Topic: I've just about seen everything now!

I got one of these as a gift from the better half. I have certainly found it interesting, and while it doesn’t replace any of the other things like seeing a coach etc, it does give you some information which might be useful.

Topic: I've just about seen everything now!

I got given one of these through work and gave it a go. I can’t say I used it every day but it gives you some good data that you would normally not have access to as a regular punter.

I played around with it and its gives every indication the data is pretty accurate. Just depends on how interested you are in that sort of information.

Topic: I've just about seen everything now!

Simple….when wearing the glove ..at address you can reach down and scratch your cods you are bent over too far.

Topic: I've just about seen everything now!

Lazy Jack I’m with you….it’s a great little feedback tool for helping your swing get back on plane. I suffer from casting now and then and using this aid to help me “feel” the “right” swing….use to to try and groove/tame the swing into shape. With a couple lessons from the local pro and this little device I’ve dropped 5 shots this year…..now for my putting…..

Topic: I've just about seen everything now!

... a contender for golf’s biggest con: My money is still on the 5 layer golf ball !

Topic: I've just about seen everything now!

Beginning to think the club face angle at impact on the swingbyte is not so far out as I thought it was. More that my swing is not as good as I hoped it was!

Topic: I've just about seen everything now!

reminds me of the scene in “Tin Cup” when the chick rocks up for a lesson with a shit load of gimmicky paraphenalia. This new device is for golf….thousands will buy it….just like thousands have bought gps and rangefinders. Absolutely none of it is necessary to actually ENJOY this wonderful game of ours. Sorry guys….I’m a tad old fashioned…love the game but I don’t believe we need all this technology. A set of clubs, great mates and a bit of sunshine….’tis all you need.

Consultancy….if you’re not part of the solution, there’s big bucks to be made prolonging the problem.

I was thinking Rodney Dangerfield in CaddyShack

Topic: I've just about seen everything now!

Been using it for about three months now and its good, don’t knock it until you try it. Why muck around with torches and sticks when this thing will show your swing plane from any angle. My swing plane gets a bit steep but a few swings on the down the line view and I am back on plane.
Swing tempo and angle of attack seem spot on. Swing speed seems ok against a Flightscope and only face angle at impact seems a problem. Face angle at impact is correct when putting but seems wrong at faster speeds, could be my unit I suppose.

Topic: Where do you go to buy your golfing needs?

Golfsmith.com, TGW.com & edwinwatts.com

Topic: Where do you go to buy your golfing needs?

I always always always buy everything from the club Pro-shop.
More than happy to always support him.

I am number six double three

You and I are good club men Bumpa. I do the same. Some times Tom Arnott gives us such good deals at Wantima Pro Shop (gratuitous plug) I am sure we are ripping him off, but he is always happy to help us out.

Topic: Where do you go to buy your golfing needs?

oz ebay has few on them but seller is listing them at 79 bucks OH please they dont even reatil for that!!

jim kid sportrs had them for 59 last week ..only available in WA – where jim kid sports are located

usa ebay the go

just use the ebay filter (cheaperst price/postage) will take 2 weeks to arrive though

I rarely find good deal on oz ebay – too many people bidding for the one or two items, whereas USA ebay so many listing – often shirts dont even get a bid!

puma shirts are also the biz too

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=under+armour+golf+shirt+lot&_sop=15&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313&_nkw=puma+golf+shirt&_sacat=0

nice material and designs in the puma range

under armour are very generous sizing, puma – go up one size

nike are about avergae depending on model of shirt – ask for measurements- adidas are generous too – get the clima fit 360 ones…nice shirts

in temrs of thinnest material but still lobg lasting under armour by far the best, only issue is though designs are pretty plain for most of them. Puma and Nike have some pretty funky designs

lindberg are nice too but hellishly $$$$

Topic: I've just about seen everything now!

and some clown claiming to have three of them, surely he is taing the piss

Topic: I've just about seen everything now!

