USMCSnyper

Just finished another session. I got lucky and was able to bring my clubs. At first I started swinging my normal swing, however wearing the device helped me correct that faster. I will post more data and possibly a video. I am absolutely exhausted. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Can confirm the resources on the website are very helpful in understanding all of the data.

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Hey everybody! We are leaving for the holiday so I wont be posting updates until next week. Thank you to everyone for the support and interest so far! I hope the info I have provided to date has been helpful. Always happy to get feedback as well. HAppy Thanksgiving to everyone!!

First Impressions Update First few notes for everyone....I have a whole lot more written, but I need to organize my thoughts....

OK...so...First night out with the dewiz. There is a TON of data to parse through. I'll say that night one was a success. You'll have to wait for the details

I am heading to the simulator tonight for round 1! I have been advised that a level 7 shock is not preferable....LOL Edit-I plan to try the Transition, Backswing, and Tempo modes today. Saw a great video to help with my over-the-top. Herrrreeee we go….

I was thinking the same thing….a shock collar, for golf!

well well well.....what do we have here? Stay tuned, everybody!

Congrats to the testers! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Semper Fi!

[deWiz Golf Swing Modifier ] – Review in Progress [USMCSnyper/Marc Hurwitz] I want to express my deepest gratitude to MGS for selecting me as a tester for the deWiz Golf Swing Modifier. I am thrilled and honored to have this opportunity to contribute to our community of testers and readers. I am committed to giving my best to ensure the test is thoughtful and honest. I struggle with consistency, so I will certainly put the deWiz to the test! Introduction: My name is Marc and I'm a United States Marine Veteran proudly living in the Syracuse, NY area. I served on active duty from 1993 to 2000, specializing as a Field Radio Operator – you know, the guy who's often the first in the line of fire. But I didn't stop there; I also had the incredible opportunity to be a Marksmanship instructor at Parris Island. Yes, that meant I got to wear the iconic Smokey the Bear cover and passionately shout "instructions" at the recruits. Those were the days! I was stationed in some amazing places, including California (twice), Parris Island, South Carolina, and even Okinawa, Japan. While in Japan, we embarked on exciting "floats" (basically naval vessel taxi rides ) to South Korea, Thailand, and Australia. My time in the Corps was truly something special. However, in 2000, I was medically discharged, and that's when my lovely wife, Jennifer, and I decided to return to our roots here in Syracuse. We've been happily married since 1995, and our family has grown to include two wonderful adult kids, now 28 and 26 years old. My better half and I at AuSable Chasm in the Adirondacks: About my game: Now, onto my other great passion – golf! I've been swinging clubs since 1995 and instantly fell in love with the game. Back at Parris Island, I had the privilege of playing 9 holes most days, and my golf game improved dramatically. I truly felt like a golfer. I continue to play as much as possible here in Syracuse. I have a foursome of buddies who I golf with every week. But, as life went on, my game seemed to degrade almost in lockstep with the rest of my aging body (Thanks, Uncle Sam). Nevertheless, I continue to embrace the sport with enthusiasm and determination. My distance and consistency are no more, however I long to get those back. I cannot wait to challenge the deWiz product to see how it can help me and other golfers who struggle with consistency! I am great from 100 in...but getting there is a whole different story! This is the closest I have been to a Hole in one......(YES, that ball is a Top-Flite...don't judge me lol) Edited to include how I plan to test/expectations: Hey folks, pumped about this test to get my golf swing in check. Currently rocking a solid 80-105 range, but my misses are all about those fat hits and early release slices. Tried lessons, but my instructor ghosted me—what's up with that? Anyway, stumbled upon this product right when the test dropped, so fingers crossed for some serendipity! Planning to do the test outdoors as much as I can, but Central NY winter is no joke. I have a local simulator to use for a baseline. Like many of you, I'm a data guy. I can't wait to see where I start and where I end up. Numbers will spill the beans. If I see improvement (with a mix of data and gut feeling), the device's a winner. If not (within the time limit), maybe it's more grind or just not my thing. Ive decided to stick with it post-test for months, share updates and all. No illusions—it's not a quick fix, gotta grind for golf gains. Promise you an honest, thoughtful review. I count on this community for my research, and I'll pay it forward. Cheers! FIRST IMPRESSIONS/UNBOXING: 9/10 The deWiz golf swing modifier claims that it can help you hit longer, straighter, and closer utilizing their drills, data, and device. Boy, do you have your work cut out for you. This is a common claim from many training device companies to drive sales and engagement from the golf community. To put it simply, they claim that you strap a watch looking device to your wrist, look at your data, and use the shock stimuli to get better at golf. We all know….it isn’t that easy (or is it?). On their site, you will see this tag line multiple times “The result – less guesswork and more consistency.” As I stated in my introduction, I think I am a great test case for the device. I know that my swing/ball striking are wildly inconsistent. Out of the box, the looks were exactly what I was expecting. The device was shipped quickly, and the packaging was as I expected. The box clearly stated what was inside and had a nice picture of the device on the outside. the deWiz was packed nicely and securely in the box. For comparison's sake, I put this next to my Apple Watch 45mm. AESTHETICS: 9 of 10 The deWiz feels good on the wrist and is light. I was very impressed with the band connections. For those familiar with Apple Watches, there are usually 1 or 2 prongs to connect the band. The deWiz has 3! It attached easily and is comfortable. Full disclosure, I did not charge MGS for the hand/wrist modelling photo: The only thing I do not like is that this has a proprietary charging cable. I have used the device once so far and I like it. Below is a bit of data that is provided via the app and web portal.....Stay tuned for more details and why I am comparing myself to Annika Sorenstam. This is my first impression based on unboxing and one 1.5 hour simulator session. I cannot speak to on-course use, however I think it will be easy to use on course and provide the necessary feedback while playing. I like using the device. The data is fantastic and it is and easy device to use. On the other hand, I did have some swings that were not recorded. As my luck would have it, the swings that were not recorded either had the best or worst ball flights. I would say this is due to the sensitivity of the device and any movement once it is ready to go (ready to record your swing) will render the swing unreadable. I ended us starting my swing right when the device was ready with no delay. I didn’t like that part, so I took off 2 points. Not a showstopper at all, but something to note. That is why you see so many sessions noted in my charts. I had one actual session with a number of “mini-sessions” because I thought