It’s really crazy how one singular thing can have such a big impact on the golf swing. Everyone has had that moment at least once where their swing was just effortless and the ball just jumps off the face with a penetrating ball flight. Kinematic sequencing is so important to the golf swing and just one small thing can completely throw it off. Great job guys. Keep up the incredible content.
I really appreciate you two discussing training aids that you find valueable. There are so many products in the golf industry that are worthless. Thank you for taking on this topic!
Great Video guys. I've had one for a couple years and gotten extremely frustrated using it...trying to make full swings. Using this for 3/4 swings with any club will help everyone that buys this aid because of your video. Once I quit trying to hit my stock yardages with it the benefits were immediate. You guys helped a lot of golfers with this video.
The bit at @14:00 about 160 yard shots with a wedge is one of the biggest differences between Tiger and most other elite golfers (early Rory especially). Tiger is the best at hitting his irons "80%" which takes spin off his super spinny golf ball when he needs to, yet his ball still has enough spin to hold a green. He couldn't do that with a tp5x for example. Also why he only really hits his PW and 56 within 150 yards, he flights those better than anyone.
I totally agree with this. I recently had a loss of sequence, but last week I just had to remind myself to turn the body, not the arms. It really is night and day. If you feel you're not playing as well as you have been... this is a solid drill.
Love the point you make about Larry and starting small. I've recently started playing fades and draws with 3/4 GW and PW shots and the face awareness it's given me almost instantly gave me SO much more control over my driver. Baby steps. A minute to learn, a lifetime to master.
Absolutely obsessed with the channel only come across it a few weeks ago but can’t stop watching various videos. So knowledgeable and have learned so much watching the technical aspects of equipment and the swing. Cheers guys.
Kymer won the US Open by double digits that year. That was my first experience seeing this type of training aid as well. Justin Rose uses it a lot as well to help him rotate and stay connected.
Morikawa uses an old golf glove stuck under his left arm pit while making swings in practice to feel connected...works great and seems to keep you in posture as another bonus! He attaches the glove to the neck lanyard so he doesn't have to keep picking it up.
I have been struggling for a year blowing out from a 4 to a 9 handicap, hitting everything from shanks to you name it. I watched this and remembered I had 1, did 1 session with it and contact was instantly back and had a good round on Saturday. Can't wait for the enxt training aid video
Just ordered one. You guys should definitely think about group buys for products that you test and endorse. It would be helpful to your loyal followers!! Thanks again for the great content.
Literally the best training aid I’ve used. I actually have the Planemate from Tour Striker but I believe this is better. You get so much out of this simple training aid.
I am going to be totally honest here and say that when I first saw the title of the video I immediately clicked on it hoping to see a golf ball with some sort of homing device fitted. Clubface to green, guaranteed, every time! The reality was just as interesting though. I have one of these already, just need to reinflate it and start using it properly.
there's something just really relaxing about watching his golf swing! smooth and controlled, I love it! I wish I knew you were located in Ontario before I was fitted from a different spot because I would have come here, even if I had to wait lol
I love the smart ball. It is easy to put on during practice sessions. It's great to get arms linked up before rounds and short-game shots. Everyone should have one.
Thanks guys, I have one of these but was trying to do full swings with it. All most hung my self a couple of times. The half swings with a short iron seem to be very helpful. After looking at your smart ball I think I have a nock off, need to quit buying stuff on Facebook.
When I am on point with my irons these are almost exclusively the only shots I play you have such great control over spin and trajectory swinging like this. It has also done wonders for my pitching game 60 yards and in feeling connected.
Might be the most useful video you guys have done! Thank you so much! Would love to see what else you guys like. Especially curious about down under board.
I used to use a smaller youth size soccer ball to get this same feeling. Probably the best style training aid I have seen or used. Tour Striker makes great training aids, the next best one would be the Tour Striker 7 iron.
That's just great. I was about to buy one of these and it's probably going to be out of stock because of this channel. TXG should get a commission for sales on this product...LOL. Great video as always and love the new logo!
This is fantastic. I am really looking forward to more training aid videos. I would especially appreciate your discussion of what kinds of golfers/common swing problems are best addressed with the particular aid being reviewed. Thanks again for fantastic content. I'm saving up for a 2022 Fitting at TxG!
