mr.hicksta Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 I preordered my TS Planemate last December and finally got it this week. I’ve been going through the daily protocols and really think this has the potential to help a lot of golfers. I wanted to start a thread to discuss for those who have one and for those who may be on the fence! Nolan220, mpatrickriley, downlowkey and 5 others 8 Quote Clubs, duh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NM01 Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Looking forward to your thoughts. Mine arrived earlier today. I got the email from them with the 7 day protocol last night. I agree the potential is there for this to be very helpful especially for those who don’t want to spend the money and/or time taking lessons and practicing the drills, etc from the lessons. Watching the videos this should help the issue I have of hips stalling and using my athletic abilities to hit the ball somewhat good when timing is on and not have to worry if I’m bringing a good swing that day or not mr.hicksta 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlH Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Most of Tour Striker training aids are pretty good. Look forward to hearing your thoughts on this as you progress with it. mpatrickriley and mr.hicksta 2 Quote Driver: Black Ops 12* with Cypher 50 5.0 Fairway: Black Ops 3 wood with Cypher 50 5.0 Hybrids: Black Ops 19* and 22* with Cypher 50 5.0 Irons: Gen6 6, 7, 8, 9, W, G with Cypher 50 5.0 Wedges: Sugar Daddy II 52* and 56* with Cypher 50 5.0 Putter: DF 2.1 -- BGT Stability shaft @ 34" Ball: Tour, Chrome Tour, Pro V1 Other: C10 Bag, glove My Photography can be seen at Smugmug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMookie Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 I haven’t heard how it’s supposed to work. I know there are bands that attach to a belt and the club, but other than that, I have no idea what it’s supposed to do.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro mr.hicksta 1 Quote Driver: Ping G430 Max 9*, Ping Tour 70X Fairway: Ping G425 15*, Ping Tour 70X Hybrid: Ping G425 22*, Ping Tour 80X Irons: Ping i230 4-GW, TT DG X100 Wedges: SMS 50D/54V/58DModus 130 stiff, +1” Putter: EAS 1.0 Ball: Titleist 2023 AVX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.hicksta Posted July 12, 2019 Author Share Posted July 12, 2019 I haven’t heard how it’s supposed to work. I know there are bands that attach to a belt and the club, but other than that, I have no idea what it’s supposed to do.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ProThe protocol videos will give you a good idea of what it’s trying to accomplish!https://www.tourstriker.com/planemate/ BennyLar24 and MDGolfHacker 2 Quote Clubs, duh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.hicksta Posted July 19, 2019 Author Share Posted July 19, 2019 I've used a lot of training aids and I've got to say, this is easily the best one I've tried in terms of the ingraining certain swing feelings. For me, getting on plane and not muscling the ball have been my biggest challenges and I've been working on both the last two years with minimal success. So far I've worked through the daily protocols so the next step is to take the Planemate shot to the range so I'm excited to see how it all translates. Kitchen swings are one thing, but range/course swings are an entirely different story! I'm going to keep using it to ingrain those feels and I'm thinking it's going to make a difference long term! PMookie, cksurfdude, cnosil and 1 other 4 Quote Clubs, duh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mad Hacker Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Very interested in this product, and will be following this thread to hear everyone's feedback. I am generally a bit skeptical of most training aids, but this looks like it has the potential to be something special. I'll also add that my Tour Striker 7 iron is the real deal. cksurfdude 1 Quote GBB Epic 10.5 - Hzrdus T800 , 5.5 RBZ 3 Wood - Matrix Ozik, R Rescue Mid - M.A.S. 55, S Rogue Hybrid 4, Aldila Synergy 60, R Apex CF16 5 - S, UST Recoil, F3 PM Grind '19, KBS Hi-Rev 2.0, 60/12 2 Bar Hybrid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Strangelove Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Looks interesting, but says it's in pre-order. Where have you gotten yours from? Quote G430 Max 10K driver,Aeroburner 3W, F6 Baffler XR 4, 5 hybrids 2021 T300 6-GW irons 2021 T300 53, Smart Sole 4.0 58 wedges AXIS 1 Rose putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NM01 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 2 hours ago, Dr Strangelove said: Looks interesting, but says it's in pre-order. Where have you gotten yours from? They sold out of the first two pre-order batches and are