation of both techniques, I tend to use the Day type when playing over water, such as our island hole, it's a confidence thing. Many thanks.

[@peterfinchgolf]

no worries

[@KvS742]

Great video Pete! Would love to see some on course comparisons of how the ball reacts when employing these pitching styles in various situations.

[@peterfinchgolf]

yes that's something I could look at

[@aussietaffia9152]

Well explained Pete.. I prefer the hinge and hold method but can see the advantage of the other style... Looks like its ripe for a thin if you sway off the shot at all

[@craigelmendorf5805]

Wow Pete! You have really been stepping up your graphics game. Keep up the good work. "Cheers"

[@Michael_MJ]

Great vid Pete. So glad you can hit em again. Love the Callaway bags especially the yellow/white one. If you need to get rid of some cluttter......

[@tuomasseppala7996]

I hit these low spinny 50 yarders in my channel. But it is a hybrid of these shot types really.. A couple off the tee and then a couple off the ground. Off the tee it's a good drill to find the lower grooves still and not taking much divot. After that drill it is easier to find that 'thinny' spinny floaty skipper and stopper :) Ball should be a pretty close to front heel to get club and ball smash factor close to 1 which helps to match the distance and controlling the shape. Also weight forward on setup is important and helps finding consistent and shallow path into the ball. At first it feels wierd to hit lob or sand wedge with an open club face and thinking to find the low trajectory but it comes when catching the lower grooves. They need to be in shape though.

[@charlieaston007]

Great Video Pete, Im an aussie and love JDay

[@steveputland4324]

Most sound chipping technique ! 👍

[@thombendtsen399]

I have heard this described as an "L to L" pitch versus a "9 o'clock-3 o'clock" pitch. Good video.

[@peterfinchgolf]

cheers Thom

[@stewartbone4236]

This is really impressive stuff which gets to the core of what I need. Great lesson.

[@gregherman7906]

Excellent training, as always. Well done, Mr. Finch

[@fromtheoutside]

This is basically what I call a "dead-handed" pitch/chip, which is what Steve Stricker uses. A very good technique when you don't want, or have a tendency to get too "wristy." I will use this most often when I am around the green since I prefer using a wedge as to putting from off the green, or little pitch and runs where you don't really want to add much spin.

[@eaazyinc]

Great to learn another way to pitch and chip. I would love to see more detail. Thanks for all you do.

[@eaazyinc]

I would imagine the lie could dictate which method is suitable. Thoughts?

[@peterfinchgolf]

no worries, thank you for watching

[@tyleregan]

Awesome video Pete! Really useful drill. Really enjoyed the graphics!

[@peterfinchgolf]

cheers Tyler

[@lewiswootton1952]

Great video, some on course examples to show the benefit of playing high or low shot for different scenarios would be great. Short game and putting videos have been really top notch Pete, thanks for helping us all out.

[@peterfinchgolf]

cheers Lewis

[@jatmistry3230]

Pete, I've had major issues chipping and pitching, mainly due to steepness of attack and deceleration. The shallow angle of attack has enabled me to be aggressive and increase my margin of error.

[@mb28540]

I kind of do both. When green is open I will use a steep angle of attack. When it's guarded at the front and I have to carry something, shallow to flight it up.

[@jimmydan29]

This is an excellent video! One of your best Pete! I love going through these old vids! Big believer in both of these methods. People like to do one or the other, but I am a big believer in the ‘both-and’ approach. Different shots for different circumstances. Being 6ft 4 the ‘dead hand’ approach is really helpful I already use W Mac Daddy wedges to optimize bounce.....good stuff. Thanks for all you do.

[@jimmydan29]

....video helped me shoot 74 the other day. Shots gained with these explanations were massive! Thanks again!

[@mewxgtr1178]

great video pete, very professional and very educational. Love your explanation of techniques, they are helping me immensely out on the course!

[@peterfinchgolf]

good to hear bud

[@jesseross3794]

Great instruction. Will be trying both techniques soon. Many thanks

[@peterfinchgolf]

no worries Jesse

[@derekbrown8468]

Great video again Pete. A part of my game I'm struggling with at the moment so I'll be trying both options out. Ta.

