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edhannan
2nd August 2009, 03:24 PM
An argument for a more compact swing is that there are fewer parts moving shorter distances, and so the swing is easier to learn and repeat. On the other hand, I’m wondering if a more compact swing means that there is a lesser margin for error. Could it be that a longer swing motion gives a golfer more time/chance to recover from or compensate for an error in setup, takeaway or backswing.

Your thoughts?

henno
2nd August 2009, 03:28 PM
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edhannan
2nd August 2009, 03:44 PM
Good one, Henno.

TheTrueReview
2nd August 2009, 04:05 PM
An argument for a more compact swing is that there are fewer parts moving shorter distances, and so the swing is easier to learn and repeat. On the other hand, I’m wondering if a more compact swing means that there is a lesser margin for error. Could it be that a longer swing motion gives a golfer more time/chance to recover from or compensate for an error in setup, takeaway or backswing.

Your thoughts?

Ed, I thought through this one a few months back & tried it but I found it introduced bugs into my swing. Bugs I'm still trying to get rid of.

Eag's
2nd August 2009, 04:31 PM
Nothing wrong with a shortened swing, mine would have to be one of the shortest on Oz Golf ;)

lucky
2nd August 2009, 06:53 PM
Eags, I think we could have have "short off" for OzGolfs shortest swing.

Edhannen, it comes down to what feels the best to hit the target with. I feel that things are more connected with a shorter swing. But each to their own.

Always remember, it is not how long it is how many:)

henno
2nd August 2009, 06:56 PM
At the other end of the scale, who's ozgolf's best "overswinger"?

I vote nutedit. The clubhead just about hits him on the left hip on the backswing, but boy does he have a smooth, consistent swing.

lucky
2nd August 2009, 07:35 PM
I 2nd that Henno.

Bruce
3rd August 2009, 09:29 AM
Unless Pete_rs has shortened up he was going a long way around on the backswing.

There's a bloke at Mirboo that has been known to hit his own body on the backswing. He's hilarious.

Courty
3rd August 2009, 03:43 PM
For length of backswing: Peter_RS
For completely overswinging: Grunt

:lol:

ParMaster
3rd August 2009, 03:58 PM
For length of backswing: Peter_RS
For completely overswinging: PuppetMaster

:lol:

Why don't people accept that i've got the longest and fugliest swing on Ozgolf? :cry:

Eag's
3rd August 2009, 03:59 PM
Why don't people accept that i've got the longest and fugliest swing on Ozgolf? :cry:

You play off 1 it must be real ugly :roll:

ParMaster
3rd August 2009, 04:07 PM
Trust me, it is.

Ask anyone that's played with me for a critique of it. :)

Grunt
3rd August 2009, 04:10 PM
You say it is crap but to be honest it is not that non standard for me to notice anything. Might be that I don't look that hard at other guys swings. I have seen plenty of worse swings.

parlyboy
3rd August 2009, 04:14 PM
not related. But how do i start a thread?

ParMaster
3rd August 2009, 04:17 PM
Go to the forum where you want to start the thread.

Top left corner it says "New Thread". Click on that.

parlyboy
3rd August 2009, 04:21 PM
THanks par. Sorry im all old and spastic. (Damn gen Y know it alls...lol)

Minor_Threat
3rd August 2009, 04:23 PM
I reckon you swing a little bit like Peter Senior Puppet. However he sets up square ;)

Jono
3rd August 2009, 08:53 PM
Longest swing - PeterRS
Shortest swing - Pinglauncher
Fastest swing - 3oneday
Slowest swing - Jarro
Slowest preshot routine - Alo

solarman
4th August 2009, 10:12 AM
I reckon Courty's swing is pretty slow....you can have a coffee waiting for it to reach the top :lol:

Ned
4th August 2009, 10:23 AM
I reckon Courty's swing is pretty slow....you can have a coffee waiting for it to reach the top :lol:

At least he turns up to be able to see his swing!!!!!! ;)

virge666
4th August 2009, 11:25 AM
An argument for a more compact swing is that there are fewer parts moving shorter distances, and so the swing is easier to learn and repeat. On the other hand, I’m wondering if a more compact swing means that there is a lesser margin for error. Could it be that a longer swing motion gives a golfer more time/chance to recover from or compensate for an error in setup, takeaway or backswing.

Your thoughts?


Longer swing will rely more on rhythm and timing, shorter swings will rely more on process and delivery.

Compare to a young 3 year old throwing a ball - they wind everything up and look like a spastic when throwing.

Compare this to an older teenager who has worked out which muscles to use when throwing - it is more compact and efficient.

Some people never reach this stage - or are more comfortable with the longer languid swings.

Courty
4th August 2009, 02:13 PM
I reckon Courty's swing is pretty slow....you can have a coffee waiting for it to reach the top :lol:

Wanker. At least I can keep the ball on the planet. :p

Eag's
4th August 2009, 02:14 PM
Wanker. At least I can keep the ball on the planet. :p

:lol:

haysey
4th August 2009, 03:34 PM
Wanker. At least I can keep the ball on the planet. :p



Lucky its a big planet....







:wink:

Jarro
4th August 2009, 04:33 PM
Longest swing - PeterRS
Shortest swing - Pinglauncher
Fastest swing - 3oneday
Slowest swing - Jarro
Slowest preshot routine - Alo


I reckon Courty's swing is pretty slow....you can have a coffee waiting for it to reach the top :lol:

I'm afraid i have to agree with solarman here ..... Courty has me covered :-s

Eag's
4th August 2009, 05:22 PM
Longest swing - PeterRS
Shortest swing - Pinglauncher
Fastest swing - 3oneday
Slowest swing - Jarro
Slowest preshot routine - Alo
Fastest pre shot routine - Gaz without a doubt, don't blink you will miss it ;)

I swing so short due to the fact I am about as flexible as a crow bar.