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Club path is the direction the club is moving through impact — and it’s one of the most critical factors in both ball compression and shot direction.
A poor club path is not only a common cause of wayward ball flight, but it also leads to a significant loss of power and distance off the tee and through the bag.
This video tells you how swing path affects compression. Use an AI swing analyzer to see exactly how your club is moving through impact and where your path is going wrong.
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Follow the advice here and you’ll see measurable improvement in both power and shot direction — getting the club to travel on the correct inside-out path or square-to-square path for maximum energy transfer at impact.
After that, you’ll want to watch the rest of this series, which literally covers everything you need to know about creating ideal contact. Build the correct path with structured repetition using the GOAT Drill system.
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