How to Fix Your Slice
Are you ready to fix your slice, improve your contact, and add more distance to your shots?
If you’ve been practicing constantly but still struggle with slicing, you might need a more structured approach and the right training tools. Slices are one of the most frustrating mistakes in golf, sending your ball into the rough, trees, or even out of bounds, making low scores almost impossible. Plus, slices rob you of distance, leaving you with longer approach shots.
The sooner you fix your slice, the sooner you’ll unlock your full potential and enjoy straighter, longer drives.
Before we dive into the methods of fixing your slice, let’s explore what causes it so you can address the root issues.
Three Common Causes of a Slice
A slice happens when the clubface is open at impact relative to the swing path. While that might seem simple, there are underlying factors that cause the clubface to open in the first place. Let’s break them down:
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Weak Grip: A weak grip can lead to an open clubface at impact, making it difficult to control the ball’s flight. Strengthening your grip can be a quick fix to help close the clubface and prevent slicing.
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Outside-to-Inside Swing Path: Many slices are caused by an over-the-top swing path, which cuts across the ball from outside to inside, leaving the clubface open.
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Lack of Rotation: If your body isn't rotating properly during the swing, your arms tend to take over, causing an open clubface and a slice.
Fixing Your Slice Step-by-Step
1. Strengthen Your Grip
Start by adjusting your grip. A weak grip (where the hands are too far under the club) can make it difficult to square the face at impact. Try rotating your hands slightly to a stronger position, ensuring your lead hand has better control over the club.
Product Recommendation:
The Perfect Grip training aid from our store ensures your hands are in the correct position every time, promoting a square clubface and better ball contact. A stronger grip is one of the fastest ways to eliminate a slice.
2. Fix Your Swing Path
A major cause of slicing is an outside-to-inside swing path. To fix this, you need to train your body to swing more from the inside. This will promote a more neutral or even slightly inside-to-out path, helping you square the face at impact and hit straighter shots.
Product Recommendation:
Use our Alignment Stick Holder to help guide your swing path. By placing alignment sticks along your target line, this tool will give you instant feedback when your swing path is off. It’s an essential tool for training an inside-out swing and eliminating that dreaded slice.
3. Improve Your Rotation
Proper body rotation is crucial to avoiding a slice. When your upper body stays in sync with your arms, you maintain better control over the clubface. Focus on rotating your chest and hips together through the ball, ensuring your arms don’t take over.
Product Recommendation:
The Turner Pro is designed to help golfers improve their rotation. It guides you through the correct backswing and impact positions, helping you generate more power and control. With better rotation, you’ll prevent your arms from taking over, which is key to avoiding an open clubface.
Training Aids That Fix Your Slice
Here’s a breakdown of the key training aids that can help eliminate your slice for good:
- Perfect Grip: Strengthens your grip, promoting a square clubface at impact.
- Alignment Stick Holder: Corrects your swing path, ensuring you swing from the inside for straighter shots.
- Turner Pro: Improves body rotation, helping you maintain control over your clubface and avoid slicing.
These tools work together to address the root causes of a slice, helping you make consistent, powerful, and accurate swings.
Ready to Fix Your Slice?
Slicing the ball can be frustrating, but with the right grip, swing path, and rotation, you’ll start hitting straighter, longer shots in no time. Use the Perfect Grip, Alignment Stick Holder, and Turner Pro to address all aspects of your swing and watch your game improve instantly.
Visit our shop to get your hands on these game-changing training aids and fix your slice today!