working on the next one as stated on their site. The next shipment of pre-orders is sept 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cksurfdude Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 On 7/19/2019 at 1:17 PM, mr.hicksta said: I've used a lot of training aids and I've got to say, this is easily the best one I've tried in terms of the ingraining certain swing feelings. For me, getting on plane and not muscling the ball have been my biggest challenges and I've been working on both the last two years with minimal success. So far I've worked through the daily protocols so the next step is to take the Planemate shot to the range so I'm excited to see how it all translates. Kitchen swings are one thing, but range/course swings are an entirely different story! I'm going to keep using it to ingrain those feels and I'm thinking it's going to make a difference long term! Nice, glad it's helping! I get some Revolution Golf emails and saw Martin and his partner introduce and explain this; I was curious at first as it looked like something I could jury-rig in the garage quickly .. but definitely interested to follow your progress with it. Are you satisfied that it's giving you adequate feedback that you are able to use it effectively, eg. without the guidance/ corrections of a teaching pro..? mr.hicksta 1 Quote WITB of an "aspiring" play-ah ... Driver...Callaway Paradym AI Smoke Max (Grafalloy ProLaunch Blue 45/A) 3H...Cobra King Tec (MMT 70/R) 7W...Tour Edge Exotics EXS (Tensei CK Blue 50/R) 4H...Callaway Epic Super Hybrid (Recoil ZT9 F3) 5H...Callaway Big Bertha '19 (Recoil 460 ESX F3) 6i-GW...Sub 70 699 V2 (Recoil 660 F3) SW, LW...Mizuno ES21 54-08, 60-06 (KBS Hi Rev 2.0) Putter...MLA Tour XDream or EvnRoll ER5 ...all in a Bag Boy hybrid bag on an MGI Zip Navigator. ..ball often, not always, MaxFli Tour. Or "found" Pro V1. Forum Member tester for the Paradym X driver (2023) Forum Member tester for the ExPutt Putting Simulator (2020) Other tests: MLA putter; Cleveland Hi Bore driver; Ben Hogan hybrids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.hicksta Posted August 13, 2019 Author Share Posted August 13, 2019 Nice, glad it's helping! I get some Revolution Golf emails and saw Martin and his partner introduce and explain this; I was curious at first as it looked like something I could jury-rig in the garage quickly .. but definitely interested to follow your progress with it. Are you satisfied that it's giving you adequate feedback that you are able to use it effectively, eg. without the guidance/ corrections of a teaching pro..?I’ve primarily used it for my daily swings in the house and it definitely helps you get the correct feelings. I tried it on the range once, but didn’t have very good results. I’ll be giving it another go soon though because I think I had the band set too tight. With consistent use over time I think it will make a difference! cksurfdude 1 Quote Clubs, duh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Strangelove Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 I was expecting a cost of around $100. $162 is steep! cksurfdude, Grasmere5 and mr.hicksta 3 Quote G430 Max 10K driver,Aeroburner 3W, F6 Baffler XR 4, 5 hybrids 2021 T300 6-GW irons 2021 T300 53, Smart Sole 4.0 58 wedges AXIS 1 Rose putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMookie Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 I was expecting a cost of around $100. $162 is steep!Same here. I’ll wait until a few are on eBay next year.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro cksurfdude, Dr Strangelove and kjhishere 3 Quote Driver: Ping G430 Max 9*, Ping Tour 70X Fairway: Ping G425 15*, Ping Tour 70X Hybrid: Ping G425 22*, Ping Tour 80X Irons: Ping i230 4-GW, TT DG X100 Wedges: SMS 50D/54V/58DModus 130 stiff, +1” Putter: EAS 1.0 Ball: Titleist 2023 AVX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.hicksta Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 I was expecting a cost of around $100. $162 is steep!Yeah I preordered mine so it was $80. The price increased about 2 months before it was shipped. PMookie, DawgDaddy and fozcycle 3 Quote Clubs, duh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sdtdnd Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 I heard great things about this especially to help shallow your swing and forces you to get steep at the top. I’m getting one for sure. I spent some time on a robot recently and it really helped but the robot is 90 miles away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Strangelove Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 20 minutes ago, Sdtdnd said: I heard great things about this especially to help shallow your swing and forces you to get steep at the top. I’m getting one for sure. I spent some time on a robot recently and it really helped