Iron Swing Basics | My Best Tips For Crisp Iron Shots

[@dchas5408]

There is no golf video better than this one anywhere!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@OhioRiverFisherman]

The sounds the irons make when u connect with the golf ball, and its a honey, WOW!!! Other golfers look with envy and hate at the same time. Lol. Clay is definitely a wizard!!! Awesome

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@JL-qf3hq]

This has got to be one of the best tutorial videos for beginners and intermediate out there loaded with specific tips, each a practiceable drill in a session. Im going to keep watching this video everyday and practice until I get it down before watching the next “hot tip” video. Thanks Clay!

[@91scalloped]

You are a very lucky man in the fact you have such a key understanding of so many fascits of the golf swing mechanics. So teaching pros love to just give tidbits to reel you in like a fish on a hook; you do a wonderful job of giving the major swing factora, then, you continue with easy and very simplistic methods to help the body and mind ingrain and implement these fundamentals in a practical and easy to understamd way of remembering. Too many online and otherwise golf pros go far into too great of detail and way too advanced jibberjabber leaving the client with no better understanding then they had when they started. You have a true gift of giving crucial information and making it easy to follow, why it is needed, and how to easily implement the procedure. Keep it up.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Wow, thanks!

[@91scalloped]

Top Speed Golf - Clay Ballard, it’s truly my pleasure. I greatly appreciate your tutorials. It’s nice to feel like golf doesn’t have to be as hard as an advanced course in applied mathematics, lol. You’ve helped bring power and consistency to my golf swing and I greatly appreciate it.

[@masonkim7]

I think he's the best KZbin golf instructor. sooooo good.

[@MikeJones-um3os]

I think Eric C is up there with Clay "Big Swoll" Ballard and then everyone else is a distant 3rd minus

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@MikeJones-um3os]

@@TopSpeedGolf My Ninja

[@michaelstetzer3144]

Thanks for point out all the things I’m doing wrong. Great video!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

😂thanks for watching!

[@connorwilson9350]

This is so much more helpful than any other iron video I’ve watched

[@gregbits6109]

Could really tell every movement u make is deliberate, thank you for the video

[@TopSpeedGolf]

You're welcome!

[@sandipbhattacharjee3304]

Just an awesome tutorial and great advice! Thank you!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

You are so welcome!

[@confusion405]

Great videos and instruction. I haven’t picked up a golf club since I was 12. I’m now 26 and a week back into it. Yesterday was my worst practice yet. I can home and watched this and the driver video. Today was completely different. With the help of your videos, I’m already hitting 100-150 yards on my irons and 200 yards on the driver, Thanks again!

[@weldon9254]

I compressed a mid iron shot very early in my golf game. Best feeling I’ve ever felt. Been chasing that feeling ever since. Getting closer. Thanks, Clay!

[@carlos28078]

The first drill worked great for me. I wasn’t taking a divot before so focusing on driving through and hitting down on the ball gave me an extra 10-15 yards and more consistency with my irons. Shot my best score of the year (75) off 8 handicap. Cheers Clay!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing!

[@larrymartineau7904]

My sons always watch your videos and now i caught on ,,, Awesome tutorial with the split screen which i can identify my bad habits in motion and understand what i need to correct..

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Glad to help!

[@cluelessfishing]

Most definitely. I have all the videos I'm able to watch from you in a special folder that I'm able to access from anywhere I'm at. Even on the course with my phone. Keep up the great work!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@MarkBaird72]

Had my first practice that this work. I am very excisted to get on the range again tomorrow to solidify these changes. WooHoo!!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Great job! Thanks for watching 😀

[@purpleal7898]

This video really help me

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Glad you found it helpful. Keep up the good work!

[@galax3628]

Excellent video Clay. This builds off the straight line release ethos, and after using that I started blocking to the right a little but this video gives the next piece to that how to use the hands. Fantastic can’t wait to blend that in with the new body rotation. Great instruction again Clay your UK fan base will be growing.

[@vshek123]

Thx for this tutorial, the cover the ball technique really help me hit the irons solid

[@TopSpeedGolf]

My pleasure!

[@peterwagner9935]

I've been really struggling, not squaring the face up. Cant wait to hit the range b4 my round today, and try the cover the ball technique.

[@jonwright8236]

thanks for another brilliant tip, been having problems hitting my irons as keep topping the ball, will try this next time I'm out on practice ground,

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Glad to help! Let me now how it goes.

[@sergewerner497]

can't wait the winter to finish to try every lesson. Great videos.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@nccw8683]

clay thanks for let me see some of these videos on these irons I understand what you're doing and what you're saying now I've been practicing it I was practicing the wrong way

[@TopSpeedGolf]

My pleasure!

[@ShahidKhan-pq4cr]

Thank you so much for this great video.

