Max Distance Hitting

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You're exactly right.
I have no right wrist cock, and I do start at impact fix which is perfectly fine for a hitter. My top looks very short to most, but not to Yoda.
P.S. I'm glad to see you here on the Forum...

Yes, those were my pre-TGM eyes making that observation - at the time. One month later I agree with Yoda - you are doing it right!!!

[Anonymous]

Yodasluke,

Is that pure 3 barrel hitting or 4 barrel hitting that's producing those distances?

DG

[johngolf33]

Dear Yodasluke,

How far downplane does your right shoulder move to start the downswing (first stage rocket) before the right arm drives (second stage rocket) the #1pp all the way down until low point is obliterated?

[Yoda]

Dear Yodasluke,

How far downplane does your right shoulder move to start the downswing (first stage rocket) before the right arm drives (second stage rocket) the #1pp all the way down until low point is obliterated?

JG33,

While we await Dr. YodasLuke, let me apply this tourniquet:

You obliterate the Impact Point Plane Line. You only touch the Low Point Plane Line.

Unless, of course, the Impact Point is the Low Point. In which case, you obliterate neither.

[jim_0068]

YodasLuke.....question for you:

Our distances with the irons are pretty identical but i am only getting about 265 yards carry max with my driver.

I've been wondering if i'm just not launching the ball high enough. Is 280 just routine for you or is it something you optimized through a launch monitor. And if so what were your ball speed numbers and launch/spin characteristics?

I swing around 105-107 (down a little from last year) and get ball speeds in the high 150s and low 160s, launch in the 12-13 range with spin in the 2700-3000 range.

thanks

jim

[YodasLuke]

Delaware,
I am a 4 barrel hitter. The startdown takes up the slack. With regard to inertia, the club is trying to stay at rest. #4 is loaded momentarily to do the job of changing directions. Then I destroy the ground by trying to drive the ball to Bejing. I feel like my four barrel aplication is like .44 magnums, not .22's.

Who says you can't shake the axis of the earth with a golf club??

[YodasLuke]

Jim, I actually did it through club fitting. Most would never believe that someone with those types of distances would use a 10 degree driver. The loft and flex of the shaft can have a HUGE effect on distance. It was funny when I was placed on another manufacturers' launch monitor. He said, "your launch angle is perfect! Have you done this before?" I told him that I had done it by using a fitting cart and finding the trajectory that I liked.

Most of those that I find using 8 degree drivers are trying to get the trajectory down with equipment instead of swing mechanics. (Trying to buy trajectory, instead of understanding lag pressure.)

[jim_0068]

Thanks Luke...i've been telling myself that i don't launch the ball high enough and am switching from a 8.75* driver to a 9.75* driver. According to the most "IDEAL" swing models i should be able to get carry in the 275-280 range with a higher launch and less spin.

[Theodan]

OK Ted, it's time we put this monster of a swing on the record. You told me about it when we chatted and I had a "I can't wait to see this...." thing going on. Then I saw Dana Quigley this weekend. I'm assuming he's not a TGMer. He had spit for a backswing, but could hold his lag forever in his forestroke. Kinda' holds hope for us older flexibility challenged.

Seriously, any chance of you puting up a vid of your swing for the Hitters?

Much appreciate all the efforts from you guys. Thanks.

Charlie

[Yoda]

I am a 4 barrel hitter. The startdown takes up the slack. With regard to inertia, the club is trying to stay at rest. #4 is loaded momentarily to do the job of changing directions. Then I destroy the ground by trying to drive the ball to Bejing. I feel like my four barrel aplication is like .44 magnums, not .22's.

Who says you can't shake the axis of the earth with a golf club??

[Bold by Yoda.]

Luke is so subtle, isn't he?