Learning how to hit a stinger golf shot is crucial when you're looking to elevate your ball-striking and control ball-flight. After all, when the wind is in high gear and a shot needs to stay low, a stinger is the required play.
But how in the heck do you practice hitting a stinger — let alone doing so with a clubface that's 50 percent smaller like the PureOne Golf practice clubs? We've got you covered!
During a recent driving range session with content creator Dalton Joyce (AKA "Young Dalt"), we captured three main golf tips that can help you dial in a stinger golf shot. Check out the video from Joyce below.
Dalton Joyce's Tips for Hitting a Stinger Golf Shot
Mastering the stinger golf shot is tricky, because it takes some adjustments both pre-shot and during the golf swing. It also requires discipline in order to finish your downswing coming into impact.Â
Using the PureOne Mid-Iron, Joyce shares three golf tips that can help you master this fun (but difficult) shot shape.
"To master hitting the low one, I have three rules," Joyce says in the video. "First, know your ball flight — is it going to fade or is it going to draw?"
Once you identify your preferred ball flight, Joyce reminds you to feel your hands beneath your shoulders, which will help the ball come off the clubface with a lower trajectory.
"You're not swinging slower, you're stopping your hands faster," he says. "I like to control the trajectory just based off where my hands are. So if I want to hit it high, I'm going to climb the ladder with my hands. If I want to hit it low, I'm going to feel as if the club's below my shoulder plane."
Finally, Joyce says that you need to avoid decelerating in your swing if you want to hit a successful stinger golf shot with superb contact.
"You've got to punch it," he instructs. "There's no way to make crisp and consistent contact on a shot like this if we're decelerating."Â
By incorporating these easy tips during your next driving range session, you can properly work on hitting the stinger, adding another shot to your repertoire.
How the PureOne Golf Practice Club Helps Your Game
Recognized as "golf's best game-improvement club" by Golf Digest, the collection of PureOne Golf clubs are designed to help elevate your golf practice.
From mastering your focus to correcting nasty swing flaws and mishits, discover how the benefits of practicing with a smaller clubface will transform your game — ultimately leading to lower scores.
So whether you're working on hitting a stinger golf shot like Dalton Joyce, or just need to get back to good fundamentals in the golf swing, PureOne provides instant feedback, acting as a trusty tool for better results.