that I needed to start over to get the device to get back to “zero”, if that makes sense. I attribute this to user error and lack of patience. I also noticed that the learning stimuli is a bit delayed. I would get notified of a bad swing as I was hitting the ball, not during the downswing. Both of these areas of note may be due to user error/knowledge, but again, if I encounter something I don’t expect, I want you all to know. You can compare your stats against a couple pros (Bryson, Vijay, Annika…), which is interesting. I used Annika as we are closer in size that I am to the others. I also know there is NO way I’m swinging like Bryson. My max backswing width is on par with Annika, so that is cool! The Numbers (18 out of 20) Setup: The documentation within the box is only OK. I am only referring to the quick start guide and not the regulatory documentation (just like a EULA…who reads that anyway??) The quick start guide has no words and is in B&W. Step 1 shows a light being “on”, but it doesn’t say what color. When I was charging the device, the light was blue. While that is fine, usually charging colors are Green/Yellow/Red. I know this is a small nit, however it should be mentioned. I was not sure if the device was trying to connect to Bluetooth or charging. (maybe it’s just me??) The device charges fast enough for me. I don’t see this as something that would be a concern for a user. I only charged it after the 5th use...so about 10 hours. I am the guy who charges his phone if it hits 90%, so take that for what it is worth! One suggestion – provide a small carry case. I normally wear a watch, so carrying another watch is awkward. As noted before, one big pet peeve of mine has been breached, however. There is a proprietary charger required. While this is not a deal breaker, I cannot stand having to keep a special cable. It would have been nice to have a USB connection instead. This is the reason for the 2-point (10%) deduction in this area. Everything else is very well done! I did not go online for setup help, however I did watch videos to get the most out of the device. These videos are fantastic. I’d be happy to point them out to anyone who is interested. They are on the dewizgolf site. One cool one was the guy from GolfCity and how his over-the-top motion could be corrected by using the device and a drill. VERY HELPFUL! To the heart of the numbers: For me, the most useful metric/mode presented is the Transition. The Transition measures the difference between your backswing and downswing (over the top or coming from under). The measurement is taken approximately 20 cm into your downswing. A slicer will normally have a positive number (over the top - OTT), a player who hooks will likely have a negative number. For the 85 swings I took in my initial session, I dramatically reduced my OTT swing. Once I figured out what I was doing wrong, I was able to shallow my swing and decrease my OTT by 2.8 inches. That is a huge change. Now, while my ball flight was negatively impacted, this is a process. I now have a feeling what a solid swing should be and what I need to do to get there. You can compare your stats against a couple pros (Bryson, Vijay, Annika…), which is interesting. I used Annika as we are closer in size that I am to the others. I also know there is NO way I’m swinging like Bryson. Honestly, there is no data provided that is not useful. The online tool is also good and you can download your data to excel. The graphs provided online (the ones I used above) are easy to understand. I do wish that I was able to see my swings individually online and replay them on a PC rather than my phone. You are able to “favorite swings” but they are not indicated in the online data set. Once you use the on-course mode, you can see the differences between your practice and on-course. I'll talk about on-course performance in a bit. however I am not surprised that my on course numbers are worse than my practice numbers. Below you can see, when I am on course, I am coming in steeper than when I practice. Definitely something to work on! This IDDy (A value of 0 means that your hands drop straight down. A negative number means that your hands move directly towards the target.) chart shows my improvement. Again, seeing data with results is the best way for me to improve. On-Course (15 out of 20) This is an area where I struggled with the device. I had most of my swings occur that were not recorded. As my luck would have it, the swings that were not recorded either had the best or worst ball flights. I would say this is due to the sensitivity of the device and any movement once it is ready to go (ready to record your swing) will render the swing unreadable. I found this to be frustrating and not as useful as I would have liked. All of that said, I think with more use on the course could help accuracy as I believe it is user error. I deducted a lot of points for this as it is not really user friendly. In order to have the device record correctly, it would interfere with my routing, due to the inability to move. I know this is a ME problem, but I can't be the only person who doesnt come to a complete stop before every swing. I strongly suggest that there be a way to have the on-course mode be bifurcated to allow for the prompts. While this would eliminate use during competition, I never compete, therefore this means nothing to me. I am a recreational golfer. I think this would be a MAJOR help, is put into place. The Good, the bad, the inbetween (17 out of 20) My favorite part of this tool is the transition measurement. For those of us who come over the top, telling us that doesn't help. we can't feel "wrong" without help. THIS THING HELPS! The data during practice sessions is amazing. I set up my phone on a tri-pod so I could easily see my results on each swing. I took off a couple points for the learning stimuli. I don't get it. With the prompts (all of this in practice modes, not on-course), the stimuli seem like a gimmick more than a useful tool. I started using the stimuli, but the delay between my swing error and notification was too long. I would come over the top, but I wouldn't be notified until after I hit the ball. I did not find that useful. Another issue for me was the online documentation and measurements. All documentation is in cm. DeWiz should update all of this to be cm/Inches rather than just cm. I don't mean to come across as an arrogant American, but this should be an easy update/fix. A suggestion would be to somehow link the swing up with a Trackman (or other device) to allow us to review the swing and results. That would be a game changer, for sure!! Play it or Trade it? (20 out of 20) PLAY IT! For me, this is the absolute best swing tool I have ever used. I am just short of tin cup (you know the picture) when it comes to golf tools. This is very simple for me to explain - I now know what over the top feels like and what a correct swing feels like, period. The data and ease of use make this my favorite golf improvement tool. Period. This product is for grinders. If you are a good golfer, you can get better. If you are like me and average, but will work to get better, this is for you. If you want a quick fix, this tool isn't for you. Conclusion The promise of refined skills through drills and data analysis fueled my anticipation of this device. Navigating the app and web portal, I appreciated the ability to meticulously track my progress and benchmark my stats against seasoned professionals. The data is incredible. The deWiz will remain an indispensable companion in my quest for consistent improvement. While expensive, if you want actionable data, I would suggest this to anyone. Final Score: 88 of 100

