WHY YOU CAN NOT STRIKE YOUR GOLF DRIVER AND HOW TO FIX THE REAL ISSUES

[@theCycleReport]

Mark, after watching (seemingly) hundreds of your videos in the past few months as I return to golf after 18y, I can only say: Thank you. You have the best golf content on KZbin.

[@kcbice]

This idea has helped me so much. I used to over correct every shot slice one drive, pull hook the next trying to "fix" problems that weren't there. I now look at if it was a normal good swing if the shape was not quite right it probably was strike location and just try to hit the next one with the same swing but control strike better. It has helped so much in my consistency with driver.

[@millerviz]

I really want to commend you on your video in this vein. I've watched a bunch of them and it has opened my eyes. Your emphasis on the variety of ways to hit a golf ball has changed my way of thinking about golf. Rather than try to hit the perfect golf shot in one particular way I now experiment on the range with different launch angles, different ball placement, different aim, and the way I release or hold onto the club. I was a fader of the ball. Now I can hit draw or fade, high or low and I have a much better feel for what each will do to distance and line. It's wonderful! So enjoyable and I hope productive when next season starts.

[@tommos16]

Crazy how these are free when you think about it. Very much appreciated

[@jimmydan29]

Brilliant. This video should be watched 10,000 more times than all these channels that just review drivers. So much info. So much to practice. All of which is guaranteed to make you better if you practice. A Sim 2 will not improve your game. This video will.

[@rob.b3293]

The last few videos I have watched 💡 have been going off at an alarming rate. Almost fell stupid or foolish. I been playing for years. I’m a 13 handicap with no professional help. The last video I watch was on another channel talking about the left wrist and staying in plain. Left arm through the right shoulder in the back swing. I was too high and had a over the top swing. I fixed that the last two days. I fixed by coming more inside (feel wise) and flattening my left wrist. Yesterday I shorten my back swing and gained more control and consistency plus no loss in distance. In fact I might have gained some because of better strikes. Thank you Mark for this video and all you videos I now know why it was better and what to do if things are going array.

[@neilb9682]

Brilliant vid Mark. It's actually very simple 👍 This year more than I can remember, club reviewers are mentioning strike much more rather than favouring a particular brand. I think they've been watching your videos. STRIKE BEATS ALL!

[@atwillenjoyment9107]

Sees thumbnail of Matt on a tee box... "Yes! The boys are back on the course!" Starts video. "Nope, still just Mark on the launch monitor. Son of a..." In all seriousness, thanks for keeping up the very helpful and entertaining content for us addicts trapped at home. Hope you and your loved ones are all staying safe and sane these days. Cheers!

[@gordonsutcliffe8397]

Spot on analysis. A huge problem most hackers like me have is understanding what caused the last shot to go awry, and what to change for the next shot. In most endeavours the feedback loop between input and outcome is much more easily understood; not so in golf!

[@SSW8682]

You did a vid long time ago on this I used foot spray and frequented to driving range move around and figured out my issues started moving stance and club head position at address after many trips I learned a lot and golf and driving the ball became more enjoyable ty Mark strike is king 🤴

[@christopherpatterson4851]

I've been looking for this video for months! I strike middle low in the middle of the club head, most of the time, bit was wondering how to strike consistently center middle or slightly above. Thank you so much !!!

[@yammoSki123]

All I can say is thankyou for this video Mark, I have been suffering with inconsistent fades/slices all my life, 20+ years later I found this video and fixed it completely. After all the slow progress my research and self training has now paid off, The wrist was my problem and when I started flattening my wrist, literally Today, I saw my drives going straight or to a purposeful fade or draw, Not to mention out of the middle of the club. thankyou thankyou thankyou !!!!

[@JJ-yq1pr]

I found as my driver is longer and heaver than my irons it was changing my left wrist, so flattering it out helped me, thanks for another great video.

[@paultaylor5502]

Brilliant Mark. Just started playing again after 7 year break due to knee and hip issues (previously +3 HCP) - making small gains but only turning 108mph club speed in to147mph ball speed (about 282 yards total). After watching this video my club path is 0.6 degree in to out but my face to path is 20 degrees open resulting in a very glancing blow despite it feeling solid off the club face. I'm not expecting miracles as I'm now 51 but this lack of efficiency probably caused by lack of body rotation (for above reasons) gives me some solid hope for a few more yards and more strike consistency

[@donaldstott243]

Thanks to a previous vid of yours I started playing with wrist angles and was instantly able to put my driver back in the bag. Now I understand why. Great video Mark! Strike my driver.

