Golfspy_CG2 26,867 Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 2 hours ago, Getoffmylawn said: Yeah, definitely hit or miss. As @cksurfdudealluded to, the trick and challenge with them is finding the right coach among the staff. I've had a great experience at GolfTec, but I did my research on their site...among all of their bios, some looked okay, but one guy was the Nebraska PGA Teacher of the Year five times. Kind of an easy decision. Even having the credentials didn't mean I would gel with the guy, but I got lucky and I did. And he's only broken out one training aid, a Tour Striker Smart Ball. Yeah. I did the research as well. My guy had all the accolades. PGA, Director of the facility, Section Player of the Year, college wins..Etc Just shows you can’t judge a book by it’s cover. Maybe one of the “less accomplished” guys there is on his way to becoming the next Billy Harmon or Chris Como. Maybe i would have clicked better. Who knows. But i like the guy I have now and look forward to his schedule easing up a bit. 3 Quote TSi2 Kuro Kage 50g R Flex TSi2 16.5 FW with GD AD IZ 6 Shaft G410 FW 7 Alta CB R flex G410 Hybrid 26 degree Alta CB R Flex T100S/T200 Combo 5-7 T100S 8-P T200 TT Black Oynx R Flex SM7 54.08 F 58.12 K Heppler Tomcast ProV1X Play number 12 Link to post Share on other sites
JFish350 62 Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 I should mention that I have had lessons from Golftec in the past. My first 2 coaches were great. First one was a young kid mid 20's and he helped a ton. He moved to Colorado, total bummer for me. The second guy was pretty good as well. He actually fitted me for a driver at zero cost. I bought the driver at different retailer for less with the exact specs and still play that driver today. I have tried new drivers in the past year and none of them were any better than what I have. Demo day for Callaway and he told me to stay with what I have. That all said, I had no problem going back to Golftec. Everything the first two coach's did is now history. I am going back through the old lessons and see what I can pick up on and fix. I agree with the flattened out swing plan the damn noodle has me on. I went to the range yesterday and purposely what felt step with my swing. What a difference it was for me. Straighter, longer and the dispersion was much tighter. Good luck fellas, I hope you all figure it out. 1 Quote Epic GBB driver 10.5 turned down to 9.5 Hzruds 6.5 smoke shaft. Titleist U15 1 iron Callaway X Hot irons stiff shafts 4-AW, Lost the 3 iron. Callaway 56 and 58 wedge. Odyssey White Ice 355G putter Link to post Share on other sites
cksurfdude 8,433 Posted December 4, 2020 Author Share Posted December 4, 2020 2 hours ago, JFish350 said: Straighter, longer and the dispersion was much tighter. Nice And hope you get that WTF driver figured out soon, too! 2 1 Quote WITB of an "aspiring" play-ah ... ..Callaway Epic Speed 4W (Project X Cypher) ..Tour Edge Exotics EXS 7W (Tensei CK Blue) ..Callaway Super Hybrid 23 (PX Catalyst) and Big Bertha 19 5H (Recoil ZTR) ..PXG 0211 6i-GW (Mitsubishi MMT) ..Cleveland CBX2 54 and CBX 60 (both Rotex graphite) ..Evnroll ER5 (33", 385g, P2 Reflex Tour) ..all in a Datrek bag on a Bag Boy Quad XL push an MGI Zip Navigator electric cart. Forum Member tester for the ExPutt Putting Simulator Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny B 25,682 Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 2 hours ago, cksurfdude said: Nice And hope you get that WTF driver figured out soon, too! I have a WTF driver too. Not sure how that happened, but one drive is pretty good, and the next one is pretty bad. 1 Quote “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to post Share on other sites
