TaylorMade R9 Irons: Are You Getting The Most Out Of Your Clubs?

Did you just spend a bundle of money on a new set of TaylorMade R9 Irons but find that you are still having trouble hitting the ball well? I have good and bad news. First, it isn't the clubs' fault. That's the bad news. Maybe it's good too. You don't have to take them back.

The really good news is that you can correct your swing and you will be smacking them down the fairway in no time. The R9's are fantastic clubs and will really bring out the most in your game. Following are some tips to help you get the most out of your R9 Irons. If you don't own a set of R9's, not to worry. These tips will help anyone (you might want to consider trying out some R9's though).

These first few tips will get you started to correcting your swing so you can get the most out of your clubs. If you still have trouble with your swing even after implementing these strategies be sure to continue your research and find an online community where you can get feedback and advice from other golfers.

Common problem for begging golfers: Topping the ball or hitting line drives.

Do you have trouble getting your ball more than a couple of feet off the ground? Do you swing hard and find that you hit the top of the ball and drive it into the ground or pop it up just a couple of feet and watch it settle disappointingly close to where it was?

A likely reason you are littering the golf course with "worm burners" is that you are connecting, or attempting to connect with the ball too late in your swing. Trying to hit the ball up usually has the opposite effect.

If we want something to go up we should hit it up, right? It seems logical enough. This is the case with our driver off the tee. You want to hit the ball just as your driver starts on it's way back up. When you are swinging your driver the ball is on a tee though. It's a very different scenario with our irons. If you try to swing your irons the same way you swing your driver you will spend the day moving 10 yards at a time because you are topping the ball.

The Solution: Hit the ball on your down swing. Pay attention while your golf pro swings his irons. Do you see how they take a small divot after they make contact with the ball. This is how it is supposed to happen. Your irons are designed to make contact on the way down. When done properly you will pop the ball up and give it backspin. You should find that you take a small divot on your follow through. This is important, you do not want to take a divot before you hit the ball. Make sure you follow through on your swing as well. Remember, small divots.

Second Cause: Swinging with your arms, no weight transfer, and lifting your head.

The solution: There is a lot happening here so it isn't as easy of a fix. It is important not to try to correct everything at once. If you do, you will try to make too many adjustments at the same time and you will have little stability. Try to change one thing at a time and check the results.

Beginners often try to achieve proper weight transfer. While weight transfer is necessary in a correct golf swing, there are other things that should be considered first. Think about where your weight should be at the moment you strike the ball. You should try keeping your weight on your left foot where it needs to be at impact. Have you heard of the Stack and Tilt method? If you are having trouble making solid contact, swing more slowly and hit the ball several times ensuring that you are in the correct position at the moment of impact. It will give you a feel for where you need to be at that point in your swing.

Finally, I want to drive home a point made earlier. Fix one thing at a time. As an example for you. A friend of mine has a terrible slice using the TaylorMade R9 irons. He tried everything he could think of to fix it. Nothing worked. Then one day we suggest that he just slow down his swing and maintain an even pace throughout. He had surprising results. Simply by slowing down and having a smooth swing he corrected many of the issues that were plaguing his swing.