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TPM - True Pendulum Motion Putting aide

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Putt with consistency. Putt with confidence. Repeat.
Many excellent putters, especially touring professionals, use a pendulum motion to putt. You too can finally achieve the same level of consistency and confidence in a repeatable putting stroke.

True Pendulum Motion (TPM) is a U.S. patented golf putting training apparatus and method.

http://ixiasports.com/pages/tpm

 

 

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The problem I've seen with these types of devices is that the best players all have a little bit of wrist motion. These types of things restrict that.

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I also don't like the "one size fits all" thinking with the perfect posture bit and not having some forward press. Lots of good putters out there that forward press it.

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Speith has a noticeable forward press when he begins his stroke.

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You could maybe use it with a very low / no loft putter? But it may work in concert with his ball position which is very centered vs. closer to left toe?

The title made me think it was a rhythm trainer which I could use. They all sell miracle cures, but it does seem like it would be useful for a newbie to ingrain feels for a pure shoulder rock with no arm / hands manipulation.

I would try to make my own by adding a velcro strap and a few rubber bands to the two alignment sticks I already have in my bag.

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On 11/4/2015 at 8:03 PM, natureboy said:

You could maybe use it with a very low / no loft putter? But it may work in concert with his ball position which is very centered vs. closer to left toe?

The title made me think it was a rhythm trainer which I could use. They all sell miracle cures, but it does seem like it would be useful for a newbie to ingrain feels for a pure shoulder rock with no arm / hands manipulation.

I would try to make my own by adding a velcro strap and a few rubber bands to the two alignment sticks I already have in my bag.

TPM was designed to work with all putters regardless of how you set up your loft. However, we recommend most golfer's set their putter to the factory loft and not forward press. TPM was designed to develop one's feel and hone in on the technique. You can still introduce triggers after working on the block practice with TPM attached.

I hope this helps!

On 11/4/2015 at 1:23 PM, vangator said:

Speith has a noticeable forward press when he begins his stroke.

Yes, sure does. TPM is meant to be block practice that eliminates as many moving parts and let's you feel the proper blending of a connected stroke. Most people don't realize the "why" of the forward press. I can explain further is you would like :)

On 11/4/2015 at 0:24 PM, mvmac said:

I also don't like the "one size fits all" thinking with the perfect posture bit and not having some forward press. Lots of good putters out there that forward press it.

This is absolutely true, but there are a few things that can help every golfer with a few exceptions to the "rules". No doubt forward pressing is used as a trigger on Tour. We have to realize why he does that. I have a video on our YT channel explaining forward pressing with James Sieckmann. Would love your feedback on it!

On 11/4/2015 at 9:27 AM, iacas said:

The problem I've seen with these types of devices is that the best players all have a little bit of wrist motion. These types of things restrict that.

This may be true as when you are putting it is hard to keep everything completely rigid. The point is to practice without any extra movement, then try to reproduce this feeling without anything attached. The purpose of TPM is to let the golfer feel the proper technique without fault. Then go from there.

I appreciate all the feedback on this forum. I apologize for not coming out soon as I was unaware that this discussion was going on. For those concerned with the retail price when we first came out - we have found a way to lower that cost. 

We are also coming out with a new follow up to TPM that will be a great compliment. Perhaps I will run a giveaway to some forum users in exchange for honest reviews.

Looking forward to rekindling this conversation.

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