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Re: hooks and slices

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Tue, Apr 10 2012 4:53 AM (4 replies)
  • MUSTAQBAL1
    270 Posts
    Mon, Apr 9 2012 5:59 PM

    i have periodically noticed comments regarding hooks and slices, or fades and draws, as not available here on wgt and that any type of the aforementioned shot is just a "mis-hit".  well, common sense would dictate that the only possible way to get the most yardage out of a shot is to be a perfect hit, which would be a square and even smack on the ball.  if you slice, hook, add topspin or backspin then the ball obviously will not go as far as a square smacked hit.  of course that has to be in zero wind conditions but that leads to another subject.  

    there is a ton of information on the web clarifying this so all you have to do is google it.  here is a simple paragraph copied from this website:  http://www.correctmygolfslice.com/golf-slicing/

     

    The Hook

    The hook, on the other hand, is also a miss-hit like the slice. Although instead of the ball curving to the right it curves to the left. This is less common but is caused by creating a counter-clockwise spin on the ball.

    so, for you mathmatically un-inclined nerds:

    (hook, slice, fade, draw = mishit)

    that means that you can use the fade and draw, or hook and slice here on wgt and i have seen numerous players use it to their advantage on certain tee boxes. 

    thx and hit'm straight,

    qbal

  • MUSTAQBAL1
    270 Posts
    Tue, Apr 10 2012 12:38 AM

    thx esssy, have a good day.

    q

  • Milfshake
    1,260 Posts
    Tue, Apr 10 2012 2:46 AM
  • MUSTAQBAL1
    270 Posts
    Tue, Apr 10 2012 4:53 AM
    Definition: "Fade" describes a trajectory or ball flight in which the golf ball comes off the clubface moving to the left of the target before curving gently back to the right (for a right-handed golfer; reverse directions for a left-hander).

    The shape of a fade is the same as that of a slice, however, a slice is much more severe in its left-to-right (for right-handers) movement. A slice is the most common problem for recreational golfers. A fade, however, is often a shot played intentionally and is even the preferred ball flight for some of the best golfers in the world (Jack Nicklaus and Ben Hogan, among others, preferred to play a fade shot.

    Also Known As: Cut or cut shot. A ball worked to produce a fade is often called a cut shot.
    i would say your shot was a slice milf.
    q
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