[@redeagle9312]

Hey Clay, I bought and used that spray can and it helps me tremendously. One of the most efficient investment I made!! Thanks and looking forward more great video to be ready for the a new season.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks for sharing! My pleasure!

[@Noxtrot]

Awesome compilation video, thank you!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Glad you liked it!

[@jerrymacias150]

This is a saver video.. thanks Clay

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@bigal1419]

Awesome video with very useful content Clay! With this tutorial, I will break 80 soon! Because better irons mean more greens and birdie opportunities!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

You can do it! Thanks!

[@cjterracciano4065]

Clay, Thank you for your great videos, your tip of the club swing 'feeling' like it is out to the right is a great way to start your hips and weight moving through the ball..if you do that the rest just comes natural..I agree with all your other fans, your the best, thanks again

[@TopSpeedGolf]

My pleasure!

[@afjeffri5424]

Thank you for the great lesson. Hopefully it will help my iron shot 👍👍

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@kurtk3225]

Great Video Clay!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@jdkumpe261]

Hey Clay, I found a bunch of your videos on a couple different Roku channels. Like multiple channels devoted to Top Speed Golf videos. Surprised the heck out of me. Great video by the way. Keep it up, you explain things so we'll.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@a.u.2035]

Clay, it seems almost more natural for amateurs to hit shots and play golf with feet starting together just to always reinforce dynamic forward weight shift. Insufficient contact seems more a product of separated feet ! A concept that is hard for many to learn.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi, thanks for the comment.

[@lsbruva]

I love your videos.. However, most people trying to learn the game are practicing at driving ranges with the faux grass mats. It would be great if you could post videos of practice sessions hitting off the mats. Thanks again for your posts!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hey, thanks for the comment. Unfortunately, this is just a poor way to practice but we did just do a video on the AcuStrike Mat that can be used with mats. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@MrFrankReynolds]

very good video

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks

[@moheetoes]

excellent tips on crisp iron shots, this should really help

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@Mcbomb17]

First. Love Clay he made golf fun for me and I highly recommend his course online. I can’t hype it up as much as it deserves!! Okay second what happens at 12:52 in the video behind the green?? Looks like the ball took a crazy bounce, did he dunk it or something? Idk

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@cliftonmanley3882]

IMHO the best iron tips, are the pointy ones.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@hittingfromtherough4089]

Love your instruction.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@stanleygordon8441]

Great video

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@myronhenrickson7920]

are you trying to roll your left wrist under at the top as you start the downswing

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Ideally, the left wrist would be flat or bowing in the start of the downswing. It makes it easier to square it at impact. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@yangni7986]

Hey Clay, big big fan, how tight should i hold my irons? Thanks!

[@sl5932]

this really helped me. But recently I am hitting fades, how can I prevent clubface from opening?

[@nccw8683]

clay what kind of grip are you using to hit them kind of shots

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Interlock

[@nsaucier1988]

I haven’t been able to get any solid answers on this question but maybe you can shed some light on it. Are you always supposed to take a divot in front of the hall with all irons? Same kind of divot in front of the ball with a 3i as you do with a pw?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

You'll take a divot ideally with all your clubs but the divot depth and length can differ. You'll come in more shallow with longer clubs due to the length of the club creating a wider arc and you'll also play these clubs a little further up in the stance. You'll get a deeper and steeper divot with wedges because they are shorter clubs and the ball is played typically more in the middle of the stance. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@DarinPerrett]

Great stuff Clay, love your lessons!!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@myronhenrickson7920]

Is there cupping in your left wrist as you get to the top

[@TopSpeedGolf]

It's usually better to keep it flat or slightly bowed (assuming you're right handed). Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@junzyo]

whats the ball flight tendency with the step drill? draw or fade?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Eric, it could be either/or

[@Rptyler7]

Can you speak specifically too the straight line release (which is club between the arms ) a few feet past contact. I love this terminology and ideal position to get to. After working on trying to get to this straight line after impact (filming myself and reps) I found that I was delivering the club (straight line) directly at impact. So I do flip the club (very disturbing to see in slow-mo). But man... is this tough to break. I was under the impression that I needed to deliver the club to the call at this straight line at impact. Which brings me to this question or hoping you can explain further. If we are getting to straight line after impact then is the full force (energy & momentum) of the club happening way after impact ? Please help

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi, thanks for the question. The release is happening in front of impact. The club is actually slowing down when it's getting to the release so it's at the fastest point at contact. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@Mike_Blanda]

Good stuff! I have this issue ☹ Can't wait to try this

[@TopSpeedGolf]

You got this!

[@garydurbin9173]

Clay, great video - also love the UK pullover too!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks Gary!

