DRIVER BALL FLIGHT
First, describe the slice you actually hit.
For a right-handed golfer, a slice curves noticeably to the right; for a left-handed golfer, the directions reverse. But “I slice it” leaves out a helpful clue: where did the ball start?
Three observations worth recording
Where does it start?
A ball starting left and curving right gives you different flight information from one starting right and moving farther right. Choose a real target and watch the first part of flight before judging the finish.
How much does it curve?
Record whether the curvature is small, moderate, or large, and whether it appears on most shots or only some. One dramatic miss is not necessarily your normal pattern.
Where do you strike it?
With a driver, an off-center hit can alter the relationship between club delivery and curvature. Heel- and toe-side contact can change the ball’s spin through gear effect. If you have impact tape or spray, observe where the ball meets the face without immediately making a major swing change.
What usually influences the curve?
Face orientation relative to the club’s travel direction is one important part of spin-axis tilt. Strike location and dynamic delivery contribute too. Without measuring these factors, a ball flight alone cannot establish exactly what your hands, hips or shoulders did.
A constructive range session
Use one club, one target and a small group of shots. Record start direction, curve and rough strike location. If you use a launch monitor, add its measured face, path, start direction and impact data when available. Look for agreement or disagreement between what you thought happened and what the data says.
Should you immediately change equipment?
Not necessarily. Loft, shaft fit, head design and strike location can affect performance, but a fitting should investigate your actual needs rather than assume every slice requires a particular driver.
Take a more personal next step
The free evaluation organizes your driver pattern alongside your iron play, goals and scoring concerns. It is a starting point for focused practice or a conversation with a qualified coach—not an automatic cure.