Draw - offset Ping / Taylermade / Cobra/ Nike golf Driver question.?

Question

I was just curious and havent tried it yet, but the only difference between a normal Ping/Taylermade/Nike/Cobra driver and a draw/offset one is the clubface correct? Is the weight different or is it just club face? So couldnt you just close the normal driver clubface and get the same results? Thats my Questions. I have been wondering that for a while now and wonder what everyone thinks. I didnt know if the draw drivers have different weighting configures in them or some other techno advancement to help draw the ball besides just having a closed face. Thanks.

Answer 1

It is the face. and I believe it is toe weighted to help cure a slice.

Answer 2

the difference is:  weighting and where the face of the club is... on a reg. go down the shaft and the face is right there, on an offset (os) one go down the shaft and the face is set back.  Slicers tend not to get the face closed in time, this allows the player to get the face closed.

If you are a weekend warrior I would recommend the os

Answer 3

How it works is this: When the clubhead accelerates to a certain velocity(normally 60-70mph) the affects of the shaft, the clubface loft, and the weight distribution of the clubhead, begin to play a part in ball flight. So the answer is weight not lie angle. Here's why:  When a club is weighted more toward the toe the compression of the ball changes because one part of the head has more mass than that of the other. So in essence a clean shot will compress more on the far side of the ball *simulating* a slight glancing blow (closed clubhead position), creating a draw. If you slice the ball it will help to straighten that type of shot out. However, this only works for golfers who hit a slice as a result of an open clubhead at impact NOT for slicers who have an "outside-in" swing path. To answer your other question, you could close the clubface yes. However you would not be pleased with the results of that shot. Because your woods (this includes driver) have such little loft that an open or closed clubface will dramatically affect your shot. Instead, address the ball as you would to hit a straight shot, when you are set to swing, take your back foot and move it away from the ball about halfway back your front foot or 5-6 inches. Your feet are the same distance apart and are still both pointing in the same direction(s) as before but your back foot is back off-parallel. Once you have done this keep your shoulders on plane and make a normal swing. What this does is give you a very slight "inside-out" swing and you will see the ball take-off and stay straight and fall inside. For a rightey that's left. That's a draw. Personnally, it is my belief that draw clubs are rubbish, there is no cure for a slice besides hard work and training tools like the Medicus, and the Slice Glove. One could argue that they make these things so golfers have more fun. In my mind, if you are trying to correct a swing flaw of yours, you aren't there just for fun and you have some desire to play well. Like the pros and the people in the pro shop say, "you can't buy a game."