cksurfdude 8,433 Posted December 4, 2020 Author Share Posted December 4, 2020 20 minutes ago, Kenny B said: I have a WTF driver too. Not sure how that happened, but one drive is pretty good, and the next one is pretty bad. Oh oh. Hate when that happens! That's why I don't carry a driver But actually the last few rounds I've been doing better, and have been more consistent, with my 4W so just sticking with that for now while I continue to work on the full swing. I'll take the driver to the range a few times over the Winter and .. who knows? .. maybe next Spring..... 2 Quote WITB of an "aspiring" play-ah ... ..Callaway Epic Speed 4W (Project X Cypher) ..Tour Edge Exotics EXS 7W (Tensei CK Blue) ..Callaway Super Hybrid 23 (PX Catalyst) and Big Bertha 19 5H (Recoil ZTR) ..PXG 0211 6i-GW (Mitsubishi MMT) ..Cleveland CBX2 54 and CBX 60 (both Rotex graphite) ..Evnroll ER5 (33", 385g, P2 Reflex Tour) ..all in a Datrek bag on a Bag Boy Quad XL push an MGI Zip Navigator electric cart. Forum Member tester for the ExPutt Putting Simulator Link to post Share on other sites
cksurfdude 8,433 Posted December 5, 2020 Author Share Posted December 5, 2020 From an old Golf Digest mag... 3 2 Quote WITB of an "aspiring" play-ah ... ..Callaway Epic Speed 4W (Project X Cypher) ..Tour Edge Exotics EXS 7W (Tensei CK Blue) ..Callaway Super Hybrid 23 (PX Catalyst) and Big Bertha 19 5H (Recoil ZTR) ..PXG 0211 6i-GW (Mitsubishi MMT) ..Cleveland CBX2 54 and CBX 60 (both Rotex graphite) ..Evnroll ER5 (33", 385g, P2 Reflex Tour) ..all in a Datrek bag on a Bag Boy Quad XL push an MGI Zip Navigator electric cart. Forum Member tester for the ExPutt Putting Simulator Link to post Share on other sites
Getoffmylawn 3,052 Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 So I know a teaching pro who told me a great story. He once was about to give a lesson, and when he was approaching the guy he watched him loudly yell and scold some kids near him who were bashing some balls and having a little fun...kids were 10-12ish. The pro watched him take 5-7 swings, then told him “I want you to do this drill. Hold the club in your right hand only, and swing it back and forth parallel to parallel, and feel your forearm rotate. Do this for 20 minutes.” Pro then went back inside for a while, and eventually came back out when 20 minutes had passed. When the student said he thought he had it down, the pro said “Good, here’s your money back, go play tennis and don’t ever come to my course and yell at kids just trying to have fun again.” 4 1 3 Quote Driver: TR20 460, Vizard 60g Stiff FW: CBX 119 3w, 15, Project X Evenflow Blue 75g Stiff Hybrids: TS3 3 & 4H, Project X Evenflow Blue 85g Stiff Driving Iron: MP-20 HMB 3i, UST Mamiya recoil ES 780 F3 Iron: JPX 919 Forged 4- GW, Project X 6.0 Wedges:SM8 54 S Grind, 60 M Grind Putter: ER7B Tested the Honma TR20 460 driver Link to post Share on other sites
Getoffmylawn 3,052 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 I have another GolfTec lesson this Friday. I never signed up for a plan, just pay-as-I-go, and the plan is to hit short iron, long iron, and driver, and get his thoughts/prescription on what to focus on over the coming offseason months. (And, I hope to see some swing speed driver when it's time to let the big dawg eat.) I'll post some feedback here Friday. 3 Quote Driver: TR20 460, Vizard 60g Stiff FW: CBX 119 3w, 15, Project X Evenflow Blue 75g Stiff Hybrids: TS3 3 & 4H, Project X Evenflow Blue 85g Stiff Driving Iron: MP-20 HMB 3i, UST Mamiya recoil ES 780 F3 Iron: JPX 919 Forged 4- GW, Project X 6.0 Wedges:SM8 54 S Grind, 60 M Grind Putter: ER7B Tested the Honma TR20 460 driver Link to post Share on other sites
