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In this episode, we dig into what really changes when you go from irons to driver - and why the answer is more nuanced than simply having “two different swings.”They break down how ball position, spine tilt, angle of attack, ground forces, and intent change throughout the bag, including why more golfers are using aggressive vertical force with the driver and what “jumping” in the golf swing actually means.We also cover:-Why tour players often fade their driver but draw their irons-How much you should actually hit up on a driver-Why vertical force is often late—and what causes it-Whether tour pros really swing their driver at “80%”-How better players adapt their swing to the shot in front of them-Tiger Woods’ approach to practicing different shot shapes-Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau and different ways elite players use the ground-The resurgence of old-school golf swing mechanics-Interlock vs. overlap vs. 10-finger grips-Why intent may be more powerful than chasing positionsThe big takeaway: you probably don’t need to build two completely separate golf swings. But the intent, setup, and forces you use with a driver shouldn’t necessarily look the same as they do with an iron.If you’re a golf swing nerd, coach, or golfer trying to understand what actually creates speed and better ball striking, this one gets deep.Subscribe for more conversations on golf instruction, biomechanics, speed, and how golfers actually learn.
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"Your Driver Swing Should NOT Be the Same as Your Iron Swing" is an episode of GolfWell Podcast. Runtime 49 min. Published August 14, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.