Question:
Several members of this group really helped me get rid of my chronic drive popups. They pointed out, correctly, that my swing path was too shallow. When I started to concentrate on taking the club back low, with full extension, the popups went away. Only problem is that I still can’t get any distance to speak of. Today, hitting a two wood off the tee, I could only manage two drives that went further than about 200 yards( most as short as 170-180). So I’m hoping someone will share some tips to get more power into my swing. Right now I’m taking the club back to the point that my hands are near shoulder level though the club is not nearly parallel to my shoulders. On two drives when I tried to get it back further, I just lost everything and hit grounders strong left. I’m about 6′ 4", 200 pounds, fairly strong for a 70 year old but out of shape. Seems to me , though, that with a wide arch and decent power I ought to be able to get it out there further. I haven’t found anybody around here that can measure swing speed but I’ve been told that it’s probably a slower speed and I should use a regular flex shaft and "senior" balls, which I’m doing. The club is a graphite shaft Big Bertha, circa 1996 or 7. I can read tips in the magazines all day but what I’d really like to have is some that actually work based on someone’s experience. Finally, my new, level swing is still kind of tenuous so I don’t want to make any dramatic grip or other changes that might mess the whole thing up and have me back to the popups, shanks and everything else. It just feels too good to get some of the turbulence out of my swing to risk it. Is this about all I can expect or are there things I could work on?
Response:
The club is a graphite shaft Big Bertha, circa 1996 or 7.
Some consider Callaway shafts to be notoriously inconsistent. I’d have it checked out. I can read tips in the magazines all day but what I’d really like to have is some that actually work based on someone’s experience.
Frankly, I don’t think an internet group is going to do a whole lot better. There’s only 1 real solution: find a good teacher and have a few lessons 
Is this about all I can expect or are there things I could work on?
You can expect more. Make sure you’re fit and flexible. You don’t need to become Jack LaLane, but it wouldn’t hurt to get a book or 2 on golf fitness and do some stretching. Have a look at Super Power Golf. I like using the gyroscope balls like Dynaflex to work my hands, wrists, and forearms. They’re fun to use.