[@paulrussell5307]

mark i found the best way to fix my issues is to focus just on hitting up on the ball. You cant really go over the top if thats your thought and you cant really drive down into the ball, both faults i tend to have. It also stops me overthinking on the shot and confidence is a huge positive. I then see in my mind the club being released and the upward trajectory. This thought has fixed (for now) my main faults and i am driving like never before. Now i am in a position for strike position as i have consistency of swing. I highly recommend this basic process if you struggle with over the top and downward striking as it can get very demoralising not being able to gt the over the top issue resolved.

[@MrJimmylangley]

Hi Mark, this video was such a big help. I really struggle with hitting my drives out of the heel and found myself searching for better strikes. After watching this, I tinkered with a few grip positions while practicing the same fundamentals of my swing. After a few hits and seeing my ball move right not left I started to find more confidence and control. Thank you for tips to helping me focus on a fix instead of just hitting balls. Charles.

[@daveireland1983]

Same as you Jimmy

[@SolomonLi]

“STRIKE MY DRIVER”. This is great! Honing in my strike with the long stuff only recently became something of a focus in my practice. It’s definitely added some confidence off the tee. These ideas are just gold gold!!!

[@joeperez3520]

Been trying for a while to move driver strike away from the heel and more onto the toe side of the driver. With crappy weather here in Myrtle Beach for the last two weeks, all I've done is sit in front of the PC watching KZbin videos. Got a bad feeling that the first time I have a chance to get to the range after watching 200+ swing tip videos, at the top of my first back swing, my brain will explode out of the top of my head!!! 🤯

[@mar83161]

Ha! Let me know if you get the heel strike figured out... I have the same issue.

[@joeperez3520]

@@mar83161 I'm fairly confident that *my* hell-strike issues are do to posture, losing my "spine angle" on the way down, what I call "doing the Drinking-Bird" ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drinking_bird ). It hasn't been as bad since I've worked at hitting more up with the driver after seeing Parfield vids about this (might have even been an on-course vlog about Rory working on trying to hit more up as well). Trying to hit more up has had the unintended benefit of moving strike more away from the heel.

[@jonlister754]

Made the change to a stronger grip with driver and wow I'm excited. Finding alot easier with wrists at top of backswing. Didnt lose one to the right today and felt like striking consistency improved.

[@oranfahey]

Went to the range with just this in mind. Checked strike location on each hit. Driver going nowhere last few weeks. By end session I was really striking them. I would have said a thousand things were wrong prior. This made me realise it wasn't that bad at all and once I find the middle it doesn't matter. Strike is king!

[@tharper.86]

Exactly the issues I’m having with driver at moment, huge variations and dispersions. Start focusing on club to path and strike position which should definitely help. Thanks Mark.

[@OntheFringeGolf]

Tempo, Tempo, Tempo!

[@jpecora2]

This is a great video. Long time watcher, first time commenter. Play off 6. It's so easy to practice strike at the beginning of each season and then forget and/or lose track of it over the course of the year. So important to maintain that practice all the time! Just got fitted for a new stick and the first thing I will do is figure out if the strike tendencies have changed and work out some triggers to fix them!

[@oliverdesouza5741]

So True! I spent the first 5-years learning golf trying to sort out my driver swing, until one Spring I started putting gaffer tape on the face and quickly learned to find the middle. The problem is with drivers you can't feel much difference between centre and 1-inch away so you need an indicator. Why don't golf coaches just slap gaffer tape on all your clubs from day one, then you'll get to know the correct centre strike feeling? I've suggested to various mates on course, and most are hitting miles away from centre and don't know it. Ps, I love it when Mark says he's going to hit low on the face, then strikes 2mm below centre! That's middle for most people. PPs, still no one mentions where on the golf ball they aim. I find aiming at 4 O'clock rather than 3 encourages you to come from the inside and drop the club into the head below hands path. Do people just aim at the whole ball? I have to choose a spot.

[@arthuracorn]

Strike my driver ! Been working on strike from other vlogs you have done, it also helps me sort out any issues on the day or during the round, been the best influence on direction for me !

