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Big Don

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Big Don Well Established Member

Big Don

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Anybody out there bought AJ Bonner's "The Truth About Golf"? I purchased a copy but have to say that it didn't really live up to the infomercial hype. Although AJ is an engaging presenter, ultimately in a long winded way he really ends up stating the obvious, i.e. you have to control the club face properly through the impact zone to hit good shots. Big deal whats so revolutionary about that!!! Did I miss something? Anybody else got an opinion?

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ipark1303 Well Established Member

ipark1303

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Sorry to hear that, but I personally believe that AJ's revelation of whatever he knows about golf... is actually his subjective idea. I would have not wasted any money....
In My Bag:
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Nike SasQuatch 460 9.5 deg - Fujikura Prototype X
3 Wood:
Orlimar Trimetal Plus 14 deg - Fujikura Prototype XIrons: Titleist 735CM (3-PW) - TT DG 300SWedges: Titleist Vokey 50 & 54 & 60Putter: Scotty Cameron Laguna Oil Can - Custom Shop Restored to Pro...

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BASHERBAKER69

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Hi

go to your PGA professional guys-in my opinion instructional videos are a waste of time because its very hard to teach yourself how to play-even Tiger doesn't do this!!-he's got Hank

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AzCoastie

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Did I miss something? Anybody else got an opinion?

Yeah, he basically says to hit the back of the darn ball... *LOL*

To be honest, he did teach me to relax and enjoy the game. Ever get mad when you hit a bad shot? Happened to me all the time and my game would spiral into misery. He made me take a fresh look and realize that a perfect swing and/or shot doesn't exist! Seems obvious, but it wasn't to me until I watched his DVD. With this simple paradigm shift about the game, my scores actually improved because I'm not tense.

Monty23 Newbie

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Have you guys even seen the video? His main point is to swing the clubhead like a baseball bat, and make a "mini-homerun".

With that being said, I did not enjoy the video, and did not take anything away from it. I don't know anyone who turns the club like that in the backswing and then the other way.

Monty23 Newbie

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Also, to the person who says instruction DVD's/Books aren't helpfull, that's flat out wrong.

I've never taken a lesson in my life. My game is from lots of practise, and books/DVD's like the Short game bible and the Plane Truth.

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Big Don Well Established Member

Big Don

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His main point is to swing the clubhead like a baseball bat, and make a "mini-homerun".

And? What's so revolutionary about that? Just about every instructor on the planet uses the baseball analogy. Cash for old rope!!!

Taylormade r7 460
Callaway X 3 Wood
Callaway X 5 Wood
Callaway X 7 Wood
Callaway X Hybrid (24*)TaylorMade r7 Irons (5-PW)Mizuno MP-R Series Wedges (52,58 degrees)Ping G2 Anser Putter


ipark1303 Well Established Member

ipark1303

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How about David Leadbetter's DVDs set?
In My Bag:
Driver:
Nike SasQuatch 460 9.5 deg - Fujikura Prototype X
3 Wood:
Orlimar Trimetal Plus 14 deg - Fujikura Prototype XIrons: Titleist 735CM (3-PW) - TT DG 300SWedges: Titleist Vokey 50 & 54 & 60Putter: Scotty Cameron Laguna Oil Can - Custom Shop Restored to Pro...

Big Don Well Established Member

Big Don

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How about David Leadbetter's DVDs set?

Got Leadbetter interactive. Pricey but very comprehensive and clear presentation. The swing analysis software included is great too.

Taylormade r7 460
Callaway X 3 Wood
Callaway X 5 Wood
Callaway X 7 Wood
Callaway X Hybrid (24*)TaylorMade r7 Irons (5-PW)Mizuno MP-R Series Wedges (52,58 degrees)Ping G2 Anser Putter


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