[@cluelessfishing]

I really love your hat. Wish I could get one. I'm starting to go bald on the top and I have to wear a baseball cap which feels okay except the back of my neck gets burned while playing. Nice! At 62 I can't take any chances. Keep up the awesome teaching.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks Charles! You can get the hat on Amazon. Search "Nike Sun Hat"

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

I'm a big fan of the Straw Hat myself. That way you still get a bit of sun and that precious Vitamin D, but you don't get burned!

[@golfboy8533]

hello clay i'm playing some golf now after a couple of years off driving the ball great but my short game is killing me ,i know what i'm doing ,pulling my body up and not getting good contract with the ball ,just watch your video on Iron Swing Basic ,so i see that forward shaft lean should help if you think i should be doing something else let me know i was going to the range send time working on short shorts

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hey Walter, yeah, that would help your short game for sure too. We have many videos on the short game on our channel too if you want to check them out. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@philarnall1537]

Clay. Enjoy your presentations however I have a consistent and frustrating problem. When I practice my irons I shank maybe 30% and occasionally on the course. I have invented my own ( embarrassing) solution by taking my trail hand off the club at point of impact the results are more pure shots and shankproof. It is however disconcerting. Any advice? Phil

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks Phil! Search "shank" our channel and you'll find some good drills. Best of luck!

[@mikec260]

If only driving ranges still used grass...the mats hurt my shoulder and elbow. Unless you’re at a private club that still uses grass tee boxes, it’s hard too practice making divots and know if you are covering the ball. Have any tips for this kind of situation?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Yeah, I agree 100%. I would recommend putting a thin towel on the ground behind the ball. If you hit it then you know you're hitting behind the ball. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@tawilliams704]

Go big blue! 🐱

[@TopSpeedGolf]

✊

[@GM-bx9du]

God I'm glad to see this video as its my biggest problem when trying to hit the ball..... thanks for the tip

[@TopSpeedGolf]

No problem!

[@sonnyjames8922]

Clay, I see that in order for the divot to start in front of the ball, I'll need to have a vertical or slightly forward lead side compression line. Thus, the opposite move we use for a driver where we want to bottom out behind the ball and then hit up on it. I haven't hit a ball yet since you taught me about compression line, but it does register with how I think. It makes sense. I may only need to hit one iron and one driver practice shot and have it all down.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Sonny, thanks for sharing. If you have a narrow stance and/or play the ball more forward then you may have a target leaning Compression Line. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@cluelessfishing]

Don't remember if I replied already or not but at that price, I can't really afford it due to wife's disability but maybe someday. Saved the website info for later. But thank you very much for the quick response.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

No worries :-) Hope you keep enjoying the free KZbin videos

[@joshlynch5676]

Clay, why can't we just get some rustoleum and spray that instead of foot spray? Isn't that a better idea? I'm dead serious, just get some nice orange or red. That would be fine to use right?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Josh, you could do that but it might be hard to get off your clubs. The foot powder just wipes right off.

[@joshlynch5676]

@@TopSpeedGolf I'm joking man. I feel like that'd be pretty messed up to do to the course lol

[@jamesfarmer1386]

Are you from KY?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Yes, originally

[@jamesfarmer1386]

@@TopSpeedGolf can I send you my swing through email or something? I have a decent swing but struggle with consistent contact and missing left. I think I flip the club at the bottom but not sure.

[@walterjohnson3875]

The technique you teach just click in my head

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks Walter!

[@MsRocketRoy]

Great video but a pity you don't have the shot tracer on your shots.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@jaclinelalonde4606]

please show me the same movement with three woods and driver

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/joW6eKdvhpVlb5o

[@pkkadhikariadhakari186]

swagkage

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@wayneyoung146]

In part two You firing your hips power to bring your arms around with out power in your arms Arms loose

[@mikey_rabbits]

Not gonna lie I’m searching for a shorter video 😂 damn I’m impatient I just wanna be good already

[@TopSpeedGolf]

HI Michael, we have many other shorter iron videos on our channel. Check them out. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@MikeJones-um3os]

Y'all remember that "Bum Hunter" bit?

[@willd639]

Go Cats!!!!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Go Cats!!!!

[@mightyx]

Looks more like 150 yards to the green

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks for the comment.

[@cireneerg7728]

somethingelseyt

[@Lapp3r30]

I skip past your videos because they're 20 min. FYI.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Most of them aren't. The ones we release on Wednesdays are going to be longer because they are compilations. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@katherinaroselani1648]

I really love your hat. Wish I could get one. I'm starting to go bald on the top and I have to wear a baseball cap which feels okay except the back of my neck gets burned while playing. Nice! At 62 I can't take any chances. Keep up the awesome teaching.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

It's called the Nike Sun Bucket Hat, but unfortunately it's not available anymore. However, if you search that term you'll get a bunch of other similar products. Best of luck! Nate | TSG Instructor