Tiger's "Measurably Worse" Swing

[kurisu]

Oh, wait, you mean that video is not a joke?

[JAG19]

WOW! Talk about a marketing niche.

[nevets88]

In general, the slicker the presentation, the more reason not to trust it.

[tim31x]

This video is an absolute joke. he has terrible camera angles that can really help manipulate his "findings". He also talks about starting the swing with his knees, something tiger simply cannot due anymore as proven by why he took a year off from playing to have surgery. To say that his golfer averages 350 off the tee and piped on 375 down the middle of a tight fairway....this guy is full of it. How come we don't see "his golfer" on tv, he would be dominating the driving categories, The cheesy sound and visual effects take away all credibility as well. This guy is a clown.

[sonicblue]

A pile of steaming propaganda to push an agenda.  "Oh, look, with my feet 3' apart, my hips wiggly-wiggly all over.  Spread them out another 1' and suddenly, I could stop a Chevy."

[squaddie]

Originally Posted by SoCal Blade

Total, complete and utter BS. Sounds and looks like a chiropractor sales video.

The video offers some interesting theories, but it's all very difficult to prove.  And the video's author doesn't offer any citations or proof on issues with some of the past golfers, like Sam Snead.  It's true Snead had the yips, but from Snead's books he only mentions that problem with his putting.

SomaxSports should also disclose in their video that they offer an expensive MicroFiber Reduction program

From their website at http://www.somaxsports.com/

Microfiber Reduction (MR) is available only at Somax .

The fee for Microfiber Reduction is $350 an hour at our headquarters in Tiburon, CA, as part of our flexibility and videoanalysis program. We recommend you start with a three-hour evaluation.  Minimum program is 30 hours.

Perhaps there's some merit to their assertions, but they should indicate in the video they are selling a service.

[iacas]

Originally Posted by squaddie

Perhaps there's some merit to their assertions, but they should indicate in the video they are selling a service.

Isn't that obvious, even to the people who aren't complete cynics?

[max power]

I don't know a tremendous amount about the golf swing, compared to some here I probably know very little.  I know enough that I couldn't get past the 2:00 mark in that video.  Bleargh.

[Deryck Griffith]

What a ridiculous video.

There isn't much more to add after seeing everyone's comments but I will say this which is slightly off topic.........I was happy to notice was how far forward Arnold Palmer's weight was at the top of his swing when they showed his clip!  What a great clip that was and is added proof to the critics that S&T; isn't a foreign way of swinging a golf club!

[reb68]

What gives the guy credility is the vintage bubble shaft driver with toe dummy mark. My initial reaction was anger mixed with laughter. Erik is right, Tiger is more like a smallish speedy wide reciever.

[bunkerputt]

...had me in hysterics.  Enjoy.

[deasy55]

2:23

[Kieran123]

What is this I don't even.....

[deasy55]

[bunkerputt]

Someone contact the Gregory Brothers.  This needs to be auto-tuned immediately.  *Hint*  More looping with Tiger, Shakira and the Motorcycle guy.  Thank you.

[CuppedTin]

This would just flat out scare me!

http://www.swing-speed.com/

[motteler621]

Originally Posted by CuppedTin

This would just flat out scare me!

http://www.swing-speed.com/

You dont need that gimmick machine to strengthen your core/hips. Plenty of exercises to do

[bunkerputt]

Originally Posted by motteler621

You dont need that gimmick machine to strengthen your core/hips. Plenty of exercises to do

All those exercises create microfibers.  The only way to prevent them is by the machine.  Otherwise you will develop the yips.  Conclusion:  hip machine prevents putting yips.  End of story.