The REAL Reason Your Driver Is Costing You 15 Yards (It's Not Your Grip)

Alex Etches breaks down three common technical mistakes that cost amateur golfers 15+ yards off the tee without losing clubhead speed. By optimizing setup tilt and tee height, eliminating casting from the top, and controlling wrist flexion through impact to boost smash factor, golfers can unlock significant distance gain.

• Position the driver ball inside your lead heel with noticeable spine tilt away from the target to promote an upward angle of attack.
• Tee the ball higher to encourage a low-to-high sweeping path that optimizes launch angle and reduces spin.
• Eliminate casting by shifting weight forward early in the downswing using the step-into-the-ball drill.
• Maximize smash factor by maintaining lead wrist flexion from P6 to impact rather than extending or flipping early.

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