How to Hit the Driver Straight (and Far!)

u/TacticalYeeter 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Discussion: Are the driver and iron swing the same?”

Angle of attack changes how you need to swing and aim. That's a big reason why people slice driver. They move the ball position forward which promotes a slice path and most amateurs have poor face control and face closure. Slice path, slow face closure, voila slice. That's why moving the ball slightly back and teeing it lower tames the slice. The path shifts more neutral or even toward more of a draw. This is …

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u/GolfExplained 2026 · r/GolfSwing · in “Forward shaft lean and open club face.”

It's actually explained in something called the D plane. Trackman has this metric. As you hit down the path pushes out. It's easier to draw irons, especially shorter ones, than a driver if you hit up. ▶ this video ▶ this video This is why a lot of pros will want to only fade the driver and will draw irons. It's not a guarantee but the geometry works out easier that way.

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