Need help with grip & club choice?

Question

I currently use callaway X 20 clubs, graphite shafts. I've been playing on and off for 2 years, but am really getting into it now as I 'm in a club for 4~ months now (23 handicap). My problem is I'm hooking the ball too much. I use a strong grip, and was told the clubs are made for a draw. So, should I get new steel shaft irons I would love more control, as I think my distance is fine, if I should go with steel irons, what are good, easy to hit and nice for a high handicapper? Thanks, in advance.

Answer 1

Try just weakening  your grip a little (turn both hands to the left).  Strong grips promote the draw or hooked shot.  The clubs are not made for a draw so that person didn't know what they were talking about.  Reshafting an entire set of irons is an expensive proposition - you can learn to hit the ball straighter as you progress in the game with the equipment you have.

Answer 2

I own the X-20's as well and am very happy with them.

If you're hooking the ball and you know you're using a strong grip, I'd try weakening your grip until you start getting your desired ball flight.

Answer 3

the x20 are for high handicappers I'd stick with them. Maybe a lesson would help. No one can give you swing or grip advice with out seeing you set up and swing.

Answer 4

Don't spend any money on clubs just yet. Money is better spent on a few lessons.  Hooking could be ball position, swing plane or your strong grip - not the clubs.  If you said you were a lower handicapper,  maybe then check your shafts as they might be too flexible for the speed of your swing - but again a teaching pro can help you with that.