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New DVD available with the Taly Mindset
Sep 15th
There’s a new video that now comes with the Taly Mindset. The opening credits, certainly set the stage.
The Taly Mindset is a device that challenges conventional thinking in golf. It was invented by an engineer who loved the game of golf and wanted to play better. You can read my full review here. The device is now used by many touring pros and teaching pros across the country. One of the most famous teachers who routinely uses the Mindset to teach is Lynn Blake.
The DVD is a big improvement over what used to come with the Mindset. Although the pamphlet the came with it before gave some indication as to how it should be used, it really was not detailed enough and left questions unanswered. It left it up to the golfer through trial and error to figure out what to actually do and how to do it.
The new DVD answers the questions that every golfer needs answered when using the Taly Mindset. If you can understand the thought that went into the development of the Taly Mindset then you can learn to use it effectively. And it will change the way you approach golf.
Feedback from the Technical Staff at Optishot
Apr 10th
Since I’ve seen that a number of people commenting in the Optishot review had some technical issues, I decided to ask the manufacturer for a response to their complaints. I have not had any significant issues with the optishot and in fact really like the product. Over the winter it provided me with a solid golf experience at home and allowed me to work on things in a a warm environment as the snow fell outside.
Here is what the technical folks at Optishot provided. I hope it helps anyone who is having some technical issues with their unit.
The best way for an individual to get technical support is to follow the link below, fill out the form and use it to ask questions. Then we will get back to them as quickly as we can.
http://support.dancindogg.com/reportissueHowever, inaccurate swing results is the most common cause of frustration. There are three possible parts to this issue, lighting in the room, Swing Pad integrity, and software adjustments.
Review: Vharness
Aug 27th
The Vharness is a swing trainer with the goal of teaching anyone to swing like a pro. The Vharness is endorsed by Rocco Mediate, who I think is a brilliant spokesperson for this product because of how well heconnects with average golfers. He looks like a guy in your foursome. But of course he has tremendous game. His performance at Torrey Pines in the US Open made him a household name. He plays what seems to be off the shelf game improvement clubs. He doesn’t have the fluid easy motion of a Fred Couples, or the power of JB Holmes or Bubba Watson. These reasons though make him ideal as a representative of this product because he, of all tour players, looks the most like an average Joe, and almost everybody can relate to him.
So does the Vharness achieve it’s lofty goal of teaching anyone to swing like a pro? No, but it is an excellent swing trainer, and if used effectively especially with some guidance from an instructor it can really help the average golfer to feel their swing better. Frankly I don’t think there is a single device that can teach anyone to swing like a pro. Swinging like a pro requires coordination, talent, strength and flexibility. Provided you have those things, with a good instructor and dedication you can learn to swing like a pro. What I did find is that the Vharness can enable you to not only create a better swing, but really feel what it feels to swing better.
I have a number of swing trainers in my collection, and they all fulfill different purposes. I’ve been using the Vharness for about a month. I wanted to give it a full test before I wrote about it. The Vharness is definitely different from my other swing trainers. It gives me feedback that I never got from anywhere else and really helped me to understand and feel my swing better. It almost acts as a sensation amplifier and you really feel what the club head, path and hands are doing.
‘The Ringer’ putter and tour of KAF Manufacturing and Roll-Master Golf
May 26th
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to visit the Roll-Master putter manufacturing facilities. During that short visit I got to see first hand how putters are designed and made. Roll-master makes the “Ringer” line of putters. The putter is unique in that it makes a bell-like tone, much like that of fine crystal, when the ball is struck on the sweet spot of the putter. Practicing with this putter provides instant and automatic feedback about your putting stroke.
At first the sound was unfamiliar to me. No putter I had ever used produced a sound quite like this one. The differences in the sound from hitting the sweet spot and hitting it off center are quite dramatic. It really is an excellent way to know how solidly you’re stroking the putt without needing visual confirmation. You can also see how you stroked it on the roll out of the ball. A well struck putt from the sweet spot rolls out straight and with a solid end over end roll. A poorly stroked putt will tend to wobble off its intended line and will have a more erratic roll.
Review: Tifosi Golf Sunglasses
May 17th
I needed to get a new pair of golf sunglasses. I was looking for stylish frames with lenses that perform. I also wanted to be able to wear them away from the golf course and still look good. I found a pair I liked at my local golf shop and decided to purchase them.
