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My first fade !!

  • 19-03-2009 09:39AM
    #1
    alxmorgan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,907 ✭✭✭


    Went to the range last night and managed my first fade and draw (well intentional anyway)

    Based on a video tutorial on videojug which I found very straightforward
    http://www.videojug.com/film/golf-how-to-hit-a-fade


    My question is when do people actually use these techniques to help them ?

    thanks


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  • #2
    Myksyk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,550 ✭✭✭Myksyk


    Various reasons.

    To shape a shot round a dogleg
    To drop softer with less carry on to a green (fade)
    To get out of sticky situations
    To choose which side you approach a green from, depending on where the real trouble is
    To ensure a shot doesn't continue to run ... into trouble (fade)
    To get more length (draw)

    etc etc


  • #3
    alxmorgan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,907 ✭✭✭alxmorgan


    Thanks Myksyk

    I've seen that mentioned before but can somone explain to me why a draw travels further than a fade ?


  • #4
    Blunder
    Closed Accounts Posts: 367 ✭✭Blunder


    When fading the ball a higher ball flight is achieved with a little more backspin on the ball thus reducing the run on the ball.

    When drawing the ball you are putting a lower flight on the ball with a little more topspin on the ball which promotes run.


  • #5
    Myksyk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,550 ✭✭✭Myksyk


    It just imparts more power and a carrying spin. Imagine kicking a football a long distance ... much easier with the inside of your foot (draw) than the outside (fade).


  • #6
    alxmorgan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,907 ✭✭✭alxmorgan


    Interesting

    So playing into the wind I should consider a draw as well.

    Are there certain clubs where is it not advisable to try work the ball ?

    Also has anyone got any tips on trying to get some backspin on the ball - its something I lack when really trying to attack the pin.

    thanks


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  • #7
    jimbling
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,051 ✭✭✭jimbling


    alxmorgan wrote: »
    Based on a video tutorial on videojug which I found very straightforward
    http://www.videojug.com/film/golf-how-to-hit-a-fade
    thanks

    That site is pretty handy... will make use of that, thanks.


  • #8
    stockdam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,472 ✭✭✭stockdam


    alxmorgan wrote: »
    Interesting

    So playing into the wind I should consider a draw as well.

    Are there certain clubs where is it not advisable to try work the ball ?

    Also has anyone got any tips on trying to get some backspin on the ball - its something I lack when really trying to attack the pin.

    thanks


    A draw into the wind can turn into a snap-hook. You're better playing a low straight shot but a draw will generally be better into the wind than a high fade.

    There's no point trying to "work" an 8 iron through to wedge. It's generally done with a driver, fairway wood or long iron but can be done with anything up to about a 7 iron.

    Backspin.........google it. There are lots of advice. Soft ball, good grooves on your irons, short grass, good technique (ball then divot).


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