[@josephwirtz8352]

I have never made “strike” my number one priority. I will focus on it as a result of this video Mark. Thank you sir!⛳️🏌🏽‍♂️❤️

[@martinfullwood5504]

Strike my driver...great tips about making subtle changes that work on the course and learning your patterns

[@robbiles]

Strike my driver. Thanks Mark. Driver and strike is my problem over the last few weeks so I will take this to the range with me.

[@ultimatebasses]

Great tips for when we can head back out on the driving range. Minus 20 with the windchill over here in Canada today. Two more months till things dry up and golfing resumes. Stay safe!

[@chrissearle6168]

Great video Mark, I'm mainly high or low strike. My friends call me dead straight, problem is always distance. You're totally right I hit driver 190y-260y. Never know what's coming

[@1870289165]

One of you better videos. Very good instruction and thoughtful detailing the sequence of thought process. Thank you.

[@chrisfranz]

One of your best instructional videos IMHO

[@gtflyer]

I use those club shaped stick on things for my driver to monitor exactly where I hit the ball on the face. I make little adjustments like you mentioned if I need to, sure helps me, If I have everything else in place, i.e. set up. Great video, I love these kind of things.

[@danmits9]

My coach sent me away with strike tape and got me to regularly work on strike. Trying to bunch it up as close to the centre as possible. Best thing I ever did really, driver has been probably the best and most consistent club in my bag for a while now.

[@roywestlund8550]

I just went through a fitting for a new driver and a big part of the discussion was on where I was hitting the ball. I have really been focusing on that and am definitely seeing improvement in my consistency on where I hit the face of the club. All through using most of the adjustments you just talked about. Great video.

[@goat_golf1067]

Honestly makes a ton of sense. Start small and work with the foundational layer to help get the ball moving the way you anticipate it to. Great video! Looking to work this in on some of my stuff as well!

[@rbjackpotslots4842]

Great video, had an issue for a month or so, was hitting high heal. I usually strike higher on the face any way, but the heal was giving me a massive slice. Next time out, will pay more attention to face. What I was doing was bending my left art in my backswing, keeping it straight put it closer to the middle again. Still learning since fairly new still love the tech of your vids Thanks

[@javierv3750]

Strike my driver. Not enough of this type of instructional videos on youtube. Thanks !

[@RobertSmith-he9ik]

Im 34 years old and ive been playing golf since i was around 8, yet this is the first time ive actually realised that a strong/weak grip relates to my left hand as a right handed golfer! I always thought it was about moving my right hand around to show more or less knuckles!

[@paulnagle6867]

Cheers Mark, I found this video very helpful in understanding what is causing my inconsistent strikes and the resultant bad shots.

[@barryemery16]

Even more tips to take to the range, thanks Mark.

[@andrewcargill1292]

Strike my driver I always like the way you unravel swing ideas to help us understand and work out our own patterns. Good work 👍

[@daviemor]

Thanks again mark, it’s so where I am at with my driver right now, trying all sorts to get more consistent strike

[@aedobrews3887]

Great video with plenty of useful tips. I get infatuated with knocking the paint off the ball and get nowhere. Will now focus on consistent strike. Thanks

[@lawrencedonovan7552]

Mark, brilliant...this explains exactly what I did today on the course with my driver. I can’t wait to try your approach. Thanks!

[@russelclark7687]

That helps a lot. I use the foot powder spray. I can tell (some times) where I hit the face. The control of path and face is what I can not tell. I hear people say - you have to feel the club head. That's what I can not figure out? I will try what you were talking about in this video. Thank you, sir. The content in your videos is very much appreciated. Thank you again. They have helped me

[@JJ-yq1pr]

i put a thin strip of masking tape 90 deg to the club face (on the club head) , you can see when you swing the path ! helped me no end

[@gordonmcshannock4610]

I have been working on my strike pattern. I have a cobra speedzone driver and fingers the infinity face on it shows the strike well. I like you line it up a bit off the heel now coz I tend to be a bit toey with my driver. Can only use the range just now but hoping when the courses are back open can play some better golf.

[@robjelley1138]

Absolutely makes sense, understanding strike was the first step to getting better for me 👍 great videos keep them coming mark

[@ianburton9223]

Crystal clear, reasonable and easy to follow logic. Thank you.

