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  2. This is a really great post. When I teach students, I do ask a lot of questions. One reason is to establish a good starting point based on their understanding of how things work and second of all, to introduce them to concepts that perhaps they have never been exposed to. Unfortunately, far too many people have no idea about what a pre-shot routine is and or the benefits of the waggle. Those who do know about the waggle don't typically understand how it should be done and or what the purpose of it is. In general, the thought is that it is strictly to remove tension from the arms prior to the takeaway. Where that fact may be true, there's another reason which for some reason doesn't usually get mentioned. Watch the close-up views of of the hands of tour players, and you'll see them lift the thumb of the rear hand and or even completely open the rear hand before taking the club back. What they're doing is reassuring the hands of how the club feels in the hands and which fingers are holding the club. It's like a pilot in that they have settings that are put into the system based on conditions, but when they get into the air, they (trim) or feather the flaps based on feel in order to smooth out the ride. Where the grip is similar in that there is a correct grip, position as well as pressure, based on feel acquired at address and with the waggle, it's a matter of reassuring the hands based on feel. Greg Norman talked extensively in an interview about this exact thing. He even mentioned opening a huge (C) during the waggle with the index finger and the thumb of the rear hand coming off the club during the waggle. It insures that they aren't choking the club in the swing. What I see in Duffner's waggle is that he's keeping the wrists fluid, (using only the wrists), explaining why his clubhead goes well inside during the waggle, but when he takes the actual swing, he turns the body, (shoulders) setting the club correctly on plane and gathering width. His swing is very smooth, unforced, and he looks relaxed throughout the swing. I really thing the constant motion keeps him relaxed, balanced, and confident.
  3. Wow. I'm sorry you feel that way. I thought this was a thread of people trying to gather good information, shared by others, not as an attempt to be judgmental but perhaps to help others seeking advice or the thoughts of others. I'm not sure what your basis is in feeling that I'm a complete joke but you are certainly entitled to your opinion. I do know that with 45 years in the game, playing at all levels, including the Canadian PGA Tour, I've learned that the smartest person is the one that realizes how much they don't know, requiring an opened mind and willingness to see things different ways. Just going through Q-School afforded me so many pieces of information that I hadn't heard of outside the realm of that caliber. At no time do I think that I have all the right answers and the best way of doing things. I have merely shared what favorable experiences and successful methods I had learned. So, (D) Whoever you are, perhaps you should take another look at things and re-consider judgement of others and perhaps forgo the slanderous comments. On a previous post, I had let my guard down and allowed myself to lash out. For that I was wrong, and offered a humble apology, which was accepted. If there's something I said in my post that wasn't correct or contradictory, please point it out and we can discus it like men. If I'm wrong about it, I will gladly accept the correction. I'm not about having to be right all the time or strutting an ego. I'm about sharing viable information that may or may not help someone else out. As the ole saying goes, "there's more than one way to skin a cat. We can both have differences of opinion and yet both have a workable solution. No two people are exactly the same and what is best for one isn't always what's best for another. I would appreciate a little respect and I owe it to you and everyone else the same respect. I hope for a positive response and would like to move forward. I'm opened minded and I hope you are as well. Christopher Warner.
  4. Something that I recently discovered through a friend, in reference to using a phone or I-pad to video your swing, and app. called (SloPro) There's a way of getting it free, otherwise it's a few dolars and there for good. You can film your swing in HD and edit the swing to 40fps, 100fps, 250fps, 500fps, and 1,000fps. It's really easy, clear, and even records the sound. I had a friend who filmed his baby crawling around and getting into things, so after he filmed a few minutes of it, he used the features of the app to speed up the action, then put music to it. I couldn't stop laughing but I really liked the easiness and quality of the video. You can edit out any still or undesirable portions of the video to reduce the file size. Give it a try, you'll really find it beneficial.
  5. Quite honestly, I think you have a great swing. I don't suggest fitting into any player's mold. You have a fluid and smooth swing. As long as you feel the dynamics through the swing, keep doing what you're doing. Like Arnold says, swing your swing. It really looks good.
