My Swing (Holstein30) - Page 2

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Originally Posted by Kieran123 

If that is true, then you need an XS shaft

 

I'm just telling you what the machine at Dick's told me and what the golf pro there told me.  I'm not trying to boast or brag cause club head speed isn't everything, and because I'm a high handicap as of right now anyways so I have nothing to brag about.  I'm just looking to improve as much as possible.  I am happy with the results and if the machines were accurate then I'm very happy with my tweaked swing (especially my grip), as it seems to be working well.  This was the first real feedback I have gotten since messing with it around the house, as the range has been flooded and I've only been able to basically practice swing without being able to hit any balls. 

Thanks for the advice.  I may have to look into switching my shafts.  How much does it usually cost for a fairly decent shaft?  I would have to replace two shafts actually because my 3 hybrid is only a regular shaft and my driver is a stiff. 

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Originally Posted by Kieran123 

It varies between $70-$250

 

Alright...I guess I'll have to head back to dicks sometime and get fitted after I'm fully comfortable with my swing.  Should be heading out to the range tomorrow so look for some vids on the way soon. 

Alright thanks for the feedback everyone.  I'm taking everything and trying to apply it to my swing to see if it works.  Here is another video of some of my progress.  I still struggle with keeping my right arm straight but my balance, grip, and posture have improved (at least I think they have).  I'm still working on this swing quite a bit, so expect many more videos to come in the future.  Keep the feedback coming guys I really appreciate it and I do my best to apply all the feedback to give me a more solid swing whether it looks like it or not.  (mute the sound if you don't wanna listen to some music,  I just put in on there cause I figured it would be less boring that way)  Also there is a nice comparison near the end of my old swing and new swing side by side so you all can check that out for reference.

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Originally Posted by BugDude 

Dude, your swing looks much improved to me.  With your height and flexibility there is no reason to swing your club past paralell (to the ground) at the top of your backswing.  By keeping your right arm straight and getting your hands as high as possible, you will create much more leverage and force with less effort than bending your arm in an effort to go past paralell.  Give it a try.  What you are trying to do is maximize the distance of your hands from the object (the ball).  That maximizes the force of the lever.  Bending the right elbow shortens that distance.  Think of it in terms of using a pry bar.  A longer pry bar can generate more leverage than a short one, but that is diminished as the distance of the pry point is increased. 

 

This also gives you a greater chance of consistency with not only your driver but with all clubs.  It would be very difficult to time the unwinding of the lead arm to get the bottom of the arc at the ball the same with a driver and a sand wedge.  By keeping the lead arm straight, it's the same all the way through the bag.  It will greatly enhance consistency in ball striking.  You start the swing with the lead arm straight.  The goal is to return it to the same position. 

 

As I've gotten older, rounder, and less flexible I have noticed that I get much better distance by keeping my left arm (righty) straight and shortening my swing and maximizing the distance of my hands from the ball.  I've had to learn to swing smarter, not harder, so I've learned how to make my swing more efficient.  When you get older, preserving energy throughout the round becomes a strategic element of consideration. 

Thanks for the feedback.  And I have been working on keeping my right arm straight on my backswing.  I also try to get my hands high but I have a little trouble with that.  It may not look like it in this video but I am not very flexible at all, but I am working on it.  As of right now I can't even reach down to my ankles with my knees straight.  I am working on keeping my right arm straight though and hopefully I can get it down in about a week or two.  If I can keep that arm straight then my club shouldn't go past parallel anymore.  The elbow bend is something that carried over from baseball so it may take it a lil while for it to feel more natural.  Keep the feedback coming though cause I feel like it is helping quite a bit.
 

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Originally Posted by BugDude 

You've got a good swing, you're just fine tuning for consistency at this point.  Keep up the good work, it shows in the two videos.  See if you can find any older videos of Ernie Els swing (before his knee surgery).  He would "swing within himself" and keep everything centered and aligned.  Good mechanics and angles.  He never appeared to be over-swinging.  I attended the PGA Championship at Valhalla in Kentucky 14 or so years ago and I got to follow the most awesome twosome for a bunch of holes:  Ernie Els and Fred Couples.  That was a demonstration of smooth and power.  Ernie's swing (at that time) was textbook.

Thanks man!  And I will definitely take a look at that.  I'm doing my best to develop a consistent swing that I am confident in.  I now think my main problem is remembering to do the little things.  I find that I get ahead of myself and then get all outta wack when I forget to watch my posture or the position of the ball in my stance.  I'm mainly having problems with repeating my swing time and time again.  I go from hitting a really good few balls to hitting some really bad balls which in turn causes me to get frustrated so I start rushing myself too much.  I'm definitely working hard on it and I'll keep this thread updated with my progress.  Once again I wanna thank everyone for all the feedback, I really do appreciate it. 

tl;dr I'm back. Haven't played much the past 2 years. I'm looking to change that and improve a ton. Will be setting goals on here to keep me honest and keep you all updated. Videos coming once weather warms up. Any advice is appreciated.

Oh man it's been a LONG time. Nearly two years ago I started this thread and worked on improving for the first couple of months, then I guess life hit a little and I didn't have much time to play or practice. I've played less than 10 times (maybe less than 5) in the past year, but this year I've dedicated myself to playing more and practicing more. Too bad it's winter and I can't really get out to the range or the course. I've tried to do some things indoors (I live in a small apartment with 3 others and there is no yard for me to hit on) but there really isn't a whole lot I can do at the moment. I went out about 3 weeks ago when we had a nice day and actually shot fairly well (shot +8 on 9 holes). I don't have any videos to put up at the moment but once it warms up you all can expect to see a lot come out. I will say that my driving is borderline atrocious judging from those 9 holes a few weeks ago. I sliced every drive and I can't seem to hit the center of the face to save my life (almost always hit on the inside and a bit high). Luckily I made some crazy recovery shots and was putting really well to save par/bogey on most of the holes. If there is one thing that I have been able to work on indoors its my grip. I feel that I have a pretty solid grip now but I guess you all will have to wait until I can get some videos up to judge for yourself. Ultimately I plan on setting some goals this time around and keeping them public as extra motivation to actually reach those goals (I like proving I can do something to myself, but I also tend to give myself too much leeway in my goals when no one else knows about them so that's why I'm going to put them below so I can't really cheat on them plus it keeps you all updated as well). I apologize for the long read. Any help/advice is always appreciated.

Goals (fairly broad for now):

-work on at least one thing each day (i.e. flexibility, driving, putting, grip, strength, etc.)

-increase flexibility a ton

-develop a consistent swing

-work on my feel

-develop a pre-shot routine

-work on chipping and putting consistency

-work on multiple shots 100 yards and in

-stop pulling my irons

-be able to hit the fairway with the driver (aka stop slicing)

-stop over thinking and getting a little hot headed

A more precise goal of mine would be to break 80 before August.

That's it for now. Be on the look out for some videos once the weather finally warms up (hopefully sooner than later). Thanks for reading and good luck to everyone on their 2013 season, let's make it the best one yet :).