[@legend9018]

Excellent information here. My consistency improved vastly by embracing my shot pattern and using it as a strength instead of fighting it. PS - It’s best not to think about how just a few millimeters or degrees can radically alter your numbers lol

[@mikeneuburger3989]

I started using some foot spray to see where I was striking and realized I was getting a lot of the toe with my irons, so I started addressing the ball a hair inside of the center and it’s helped a lot

[@ianbowie5096]

Great Vid Mark...just simplifies the different aspects required to achieve strike...difficult part is bringing them all together consistently....more practice!🙄

[@johnm900]

Really helpful video Mark. I use dry shampoo on the club face. Just waiting for the curtain to lift and get back to playing again as I find swinging a club without seeing the ball flight opens the door to bad swing pattterns. Stay safe and well everyone. JM Essex.

[@christopherblum8515]

I'm an 11 index mess. 110-115 MPH speed but every swing and every shot is different. No feel on where my hands are and no repeatability. Today, going to start all over with deliberate focus on strike. Thanks.

[@OntheFringeGolf]

I've found that tempo plays a HUGE role in striking. Especially with the driver, give it a little pause at the top

[@mattwilliams3104]

Best thing I ever did for my driver was go from 45.5" to 44". Average carry distance went up 7 yards since I actually hit the center and fairways hit jumped up too. I'm 5'7" and find it ridiculous companies want me to play the same length driver Dustin Johnson who is like 6'3" uses

[@jackvliet]

Hell I'm 6 foot 1 and dropped my driver length to 44.5

[@healthygolfer]

Did you check the swing weight to see if it changed?

[@jamesbrown6372]

Exceptional lesson. Thanks Mark

[@bobpaine4987]

Great info as I need to set the ball closer to my big toe and setup the club closer to the toe of the club at address before the swing then adjust as needed from there.

[@kevina3780]

Make Coach watch this over and over.

[@antd684]

When I was at the range someone asked why I was putting spay on my club face. I said it gives me 20 more yards and he said 'HOW' ....

[@kevingallemore6779]

Great way to really help us diagnose our issues and TEACH us to be better!!

[@ethankoch7147]

This video covered every question I could have had. Thanks Mark!

[@andrewjgordon1372]

I used to curve the ball quite a bit but a PGA pro saw me and offered to sort it over a couple of lessons and mugs of coffee... it worked unless I get lazy or tired 😉 I always feel comfortable hitting fade.

[@jonclay1563]

Strike my driver. Thanks Mark excellent explanation of this key area of driving the ball.

[@robdobbie9299]

I love this instruction, it makes the driver more simple to operate, and I certainly need to work on where I hit the ball on the clubface

[@knighteffsix6351]

That's a great video. I love your practical teaching style. Subscribed

[@petersimpson4030]

Brilliant content as always, understanding face control with driver in particular is so important. Learning how you can develop your own methods to get where you need to be is a great way of teaching.

[@np6389]

Great as always bro 👍 I work hard on my strike patterns last year because I had an awful slice on the range and on the course so I’ve worked out for positioning stance half swing full swing and just generally worked it out myself and not just whacking the ball and hoping 😂😂

[@kevincompaney1503]

I have very similar club and ball speeds to you, Mark but can't seem to carry it past 270. Love these videos where you go into this and how to optimize your driver.

[@Burkeyboy77]

Good stuff Mark. Really enjoyed that👍🏾

[@williamrigaud474]

You're a good teacher Mark, wish I was closer to your location.

[@ronnybrah256]

Mark... you are simply a genius!! I wish I could meet you in person!!

[@GregSmith-ox5ou]

Great video Mark, thanks. Cant wait to get back on the range and try this out.

[@seancoxe1094]

Unfortunately, I don’t currently do any of those things on the range-but I will now. Great presentation, Mark.

[@mar83161]

Yes this makes sense! Mark, How do I "Strike my Driver" more in the center when my miss is always in the heel??? In trying to change this, I am now setting up with the ball on the very outside edge of the driver's toe. More info... on our club's monitor I swing on an in-to-out path. Your thoughts??

[@simon1841]

Disclaimer: I'm not qualified to give any form of instruction, but I have the same problem. What I'm doing is to make sure my weight is above the arches of my feet, and to stand about an inch further away from the ball. Also very conscious of trying to keep my lead wrist flat. Hope it helps, I've seen some encouraging results the last week or so. Greetings from Aus.