  6. I love using the magnetic pointer when demonstrating this aspect. I would like to add though, when the ball is in an uneven lie, changing the lie angle to what we feel is normal to us, will render the sole of the club uneven with the hitting surface. When the ball is below the feet and the club is adjusted to a flatter angle to correct the alignment, the heel of the club will contact the ground and the to will not. On the other side, where the ball is above the feet and the club is adjusted to a more upright position, correcting the alignment of the face, the toe of the club will strike the ground and the heel will not. I have always been taught and it found to be affective, to slightly choke down on the club when the ball is above the feet, and as a right handed player, aim to the right to compensate for the change of face angle due to the slope based on the amount of loft and slope angle, then take a normal swing. When choking down, the club is shorter so clubbing up one to make up for the lost distance will work. This will tend to promote a little draw in the shot so that needs to be taken into consideration as well. If the ball is below the feet, seeing as we can't lengthen the club, we have to bend more at the knees, trying to simulate as much of a normal swing as possible, then consider the same things. How the face will be presented to the ball relative to the swingpath, the amount of slope as well as loft on the club, which will tend to promote more of a fade or slice, all need to be considered. This all has to be done while maintaining balance. With careful pre-thought, one can do just fine. I like the way the videos reveal the effect of the slope. That magnetic tool is one of the best things ever invented. You can't argue with what is clear to see. Great post. Christopher Warner
  7. I have to stop and realize that I'm being drawn into childish confrontation. I was wrong to allow myself to react in such a manner. I will take the first step and apologize for my words. As a professional, I should have more control. I will kindly bow out of this conversation not as a loser but as a mature person. We have our different opinions and that's ok. All of the greats of the game have critics as well. So with that. I hope that my apology is accepted. Christopher Warner Master Teaching Professional Golf Teachers Academy of America PGA, USGTF, NRPGI, WGTF,WGCA, INTERNATIONAL PGA, USGA - R&A;, HGA, AGA. Top 100 Teachers
  8. Perhaps what we should is meet on the course, lay a little money on it and don't forget the Trackman, and we can see who walks away with a pocket full of money. This is why I stopped corresponding on sandtrap because of immature clowns like you. Then after I kick your a.. on the course, I just kick you a.. You're obviously a punk that hides on the computer. Christopher Warner Master Teaching Professional Golf Teachers Academy of America PGA, USGTF, NRPGI, WGTF,WGCA, INTERNATIONAL PGA, USGA - R&A;, HGA, AGA. Top 100 Teachers
  9. Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well it looks like you found your miracle man. You should get together. You might also want to spell check when you post. Christopher Warner Master Teaching Professional Golf Teachers Academy of America PGA, USGTF, NRPGI, WGTF,WGCA, INTERNATIONAL PGA, USGA - R&A;, HGA, AGA. Top 100 Teachers
  10. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sounds like you passed your math class. For some reason, you feel the need to go far beyond what the average golfers even understands or for that matter, even cares about. You're taking things out of context and nit - picking. Nobody says to cultivate after striking the ball. Nobody wants to get a protractor out when on the range or the course. I'm trying to keep it in laymen's terms and you're trying to get scientific. We're impressed OK? So explain why many of the tour players do take some deep divots with their irons. Perhaps they should come to you instead of Sean Foley for lessons.
  11. The divot has absolutely nothing to do with compressing the ball at all. However, the divot is merely a result of compressing the ball at any level. The clubhead is designed to strike (DOWN) onto the ball and a divot is the result of the point beyond the ball strike. Look at pretty much any tour player's impact. You'll see a huge chunk of earth fly out. That's no accident I assure you. They look like they're swinging at a moderate speed and not a lot of effort but the ball flies so far. Body turn, lag, and a well timed release are a key factor in making this happen but ultimately, the ball has no idea who's hitting it, it only reacts to the face of the club. So, when I speak of a deep divot, I'm referring to to hitting down onto the ball which results in a divot. I can take a 56 degree sand wedge and hit it 150 yards by simply de-lofting the club through impact, striking down onto the ball and compressing it. Christopher Warner Master Teaching Professional Golf Teachers Academy of America PGA, USGTF, NRPGI, WGTF,WGCA, INTERNATIONAL PGA, USGA - R&A;, HGA, AGA. Top 100 Teachers
  12. Festivus. You brought up a great point. The discription of TOO TIGHT is a matter of opinion. Advanced players do swing at higher swing speeds and tend to grip the club tighter as well. I am guilty of such. The difference is, I grip with the correct fingers, which still allows me great fluidity in the hands. I really like Ben Hogan's discription in so far as the mechanical aspect. The 3 - 2 fingers used. Quite honestly, I would almost cut the bird in half but again, it's with the middle, ring, and pinkey fingers of the dominant hand, and the middle and ring fingers of the rear hand. I am a very aggressive player. My irons are around 110 mph with irons, and 118 with the driver. It's hard to hold the club gently and really go after it. Plus, I take deep divots with my mid to short irons, thus compressing the ball hard. A sturdy grip is needed.
