I did try it!
...and it's accurate that IRONs, even off the tee, do not behave that way. That was the point I wanted clarification on. Because that is a big game changer in blitz or CTTH etc.
The answers to my previous questions were simply 1) Yes 2) No 3) Yes.
This is great info you have instilled for me, Dan, and thanks to all this insight I think it would be a great idea to test a lower yardage driver to use on Par 3, CTTH, blitz or the like.
e.g. In a heavy crosswind to a diagonal green, try a TM SDLR 10.5 (252 max dis.) driver and hit it to at approx 94% power rather than a NIKE 3 iron (220 yd) at full power (which has no draw/fade) etc. etc. For this reason I will def add the product below* to my wishlist.
I apologize for not being more clear with the terms - expressing 'approach to a diagonal green', but meaning 'driving to diagonal green' in that example, in which case I WILL use a draw/fade, and I will avoid aiming and adjusting in the normal manner, as with irons. This is what you were getting at all along, I'm sure.
The 3W/Fairway woods seem to also behave like irons on my test shots, so I will completely rethink my game when deciding if i should use my driver or 3W off the tee. (which comes up every once and a while)
It's all good, I appreciate the info and I find it very helpful.
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