Date 11/04/2023 Course Name Northern Pines Gross Score 89 Course Handicap 14 Gross Strokes over/under par 18 Net Score to Par 4 Net Score 75 Net Birdies or better 0 Longest Drive 178 SIM Round Playing well....then fell apart. LOL but

Date 11/02/2023 Course Name Northern Pines Gross Score 87 Course Handicap 14 Gross Strokes over/under par 16 Net Score to Par 2 Net Score 73 Net Birdies or better 0 Longest Drive 193 SIM Round M.E.H.

Date 11/01/2023 Course Name Northern Pines Gross Score 91 Course Handicap 14 Gross Strokes over/under par 20 Net Score to Par 6 Net Score 77 Net Birdies or better 0 Longest Drive 180 SIM Round I hate weather

Date 10/23/2023 Course Name Northern Pines Gross Score 88 Course Handicap 14 Gross Strokes over/under par 17 Net Score to Par 3 Net Score 74 Net Birdies or better 0 Longest Drive 187 welp....

Date 10/19/2023 Course Name Northern Pines Gross Score 81 Course Handicap 14 Gross Strokes over/under par 10 Net Score to Par -4 Net Score 67 Net Birdies or better 3 Longest Drive 202 Round of the year (for me!)

Date 10/12/2023 Course Name Northern Pines Gross Score 86 Course Handicap 14 Gross Strokes over/under par 15 Net Score to Par 1 Net Score 72 Net Birdies or better 0 Longest Drive 198

Was it enjoyable? Im looking at something like this to mess around with in the winter. Not sure if this, SwingLogic, or PhiGolf 2 are any good.....

Date 09/30/2023 Course Name Northern Pines Gross Score 86 Course Handicap 14 Gross Strokes over/under par 15 Net Score to Par 1 Net Score 72 Net Birdies or better 0 Longest Drive 212 VCT Match Play Good fun round

What Player Will Have the Most Points - Viktor Hovland What Player Will secure the Clinching Point on Sunday - Viktor Hovland

Just confirming we (losers lol) no longer post scores for match play, correct?

While it sucks to not make the playoffs, this is awesome to see. Nice job everyone!

Was just kidding :). I am in Liverpool. With such a tight division, this was the worst week to falter a bit, but oh well. This has been great, nonetheless.

Don’t put that kind of s€*% on me, Ricky Bobby!