More compact vs longer swings

[edhannan]

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]

Compact swing?

[edhannan]

Good one, Henno.

[TheTrueReview]

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]

Nothing wrong with a shortened swing, mine would have to be one of the shortest on Oz Golf

[lucky]

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]

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]

I 2nd that Henno.

[Bruce]

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]

For length of backswing: Peter_RS
For completely overswinging: Grunt

[ParMaster]

For length of backswing: Peter_RS
For completely overswinging: PuppetMaster

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

[Eag's]

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

You play off 1 it must be real ugly

[ParMaster]

Trust me, it is.

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

[Grunt]

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]

not related. But how do i start a thread?

[ParMaster]

Go to the forum where you want to start the thread.

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

[parlyboy]

THanks par. Sorry im all old and spastic. (Damn gen Y know it alls...lol)

[Minor_Threat]

I reckon you swing a little bit like Peter Senior Puppet. However he sets up square

[Jono]

Longest swing - PeterRS
Shortest swing - Pinglauncher
Fastest swing - 3oneday
Slowest swing - Jarro
Slowest preshot routine - Alo

[solarman]

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

[Ned]

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

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

[virge666]

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]

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

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

[Eag's]

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

[haysey]

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

Lucky its a big planet....