Good of you boys to add a little pepper to the channel, well done! Love the diversity, now Mr Fraser mentioned “power source” and I am sure my Pal Bandit will back me on this but we only golf courses equipped with AED’s and we are covered in our power requirements. 👍
For me I like that winter doesn't affect the probability of playing golf. we might have some intense fog, but aside from that nothing. Lately I have being having problems of hooking my Irons, and decided to stop with that, so in a few days I'll see my pro, to help me with that.
Love the idea of this series. Been thinking about a training device to work with when the snow flies as I just set up a net in the garage. Please make it a full series instead of mini series. Maybe show some that if used incorrectly could hurt your swing
I'm looking at the orange whip for tempo. Also was thinking about the light speed from orange whip for speed training over the winter. What are your thoughts as to how good these are? Thanks.
Great video guys.. I’m using the Force Pedal and TRS Tour Rotation Stick at the minute... TRS is a great warmup aid to make sure I’m turning. You’ll be sorry if you don’t 😂 I’ve come home from the range and my wife asks me “who is she??” from the whip marks!!! Force Pedal is great too.
I use one but I ditched the lanyard. Added some stick on Velcro to the ball and put a sweat band on my forearm.. Stick the ball to the sweat band and it stops me from letting my head drift back because of the feeling of the lanyard pulling my head with my arms.
Great content chaps, training aim looks fab to keep connected. 80% swing is always a good for tightening up your game with control. Looking forward to the whole mini series! 👍😁
How does this compare to the Planemate and what are the similarities/differences? I'm debating whether to buy one or the other, or if they perform completely different functions. Great video!
So, I guess I wasn't paying close attention at first, and I was trying to see what the smart ball was, looking at Matt's feet. I didn't even see the thing between his arms until 10 minutes in. I'm doing the best I can, okay?
did you find you swing more to the right (for a left handed golfer) on your follow through /down swing? It looks like you do. Do you use it with driver swing as well or just irons? thanks guys great video
I use a similar drill where i keep a towel under my armpits, that should make the same feeling of stayin' connected right? Got the idea from morikawa and works wonders.
Ian, how does one break into the business of sales and club building? Did you start on your own or did you apprentice under someone? Any books or places to begin? Lastly, any discount codes for Galvin Green? Got a birthday coming next month. Love the look.
Would love to see a test of the 'Lag Shot'. A super soft shaft which is supposed to create lag and sequencing by helping you learn how to load and unload the club.
Would this help someone who’s trying to shorten their backswing? I’ve been +3 handicap for 2 years now and haven’t made much progress in shortening the backswing! I’ve done countless “freeze” swings where I stop at the top to try and drill it into my head, but I lose connection between my lead arm and body after my shoulders stop turning and the arms keep going back.
Which one you guys getting on amazon? Anyone have experience with similar tools and prefer them? I’m thinking of ordering the plastic wrist position trainer along with it. I’m weary of the grip trainers but might try one.
Making some swing changes, I'm very inside on the backswing and change planes on the way down. Would this help with the drills I am doing for this mostly just with a camera?
Just checking out the different options. Would the smart ball be a better option to the bands for keeping your arms together? It might keep you more focused on squeezing the ball instead of the bands forcing your arms together?! Did I just answer my own question? 🙈
Great way to start the pending "Off Season" training, my only question is why don't you have a link to where you can buy a one ?!?!? (give you the tip, if there was a link to buy one it would be on its way..)
@9:40 - The PGA tour average approach distance from 75-100yds is 18'. If you think you're consistently going to get it inside 5'-8', you're fooling yourself.
Will you rank them in order of which you think will make the biggest difference, so we don't become like Matty ordering something off of amazon every weekend when one of these videos drop??? As I too have penchant for training aids but the bank manager doesn't.
It’s really crazy how one singular thing can have such a big impact on the golf swing. Everyone has had that moment at least once where their swing was just effortless and the ball just jumps off the face with a penetrating ball flight. Kinematic sequencing is so important to the golf swing and just one small thing can completely throw it off. Great job guys. Keep up the incredible content.
Can you use this with driver
I really appreciate you two discussing training aids that you find valueable. There are so many products in the golf industry that are worthless. Thank you for taking on this topic!
