Hitting driver on the heel

inconsistent

Hey guys, long time no post. I see a lot of familiar names from the old FGI days.

I used to know this, but have forgotten since I haven't been messing with equipment for quite a while. My question is, I seem to be hitting my driver towards the heel about 80% of the time. Even if I set up towards the toe, it end up hitting about 1/3-3/4" toward the heel.

Now, I know that this is caused by a swing fault. But I'm doing it consistently, landing in the fairway and my distance isn't terrible (for an old fart). I'm getting (with roll) 210-220 yds off the heel. On the rare occasion I hit it on center, I get an additional 15-20 yds. So I'd like to not mess with my swing if I can do something with my driver to compensate. Years ago, I had a component head that I could add weight to like an R7. I messed with different weight combination until I had it so I could hit in the center the majority of the time. Problem is, it was so long ago I forget what I did.

It's a Cobra F9 9.5% set at 10.5* with the stock R flex shaft. The heavier weight on the sole is in the back to help with forgiveness.

Any input would be appreciated.

KCee

inconsistent The general consensus was that if you hit it off the toe then make the clubhead heavier and if off the heel make it lighter. In my own testing I know there's some truth to that, but I also know that my ballstriking also varies with setup and takeway.

My miss was always off the toe, but the last 2 seasons I have been missing off the heel more often with my longer clubs starting with the 6i. I would always set up off the heel of the club to hit the center and I still might hit the toe. Now I set up (the same clubs) off the toe to hit the center and still sometimes hit the heel. Some of it is my setup (I slouch) and some is seems to be my takeaway. I find if I stand a bit taller, turn (not sway) and try to keep my right arm more connected then the heel hits stop. I tend to get "handsy" too which I'm sure doesn't help. YMMV

scotts33

inconsistent Easiest way to try a lighter shaft with same shaft profile as what you are using same heft match same playing length. F9 uses an adapter so this is an easy swap out. That's the equipment way if not addressing your swing flaw. It's more shaft weight than screwing around with head weights heel/toe arrangements. For most that's a placebo effect. The lighter/heavier shaft kinda thing changes your balance point and how the club "feels" in your hands. It effects the hand path/club path that you always hear about. Also consider counter balance but that's a whole 'nother can of worms. ☺

rsvman2

Try addressing it with the ball about 8 inches in front of the clubhead and in line with the toe end.

sdandrea1

Back up a smidge?

Welcome back!!👍

darpar

Spray some foot powder on the face, then set up with ball off the toe
of the club.....see where the ball mark winds up at.

DonM

I’ve found it’s less about equipment and more about rewiring your hand eye coordination.

If you stand farther away, but still hit the heel, that suggests your brain is swinging to the wrong place. It’s worth considering it, because once you do, you might find that you can change it by working on it from that angle. Versus the usual worrying about setup and swing and club.

Just a thought in case different equipment doesn’t help.

jsippy73

Probably not your problem, but when I began hitting my driver on the heel my son told me on a phone call to make sure my weight was distributed equally on my feet. He was right. I was light on the heels which caused me to fall slightly forward causing heel hits.

inconsistent

Thanks for the replies everyone! With a little research, I found that the shaft is a Fujikura Atmos Tour Spec 7 which I believe is around 75 grams. I was also shocked to find that it's a stiff flex! My pathetic old man swing doesn't need an S flex.

So it sounds like the shaft isn't suited for my low 90 mph-ish swing. It worked pretty well when I bought it. But I've gone through some swing changes that have me making a less aggressive move to start the downswing with a later release.

It's making more sense now. looks like I need to see a good club fitter.

Thanks again!

Par4QC

inconsistent Something else to keep in mind, as was recently discussed here on GB......you might be holding your mouth wrong.

😄

inconsistent

Par4QC

Already tried that. Didn't help.

Weirfan

Lots of reasons why this could happen .

Best to post a video of the swing so a proper analysis can be made

Par4QC

Weirfan Yeah, I was going through this a couple years ago. Drives short, hits towards heel.
I was leaning while swinging. Got over it by planting my ass....heels firmly, and hitting the ball. Just kept doing that until I noticed I was in a normal position, swinging normal(😉for me) and the ball was going a lot farther. It took a few rounds.