Swing Training Aids

Not sure about the medicus, have not heard much from real people on that one, But I know 1st hand that the inside approach works very well. Plus you can make your own with 1/2" pvc pipe like I did. Instead of $100 it cost me about $20 in pipe and glue and about 1 hour to make. everything you need is at home depot.

The Medicus is all right - the main thing it teaches you is to take the club away slowly (seeing as how you have to stop sometime, you might as well take the club away slow). The only problem I found with it is that no matter what mistakes you make in your downswing, if your impact position is ok, you'll hit the ball. The medicus might best be used with a friend to spot where the club is breaking down, or better yet, a video camera. The club will break where you make a major mistake (casting, breaking wrists far too early, etc), but it won't stay broken if you correct.

I use the momentus and have found it to be the most effective in keeping your swing on plane. I swung it for about 10 minutes then went to a mirror, swung an iron and noticed that I was effortlessy on the plane.


I don't own the medicus or lazer trainer but have messed around with both. I prefer the momentus but can see the benefits of the other 2.

How does Inside approach work, besides the obivous, and how do we go about making one; are there instruction on the net?

[quote=Maverick_887]Hello,

I am looking to purchase a training aid(s) to help groove my swing. As we all know the market is inundated with swing cures/aids. There are two that stand out and I would like to get the readers opinions and or fist hand knowledge of success/failure.

The two aids are Lazer Guide and Medicus 2000 dual hinge club

I look forward to your thoughts and ideas on these two products or training aids in general.

I bought a Medicus 5 Iron a few days ago, and I was hoping I would be able to provide you with an opinion by now. After a little Internet research I realized that my Medicus was missing both the manual and the wrench to set the tension in the hinges of the club. A lot of people complain that the Medicus breaks down to easily. This is true, unless you adjust the hinges correctly. If you hold the Medicus parallel to the ground it should not break down – mine was. So, in about a week, I hope to offer you an opinion – one way or another.



Also, if you go to the Medicus homepage – they have a helpful printout – about 11 pages (the manual) that provides detailed information of what most people do wrong with their swings.



Best of luck.



James

I built an Inside Approach myself as well. I think I have the plans for it still in one of my CDs at home. I will post the directions when I get home. As far as its functionablity I would suggest something easier and cheeper. Get a shoe box and place it just outside the ball about 3" to the right of the ball for a right handed Golfer. If you stike the box it means you came from the outside, if you strike the ball and dont hit the box than your swing is inside to square to inside. Simple no?
I will try to post the instructions of the Inside Approach anyway when I get home from work.

i got the swing o matic mat its like a clockface with pegs to position on the mat to make sure your on the right plane,i found this very helpfull i hit all my balls straight now and i think this helped me.it comes with dvd to show you how to use it correctly too

This are the plans for the Swing Approach. Its extremely easy to built. Enjoy.

Attached Files

Swing Approach.pdf (340.0 KB, 116 views)

Anyone ever try a 'SwingJacket'?

https://www.swingjacket.com/index.htm

I just sold my Swing Jacket on ebay. Some dude payed $109 for it. He could have gotten it for 99 new somewhere else. Anyway, I used it and I liked it cuz it forced you to stay connected through the swing. The swing will be a bit more abriviated, but I was still able to swing. It also keeps your arms tight to the body so they dont outrace forward on the swing. Its all about Connection.
Usefull, but save the money and take lessons.

Thank you!! Everyone thinks a gimmick or device will get them to swing properly. A good instructor who explains WHY you are doing something wrong and the proper drills and movements to correct your problem is FAR more valuable than all these goofie devices added together!!!

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Hi guys,This is a paste from another forum on how to build one. It cost like $10.


I decided to build one of these so I went to Home Depot this afternoon.

I decided to try a modified design.

I made mine with a square base. Sides are 19 inches. On the front side, I put in a T adapter halfway between the corners so the upright post would be in the middle of the square. The post comes up 6 inches with a 90 degree elbow coming out to the side instead of forward. I then have a short piece and another 45, another 6 inch section, another 45 and then the piece the foam attaches to.

If you have one 45 degree elbow on the upright, the height of the foam is pre determined and not adjustible. With the extra 45, you can adjust the angle of the forward extension and the height the foam is above the ground.

My theory in making these changes is that the 19 inch square base will add stability and the adjustable forward arm will allow you to adjust the height for irons off the ground or large drivers off a tee.