Tomasello Horizontal Hinge

[jim_0068]

Is the angled hinge action more accurate than horizontal hinge action? Is this a fair question or too general?

It "can be" but not necessarily. Because of the higher flight and more backspin angled hinge produces it tends to be easier to control and hit more on target than draw spin.

But not always.

[Delaware Golf]

Here is a tip (a priceless tip at that)from the man himself, Tom Tomasello (I believe Tommy and I talked about it over lunch and on the driving range, it was one of the highlights of my 3-day school with Tommy). Use Horizontal Hinging for pins tucked on the left side of the green...Why? Horizontal Hinging with the right arm accelerated swing that Tommy promoted produces a right to left spin on the ball...when the ball hits the green it tends to continue spining right to left....towards the hole. The opposite effect can be produced with angled hinging...left to right spin...aim your shot at the middle of the green and watch the ball move left to right upon hitting the green. Yes, course strategy with HINGING...

DG