[@peterfinchgolf]

no worries

[@jamesadkins1771]

Great Video. If you were only left handed, fortunately I have learned to reverse everything in my mind.....physical reversal another story.

[@ferg_life3841]

With Jason days technique, he can change the flight by preset the shaft lean at set up. I would like to see a follow up to this video describing more of the variability of the technique and how to b use it in different situations.

[@monasty187]

Great video Pete! I like the graphics you included and the side by side views were nice.

[@peterfinchgolf]

cheers bud

[@semplen]

Nicely produced video Pete!

[@Charles-xm1ml]

Good explanation of the technique. 👏⛳️

[@joep2837]

I would think a show just on the combinations of where the ball sits, the club you have( loft/bounce) would be helpful. maybe building a wedge set too.

[@seanm3226]

Loved the video, Peter. Although this may be nothing new, the video seems to clearly show the simplicity of the shallower (Jason Day) swing. Generally speaking, wouldn't this swing type work on more than just the pitch shot? Why are so many golf instructors hell-bent on forcing so many angles in the swing? Is it strictly a power thing? Steve Stricker may not be the longest hitter out there, but he's made a decent living on tour.

[@anaspatel4501]

Very well explained piere. Between the two swings. 👏👏

[@peterfinchgolf]

thank you

[@prixhdogg_4497]

Pete you need to do an updated What's In The Bag.

[@mewxgtr1178]

please pete!

[@matthewhorner742]

+Zachary Jonik good idea

[@Michaelparry4201]

Well explained Pete.

[@peterfinchgolf]

cheers bud

[@pmata814]

Pete, somebody below commented that this is good for tight lies. I find it much harder to be consistent with this technique on tight lies. I end up blading it. I assumed it was because the bounce pushes the edge up and it catches the ball. I feel like this technique requires a fluffy lie where the club can slide under the ball while a tight lie will require a steeper angel of attack to catch ball before the turf. Am I wrong on this? Love your vids man, thanks so much.

[@peterfinchgolf]

you can use this pretty well of tight lies, it's about commitment and practice

[@airport4967]

Good stuff....with the dead hand wedge, what is the maximum distance you would be using this technique...I know you could power the ball, but this looks more like a feel shot....so what might be a suggested distance for this technique....i.e. 30, 40, 50 yards. thanks

[@DakotaStanley]

Love the Video! Keep up the good work! When just off the green, and the flag is downhill, what kind of chip should I use to get as close as I can to the flag?

[@samgriffiths4837]

Great visuals. Well explained.

[@markfernley4664]

Pete, This is a really interesting video for someone who loves wedge play. Out of interest what loft club are you using in this clip?

[@peterfinchgolf]

56 I think

[@KimuraX5]

Video please on how to Aim and hit straight irons. I hit my PW/9 and 8 pretty well, but the longer irons go berzerk. What might I be going wrong?

[@wlee31]

Peter, 100 yard wedge shots vs stay 7 irons. Do you have different swing path and angles? Specifically to increase accuracy

[@leewhittaker1532]

Would be great if you could do a video on dragging the handle on the downswing which results in lots of thin shots

[@FakePlastickTree]

I've tried both of those techniques. Unfortunately it was during the same swing.

[@peterfinchgolf]

haha

[@kentdavidson6416]

I have always struggled with a steep attack when pitching. It seems to require extreme precision to avoid fat or thin shots. Im working on being more shallow to have more margin for error.

[@vernoneakins5756]

Love the graphics.

[@tommiethatcher5900]

Fantastic content again Pete,thank you

[@peterfinchgolf]

no worries Tommie

[@ianhousham956]

I have been working on these two shots and find the wider take away much easier than the steep attack method although the later seems to produce more spin. The only trouble I find is the steeper attack produces a feeling of faster tempo of strike and more shanks, I really have to concentrate on tempo. I have tried to perfect this steeper attack as I find it hard to get the ball to stop on the hard greens I play on.. Any advice Pete on stopping the ball on rock hard greens.

