Why am i hooking the ball????????

Question

i just got a new set of prince clubs, and before i had some wal-mart whatever clubs, and i was good with them usually par or better,a nd now ive got these new ones and especially with the irons my shots will hook 90 after heading straight, oh and im doing this ken griffey c**p after the swing with the wide switch hand left stroke... i dunno!

Answer 1

you need to check your stance and go to the driving range to adjust to the newer clubs.  the same thing happened to me when i got my new set, but once i adjusted, i started to improve.  it will take time so be patient.  Also make sure to keep your head stationary and take your time on your backswing

Answer 2

Probably swinging over the ball. Get the ball further back in your stance.

Answer 3

with you new clubs they are most likely better clubs then the Walmart ones. The Walmart ones allow you to mess up and still hit it straight. Your swing Hasn't;t changed but the clubs have you need to change you swing so that you new better clubs go straight.

Answer 4

It could be a lot of things. The new set of clubs probably has a different structure, balance etc. Therefore, you just have to get used to it.

However, even if that is true, it is most likely your swing. Easy things to do yourself would be 1) to watch your wrists. Make sure that when you c**k your wrists in the back swing, you aren't overdoing it, or doing it at the wrong angle. Its hard for me to explain what they should look like, but I'm sure you can find out, even if it means just looking at a picture of a pro. 2) Think, when you are swinging down, that your path is right of where it actually is. This may make you swing more strait. 3) In the backswing, watch the position of your arms. They should be strait in front of your chest, not farther. Also look at how high they are getting. 4) Make sure that you are turning back enough.

I hope this helps! But otherwise, I think you should go see a pro. They can actually look at you, and see what is wrong. However, not all pro's are the same. Your best bet is a PGA certified professional. I would try to find someone who does a lot with a video, so you can dissect your swing and see yourself in slow motion.

Good luck!

Answer 5

a) face is closed at impact

b) you are coming too far from the inside on impact (the opposite of "coming over the top" a common ailment of slicers)

check your grip look online at how tour pros grip the club.  many times this can be a small fix to a big problem. If you were shooting par or better this may not apply to you.......