Can’t stop fading my TSR2

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By Jason B

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  1. Jason B

    Jason B
    Mt. Airy, NC

    I have owned this driver since the release back in August. I previously owned a png 425 and hit baby draws and very consistent. I wanted more distance and a better feeling driver. I went all out and got fit at Golf Galaxy, first mistake. Got put into a Tsr2 11* B2 setting with Graphite Design UB6S shaft. 800 bucks but I wanted the best driver for me. I’m happy with my distance hitting it max around 270-275 total but avg around 260-265. And I hit it really high. But my problem is I can not hit it left unless I pull it left. I’m not as accurate as I was with the png but I love the feel of this driver so much better. I’m a Titleist loyalist so don’t want to consider trading for anything else. I am wondering if I went to 10* head and adjust it .75 up maybe it would lower my flight and straighten it out a bit. Any on-site on if loft would help would be great. I have tinkered with settings but just went back to B2 because it just don’t seem to help. I do hit draws with my tsr2 3 wood and irons. I can hit them straight or play draws but can’t fade them. Frustrated a tad.

  2. Dale V

    Dale V
    Surprise AZ

    I would experiment with shafts first. Go back into the store and hit some shafts where you can get some draws on the TrackMan. If nothing works in shaft options, consider the TSR3. It will allow you not only to adjust at the SureFit hosel, you can adjust the rear weight for draw bias too. Don't give up. I know there is a combination out there that will work ideally for you.
  3. Don O

    Don O
    Madison, WI

    If C3 or D4 didn’t help (increasing loft from A1/B2 will move the face from slightly open to slightly closed), then after setup, move your rear foot back (not further in your stance) a half inch to just close your shoulders to the line.
    Before spending money on hardware, consider getting an opinion from a professional to decide if you or the driver needs fixing.
  4. DonJ

    DonJ
    Cranston, RI

    Hi Jason,if your rh have you tried lowering the loft -.75 @D2 setting?
  5. James Young

    James Young
    Costa Mesa, CA

    Assuming you've tried other "2" settings (A2, C2 & D2) for changing ball flight, some common things I double check or adjust when I'm fading it too much:
    - alignment of my feet relative to the target (use alignment stick). Slightly 'closed' stance with the club face remaining in alignment with the target produces a draw for me. When my stance is too 'open' I end up fading it more.

    - position of ball at address relative to my front foot. When placed off the back of my front-foot heel/or in between my toes and the middle of my stance, I will hit straighter shots with driver. The farther forward in my stance (in line with my toes or farther) the more I end up fading it.

    - consider increasing the adjustable weight to something heavier. Manufacturers have made heads lighter to give us more speed & distance. For me, it lessens more much I actually feel the club head in the swing. The less I feel the more 'over the top' I become - increasing a weak fade and/or slice. A little heavier weight/clubhead, the more I feel the club in the slot and can more easily produce a draw.

    Just some thoughts for your next range session. Good luck on your journey to better!
  6. I’ve seen people go stiffer when looking to turn it over more. Even the stiffest graphite design profiles feel softer vs other premium brands. I’d give that a try.
  7. Guy W

    Guy W
    Statesville, NC

    Can only speak from my experience. I am a high ball fader/slicer off the driver. More to do with me than the club. Bought a TS2 off the rack thinking that's where I needed to be. But when I got fit, Chris @ Manchester Lane did his magic and I ended up in a TSR3 8 degree with a Tensei White Raw 65 gram stiff shaft -1". The hosel is set to A3 and the weight is on H2. Said that I may need to adjust as my swing improves. It definitely straightened my drives out and I can even hit a draw again (if I miss it goes straight).
  8. Edward K

    Edward K
    Wesley Chapel, FL

    Military
    You answered your question for me, you can draw your 3-wood and irons, but fade your driver? Think about that for a minute. The perfect setup for a better play is right in front of you. Unless your definition of a fade differs from mine. Play the fade off the tee, use the slight draw fairway wood as your fairway finder. Or, you simply have too much tension in your driver swing to release the club properly. Good luck!
  9. Jason B

    Jason B
    Mt. Airy, NC

    Tried many of these ideas and straightened it out some but not enough. I ended up swapping for a Tsr3 with my same shaft. I hit it lower straighter and further. Heel strikes will definitely slice quite a bit but 3 weeks in and I have not been so happy with a driver. Thanks for all the reply’s and anyone who hasn’t tried the 3 for fear of being unforgiving should give it a try. Not as forgiving but good swings get good results and bad you get what you get. But it’s not God awful but so much better when you are catching it in the middle.

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