fixyurdivot Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Having just seen myself in a swing video, I amazed just how short my backswing is. I've never had a super deep rotation but mine is shorter than I thought (looks like @GB13putting ) This has to be costing me some distance and I want to try and get some back. Adding some pause would be nice as well, but first things first. I'm going to start some exercises in hopes of gaining increased flexibility leading to more rotation/backswing. Here's one that looks pretty good. Do any of you use another routine? https://www.agedefyinggolf.com/effective-golf-stretch-improve-backswing-turn/ GB13, cksurfdude and downlowkey 2 1 Quote G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w ZX5 Irons 4-AW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) ER5v Putter (Evnroll ER5v Official Review) AI-One Milled Seven T CH (Currently Under Product Test) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Tony Finau doesn’t take it back much further. Looks powerful to me. Kenny B and fixyurdivot 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 JB Holmes doesn't take a big back swing. Looks powerful to me. Maybe he's trying to speed up his play. Actually, looks a lot like mine... not that that is something to be proud of. cksurfdude and fixyurdivot 2 Quote “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 The A-frame golf stretch shown is one of the warmup exercises for the SuperSpeed Golf training program. sirchunksalot and fixyurdivot 2 Quote “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downlowkey Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 53 minutes ago, fixyurdivot said: I'm going to start some exercises in hopes of gaining increased flexibility leading to more rotation/backswing. I think sequencing/timing may currently be the main culprit inhibiting your backswing torso/shoulder rotation. I like to see the hips lead the transition on the downswing but your lower body begins to move toward the target when your arms are still only chest high in their backswing. I’m not necessarily suggesting you change anything (I like your action), but if you insist on getting that club to parallel, sequencing is probably all you’re lacking. Specifically, delaying your lower body rotation toward the target until your shoulders/arms are closer to the top of your backswing. Edit: but almost all amateurs could benefit from greater flexibility that allows increased rotational angle between hips and shoulders (read: greater angle = more speed). It also helps to maintain posture throughout the swing (another thing we could all do better). cksurfdude, Kenny B, fixyurdivot and 1 other 2 2 Quote PXG___0811 X 9* - Mitsubishi Diamana s60 Limited X Cobra___S9-1 Pro 15* - Matrix Ozik XCON 7 S Adams___XTD Forged 3i - Matrix Ozik Program F15 120 S Adams___CMB 4-PW - Matrix Ozik Program F15 120 S KZG___Tri-Tour 50.08__54.10__58.12 - Accra iCWT 2.0-95i S Nike___Method Converge B1-01 (copper insert) Maxfli___'23 Tour X "The most important shot in golf is the next one“ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixyurdivot Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 This game continues to confuse the hell out of me. https://golf-info-guide.com/golf-tips/the-golf-swing/what-is-a-compact-golf-swing/ https://www.golfclubguru.com/the-shortest-backswings-on-tour/ cksurfdude 1 Quote G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w ZX5 Irons 4-AW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) ER5v Putter (Evnroll ER5v Official Review) AI-One Milled Seven T CH (Currently Under Product Test) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB13 Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 (edited) might be my chip shot... I couldn't have said it any better than DLK. IF you want to get more rotation, you'll need to improve the sequencing of your hips. They are beginning their rotation through the ball a little too soon and you are forcing yourself to start your arm downswing before the club gets to parallel. Edited May 18, 2019 by GB13 Kenny B, cksurfdude and fixyurdivot 3 Quote Wilson Staff C300 9.0* Fujikura Pro 58 stiff Callaway Rogue 3W Mitsubishi Diamana D+ LTD 80 stiff Mizuno MP-18 MMC FLI-HI 2 iron UST Mamiya Recoil 95 stiff Ping I200's 4-W Aerotech Steelfiber I110 CW stiff Ping Glide 52* and 58* stiff Bettinardi Studio Stock #38 Armlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 You sparked my memory or something.My best year of golf as an adult, I used a shorter more compact swing. Had complete control over the ball.Decided I wanted to be cool like DJ and Bubba, been a show ever since.If you look up Dan Whittaker Golf on YouTube, he has on of the best looking compact swings I’ve seen. He has a bunch of videos on all sorts of golf related stuff. He says he hated his swing, tried to change it, but it works for him so why change? cksurfdude 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaussman1 Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 Fwiw it looks as if you're out over your toes quite a bit, which can definitely make it more difficult to turn much in the backswing. I'd like to see you sitting down a touch more at address with weight more toward the heelsSent from my Pixel 3 using MyGolfSpy mobile app cksurfdude and fixyurdivot 2 Quote Rogue SZ 10.5 *NEW* Fujikura Pro Green 65 X Rogue 15 degree Evnflow Blue 6.5 Back in the Bag Z765 4-G Nippon Modus 120 Stiff 54 and 60 Amazing Grace Ass Kicker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bens197 Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 You could tell yourself to make a longer backswing but your body will only turn as far as it needs before you add to that resistance. It may be worth it to focus more on connecting your arms to your torso to your lower body. This backswing seems more out of rhythm with your body and downswing rather than a length issue. Focus more on your tempo. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy fixyurdivot and cksurfdude 2 Quote Titleist TSi3 Fujikura Speeder NX Blue 60X TaylorMade SIM2 3 wood Fujilkura Ventus Blue 7-X Titleist U505 2 Tensei 1K Black 85 X Titleist T100 4-P Nippon Modus 3 120X PING S159 50-S 55-H 59-T DG X100 Vokey SM8 50, SM9 54 & 60 Nippon Modus 3 120s L.A.B. MEZZ Max Broom Accra 47" 79.5* Srixon Z-Star XV Currently testing the 2024 PING S159 wedges… https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/63483-testers-announced-ping-s159-wedges/ Was testing, still loving the 2023 Titleist T100 Irons 4-P https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/60456-titleist-t-series-irons-2023-forum-review/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildthing Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 (edited) If your swing works okay and getting fair distance and accuracy , I wouldn't fiddle around with it too much. Seems like you really do whip it through so I guess your clubhead speed is pretty good. If you want a bit more hip turn , then maybe it could be just a simple fix like narrowing your stance (it looks quite wide but difficult to see from a DTL view). Your current swing doesn't seem to be using any pivot to create hand speed and I think you are using your left shoulder girdle muscles to help pull your left arm down. However, you are adducting your right upper arm while pitching your right elbow just above your hip very assertively. It looks like you are using your right arm more to push your left arm down and out towards the ball. I'm unsure but you could be categorised as a 'right arm swinger' but missing the pivot part. Tom Tomasello actually taught a right arm golf swing, so it might be worthwhile reviewing all his videos. Edited May 23, 2019 by Wildthing fixyurdivot and cksurfdude 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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