How to Hit Irons Consistently (What Most Golfers Get Wrong!)

One of the most overlooked yet game-changing aspects of the golf swing is understanding your clubface—and if you're hitting behind the ball, topping it, or watching it slice right, this could be the root of your problem. In this post, we’ll break down the importance of wrist angles, clubface control, and introduce you to a powerful drill using HackMotion to help you strike the ball more consistently and accurately.

Why Clubface Awareness Matters

Your golf ball only reacts to one thing at impact: the clubface. Not the backswing, not your takeaway—it’s all about what the clubface is doing at the moment of truth. And many amateur golfers unknowingly play with an open clubface during their downswing. When the club shaft is parallel to the ground and the toe of the club is pointing toward the sky, that’s a big red flag.

Even with a solid grip, poor wrist angles—especially cupping in the lead wrist—can ruin your ball striking. As this open face comes into impact, your body often stalls, you start to flip your hands, and suddenly you’re adding loft instead of compressing the ball.

Understanding Wrist Angles and the Clubface

One of the main culprits behind an open face in transition is excessive cupping of the lead wrist. This causes the clubface to point skyward when it should be angled more towards your spine. Good players have a lead wrist that’s more flexed or “bowed” during transition. This movement helps square the face and leads to more consistent, penetrating shots.

But how do you train your body to feel this change?

The Motorcycle Drill: Training Clubface Control with HackMotion

To help players develop proper wrist angles, the Motorcycle Drill using the HackMotion sensor is a game-changer. Here’s how it works:

Setup

Attach the HackMotion sensor to your lead wrist and connect to the app.

Stand in your setup position and calibrate the wrist angle at address.

Get ready to simulate a swing slowly, focusing on key positions.

Execution

Move to the top of your swing. The app will provide feedback on your wrist position.

As you begin your downswing, imagine revving a motorcycle throttle—this movement naturally flexes (bows) the lead wrist.

The app provides auditory and visual feedback. If you cup your wrist, the tone disappears. If you maintain a flat or flexed wrist, the tone remains steady.

Repeat the drill slowly, then gradually speed up as your wrist awareness improves.

Why It Works

This drill doesn’t just give feedback—it trains your wrist to stay in the proper position throughout the swing. You’ll start to feel a stable, square clubface through impact, leading to straighter, more solid shots.

Real-Time Feedback = Better Practice

Unlike many training aids, HackMotion acts like a coach on your wrist. It tells you when you're doing it right, when you're overcompensating, and when you're falling back into bad habits. That kind of instant feedback is what helps you take lessons and actually apply them when you're practicing on your own.

Try this: hit a few shots while intentionally keeping the tone active throughout the downswing. You’ll start to see a major difference in ball flight—less curve, more control.

Conclusion

If you’re tired of watching your shots curve right or feel inconsistent through impact, it’s time to pay attention to your clubface and wrist angles. The Motorcycle Drill using the HackMotion sensor is an excellent way to build that awareness and turn your practice time into meaningful improvement.

Remember: small wrist changes lead to big results. Master your wrist angles, and you’ll start to see cleaner, more accurate ball flights in no time.