I bought the Tifosi Ventoux in the gunmetal color. These sunglasses come with a hard case, a soft case and 3 sets of interchangeable lenses. The hard case was important to me as I might keep them in the golf bag and didn’t want them to break. The hard case is nice and light, but still sturdy enough to give me peace of mind that they won’t break while in there.
The sunglasses came with 3 interchangeable lenses: The GT (golf and tennis) lens, the EC (extreme contrast) and the AC (All Conditions Red). So far I’ve only worn them with the golf and tennis lenses but I am quite impressed with the quality of the lenses and the frame.
I wear these sunglasses all the time playing golf, even when it’s not as bright. They cut down on the glare and really help me saw the ball better off the club face and in the air. The enhanced contrast is great for reading greens.
Shaft upgrade delivers penetrating ball fight and consistency
Apr 25th
Last week I had the shafts in my irons upgraded. The reason that I had it done was because my swing had changed and the shafts were too weak in my irons. I noticed this on especially well struck shots where the spin put on the ball would make the balloon so much that it lost a lot of distance for me. The other reason was that the trajectories and carries were all over the place.
After being fitted by the Mizuno fitting system, it was determined that I should be using Dynamic Gold X100 shafts, but that the heads I have (Mizuno MP52) were fine for my swing. This was a big change, as I was being switched from Project X 5.0. I could have stayed with Project X, according to the Mizuno fitting system if I had gone to a 6.5 flex, but according to them it was my third choice. The choice that fit my swing best was DG X100.
I’m happy to report that the change is going well. What I like best about the new shafts is that the they are much more predictable. My distances are no longer all over the place, the ballooning has been eliminated, and the shots really fly much more true.
I have had to make some changes in the way I swing. I’m not really changing my technique, I’m just adjusting to a new tempo. With these shafts I can’t go after it the way I did. In fact, I find that with these, if the swing feels about 80%, the results are amazing and consistent. The ball flight is much straighter and consistent than anything I have had before. The ball explodes off the face with a very different feeling from what I had before. It just seems much more solid and the flight is penetrating, even into some significant wind. Even though I’m changing my tempo a bit, the change feels excellent, and I believe it will help make me a better golfer.
Getting the most out of your golf GPS rangefinder
Apr 17th
GPS rangefinders are wonderful things. They give you the distances you need to make smart decisions. They give you the distances to hazards, to carry over the hazards. They give you distances to fairway targets, and of course the front, center and back of the green.
This information is vital if you want to make good decisions on the course. What they don’t give you is the strategy based on the conditions of the day, how you’re striking the ball, and the pin placements. They also don’t take any pressure into account if you’re playing a Nassau, a match against a buddy, or a tournament.
Some of you are lucky enough to play with caddies and if you to have a good caddy, he or she, can save you many strokes. But for those who don’t have our own caddies or get to play routinely with caddies we need some help making those decisions. If I’m playing a par 5, and I have 245 yards to the pin, 230 to the front, and 260 to the back I will know the distances I need to reach the green, but the rangefinder can’t tell me if it’s a smart decision.
Review: Penta TP Golf Ball
Mar 19th
Today I had the chance to play the Penta TP. I bought two sleeves and headed out to meet some friends at Great River Golf Club in Milford, CT.
The Penta has 5 layers (thus the name), and each layer is supposed to make the ball react properly.
Layer 1: Feel
This layer is the urethane cover for high spin from shots of 100 and in. Read the rest of this entry »
Westchester Golf Show
Mar 15th
Today I went to the Westchester Golf Show in White Plains, NY.
My main objective was to see and play with some of the new equipment for the 2010 season. While I was there I decided to try the Bridgstone Ball Fitting and also try the new Mizuno Shaft Optimizer.
The Bridgestone Ball Fitting was pretty interesting. I was looking for a few things.
The club that helped Steve Stricker get his swing back
Feb 25th
The Medicus helped Steve Stricker, a feel player to get his swing back after 3 years of finishing outside the top 150 on the money list. He incorporated Medicus into his practice sessions in order to improve his rhythm.
Medicus Dual Hinge 7 Iron Medicus is chosen by golf pros as top swing trainer club in the world. Try now!