Seen this product reviewed on the Golf Show the other day. Seems like a good device to help the high handicapper to watch there swing plane and where they mite be going wrong. I’ve been thinking about getting one just to help me see what my instructor has been telling me and that I’ve been following his changes. And as I work FIFO no one on site really want to watch my swing when there’s beer to drink at the mess…

“If profanity had an influence on the flight of the ball, the game of golf would be played far better than it is…” Quoted Horace G Hutchinson

I like how this thread has gone from “snigger snigger…. golfers will buy anything”
to
“this thing looks alright, I might give it a shot”

Goes to show how golf companies make so much money… and why more & more gizmos hit the market

Topic: Looking for feedback on my swing

Hay Razaar,
Had my first lesson today. Went in with a open mind and ready for change. Tweaked a couple of things and the swing is much better but I’ve booked plenty more. But I will be keeping these swings so I can compare the changes..

“If profanity had an influence on the flight of the ball, the game of golf would be played far better than it is…” Quoted Horace G Hutchinson

That’s the way to go. It’s like learning to read, concentrating on learning the words, then learning what they mean and finally understanding it all in context. It can be painstaking but worth the time and effort.

Topic: Looking for feedback on my swing

Vinski,

Did you have your first lesson today?

Topic: Best golf book to read

+1 for Harvey Penick’s “Little Red Book”

+2

Topic: Looking for feedback on my swing

Vinski
Your swing is what I call a driving range swing. Whenever I go to the driving range, I see swings just like yours. I’m guessing its a home made swing based on the swings you have seen on the TV. Best advice is to book a series of lessons with a teaching professional and put in the work he suggests without referring here or anywhere else. A golf swing that works takes years to acquire and a life time to maintain.

Topic: Best golf book to read

Mark Frost’s books are great reading, as is James Dodson’s “Ben Hogan: An American Life”.

Topic: Best golf book to read

+1 for Harvey Penick’s “Little Red Book”

Topic: Best golf book to read

‘The Big Miss’ by Hank Haney is a fascinating insight into his time while working as Tiger’s coach.

Really hard book to put down.

Topic: Looking for feedback on my swing

Zen will tell you to talk to Jim Flick for advice.

Topic: Looking for feedback on my swing

He is Melbourne based. :(( Not sure if Zenolink is in W.A, you can ask him on his forum page “House of Zen”..

Topic: Best golf book to read

Nominating a “best” just wouldn’t be possible for me probably because there’s a few different types of golf book.

For short stories/musings, “Fairways and Greens” by Dan Jenkins is a ripper, as are most by Jenkins – even the non-golf ones. It’s in the same vein as Harvey Penick’s “Little Red Book”.

There’s the detailed recent historical type. Think “A good Walk Spoiled”, “Caddy” etc. Or anything else by John Feinstein for that matter – he’s the Jon Krakauer of sports authors.

Then there’s older history and, as per posters above, Mark Frost does this superbly.

For ex-players et al telling tall tales and true type books, David Feherty and Gary McCord spin good yarns too. “Bud, Sweat and Tees” by Alan Shipnuck (about Rich Beem) is a good one here, as is “Who’s your Caddy” by Rick Reilly (probably the best sports writer of the last 20 years). Mike Clayton’s “From the Inside” is also very readible.

In the category of “journey/life dreams”, Michael Bamberger’s “To the Linksland” is the best I’ve read. Lawrence Donegan’s “Four iron in the Soul” and “Last Rounds” by James Dobson are highly recommended.

“Augusta” by Steve Eubanks is a great read if only because the subject is so fascinating.

Auto/biographies? If you like the player you’ll probably like the book. Nicklaus’s is probably the best I’ve read.

Then there’s the classics. Herbert Warren Wind, PG Wodehouse, and Bernard Darwin are the picks for great writing. Go for an anthology or collection.

I do not read instruction or “mental approach” books.

Does that help?

Topic: I've just about seen everything now!

There was another one mentioned in a thread here recently. I little jigger you plug into the butt end of your club and it transmits everything via bluetooth to your phone.

OldBogey

GolfLink

OlindaGolfClub

That was the one I posted.
I still haven’t bought one. Shit scared it will play with my head to be honest.

But I know my swing plane is wrong so I wouldn’t mind having a look.

GSA

Topic: I've just about seen everything now!

One for each hand and one for…....wait a minute…...