  13. NewbiGolfer77, To answer the question about a tacky grip, absolutely yes. The design of the club is with a tapered end which is designed to actually keep the club from slipping from our hands. However, we don't always instinctively trust that and especially with aggressive players, we tend to really grip down on the club affording us the feeling of control. With a tacky grip, our senses are more keen and we feel the connection through touch. This builds confidense in our grip and allows us to hold the club lighter without fear of it coming loose. A real important key was mentioned earlier in this post and was spot on. (THE WAGGLE) Most golfers have no idea about the true benefits of doing this prior to striking the ball. First, it removes tension in the hands, the arms, and even the body. It's a reassurance to the hands that the grip is properly in the fingers and not way up in the palms. It reveals any pinch points as well. It also promotes the feeling of fluidity in the body, It is important though to perform the waggle properly though. I see people going back and forth with the shoulders, arms, and hands as one solid and extended unit. The idea of the waggle is th loosen the wrists and reassure the hands so basically the waggle is really done with the arms remaining down in front of the body and the club brought back in the direction of the back swing, performed with the wrist only. That will have the largest impact on the forearms as far as removing tension. If the grip is correct, the club should be held with the middle, next to pinkey, and pinkey fingers of the dominant or forward hand, and the middle and next to pinkey fingers of the rear hand. When performing the waggle, you can open the area up into a large (C) using the index finger and the thumb of the rear hand. Greg Norman, Jonny Miller, and quite a few big hitters do this. The idea is to insure that you aren't choking the club with the rear hand. Got a little wordy here but I hope this makes it all come together for you. I do highly recommend tacky grips. They're great and I have been using them since they came out. There's quite a few to choose from these days. Chris Warner Master Teaching Professional Golf Teachers Academy of America PGA, USGTF, NRPGI, WGTF, WGCA International PGA, USGA-R&A;, HGA, AGA.
  14. I really like this video. It clearly demonstrates the proper impact position of the hands as well as the involvement of the hip rotation. I have my students do partial swings with a 7 or 8 iron in this fashion. first to remove the feeling that they have to maximize the clubs length, and second to acquire the feeling of impact. Hands are ahead of the ball at impact, which incourages a downward strike onto the ball, thus compressing the ball and controlling its flight. This guy demonstrated the drill really good. Too few people realize that this isn't just a drill, it's an actual shot used on the course, whether hitting from under a tree, trying to get back out into the fairway, or hitting a low shot that needs to run up onto a long green.
  15. I must say, I'm surprised. Facts are facts and I don't dispute it. I didn't realize that there was that much difference. I only know that I have used them with clinics with new students, and they have served me well. I stand corrected and apologize to anyone who I might have misslead.
  16. I've been to TaylorMade's test area and home office, as well as the Callaway, and Titlist facility. Believe me, they all know everything about each other's technology. They all have the same ideas in mind and share info. One doesn't leave the other behind in that area. It all comes down to loyalty and favorite brand. I'm not saying that there's not a difference between models. In some instances, there's a lot of difference, but there's no secrets between them. It all comes down to marketing appeal and the most novel ideas. I actually favor TaylorMade, but I don't like the newest models that they have. I have tried them and even the Titlist D series, Callaway's series, as well as Ping and Nike. I have yet to find anything that will compare to the TaylorMade R-7 SuperQuad TP Model. In my opinion, it was the best thing they ever produced, and nothing else compares. I find that the R-9, R-11, R-11S models all sound like they are filled with cork, and the faces seem to be more rounded. I might just be used to, and comfortable with the sound and reaction that I have been getting, and nothing else seems to live up to the standard. I average 308 in the air, with a slight draw. I can work the ball when needed with confidence. The sound is solid as well. I have come to know and trust this so much that everything else compares to it. However, the guys on tour are hitting the white capped drivers and doing quite well. Again, it all comes down to preference. I'm not reccommending one against another, this is only my feelings on the new equipment. I have other advanced players who are still using, and sware by the Ping G-5 Driver, and a couple others. It all comes to what the particular person likes and is confident and comfortable with.