Great Video guys. I've had one for a couple years and gotten extremely frustrated using it...trying to make full swings. Using this for 3/4 swings with any club will help everyone that buys this aid because of your video. Once I quit trying to hit my stock yardages with it the benefits were immediate. You guys helped a lot of golfers with this video.
The bit at @14:00 about 160 yard shots with a wedge is one of the biggest differences between Tiger and most other elite golfers (early Rory especially). Tiger is the best at hitting his irons "80%" which takes spin off his super spinny golf ball when he needs to, yet his ball still has enough spin to hold a green. He couldn't do that with a tp5x for example. Also why he only really hits his PW and 56 within 150 yards, he flights those better than anyone.
I heard Ian and Matt say Tiger plays some of the weakest lofts on tour too.
I totally agree with this. I recently had a loss of sequence, but last week I just had to remind myself to turn the body, not the arms. It really is night and day. If you feel you're not playing as well as you have been... this is a solid drill.
Love the point you make about Larry and starting small. I've recently started playing fades and draws with 3/4 GW and PW shots and the face awareness it's given me almost instantly gave me SO much more control over my driver. Baby steps. A minute to learn, a lifetime to master.
I think of that as a bigger piece of the picture being revealed to you, more options, feels and tools to use!
I love seeing someone stand on the right side of the ball so much easier when I don't have to reverse everything in my head
I made one with a small beach ball and an old lanyard I had laying around. It may not look as good but it still works!
Awesome idea for a mini series. Best golf channel on the tube.
The smart ball really keeps me from being stuck in my downswing! Love it! Great video! Thanks!
Absolutely obsessed with the channel only come across it a few weeks ago but can’t stop watching various videos. So knowledgeable and have learned so much watching the technical aspects of equipment and the swing. Cheers guys.
The explanation Ian gave is gold. Just thinking about keeping my lead arm in front of my rib cage has made my swings feel different!
Kymer won the US Open by double digits that year. That was my first experience seeing this type of training aid as well. Justin Rose uses it a lot as well to help him rotate and stay connected.
Morikawa uses an old golf glove stuck under his left arm pit while making swings in practice to feel connected...works great and seems to keep you in posture as another bonus!
He attaches the glove to the neck lanyard so he doesn't have to keep picking it up.
I have been struggling for a year blowing out from a 4 to a 9 handicap, hitting everything from shanks to you name it. I watched this and remembered I had 1, did 1 session with it and contact was instantly back and had a good round on Saturday. Can't wait for the enxt training aid video
Just ordered one. You guys should definitely think about group buys for products that you test and endorse. It would be helpful to your loyal followers!! Thanks again for the great content.
Literally the best training aid I’ve used. I actually have the Planemate from Tour Striker but I believe this is better. You get so much out of this simple training aid.
I am going to be totally honest here and say that when I first saw the title of the video I immediately clicked on it hoping to see a golf ball with some sort of homing device fitted. Clubface to green, guaranteed, every time! The reality was just as interesting though. I have one of these already, just need to reinflate it and start using it properly.
there's something just really relaxing about watching his golf swing! smooth and controlled, I love it! I wish I knew you were located in Ontario before I was fitted from a different spot because I would have come here, even if I had to wait lol
I love the smart ball. It is easy to put on during practice sessions. It's great to get arms linked up before rounds and short-game shots. Everyone should have one.
I have been thinking about ordering a smart ball. I struggle with sequencing. I ordered the smart ball before the end of the video.
Great now I am going to buy everything in this series too, and no affiliate links. Good on You guys
Thanks guys, I have one of these but was trying to do full swings with it. All most hung my self a couple of times. The half swings with a short iron seem to be very helpful. After looking at your smart ball I think I have a nock off, need to quit buying stuff on Facebook.
I’ve been using the ball for about a year. Agree with everything said. It has had a positive impact on my swing, keeping me connected.
When I am on point with my irons these are almost exclusively the only shots I play you have such great control over spin and trajectory swinging like this. It has also done wonders for my pitching game 60 yards and in feeling connected.
Darn! I just found this awesome video. Very informative as all your vids are. Snowing here now so guess I’ll buy one for spring. Thanks guys.