cksurfdude 8,433 Posted December 16, 2020 Author Share Posted December 16, 2020 9 hours ago, Getoffmylawn said: get his thoughts/prescription on what to focus on over the coming offseason months Good plan! Definitely ask about specific drills to work on (for "..next time" right?) After my lessons I find their short vid clip training tips pretty helpful. 1 Quote WITB of an "aspiring" play-ah ... ..Callaway Epic Speed 4W (Project X Cypher) ..Tour Edge Exotics EXS 7W (Tensei CK Blue) ..Callaway Super Hybrid 23 (PX Catalyst) and Big Bertha 19 5H (Recoil ZTR) ..PXG 0211 6i-GW (Mitsubishi MMT) ..Cleveland CBX2 54 and CBX 60 (both Rotex graphite) ..Evnroll ER5 (33", 385g, P2 Reflex Tour) ..all in a Datrek bag on a Bag Boy Quad XL push an MGI Zip Navigator electric cart. Forum Member tester for the ExPutt Putting Simulator Link to post Share on other sites
cksurfdude 8,433 Posted December 16, 2020 Author Share Posted December 16, 2020 On 12/2/2020 at 3:32 PM, Getoffmylawn said: And he's only broken out one training aid, a Tour Striker Smart Ball. My coach uses the video replay a lot - where they put your image side by side with a pro and draw lines - along with him giving a very quick swing demo showing me what he's trying to get me to do. The combo/reinforcement of the visuals seems to be working for me. The only training aid we've used (so far?) is an "Impact Trainer" ball, which is effectively like a Smart Ball but solid and with indentations for your forearms to grab it more easily. 2 Quote WITB of an "aspiring" play-ah ... ..Callaway Epic Speed 4W (Project X Cypher) ..Tour Edge Exotics EXS 7W (Tensei CK Blue) ..Callaway Super Hybrid 23 (PX Catalyst) and Big Bertha 19 5H (Recoil ZTR) ..PXG 0211 6i-GW (Mitsubishi MMT) ..Cleveland CBX2 54 and CBX 60 (both Rotex graphite) ..Evnroll ER5 (33", 385g, P2 Reflex Tour) ..all in a Datrek bag on a Bag Boy Quad XL push an MGI Zip Navigator electric cart. Forum Member tester for the ExPutt Putting Simulator Link to post Share on other sites
mwr57 37 Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Well my instructor is leaving, have 2 left wonder if they assign you or give you a choice? 1 Quote Driver Taylor Made M4 Mizuno JPX 921 Hot Metal Mizuno ES 21 Wedges Taylor Made TP Collection Putter Link to post Share on other sites
cksurfdude 8,433 Posted December 21, 2020 Author Share Posted December 21, 2020 1 hour ago, mwr57 said: Well my instructor is leaving, have 2 left wonder if they assign you or give you a choice? Not sure if it applies everywhere, but in my case after my first coach left they assigned me a new one. As it turns out, in this case it has worked out well for me. I would like to think if you have a preference - and if that person has an opening in their schedule - they "should" (quote-unquote) give you your request..? 2 Quote WITB of an "aspiring" play-ah ... ..Callaway Epic Speed 4W (Project X Cypher) ..Tour Edge Exotics EXS 7W (Tensei CK Blue) ..Callaway Super Hybrid 23 (PX Catalyst) and Big Bertha 19 5H (Recoil ZTR) ..PXG 0211 6i-GW (Mitsubishi MMT) ..Cleveland CBX2 54 and CBX 60 (both Rotex graphite) ..Evnroll ER5 (33", 385g, P2 Reflex Tour) ..all in a Datrek bag on a Bag Boy Quad XL push an MGI Zip Navigator electric cart. Forum Member tester for the ExPutt Putting Simulator Link to post Share on other sites