  17. You're exactly right. People purchase drivers in the store and even using the Vector Pro system, which measures all aspects of ball flight from impact, don't give absolute information. I've used the Vector Pro for two years now and have seen on the range, where the Vector would give a certain ball flight and distance, the actual ball carry and flight would be different. A net can give the same feedback. You can tell if you are getting good contact but draws and slices that aren't severe, are typically undetectable. For longer shots, fairway woods and driver, I suggest trying to spend as much time as possible hitting at the range instead of into a net. Just a suggestion.
  18. You're absolutely right. The Almostgolf balls are slightly lighter than real balls because they are not the same material as regular balls, and only real balls will give you the feel of real balls. However, when someone is comparing plastic and foam balls, which are extremely light compared to real balls, I would reccommend the Almostgolf balls any day. As mentioned in my post, I have used these on numerous occasions. They work real good when you are somewhere that real golf balls can't be used, and give true feedback.
  19. Quite honestly, if you are an advanced player, I don't suggest using foam or wiffle balls. The feedback is missleading and will ruin your touch and impact feel. Remember, a great portion of the swing is by instinct. When judging your distance, you rely on what Butch Harmon refers to as the smash factor. The reaction off of the face is adjusted by feel. There are practice balls called "Almostgolf" balls. They feel like real balls, including the weight. They go a maximum of about 100 yards with a driver. The main thing though is they feel real and you can work them, receive great feedback, and yet they don't break windows or hurt anyone when they hit someone. I use these for parking lot clinics. They are endorsed by Dave Peltz and work great.
  20. The camera that I use is the CASIO Exilim EX-FH25. It is very versitle and takes great videos. You can take regular digital pictures with it as well. It's light weight and you can choose the different speeds. 240 - 48 - 1,000 fps. When you want to stop moving objects in their tracks, this is the camera. When I baught it, it was about $499.00 They stoped making the camera though, so you can find them on e-bay for around $700.00 If you teach or use the camera very much, it's well worth the money. It uses 4 AA batteries, and a memory card. I've given thousands of lessons with this camera and it has held up beautifully. It still works like a new camera. Hope this helps you in your quest for video quality. Chris Warner Master Teaching Professional Certified Examiner.
  21. You can send it to Michael Breed on the GolfFix. They break it down and explain it in detail, using lines and a large screen, he makes it easy to understand. Not only does he point out the issues, he offers a great solution as well. Best of all, it's FREE!
  22. You would be surprised at how many golfers experience the same situation. I teach a lot of students that have gotten pretty good and relatively consistent in their ball flight. What they don't realize is, if a swing isn't mechanically sound, they will plateau, and reach a point, where improvement will cease. The laws of nature are what they are and they don't change for anyone. We either work with them or they work against us. That's why good fundamentals are important. The idea of getting a good camera will make a significant difference. There are two aspects that you will need to address. Understanding correctness, knowing what you are looking for in the swing, and then knowing how to make the changes. There is so much good information available these daysn so spending a little time truly learning the swing will pay great dividens. The two views you will want are (down the line), revealing a view from behind you, looking at the target, and (face on). This is where you are looking directly at yourself from straight in front of you. I have a Casio XLIM camera that I use. You can get it on e-bay. It's 1,000 frames per second and in HD. Great camera! Chris Warner Master Teaching Professional
  23. I've played cavity backs for years. I've played in every condition, and have never had that problem. If the grass is that high, try a steeper backswing and descent into the ball.
  24. I couldn't agree with you more. Keegan will drive you crazy if you let him. He steps up to the ball, then backs off, this goes on 3 or 4 times. You want to tell him (JUST HIT THE STUPID BALL) lol
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