I have been researching this swing style since 2004. It was pointed out to me at that time that the Synchron ll fairway woods could replace conventional irons up to the 8 iron. I researched further and found that Hireko Golf Components in the City of Industry, CA distributed these hybrids and many others. Not until recently did I realize that many other clubmakers knew what Hireko had available to build a quality hybrid. Now I order direct and choose the grip, shaft, shaft length - I usually go one inch or one and a half over with a stiff graphite shaft. To create speed from the shortened back swing, the graphite shaft provides a lighter weight and the XDS irons mentioned previously or the Synchron ll fairway woods seem to work best. I have people like and purchase the Adrenaline hybrids and some of the other higher lofted hybrids simply because of the factory direct cost and choice of club. Lefties can even find selections they will like. I will soon be taping a Utube piece showing how these clubs do most of the work to attain great solid shots.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Monday, August 8, 2011
Best Woods and Irons for the Drop Zone Swing
After years now of experimenting with clubs that only need to be swung from the top of the drop zone through impact with the ball, Hireko Golf has the best value. This company has two types of clubs that I have found to be easiest to use plus they can fit any budget. One can get by playing recreational fun golf with three clubs and a putter or invest more and purchase all the clubs with various lofts for different distances. I have been using one club recreationally from tee to green and putting with it too. I use the Synchron ll - 31 degree fairway wood or the 30 degree Acer XDS Cabriolet Iron. I am scoring bogey on most holes but occasionally will get a par so I chose to make par a birdie and bogey a par. That is from the far tees now also. After recently discovering the Acer XDS Cabriolet Irons I am considering using a 24 degree, 33 degree and one of the higher lofted irons. Then I may use a putter too and see what I can score having the same club off the tee plus for longer shots, a mid iron for shots in whatever distance I can hit and finally one lofted one for short shots, pitching and chipping around the green. Adding a putter will make me feel like nearly a real-time golfer. I should add the fact that I order a graphite club with a midsize Lampkin midsize grip. If you have viewed the video of this Drop Zone Swing you can see that my grip must be one that keeps the face of the club SQUARE THROUGH IMPACT WITH THE BALL. I am able to do this Best by holding the club nearly in the Palm of both hands. I also use a ten finger grip. The ball basically fires off the club face straight as an arrow if one maintains the Square through Impact position along with Not Popping out of the shot when striking the ball. I basically swing around my spine, keeping the same spine angle while swinging plus keeping my rear shoulder back at impact. I am actually swinging around my spine ( which is limited with its four medical issues) and letting the club do most of the work. I also try to Not Use Any Wrist Hinge with this swing because it is just some other feature in the swing one must learn to time. Allowing the club to do the work is just easier. I will add pictures as I continue this research article. Have a great day and look forward to some interesting golf that has not been discovered.