[@harryjohnson7526]

Too video Pete. just wondering, any chance of you and Rick doing a bit of a biography video, how you got to were you are, previous jobs, how you got into professional golf etc. Sorry if you already have, just difficult field to get into and thought it might be interesting for most. Take care my friend

[@peterfinchgolf]

Hi Harry, maybe in the future when I feel I've achieved something of real note

[@harryjohnson7526]

+Peter Finch Golf bit harsh on yourself there buddy but I understand. Thanks for the reply, take care

[@indyjoe36ify]

I used to hit my pitch/chip the "standard" way, and I was never close to the pin. My instructor told me that there is way too many moving parts to that type of shot and that HE doesn't even hit that type of shot anymore. So I switched to the wider, longer Jason Day type chip/pitch swing and the last time I played I was so close to the pin on four or five holes that I just had tap in putts. I'm voting for the Jason Day swing as MY new standard.

[@peterfinchgolf]

good to hear Joe

[@joebunc]

Plus the quality of the wedge and the grooves you have plus the type of ball. A dirty old wedge isn't going to spin a low end golf ball very well no matter how you hit it.

[@rydnskyhigh]

I've recently switched to a more shallow angle of attack and have had better spin with my ball checking up on the greens. This is if I'm around 20-50yrds out. For myself anyways...

[@joebunc]

good video, I am sure you know, steepness doesn't increase spin. Its the dynamic loft that does, so you want a shallow angle of attack with forward leaning shaft to get more spin. Just changing the "angle" of the dynamic loft by hitting more down doesn't spin more..thanks

[@Cornwall1888]

Yeah I wrote somethings similar the important thing is 'spin loft' the angle between the angle of attack and dynamic loft, I think 54 degrees is optimal for spin. Hands forward shallow attack with a hint of draw caught a tiny bit thin is best I think, low launch high spin pitch shots Zach Johnson style

[@joebunc]

yes jason gets plenty of spin despite the trajectory being softer, Trackman has shown high dyanmic loft with shallow AoA and slightly leaning clubhead

[@commane21]

Question: significant uphill lie, 20 yards from green, pin in front, from a tight lie. Which technique is preferable?

[@Daniel092511]

Pete!! Please commend on Nike exiting the golf equipment industry. Would love to know your thoughts on it.

[@rpcrev]

hi Pete which one is the lowest risk shot out of the 2? Thanks Ps good to see you back on the course

[@hawaiidispenser]

I hope Pete answers, but I think it's kind of a trade off. The shallow angle is safer if you tend to hit fat shots, because the bounce will still slide safely through the grass, whereas the steep one will dig in and create a horribly weak shot. On the other hand, the shallow angle swing probably creates more thinned/skulled/topped shots (where you hit above the ball's equator and send it on a low, fast trajectory) than the steep angle swing. In general, I use the shallow angle on all pitches except for when I'm in deep rough.

[@rpcrev]

+hawaiidispenser Thanks for your comments.

[@peterfinchgolf]

lower risk is ball back for downward strike but that's not the mentality to have

[@robcocq]

any recommandations for the bounce options - grinds AND shaft for each technique ? perhaps stronger lofts in one's wedge arsenal for stricker-day technique ?

[@peterfinchgolf]

test, test, test

[@2puttshankur166]

Perfect timing. 😊 ⛳

[@nickfurnessgolf2197]

This is the weakest area of my game. Very well explained, can't wait to try them both.

[@peterfinchgolf]

thanks Nick

[@rollupthefruit7798]

greAt vid peter, i've been playing great this year but last two rounds been playing with some new golfers... out of the blue i started blading and SHANKING my bloody chips around the green and 100 yds in!!! i was infuriated with myself so i went to my J DAY / Stricker like dead arm motion for my chips which greatly helped get through the round. but i don't want to loose the confidence i've built with my Non Dead Arm Technique, could it be nerves? not enough time or thought put into my shot...cause when i re do the shot its perfect as always on the 2nd go around... plus keeping head down through impact helps also! but finchy i just wondering if you have any videos on bladed, shanked, bottomed out impact, greatly appreciated in advance! LOVE YOUR CONTENT! Team Adipure

[@peterfinchgolf]

Hmm, without seeing your swing, but have a look at this, might help??kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJWYe4mvidCla6M

[@constantine9993]

Stan Utley technique great for chipping and pitching, great for consistency. Not, so great for spin. Better for more green to play with and a consistent roll out/ trajectory.

