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Post by jbrac25 on Aug 1, 2009 11:17:41 GMT -5
What are some good swing training tools that youve come across that might help us work on our game at home? Medicus etc... Thanks
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Post by Monte Scheinblum on Aug 5, 2009 10:56:27 GMT -5
I think they all mess with rhythm and timing. Those sticks that help you setup are good, but most other training aids are bad for you, IMO, the medicus especially.
I came up with my own cheap one. take an LW or SW that you don't use much and cut the grip off.
The put some bubble wrap on as a grip and chip with it on the practice green. You probably don't grip it tight enough to pop any of the bubbles, but it will give you feedback that you grip it too tight or increase grip pressure during the swing.
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Post by jbrac25 on Aug 5, 2009 20:46:39 GMT -5
Thanks Monte You know the reason I ask is because I never really feel comfortable with my backswing. For some reason I can go back one way and make a good swing but when i watch others It doesnt appear to be the same in my eyes. Hands seem to be a big thing I almost want to know where and how the clubface is along the whole path of the backwing. The follow through as well. I hit decent shots a decent part of the time but its too easy to question technique. Thanks for the bubble wrap tip, i will definately try it out. Is it true that the short game wedge swing should be similar to the regular iron shots?
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Post by tjb on Aug 6, 2009 10:00:19 GMT -5
Its a golf glove that has a hard insert that runs from the back of your hand across your wrist. Keeps your wrists from hinging any way but the correct way.
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Post by Monte Scheinblum on Aug 6, 2009 18:02:00 GMT -5
doesn't sound too bad.
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Post by Monte Scheinblum on Aug 6, 2009 18:05:01 GMT -5
Try this drill.
Stand straight up and down with a golf club held out to belt buckle level. Make a swing around your body while keeping the club head at belt level. If you don't turn your shoulders properly and/or use your arms and hands too much on the back swing or down swing, the club won't stay at belt level or you will get stuck.
That is a nice drill to see what movements keep you on play and fluid.
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Post by jbrac25 on Aug 6, 2009 20:07:52 GMT -5
I think what i mean here is that on my backswing it feels like i can just pull the clubhead straight back to the top. Other times it appears that the wrist can move or must move in order to get it pointed to the ball at the top. Its hard to explain without showing. I like the rigid piece in the glove though tjb, is there any way you can post a pic of it or how its made? Thanks
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Post by tjb on Aug 7, 2009 11:23:32 GMT -5
it now has Rick Smith's name all over it although I got one about ten years ago that didn't have his name. You can also try to shove popsicle sticks under the back side of your glove.
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Post by garypan on Aug 10, 2009 9:09:06 GMT -5
I really liked the Whippy Tempomaster. Used to hit it a lot and I felt that was part of what made my driving the best part of my game. My driving has gone to the dogs while all the other parts of my game have improved. I just started going back to it and hoping to get it back in order soon.
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