Medicus

[bogeymaker]

anyone used one of these contraptions? Did it actually help you or make you more confused?

[muskegman]

  bogeymaker said:

anyone used one of these contraptions? Did it actually help you or make you more confused?

I used one and could make it "work" in that it didn't break down at any time during my swing but I'm not sure if it made a bit of difference for me. I was using the medicus driver and it was really heavy and, well... thats about all I can say. It was reassuring to know that I might possibly have a half way decent swing but I really doubt that based on my performance on the course... so there you go.

I wouldn't buy one... maybe the iron is different.

[NCGolfer]

A friend of mine has the iron and I used it on the range for a bit. I like the concept of the club, but could not hit it at all. I had a hitch in my swing at the time and it kept breaking on me.

If you could pick one up used, it may be worth it. I wouldn't pay full price though.

[iacas]

  NCGolfer said:

A friend of mine has the iron and I used it on the range for a bit. I like the concept of the club, but could not hit it at all. I had a hitch in my swing at the time and it kept breaking on me.

I hear Jim Furyk uses the thing religiously

[realed]

  iacas said:

I hear Jim Furyk uses the thing religiously

Jim Furyk...lol.

I have the medicus iron and use it only once in a while now. The only good thing about it was the fact that as a beginner I was able to understand how the club should travel on the swing plane. I wouldn't buy it...I'll sell you mine though.

[i2!ch]

My instructor bought the Medicus Driver and it helped me A LOT on my tempo. I kept snapping it right at the top of my downswing cuz I was rushing it.
It also DOES help with swing plane but I didn't have any problems with that, but I've seen beginners mess it up.
Don't buy it though, see if anyone you meet or see occassionally has one and just use theirs for like 5 minutes to get the feel of things

[aceadair]

I tried a neibors and I dident see what the big deal was about. It kept breaking on my takeaway but even when i slowed it down the thing kept breaking. I finally slowed it down so much that it was a workout. I know if you go too quick it can hurt the overall part of the swing but this thing had me going so slow that the group behind me would start yelling at me too hurry up!

[i2!ch]

if ur on the right plane, it doesnt really matter how fast u snap it
ME, however, wenever i rush it, i always pull it over the top or too much on the inside so it snaps
u also have to be square before u bring it down the right swing plane
as long as ur game is doing fine, i dont think u should really worry about what the medicus tells u

[aceadair]

Thats what my neighbor said. I think it is mainly for the really really bad golfers.

[BigJoe]

I have both the 5 iron and driver.  It really does help you groove a swing.  My daughter is now using them.  She got very frustrated that it kept breaking on her.  Now her tempo and swing path is much better.

[TXjammer]

Yes I have!   A long time ago (I was 18) I worked at a resort golf course.  The assistant pro and I were good friends, and he would give me lessons, and a lot of times made me work with the Medicus.  It WILL straighten out a LOT of BS in your swing (single plane).   I was in awe at the time of how powerfully he could hit a ball with it....amazing.

[BrushCaddy]

I picked one up used a years ago and I think it's a good tool for a beginner to teach tempo and swing plane. It opened my eyes to what my hands should be doing during my swing.  I forgot I even had it so I might just dig it out of the garage and see if I can swing it.

I don't think I'd buy one new but if you can get one used, go for it.

[jkg66]

I have a hinged 5 iron and can swing it without it "breaking" but it did absolutely nothing for my swing.

[Topper]

I have the driver and iron.  The driver worked well and really forced me to slow my back swing and swing smoothly.  I liked the driver and would recommend it.  The iron was a different story.  I was never really able to hit it very well, but maybe I'll get it out of the basement and give it another try this weekend.

[Flyman]

I was just watching the Golf Channel, and the informercial for the Medicus driver came on. I see some here that say the driver could be good and others who say it's worthless. If I know of a used lefty club that I can buy for a decent price, should I try one? I'm VERY new to the game...just took it up this summer and have played only 45 holes. I've hit a few decent drives, but for the most part I have a pretty serious slice. As a newbie to the game, is this something that can help me straighten out my swing? To be honest, I have no idea what is causing my slice.

[The Tin Man]

  jkg66 said:

Originally Posted by jkg66

I have a hinged 5 iron and can swing it without it "breaking" but it did absolutely nothing for my swing.

My results exactly!

Flyman:  I bought a lefty out of a junk barrel, and a right 5 iron. Heated the heads over the gas stove, pulled them off the shafts and epoxied the right head on the Medicus.  Waste of time.

[gfd66]

I've got one. Used it religiously when I first got it. Got me back on plane. Now I just use it occasionally when I start getting sloppy. Really helped me out a lot.

[ghalfaire]

For me it was a good thing.  Helped me develop a "transition" (short pause if you prefer) at the top instead of yanking the club down.  I used the driver because that was the club that gave me the most trouble on the course.