What Does Slice Mean in Golf?
By The Fairway Labs TeamReviewed
Shots & shot shapes
Golf term
Slice
Slice in practice
A fade and a slice curve the same way — the fade is small and controlled, the slice is big and unwanted. Fixing a slice usually starts with a stronger grip and a more in-to-out swing path.
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