AimPoint Green Reading

[iacas]

10 minutes ago, Zesty said:

I'm sure it would be against the rules like the elevation options on a rangefinder, but, I was thinking that it would be a great for practice if I had a belt that worked as a level and sent the readout to my golfwatch. Wherever I was standing a quick glance at my wrist would give the degree of slope. Has anyone seen a practice aid like this? 

No, plus your belt isn't always level or whatever. They have levels you use when practicing which is actually best anyway.

[dkolo]

44 minutes ago, Zesty said:

I'm sure it would be against the rules like the elevation options on a rangefinder, but, I was thinking that it would be a great for practice if I had a belt that worked as a level and sent the readout to my golfwatch. Wherever I was standing a quick glance at my wrist would give the degree of slope. Has anyone seen a practice aid like this? 

You're much better off putting down a level on the ground. Your belt readings will be worthless: you could be standing askew, have your weight shifted, uneven shoes, pants riding up, etc. I've been using the Breakmeter app on the iPhone. The included spirit level in the Compass app could work as well, but the other app is putting specific. 

[iacas]

37 minutes ago, dkolo said:

You're much better off putting down a level on the ground. Your belt readings will be worthless: you could be standing askew, have your weight shifted, uneven shoes, pants riding up, etc. I've been using the Breakmeter app on the iPhone. The included spirit level in the Compass app could work as well, but the other app is putting specific. 

FWIW regular spirit levels don't work well unless they only measure the tilt across your line.

[colin007]

3 hours ago, jkelley9 said:

So based on a few recent responses, including yours, do you think I should forego the aimpoint "class" and maybe just use the youtube quick videos on the aimpoint system to get a feel for it, and I can probably use a good chunk of the technique without attending a class? What about the "streaming" express class that's like ~$45? Do you think that set of video instruction would be helpful?

Thanks!

 

Based on the recommendations of people on this forum whose opinions I trust, I would say to take the class. I haven't because I'm lazy and cheap. Guesstimating with my feet gives me the direction of the break but I can't put a number on the break like people who take the class can.

[RFKFREAK]

1 hour ago, colin007 said:

 

Based on the recommendations of people on this forum whose opinions I trust, I would say to take the class. I haven't because I'm lazy and cheap. Guesstimating with my feet gives me the direction of the break but I can't put a number on the break like people who take the class can.

Yup.

Can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink.  Haha

[boogielicious]

5 hours ago, jkelley9 said:

So based on a few recent responses, including yours, do you think I should forego the aimpoint "class" and maybe just use the youtube quick videos on the aimpoint system to get a feel for it, and I can probably use a good chunk of the technique without attending a class? What about the "streaming" express class that's like ~$45? Do you think that set of video instruction would be helpful?

Thanks!

I would take the class. You learn so much more doing it hands on with an instructor. You won't regret it. 

[colin007]

27 minutes ago, RFKFREAK said:

Yup.

Can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink.  Haha

 

Lol!! And in spite of all that, this horse isn't such a terrible putter. I know I'd be better with the class though.

[RFKFREAK]

2 minutes ago, colin007 said:

 

Lol!! And in spite of all that, this horse isn't such a terrible putter. I know I'd be better with the class though.

Edel putter, FTW!

[ZappyAd]

19 hours ago, iacas said:

FWIW regular spirit levels don't work well unless they only measure the tilt across your line.

I thought about taping a mini bubble level to the back of the putter so when you look down (and assuming you rest the putter flat on the ground) you would get an idea of the level.  You could then also use it to gauge the level at points down the line and it wouldn't particularly get in the way or be a hassle to use (might change the swing weight a bit). 

But I would assume that this type of thing might be against the rules.

[Mr. Desmond]

35 minutes ago, ZappyAd said:

I thought about taping a mini bubble level to the back of the putter so when you look down (and assuming you rest the putter flat on the ground) you would get an idea of the level.  You could then also use it to gauge the level at points down the line and it wouldn't particularly get in the way or be a hassle to use (might change the swing weight a bit). 

But I would assume that this type of thing might be against the rules.

It's easier to spend $45 on the limited time offer on the DVD and learn to use your feet. It is a skill.

[iacas]

4 hours ago, Mr. Desmond said:

It's easier to spend $45 on the limited time offer on the DVD and learn to use your feet. It is a skill.

And about $40 to buy a digital level.

[billchao]

21 hours ago, RFKFREAK said:

Yup.

Can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink.  Haha

Here I thought you were going to call him another equine 

Seriously @colin007, take a class. It's worth it.

[colin007]

2 hours ago, billchao said:

Here I thought you were going to call him another equine 

Seriously @colin007, take a class. It's worth it.

Well, I probably should, but I don't want to get too good at this dumbass game...

[RFKFREAK]

8 hours ago, billchao said:

Here I thought you were going to call him another equine 

Seriously @colin007, take a class. It's worth it.

5 hours ago, colin007 said:

Well, I probably should, but I don't want to get too good at this dumbass game...

[nevets88]

Guy doing AE while wearing a device that measures brain activity. Dunno how accurate Focus Band is, never heard of it, but interesting seeing the left to right side transition.

 

[nevets88]

Anyone who says Aimpoint Express takes too long should just watch this video. 30 seconds to ready to putt.

 

[billchao]

15 hours ago, nevets88 said:

Anyone who says Aimpoint Express takes too long should just watch this video. 30 seconds to ready to putt.

 

Anybody who says AimPoint Express takes too long has probably never done it or really seen anyone doing it. Even the pros take far longer reading their putts with their eyes than the ones who AimPoint do.

I often have my read before it's even my turn to putt.

[MattM]

Good Afternoon fellow aimpointers!  I was wondering if I could get a bit of help with the one part of the express read that still gives me fits.  I still cannot for some reason stand over the ball and tell with my hips what the slope is or what way it's going.  In my head I just can't feel it.  I can feel slope easily through my feet when I stand perpendicular to my line but for some reason stratling it I have a hard time feeling the slope then.

I know they talk about trying to feel which foot has more weight, but I'm thinking that I'm subconsciously taking weight off one side or the other instead of just going with it. 

Anyway, does anyone have any drills or anything they use to get a better feel for the slope when standing parallel to the line?