[@michaelweyrauch734]

More like this, pls!

[@peterfinchgolf]

will try

[@joetiernan3623]

Great graphics!

[@jasonbovalina5831]

Hey Pete, now that Nike golf is out of equipment, what ball are you thinking of going to or are you going to stay with the nike. I love the nike ball, pre sad day

[@peterfinchgolf]

I'm not sure as I very much enjoy using the Nike, I'll have a think over the next few months

[@davec3613]

hi pete great graphics and explanation on this....i have been trying the shallow method for chipping around the green with 60 degree wedge with mixed results when its good there stiff but when its not i thin or fat them, should i persevere with it or go back to my more consistent but not stiffing them 7/8 iron chip and run

[@peterfinchgolf]

remember to alter technique depending on lie and situation

[@davec3613]

thanks Pete... for giving your advice and i speak for many when i say a big thanks for the time, effort and work you put into your channel.

[@Fhersoberanes]

Hey Peter! Loved your vid! Do you have some advise for a 65 yr old, 20 hcp rightie, 18 months playing, that struggles with frecuent hooks & pulls to left? I've taken lessons with two pros but I'm confused that one blamed my alignment and the other says too much in-to-out path? I can drive 250-260 on a good shot but I hook 40% and push and also slice 10% trying to compensate. The rest I tend to pull quite a bit and end up on the left rough 80% of my tee shots. They say I have good extension follow through but I feel I tend to hold it when I start hooking, so my distance suffers from it. Same thing happens with my long irons and my best club is the 3W both in distance and accuracy with slight fade to fairly straight shots. HELP! I appreciate your time to answer this!

[@peterfinchgolf]

Very tough to diagnose those flights without a lesson bud

[@monasty187]

I understand both styles of pitching but usually can't execute either. When I try the steeper approach I usually hit it real fat with an undesirable outcome. When I try the shallow approach I usually blade the ball with an undesirable outcome. 😞

[@williamkerner]

I've tried this technique but because it comes in so shallow I often find myself hitting my shots fat. I'm not sure if I should move more of my weight forward or move it back in my stance.

[@phitans1]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@ryantariche2386]

Pete, when is your next vlog coming out?

[@doudsy1135]

Ive experimented with this technique however have struggled more whoever its sitting down more or is in rough, is this were i should be moving to a more steep angle of attack?

[@peterfinchgolf]

yes indeed

[@patrickdineen5201]

More interested on that blue wedge

[@bigwill6974]

Find it really tough to pitch the Day way. I have much more success with more set. I play with someone who pitches very well with very limited wrist set like Day and Stricker though, so I've seen it work for average ams first hand. Like anything else in golf, you just have to give it a go and see what works best for you.

[@peterfinchgolf]

true dat

[@mb3jt]

good video. that is all.

[@jurrasicparkinsons5982]

The more about pitching the ball the better!

[@xcammyg4788]

Is that the Wilson staff wedge?

[@breadfan262]

Mizuno S5

[@stefanomaniscalchi4983]

I dont think to agree.A steep swing with a lot of wrist hinge lifts the ball up and it is perfect for flop shots , Phil Mickelson is a good example of this

[@janesharples4808]

new mizunos pete?

[@peterfinchgolf]

just demo wedges

[@CLDail01]

65 comments on this vid and no response from Pete??? Why even comment at all???

[@peterfinchgolf]

fair point

[@nueardant]

hmm.. so this explains why my attempt to mimic Jason day went horribly wrong...

[@kriangkraipinkriangkrai68]

prefer the steeper angle of attack

[@robertmorley3609]

Just read that Nike are getting out of the equipment side of the business to concentrate on footwear and apparel.

[@rhize797]

Good for tight lies.

[@andriek237]

He's using Linear pitching technic then right?

[@maxxsee]

Your hand is hurt