Getoffmylawn 3,052 Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 I posted about this elsewhere but I had a largely positive experience this past Friday at GolfTec. The photo on the left is a good swing, the right is the old/bad. Basically my arms are too folded up at impact leading to inconsistent contact, and the "good" follow-through on the left is the result of better extension of my arms at impact and better/taller posture. Great lesson as always. First time I've had to wear a mask during the lesson which was a drag, but sign of the times... 5 Quote Driver: TR20 460, Vizard 60g Stiff FW: CBX 119 3w, 15, Project X Evenflow Blue 75g Stiff Hybrids: TS3 3 & 4H, Project X Evenflow Blue 85g Stiff Driving Iron: MP-20 HMB 3i, UST Mamiya recoil ES 780 F3 Iron: JPX 919 Forged 4- GW, Project X 6.0 Wedges:SM8 54 S Grind, 60 M Grind Putter: ER7B Tested the Honma TR20 460 driver Link to post Share on other sites
cksurfdude 8,433 Posted December 21, 2020 Author Share Posted December 21, 2020 10 minutes ago, Getoffmylawn said: Great lesson as always. Good to hear! Coincidentally, one .. of the many many! .. things I'm working on is also extending my arms into and through impact, and getting onto my lead (left) side better. WIP (work-in-progress) You have a good amount of lean at impact - nice 3 Quote WITB of an "aspiring" play-ah ... ..Callaway Epic Speed 4W (Project X Cypher) ..Tour Edge Exotics EXS 7W (Tensei CK Blue) ..Callaway Super Hybrid 23 (PX Catalyst) and Big Bertha 19 5H (Recoil ZTR) ..PXG 0211 6i-GW (Mitsubishi MMT) ..Cleveland CBX2 54 and CBX 60 (both Rotex graphite) ..Evnroll ER5 (33", 385g, P2 Reflex Tour) ..all in a Datrek bag on a Bag Boy Quad XL push an MGI Zip Navigator electric cart. Forum Member tester for the ExPutt Putting Simulator Link to post Share on other sites
Getoffmylawn 3,052 Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 4 hours ago, cksurfdude said: Good to hear! Coincidentally, one .. of the many many! .. things I'm working on is also extending my arms into and through impact, and getting onto my lead (left) side better. WIP (work-in-progress) You have a good amount of lean at impact - nice What's the drill/prescription you've been given for extending your arms? 1 Quote Driver: TR20 460, Vizard 60g Stiff FW: CBX 119 3w, 15, Project X Evenflow Blue 75g Stiff Hybrids: TS3 3 & 4H, Project X Evenflow Blue 85g Stiff Driving Iron: MP-20 HMB 3i, UST Mamiya recoil ES 780 F3 Iron: JPX 919 Forged 4- GW, Project X 6.0 Wedges:SM8 54 S Grind, 60 M Grind Putter: ER7B Tested the Honma TR20 460 driver Link to post Share on other sites
cksurfdude 8,433 Posted December 23, 2020 Author Share Posted December 23, 2020 22 hours ago, Getoffmylawn said: What's the drill/prescription you've been given for extending your arms? There have been several!!! But here are a few that have been particularly relevant /useful to me... Arms-Length exercise -- extending thru impact https://gt.golf/PagqHK this was actually included after my very first eval/lesson .. still work on this one!! Lead wrist -- flexed vs bowed https://gt.golf/DVrsnr note in the vid they talk about "slicing" but the action of getting the lead wrist into a better position at impact is key Shoulder Bend exercise -- hip flexion/extension https://gt.golf/TZVbFV again, some talk about slicing but here they emphasize body positioning and weight distribution .. has also been a key drill for me Hope these help! 1 Quote WITB of an "aspiring" play-ah ... ..Callaway Epic Speed 4W (Project X Cypher) ..Tour Edge Exotics EXS 7W (Tensei CK Blue) ..Callaway Super Hybrid 23 (PX Catalyst) and Big Bertha 19 5H (Recoil ZTR) ..PXG 0211 6i-GW (Mitsubishi MMT) ..Cleveland CBX2 54 and CBX 60 (both Rotex graphite) ..Evnroll ER5 (33", 385g, P2 Reflex Tour) ..all in a Datrek bag on a Bag Boy Quad XL push an MGI Zip Navigator electric cart. Forum Member tester for the ExPutt Putting Simulator Link to post Share on other sites
