Playing vertical vs. "bent over"

[Gaviao]

So I was at Dick's Sporting Goods trying out some new irons. When the sales associate setup the computer for the "driving range" he took a couple of shots to make sure it was up and running. I noticed that he bent WAY over at his waist to hit the ball as opposed to myself as I stand fairly straight up.

Are these just different techniques? Or is one way better than the other?

By the way he claimed that he usually shot in the 70's...

Thoughts?

[Sonny217]

Tommy Gainey works at Dick's?

[nevrino]

If your arms hang straight down or a few degrees forward you will have recommended bend at setup.

[Clambake]

Simply take a look at photos of Tour players at address and get a feel for their posture compared to yours.     I'd rather take my inspiration from players who make an exceptional living playing golf at the highest levels rather than a sales guy at Dick's working for slightly more than minimum wage.

[Gaviao]

Originally Posted by Clambake

Simply take a look at photos of Tour players at address and get a feel for their posture compared to yours.     I'd rather take my inspiration from players who make an exceptional living playing golf at the highest levels rather than a sales guy at Dick's working for slightly more than minimum wage.

Good point

[saevel25]

Depends, pro's vary, if you look at Fred Couples, he has very little knee bend and little bend at the waist.

[crexes]

Yes - that depends if you are a one plane (more bend) or two plane swinger (more erect)

[TourSpoon]

Originally Posted by Clambake

Simply take a look at photos of Tour players at address and get a feel for their posture compared to yours.     I'd rather take my inspiration from players who make an exceptional living playing golf at the highest levels rather than a sales guy at Dick's working for slightly more than minimum wage.

Even though our games more resembles the guy at Dick's.

Still, a valid point as you will see many examples of address positions that work.