[@wilf5068]

Really good video footspray all the way fir me fighting against central but low on the face strikes atmo

[@jeffbates5401]

Mark great video. I do use foot spray on my driver and irons. It has helped me in working on strike

[@OneAndOnlyJet]

As always great video Mark, Keep safe.

[@louismadden2172]

Strike my driver. Great content. Thanks for the tips about grip and face control.

[@russellmills2044]

Very good video Mark. I've been struggling with hitting down on my Driver and there are some great things for me to work on there. I'm popping up to Clifton Hills (remember that place!) later to try and correct a few things. Do you ever do lessons around Exeter any more?

[@Aqeed1]

Great vid Mark, really helped me understand, my frustration is actually trying to find a pga teacher who can do this with me, I have yet to find one in south bucks.

[@alexandrahartley2099]

Keep up the great work Mark

[@dannyhillebrand]

Great video Mark! I love these. Always take something away from these!

[@scottrenwick1443]

Strike my driver - great vid Mark! Never tried/thought of this before but I'll be investing in some foot spray and definitely putting this to good use over the next month. Very helpful - thanks!

[@1cleandude]

Really awesome lesson Mark such a valid topic for distance and accuracy!!🙏🏻

[@alcw625]

can't wait for you lads to be back out on the course (same here but it's weather related)...this winter is the first time I've considered maybe it's time to spend the 5k on a indoor training...that idea dies when I review the deviation of my checking account

[@michaelhenley2633]

This is really useful, I'll be getting some dry shampoo on my driver face to help look at my strike. Also that explained my crash landing, dive the ball into the tee issue. Many thanks

[@ericlaurennicholson841]

Great content Mark, glad I found your you tube channel!

[@petew2784]

Mark, Great Video. A question for the tread, I have noticed I have a really long low point in my driver swing. To hit up on the ball and straiten out my strike I have to move the ball about 6 inches in front of my lead foot. Any thoughts on why that may be occurring?

[@fergusfitzgerald977]

Very interesting ! - a while ago pre lockdown I went to the range and used some ball strike indicators on my woods driver 3 wood 5 wood and 4 hybrid. Predictability I hit fairway woods ok mostly straight shots - ball strike was middle ish . The driver strike pattern was all over the place ! Later on as I have an ancient Yonex Driver with a tiny head I gave it a try and guess what much better strike patterns ! Maybe these big 460 drivers are not suitable for every golfer ? Shaft length wasnt that different ? not much ? So I need an ancient driver ?

[@temzac1135]

Great video Mark and i will incorporate into every practice now that i have a better understanding! Could you do a similar video on irons and taking a divot?

[@christopherhall9576]

Strike my driver. Makes sense, thanks mark

[@krishepburn1560]

Excellent video, funnily enough, I’ve been working on the exact same thing just now. Always off the heel, spending time on the range to hit it more towards toe.

[@mar83161]

I have the same issue (see my comment). What are you doing to get your strike more in the middle of the face??

[@IAmLeaviing]

This was great, Mark. Now I'm wondering how much time I have wasted trying to fix my face-to-path to deal with strike problems. Fine. I will buy some foot powder. Live and learn!

[@fisher7814]

Wish I could get out and practise this, thanks for vids Mark 👍

[@lessonsdonthelpgolf9244]

Excellent advice I shall get some foot spray and try this. I must admit I didn't realize off center had so much effect on ball flight. Would love to see something on the so called"over the top" Is this actually just a fade swing people say it destroys golf apparently I suffer with over the top I play off 6 so maybe it's not actually a problem. Would appreciate your thoughts on this "over the top move"!!!! Mr Parfield 👍

[@FrankBrickle]

Another terrific episode.

[@JeremyLevis]

SMD Will have to watch this a few times, really good.

[@nathanlohnes8700]

Great video! Would love to see one that goes more in depth with different strike patterns and cues that could be used to help manage them!

[@pdashs5810]

great video and well explained Mark, quick question - can a excessively strong grip do the same as trying to manipulate wrist angles in the downswing to close club face, so in effect setting it first with the grip? (I hope that makes sense)

[@craigharbisher3938]

Cheers for video, defo can't strike my driver at the moment...Not a grip or swing issue.......lockdown issue