cksurfdude 8,433 Posted December 23, 2020 Author Share Posted December 23, 2020 Here's a then-and-now comparison... Then 2019-11-05 ... And more recently ... Starting to get there.................... 5 1 Quote WITB of an "aspiring" play-ah ... ..Callaway Epic Speed 4W (Project X Cypher) ..Tour Edge Exotics EXS 7W (Tensei CK Blue) ..Callaway Super Hybrid 23 (PX Catalyst) and Big Bertha 19 5H (Recoil ZTR) ..PXG 0211 6i-GW (Mitsubishi MMT) ..Cleveland CBX2 54 and CBX 60 (both Rotex graphite) ..Evnroll ER5 (33", 385g, P2 Reflex Tour) ..all in a Datrek bag on a Bag Boy Quad XL push an MGI Zip Navigator electric cart. Forum Member tester for the ExPutt Putting Simulator Link to post Share on other sites
Getoffmylawn 3,052 Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 4 hours ago, cksurfdude said: There have been several!!! But here are a few that have been particularly relevant /useful to me... Arms-Length exercise -- extending thru impact https://gt.golf/PagqHK this was actually included after my very first eval/lesson .. still work on this one!! Lead wrist -- flexed vs bowed https://gt.golf/DVrsnr note in the vid they talk about "slicing" but the action of getting the lead wrist into a better position at impact is key Shoulder Bend exercise -- hip flexion/extension https://gt.golf/TZVbFV again, some talk about slicing but here they emphasize body positioning and weight distribution .. has also been a key drill for me Hope these help! Thanks for sharing! 1 Quote Driver: TR20 460, Vizard 60g Stiff FW: CBX 119 3w, 15, Project X Evenflow Blue 75g Stiff Hybrids: TS3 3 & 4H, Project X Evenflow Blue 85g Stiff Driving Iron: MP-20 HMB 3i, UST Mamiya recoil ES 780 F3 Iron: JPX 919 Forged 4- GW, Project X 6.0 Wedges:SM8 54 S Grind, 60 M Grind Putter: ER7B Tested the Honma TR20 460 driver Link to post Share on other sites
Getoffmylawn 3,052 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 On 12/22/2020 at 7:34 PM, cksurfdude said: Here's a then-and-now comparison... Then 2019-11-05 ... And more recently ... Starting to get there.................... Forgot to mention, my instructors prescription for the folding arms was parallel to parallel dry swings with a TourStriker Smart Ball between my elbows... 3 Quote Driver: TR20 460, Vizard 60g Stiff FW: CBX 119 3w, 15, Project X Evenflow Blue 75g Stiff Hybrids: TS3 3 & 4H, Project X Evenflow Blue 85g Stiff Driving Iron: MP-20 HMB 3i, UST Mamiya recoil ES 780 F3 Iron: JPX 919 Forged 4- GW, Project X 6.0 Wedges:SM8 54 S Grind, 60 M Grind Putter: ER7B Tested the Honma TR20 460 driver Link to post Share on other sites
cksurfdude 8,433 Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 15 minutes ago, Getoffmylawn said: parallel to parallel dry swings with a TourStriker Smart Ball between my elbows... Thx for mentioning that - I actually have one in the garage, that I actually should use ... !! Gonna make that exercise a part of my Winter practice. 3 Quote WITB of an "aspiring" play-ah ... ..Callaway Epic Speed 4W (Project X Cypher) ..Tour Edge Exotics EXS 7W (Tensei CK Blue) ..Callaway Super Hybrid 23 (PX Catalyst) and Big Bertha 19 5H (Recoil ZTR) ..PXG 0211 6i-GW (Mitsubishi MMT) ..Cleveland CBX2 54 and CBX 60 (both Rotex graphite) ..Evnroll ER5 (33", 385g, P2 Reflex Tour) ..all in a Datrek bag on a Bag Boy Quad XL push an MGI Zip Navigator electric cart. Forum Member tester for the ExPutt Putting Simulator Link to post Share on other sites
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