Losing distance using my driver.

Now don't get me wrong, I like my consistent driving. I'm the fairway for often than not, driving around 220 yards each time...

But.

Bloody hell I hit my driver far too high. I've always hit my irons high but don't lose any distance, 7 iron 150-155 yards. I like the high ball flight as I get a nice soft landing on the green.

But.

I must be losing 20-30 yards on every drive, for Christ sake I get back spin some times :0 I know the driver is designed to get the ball in the air but I really need a more penetrating ball flight. Could it be the shaft, would I benefit from a custom fit at The Belfry etc.

But.

I really don't want to lose my iron game looking for an extra 20 yards off the tee.

Any advice ladies and gentlemen?

It could be that it is too far left in your stance. It sounds like you are hitting the ball as the club is on its way up in the swing. To compensate try moving it a tad further in from your left heel and see what that does. If that does not work it maybe you need a lower lofted driver, if you are using a 10.5 degree ask your pro if you can try a 9.5 degree on the range.

With a driver you need to hit the ball on the upstroke. Sounds like you are bending you left elbow on your backswing and coming down too steeply on the ball causing it too go too high and lose distance.

It is what is known as an "elephants arse" shot.........it's high and it stinks !

Get custom fit and take out the guesswork. It may be that your optimum distance is 220 with your swingspeed but you wont know unless you get assessed. Make sure you do it on a driving range where you can see ball flight rather than inside on a monitor. Belfry is excellent.

Funnily enough Adrian i just had a fitting for my ping driver and was recommended a 12 deg which at first i felt a little bit insulted by, but then when i was lent one by the pro for a few days, i found the 12 did keep it straighter and that even though the ball wouldnt carry as far it went like a rocket anyway. easily hitting 250+, was so impressed with the g15 12 deg would recommend anyone give it a go. paid 130 for mine and seems to be the going rate but American golf are doing the driver and rescue for �199, just in case anyone was interested (other stockist available)