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I just got let down on an ambitious purchase (my golf swing trainer for wii) as it doesnt support left handed players. I can still use TW games but not as good analysis of the swing.

As a result im on the hunt for some form of budget home aid so i can practice on my lunch and get meaningful feedback. As i cant always get to the range through the week.

Phigolf/Phigolf2 are showing up alot in my search it says left hand support is available particularly on the wgt edition. The bluetooth device i can also attach to my clubs when i hit the range.

Im aware nothing will replace hitting balls, but anyone have this device and use it? Open to other recommendations.

Mike in Scotland - Discovering golf one divot at a time

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I'm unsure of what you're trying to do. A few key points, IMO:

  • Video and mirrors are great forms of feedback.
  • I wouldn't trust a Wii trainer or anything like that. I don't even know if I'd trust something like the deWiz.
  • Practicing without a ball is of limited use. Your swing will be different when there's something to hit. I recommend strongly finding a way to hit at least AlmostGolf balls or something.
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The objective is realtime feedback on my rotation/swing, i dont have space for a fulllength mirror (and my wife would go crazy if i install one on the wall) or a even a garden net etc.

Video is fine but it relies on my supplying it to a thirdparty and waiting on feedback as i cant self analayze myself i dont have the knowledge of someone like yourself.

Im aware it wont be a perfect solution but looking for anything that can assist/guide. I will still be going to the range as frequently as i can this is something i can do on my lunch break in my house though. 

 

 

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48 minutes ago, IceMike said:

The objective is realtime feedback on my rotation/swing, i dont have space for a fulllength mirror (and my wife would go crazy if i install one on the wall) or a even a garden net etc.

Video is fine but it relies on my supplying it to a thirdparty and waiting on feedback as i cant self analayze myself i dont have the knowledge of someone like yourself.

Im aware it wont be a perfect solution but looking for anything that can assist/guide. I will still be going to the range as frequently as i can this is something i can do on my lunch break in my house though. 

 

 

Go to the range. Have wife or someone there video your swing from a few angles. Post it to YouTube and share the link here under members swings. Take a look at @boogielicious, he is very active there along with others. 

If you don't mind sharing, what are you living arrangements that you can't swing a club? Maybe someone has ideas for restricted space. Some foam balls in the front yard is better than nothing. Get creative. You can chip foamies off the carpet onto the couch. 

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Low ceilings across the house, i can use the garden but its small and shared with animals, washing wire also cuts space. I can and do chip stuff but its more full swing im looking at.

Again happy to do the videos for the thread but that is a delayed as opposed to live feedback.

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8 hours ago, IceMike said:

The objective is realtime feedback on my rotation/swing, i dont have space for a fulllength mirror (and my wife would go crazy if i install one on the wall) or a even a garden net etc.

I don't think the quality of the info will be as good as you think it will be.

And… learning to play golf is more about how to move your body so the club moves the right way, not just making the numbers for the club be "good."

8 hours ago, IceMike said:

Video is fine but it relies on my supplying it to a thirdparty and waiting on feedback as i cant self analayze myself i dont have the knowledge of someone like yourself.

Supplying it to a third-party? Record it on your phone and watch it. What do you think you're going to do with a phigolf except be trying to figure it out yourself?

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@IceMike Are you suggesting a system that will record your swing, analyze it and give you feedback? Like….AI? 😳

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15 minutes ago, Vinsk said:

@IceMike Are you suggesting a system that will record your swing, analyze it and give you feedback? Like….AI? 😳

If I used AI it may tell me to find a new hobby.

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10 hours ago, iacas said:

Supplying it to a third-party? Record it on your phone and watch it. What do you think you're going to do with a phigolf except be trying to figure it out yourself?

I understand but i myself wont know what looks right/wrong without contact of a ball and seeing output. I dont know enough about swing form etc.

 

8 hours ago, Vinsk said:

@IceMike Are you suggesting a system that will record your swing, analyze it and give you feedback? Like….AI? 😳

That'll do the trick better than I could do it myself

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I think you're putting waaaaaay too much faith in that.

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14 hours ago, IceMike said:

Low ceilings across the house, i can use the garden but its small and shared with animals, washing wire also cuts space. I can and do chip stuff but its more full swing im looking at.

Again happy to do the videos for the thread but that is a delayed as opposed to live feedback.

Try filming with hitting foam balls or other practice balls. Learning to film yourself is a skill too. You can hit foam balls anywhere. Just ask our resident piano man @GolfLug.

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35 minutes ago, boogielicious said:

Try filming with hitting foam balls or other practice balls. Learning to film yourself is a skill too. You can hit foam balls anywhere. Just ask our resident piano man @GolfLug.

Yeah, still trying to hit middle C..

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2 hours ago, boogielicious said:

Try filming with hitting foam balls or other practice balls. Learning to film yourself is a skill too. You can hit foam balls anywhere. Just ask our resident piano man @GolfLug.

Little something more to that statement you would like to share???? LOL

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3 hours ago, boogielicious said:

Learning to film yourself is a skill too. 

Maybe I should film myself filming my swing to make sure I'm doing it right?

:-P

But to echo what others have said, I'd rather do high quality practice indoors on things like putting and chipping when at home and then work on full swing when at the range. 

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2 hours ago, snapfade said:

Little something more to that statement you would like to share???? LOL

Check out @GolfLug Member Swing page.😉

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