MY GOLF BLUEPRINT

Low driver launch: checks and practice

A golfer swinging a driver from the tee. — Photo: Markus Spiske / Pexels

A low drive may come from delivered loft, low-face contact, a poor strike or the chosen equipment. The flight alone cannot identify the cause.

Possible causes

Low dynamic loft
Low-face impact
Inadequate loft for the player's delivery

Simple checks

Check strike height first.
Compare launch with ball speed and spin if measured.
Review ball position and tee height.

A practice drill

Record ten ordinary drives with a launch monitor or reliable strike marker. Test one setup or loft change at a time with a fitter.

Avoid this trap

Do not buy a softer shaft on the assumption that it must launch higher. Shaft labels are not standardized performance guarantees.

The checks narrow the possibilities; they do not confirm a diagnosis. Keep a record of several shots and ask a qualified coach to connect the pattern to your swing.

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