Just ordered yesterday after watching this video, definitely have separation on my takeaway
Might be the most useful video you guys have done! Thank you so much! Would love to see what else you guys like. Especially curious about down under board.
I used to use a smaller youth size soccer ball to get this same feeling. Probably the best style training aid I have seen or used. Tour Striker makes great training aids, the next best one would be the Tour Striker 7 iron.
Wow never heard of this training devise before, surprising and looks like it has big benificial results
That's just great. I was about to buy one of these and it's probably going to be out of stock because of this channel. TXG should get a commission for sales on this product...LOL. Great video as always and love the new logo!
Had one of these for about a year, never really used it as didn't know how to effectively. This is an eye opener. Cheers guys!
P.S I just bought some superspeed swing trainers... Hope they're on your list 😉
Great training aid. Like the planemate harder than it looks, but really helps you. Great review.
Great video. Love the simplicity.
Great Video lads, very informative as always. Keep up the amazing work.
This is fantastic. I am really looking forward to more training aid videos. I would especially appreciate your discussion of what kinds of golfers/common swing problems are best addressed with the particular aid being reviewed. Thanks again for fantastic content. I'm saving up for a 2022 Fitting at TxG!
I will try this. I have a problem with disconnection between body and arms and very steep club. Thanks for this. Paul
Good of you boys to add a little pepper to the channel, well done! Love the diversity, now Mr Fraser mentioned “power source” and I am sure my Pal Bandit will back me on this but we only golf courses equipped with AED’s and we are covered in our power requirements. 👍
Wow really gonna try this one out. Thanks for the tip guys, keep it up with these great videos
Thanks Matt, you just identified my problem with wedge shots, my Achilles heel.
For me I like that winter doesn't affect the probability of playing golf. we might have some intense fog, but aside from that nothing. Lately I have being having problems of hooking my Irons, and decided to stop with that, so in a few days I'll see my pro, to help me with that.
Love the idea of this series. Been thinking about a training device to work with when the snow flies as I just set up a net in the garage.
Please make it a full series instead of mini series. Maybe show some that if used incorrectly could hurt your swing
i have this one but never really practice with it. will be chipping and taking 3/4 swing with it now! thank you as always.!
I’ve been eyeing one of these for sometime and you guys sold me. Just placed my order! 👍
Chris Champion where did you find them at? They are out of stock or not available
Wes Boothe I ordered right from Tour Striker’s website. They showed in stock 4 hrs ago.
I'm looking at the orange whip for tempo. Also was thinking about the light speed from orange whip for speed training over the winter. What are your thoughts as to how good these are? Thanks.
Great video guys.. I’m using the Force Pedal and TRS Tour Rotation Stick at the minute... TRS is a great warmup aid to make sure I’m turning. You’ll be sorry if you don’t 😂 I’ve come home from the range and my wife asks me “who is she??” from the whip marks!!! Force Pedal is great too.
Just bored yeah ive tried that and its not the same.. different size and feeling but if you wanted a cheap alternative it would do
I brought a cheap version from ebay.
Used it since july once a week, dropped handicap by 3.4 . Great 👍
Saw this training aid online. Makes so much sense! Excited to see what you guys think!
New logo is very clean. I like it.
great video!
My coach got me to get one of these just before lockdown this year!😂 perfect timing haha
Thoughts on Tour Stryker vs Watson Structure ball?
I use one but I ditched the lanyard. Added some stick on Velcro to the ball and put a sweat band on my forearm.. Stick the ball to the sweat band and it stops me from letting my head drift back because of the feeling of the lanyard pulling my head with my arms.
Great content chaps, training aim looks fab to keep connected. 80% swing is always a good for tightening up your game with control. Looking forward to the whole mini series! 👍😁
My last time out, my miss was a push. Seems like this would help address it properly.
Excellent video and great discussions. I will have to pull mine back out of the closet.
Ha!! I JUST got one of these!! The lads read my mind. Love me some TXG!
Have you guys tried the tour striker planemate??
Would you guys prefer this or the planemate?
Love the videos! Keep up the work
Does the smart ball help with driver swing sequence too?
How does this compare to the Planemate and what are the similarities/differences? I'm debating whether to buy one or the other, or if they perform completely different functions. Great video!
