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Conference 7.286::golf

Title:	Welcome to the Golf Notes Conference!
Notice:	FOR SALE notes in Note 69 please! Intros in note 863 or 61.
Moderator:	FUNYET::ANDERSON

Created:	Tue Feb 15 1994
Last Modified:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	2129
Total number of notes:	21499

1094.0. "Swing Trainers" by CURRNT::ROWELLW (Mertilizer set to DEEP FAT FRY) Tue Oct 09 1990 07:06

    I have just come into possesion of an item called a 'Merlin Swing
    Trainer'. Unfortunately, it has no instructions with it, but it
    seems fairly obviouse how to use it.
    
    In case I am going to use it incorrectly, does anyone have one of these
    items, and can they post the instructions.
    
    Also, are they any good, or are they just a gimmick ?
    
    This is a two iron with a funny grip to it, as depicted below.
                                    
           _____
           \    \
    grip -> \    \
             \____\
              \   \
               \   \  <- grip
                \___\
                 \
                  \  <- club shaft
    
    I believe that the idea is to help you get the motion of the hands
    right, but I'm not totally sure.

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
1094.1	I've heard of it !!	RAYBOK::COOPER	One-ton Tomato !	`Wed Oct 10 1990 12:35`	6
	I read an article last year in one of the golf mags that mentioned this training club. The theory is that with the hands seperated on the shaft, you are forced into using your hands properly through the ball. Sounds reasonable to me ! Mad Hacker
1094.2	Another ill-advised gimmick	DICKNS::F_MCGOWAN	Mi ho sbellicato dalle risa.	`Mon Oct 15 1990 13:58`	10
	Anybody see Bob Murphy demonstrate the training device designed to prevent you from looking up? It was on ESPN's coverage of the Las Vegas event this past weekend... In case you missed it, it was a hook "strategically placed," attached to a string that was attached to a head band. Murphy stressed that it wasn't a "sharp" hook, but it sufficed to get his attention. Nevertheless, he advised against such gimmicks. I was amazed they even showed this! Frank
1094.3	reel me in !!!!!	RAYBOK::COOPER	One-ton Tomato !	`Mon Oct 15 1990 15:58`	3
	I wish I had seen it !!!!!!!!! Sounds like a real laugher!!! Mad Hacker
1094.4	Yup, hard to believe	DICKNS::F_MCGOWAN	Mi ho sbellicato dalle risa.	`Mon Oct 22 1990 19:19`	7
	It (the Bob Murphy demo of the "training device") was pretty amazing. When it was all over, he said to Jim Kelly, "I can't believe we did that." To which my wife retorted, "Neither can I!" I wonder how much mail ESPN got in response... Frank
1094.5	ASSIST club???	SCAACT::ONAKA	Born to Golf	`Thu Oct 25 1990 22:21`	11
	Speaking of swing trainers has anyone out there used the ASSIST(All Season Self-Improvement Swing Trainers)????? I've seen it in the Golf Digest and several golf catalogs such as Golfsmith and Austads. It's got a double-bent shaft near the head and they claim it uses the principles of physical dynamics to ensure a correct swing. I don't know if this gadget will improve my game (I currently shoot high 70's to low 80's) but if anyone out there has used it I sure like to know their results.
1094.6		RANGER::WIMMER		`Fri Oct 26 1990 10:23`	7
	My roommate has an ASSIST....she had never touched a golf club before this year and feels that the assist has helped her with her swing. I've screwed around with it a little....it's a great check for your grip and hand position through the swing. Diane
1094.7		SCAACT::ONAKA	Born to Golf	`Fri Oct 26 1990 18:19`	5
	Re: .6 Thanks Diane. I guess I'll order me one.... Hideshi.
1094.8	Another Merlin Swing Trainer	MOLAR::MALONEY		`Mon Oct 18 1993 14:06`	8
	I was just given a "Merlin Swing Trainer" as described in .0, which means they sold 2 of them. I am also looking for instructions or advice about the gadget--what am I supposed to do with this thing? Swing it all winter? Has anyone found this to be helpful? Detrimental? Should I take the plastic training grip off and make an honest 2-iron out of it?