Anyone used the Orange Whip?

[Don Golfo]

Has anybody used the Orange Whip trainer? If you have, did it help? In what way did it help or hinder your golf swing.

[Lihu]

Sure, it works for what it is.

For me, it’s a tempo tool. The feedback of taking the swing back too fast is getting a little bop at the back of the head. Kind of a backswing for dummies tool 😂

You can find them for under $100 on sale now and then.

Edited December 15, 2018 by Lihu
Stupid iPhone 8 plus doesn’t make the keys big enough :-P

[dennyjones]

I have one and can honestly say it's the best golf gadget that I've bought.    I used it to warm up, help with the swing path and tempo.    

[iacas]

Not a big fan. I'm sure it's okay for some people, but overall, it's not great for speed because it's too heavy, and it's not great for tempo because someone like Nick Price would have had that thing going all over the place with his tempo, and yet, he was a great player.

So, not a fan as it's not for everyone, and has plenty of potential downsides.

If you use it to stretch out a little bit, okay. But that's about all I'd really like to use it for.

[Don Golfo]

  On 12/15/2018 at 10:51 PM, iacas said:

I'm sure it's okay for some people

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Is it better suited to slower tempo swingers? 

[boogielicious]

  On 12/16/2018 at 12:07 PM, Don Golfo said:

Is it better suited to slower tempo swingers? 

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I have one but only use it occasionally to warm up. If someone had a real casting problem in their swing, the Orange Whip could help. But if you have a reasonably good swing sequence, it won't help correct anything. It is too flexible for swinging really fast, so as a speed training, it will be ineffective.

[iacas]

  On 12/16/2018 at 12:48 PM, boogielicious said:

I have one but only use it occasionally to warm up. If someone had a real casting problem in their swing, the Orange Whip could help. But if you have a reasonably good swing sequence, it won't help correct anything. It is too flexible for swinging really fast, so as a speed training, it will be ineffective.

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Too heavy too. Trains you to swing slow.

[Mmac]

I have the mid-size one and find it great for warming up or stretching out.  Probably also helps a bit with tempo.

[Pretzel]

I'll agree that it doesn't seem particularly helpful unless you're casting the clubhead all over the place and need a demonstration of what it feels like to have the clubhead lag behind. In that regard the weight is helpful because it prevents you from swinging with your wrists.

I've tried swinging one once, and like @iacas mentioned, it's very much an individual thing if it's for you or not. I can't swing with my natural tempo (quick but consistent) because of the weight and flexibility, but if someone really is rushing or naturally has a slower tempo swing already it might help them get a feel for things? I could see using it to loosen up a bit before swinging a club since the weight kind of pulls you to stretch, but I'd personally rather just hit some pitch shots followed by 3/4 and full swings to get into my own tempo and rhythm while loosening up at the same time.

[billchao]

I have never thought of it as a swing trainer. I used to use mine to loosen up before a round. It was pretty good at stretching the swing muscles out, but I hated having to drag it around all day in my bag for the 35 seconds I used it before playing. Now it collects dust in the basement.

[DrMJG]

I have one and it has now become a part of my routine.  Great, as indicted move to correcting that sense of casting.  As I am a slow swinger by nature, it has helped me in developing a flow with my stroke and it feels better for me in terms of the direction my hips  need  to move.  Might not be for all, but has helped me a lot.

[Foot Wedge]

It's very individualistic.  I'm kind of in the middle here, it's ok for me since at times I can get too quick at the top, so I'll swing it for a few minutes periodically to keep my rhythm in check.  What I NEVER do is warm up with it before playing.  Did that once and my iron shafts felt like noodles for the next hour, it was pretty strange.

[CharlieB]

Have any of you folks tried this training aid? I was swing one today at Golf Galaxy and thought it may help my swinging from the top. I was swinging the shorter one. Opinions please!

[JGus]

I have the long one, but don't use it as a training aid, just use it to stretch and swing it to loosen up.  I probably should look at it's training side, but haven't seen a need for it at this point.

When you say 'swinging from the top', what do you mean (e.g., over the top, leading with the arms)?

[CharlieB]

Starting my swing sequence with my hands at the top. I think this would be good for building core strength, plus smooth out my swing. The $109 held me back from buying one until I hear from other folks who use it.

[iacas]

I’ll share my thoughts later. Short version: they’re good if used properly.

[dennyjones]

A quick search reveals this:

Orange whip

[Keep It Simple]

Interesting use of the orange whip.  I also saw Vijay at a tour event practicing with the Momentus Power Hitter driver (hitting golf balls with it).