My amazon list keeps growing!!
There are other similar aids about half the price. Would you say the Tour Striker Smart Ball is worth the additional cost?
So, I guess I wasn't paying close attention at first, and I was trying to see what the smart ball was, looking at Matt's feet. I didn't even see the thing between his arms until 10 minutes in. I'm doing the best I can, okay?
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
It only shows up about 8 minutes in 😂
Love the new intro logo!
did you find you swing more to the right (for a left handed golfer) on your follow through /down swing? It looks like you do. Do you use it with driver swing as well or just irons? thanks guys great video
I've "almost" bought the Kaymer aid for a few years now. Time to do it.
Bought it! Love it!!
I use a similar drill where i keep a towel under my armpits, that should make the same feeling of stayin' connected right? Got the idea from morikawa and works wonders.
I love the Smart Ball!
Ian, how does one break into the business of sales and club building? Did you start on your own or did you apprentice under someone? Any books or places to begin? Lastly, any discount codes for Galvin Green? Got a birthday coming next month. Love the look.
Would love to see a test of the 'Lag Shot'. A super soft shaft which is supposed to create lag and sequencing by helping you learn how to load and unload the club.
This is definitely something i'm going to pick up
How about the tour striker wrist power clicker by Martin chuck.
Big value from these two, as always.
Will this help with slicing and for long clubs? I only slice my driver. Everything else is dead straight.
Would this help someone who’s trying to shorten their backswing? I’ve been +3 handicap for 2 years now and haven’t made much progress in shortening the backswing!
I’ve done countless “freeze” swings where I stop at the top to try and drill it into my head, but I lose connection between my lead arm and body after my shoulders stop turning and the arms keep going back.
Can you review the power click
Wonder what the sales increase of the Smart Ball is after this video...another great video guys!
Which one you guys getting on amazon? Anyone have experience with similar tools and prefer them? I’m thinking of ordering the plastic wrist position trainer along with it. I’m weary of the grip trainers but might try one.
Man I really needed this video, been golfing for about 8 months and my biggest issue is not being consistent with my arms and body
How many swings per day/week would you recommend with this training aid? How long do you think until you see a noticeable difference?
Making some swing changes, I'm very inside on the backswing and change planes on the way down. Would this help with the drills I am doing for this mostly just with a camera?
Planemate might be the better tool for working on that particular motion
If the dynamic loft is 27' and static loft is 34' does that mean 7' of shaft lean? or are there any other factors?
How can you use the ball letting go with your left hand
Just checking out the different options. Would the smart ball be a better option to the bands for keeping your arms together? It might keep you more focused on squeezing the ball instead of the bands forcing your arms together?! Did I just answer my own question? 🙈
ball for sure! 👍
Great way to start the pending "Off Season" training, my only question is why don't you have a link to where you can buy a one ?!?!? (give you the tip, if there was a link to buy one it would be on its way..)
Spry Guy tourstriker smart ball... or just look at Aliexpress....
Genius....buying one now
I keep seeing the lagshot on facebook. Will that one be tested?
@9:40 - The PGA tour average approach distance from 75-100yds is 18'. If you think you're consistently going to get it inside 5'-8', you're fooling yourself.
Do a review of the Gbox
Should toss the links to purchase the training aids in the bio. I’ve always wanted to give this a try
Ebay
It's great. But $50? Buy a lanyard plus a ball from the dollar store. DIY for $3.
I got my knockoff one on ebay. Literally the same thing for $4
To be fair it is patented...
Brandon what was it called on eBay dude?
Dril a hole through a tennis ball, put a rope through. Boom.
Bily ward smart impact ball
Will you rank them in order of which you think will make the biggest difference, so we don't become like Matty ordering something off of amazon every weekend when one of these videos drop??? As I too have penchant for training aids but the bank manager doesn't.
Kaymer had the tennis ball when he won at Pinehurst
I find if your a person with a large chest it’s very difficult to keep the elbows together
You go to their website and it’s been out of stock or not available for awhile now. Where can I get one?
Amazon should have some in stock depending on where you're located
I don’t see them on amazon
Matt/Ian, I was able to call and place an order. Thanks
awesome
Where can one buy this from?