but the robot is 90 miles away. A robot? Quote G430 Max 10K driver,Aeroburner 3W, F6 Baffler XR 4, 5 hybrids 2021 T300 6-GW irons 2021 T300 53, Smart Sole 4.0 58 wedges AXIS 1 Rose putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.hicksta Posted August 16, 2019 Author Share Posted August 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Dr Strangelove said: A robot? Pretty sure he's talking about one of that swing simulators you can get one that simulates pro swing patterns. I know they had one at Pebble Beach when I lived in Monterey, but I never got a chance to check it out. Quote Clubs, duh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEZIPR23 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 2 hours ago, mr.hicksta said: Pretty sure he's talking about one of that swing simulators you can get one that simulates pro swing patterns. I know they had one at Pebble Beach when I lived in Monterey, but I never got a chance to check it out. I haven’t been on one but there is one in my town. Watched it in use and it’s pretty amazing. Seems like it would take numerous sessions to get anything engrained though. mr.hicksta 1 Quote Stealth 2+ 9 (Diamana PD 60 S 45") Stealth 2+ 15 (Diamana PD 70 S 43") G425 19 (Raijin 2.0 85x) G425 22 (Raijin 2.0 85x) ZX7 5-9 (KBS C Taper S) Vokey SM9 45 10 F (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 49 08 F (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 55 08 M (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 59 04 T (KBS 610) Spider GT Splitback 34" ProV1 #23 Twitter @THEZIPR23 "One thing Golf has taught me, is that my muscles have no memory." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sdtdnd Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Yes the robot at Pebble is the one I have been on and another in Madera Ca at Dragonfly where Bryson’s Coach is at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FromRightToLeft Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 I am considering getting this too. Glad to hear the feedback is pretty good. seancgmartin 1 Quote TS2 - 9.0 Callaway Rouge Max LS Ts2 - 3 Wood TS2 - 7 Wood AP1 716 - 6i - Wedge Vokey Wedges Clevland Huntington Beach 1 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 Watched a review video on TXG tonight. They seemed to give it high scores, even though Ian didn't use it correctly. PMookie 1 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: Paradym AI Smoke Max HL 16.5* w/MCA TENSEI AV Series Blue Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Render w/VA Composites Baddazz Backup Putters: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe, Milled Collection RSX 2 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joen Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 I have a question for you guys who own this training aid. Does this do the same thing that is shown in this My Golf Spy training aid hack article? JNauss and cksurfdude 2 Quote G 400 driver with Aldila DVS 55-SR shaft (FAIRWAY FINDING MONSTER) Aero Burner 16 degree mini driver regular flex Rogue Heavenwood regular flex Icon/PTX Pro Combo Set. VKTR hybrid. Equalizer Wedges 50, 54, 58 degrees Odyssey Two Ball Triple Track Putter, 32 inches LAB Golf Directed Force 2.1 putter, 32 inches, 70 degree lie angle Right Handed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTB Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 This device has been a game changer for me. I’ve had difficulty feeling the proper shallow then the rotation necessary to avoid getting handsey and relying on timing. Teaches how to keep hips moving around and not stalling. cksurfdude 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 On 9/4/2019 at 9:58 PM, joen said: I have a question for you guys who own this training aid. Does this do the same thing that is shown in this My Golf Spy training aid hack article? After watching the TXG video, I would say the bungee cord helps with the rotation part, but not the club shallowing/movement aspect. JNauss, joen and cksurfdude 3 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: Paradym AI Smoke Max HL 16.5* w/MCA TENSEI AV Series Blue Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Render w/VA Composites Baddazz Backup Putters: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe, Milled Collection RSX 2 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NM01 Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 36 minutes ago, cnosil said: After watching the TXG video, I would say the bungee cord helps with the rotation part, but not the club shallowing/movement aspect. For the most part. The cord is used to provide “tension” to keep hands and arms in the correct positions and to aid in rotation and then to lose “tension” to help shallow the shaft and put the hands and wrists in the correct positions in transition, prior to impact and at the follow thru Shifty and cksurfdude 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap In Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 This is a very interesting tool. Serious question and not a dig on the product... Doesn’t that follow through promote a fade? It seems that you can’t get a full release with it.It looks like it would be amazing for improving the short game.Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy cksurfdude 1 Quote WITB: 0811 Prototype Driver: (10.5 / s-flex) Sub 70 Pro Tour Fairway 3W (15 / s-flex) 0341 Prototype, 5W (18, s-flex) 0311, 4-PW, (+1/2" / +2 up) ProjX LZ 6.0 0311 wedges, 52, 56, 60 degree Impact No.3, Putter 35" Dexterity: Right-handed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NM01 Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 15 minutes ago, Tap In said: This is a very interesting tool. Serious question and not a dig on the product... Doesn’t that follow through promote a fade? It seems that you can’t get a full release with it. It looks like it would be amazing for improving the short game. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy No. A fade or draw can be hit with and inside out swing. JNauss, BIG STU, joen and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FromRightToLeft Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 I got mine the other day, just inside practice so far with the pitching cord. I'm going to try and hit the range with it in the next few days if my pride can take it. I've been striking it horrible for almost 2 months now. I can barely fly my 7i 90 yards. Learning left handed has been really tough but if this thing helps me you know it's legit. I haven't hit a solid shot in 6 weeks at least. cksurfdude and cnosil 2 Quote TS2 - 9.0 Callaway Rouge Max LS Ts2 - 3 Wood TS2 - 7 Wood AP1 716 - 6i - Wedge Vokey Wedges Clevland Huntington Beach 1 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDad Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 No. A fade or draw can be hit with and inside out swing. Been using mine for a bit now too, bout a week indoors into a net. Helps with my pocket a ton. Learning the feels of staying down through impacted and really rotating through the shot Obviously helps a bunch with getting the feel of the club shallowing. I too am a bit concerned about the finish. When/ If you get the hang of engraining those feels and can put them into practice on a reasonable basis, it seams like you'd have to also "re-learn" a proper release on some kinds of shots The swing "feels" like Tommy Fleetwood, but wondering if that sawed off finish is something can work consistently navigating around a course for 18 holes.... Sent from my SM-G973U using MyGolfSpy mobile app cksurfdude 1 Quote G400 LST 8.5 w/Ping tour 75 S f85 3w+ 13.5d w/HZRDS HC Yellow 6.5 (76g) h85 3h 19d w/HZRDS Black 6 (85g) u65 23d w/Miyazaka Kaula 7u S 73g z565 5-6 w/KBS Tour FLT 120 S z765 7-P w/KBS Tour FLT 120 S RTX3-CB 50, 54, 60 O-Works 2w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGolfHacker Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 On 7/19/2019 at 1:17 PM, mr.hicksta said: I've used a lot of training aids and I've got to say, this is easily the best one I've tried in terms of the ingraining certain swing feelings. For me, getting on plane and not muscling the ball have been my biggest challenges and I've been working on both the last two years with minimal success. So far I've worked through the daily protocols so the next step is to take the Planemate shot to the range so I'm excited to see how it all translates. Kitchen swings are one thing, but range/course swings are an entirely different story! I'm going to keep using it to ingrain those feels and I'm thinking it's going to make a difference long term! Man, I've got to get this! I often lose the feel of my swing through out the year and hope something like this would help me keep it working. MDGolfHacker cksurfdude and mr.hicksta 2 Quote What's In This Lefty's Bag? Driver: TSR2 11° Project X HZRDUS Black 4G 60g 5.5 Flex Fairway Woods: F8 3W Project X Even Flow Blue 75g shaft Fairway Woods: Hybrid: TSR2 18° Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85 Shaft Irons: 2021 T200's 4-GW AMT RED shafts Regular Flex Wedge: Tour Satin RTX 4 Wedges in 52° and 56° 2 Dot Putter: Gray Matter TDP 2.2 32.75" Bag: Three 5 Ball: PRO V1x / Z*Star RangeFinder: Titan Elite Social Media: Facebook: MD Golfhacker Twitter: @mdgolfhacker Instagram: mdgolfhacker Current MyGolfSpy Review - Precision Pro Titan Elite Rangefinder: https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/64979-testers-announced-precision-pro-titan-elite/?do=findComment&comment=1082733 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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