Stationary Head - To be or not to be

[Amen Corner]

Birdie_man,

What do U use?

Stationary or not?

Can U do both? And if so, pls tell what U think of them. Benefits and so forth

[Sonic_Doom]

Heck no. So....have "they" come to the same conclusions as you seem to have?

My conclusion is, all the analysis done in the past still has us debating the subject.

"How _____ does it" should hold some ground tho.

Too often tho the talent aspect is not given enough weight.

It IS the best to date.

One last thing, would you agree that Canadian beer rulez!




(sorry Bam, couldn't resist)

[glcoach]

Canada has good beer. Sounds pretty good actually, I think I'll head to the fridge.

[noproblemos]

Canada has good beer. Sounds pretty good actually, I think I'll head to the fridge.

Which Canadian beer is good? How about Moosehead?

[bambam]

I'm all for a good Canadian beer, but let's move that discussion to the lounge. Sorry for getting us off track

[KOC]

First of all, as a Novice and a 100% believer in TGM, I would like to report my right forearm is functioned so well that a 6-iron club head speed achieved 89-92 mph with around 180 yards. It is not heard before the magic of right forearm as so many pros taught using left shoulder; left arm to bring the club back and forward.

It is the book and Yoda let me know so many seem as if golf tips really don’t work. For example, take the club slow and low; swing along the target; keep the club face square to the target line as long as possible; return the club to the back of the ball; cocking of your wrists for power; don’t use your hands in golf; strong grip to cure slice etc etc…IMHO, that is really those tips made a potential good golfer to become a hacker.

Now, as I have visited TGM related web sites for one year, day and night, I learnt so much and saved so many materials. In fact, I had printed out a photo showing two highly respected G.S.E.D. smiling faces taken at a golf school. I guess that will be the last one since seem as if disagreement on some points of the book. Then, Band-Aid; Kool-Aid…Is there any first-aid to reunion the TGM family?

Back to the point, I came across a web site with information regarding pro and con of head movement and still head.

://coachesinfo.com/category/golf/58

After I read that many times and correlated back to this argument, I come to my conclusion as follows;-

As my uncertain understanding, I always think that 3 essentials and 3 imperatives are concerning prior to impact and follow-through (correct me if I am wrong).

As per Homer’s Notes put forwarded by Chuck:
The Physics of Rotation - The body acts like a rotor. Any rotating mass will make every effort to move on plane and on line. You must tilt the axis in the downstroke to bring the shoulder down plane. I.e.; leave the head still and move the bottom of the spine to create the 2nd axis tilt, sliding the hips.

I got 2 words to check with the dictionary: Stationary and Still
Sorry for wasting your time if you don’t understand me coz of poor English as a Chinese.

[birdie_man]

Birdie_man,

What do U use?

Stationary or not?

Can U do both? And if so, pls tell what U think of them. Benefits and so forth

I don't know that what I use is overly important but I can put er down for the record...

I use a "between shoulders" Pivot Center....i.e. head moves to my right slightly.

Depending on the club or shot I'll setup with it in different places. As of now, pretty much always back of center with driver and most longer shots. Wedges etc. I setup with weight on the left side so my head will even be forward of center sometimes....it's never Stationary tho. (for Non-Pivot Strokes it would be actually....putts, chips)

As for benefits I'm not gonna get into that. U guys know I'm partial to a "base of neck Pivot center" by now so I'm not gonna go saying it's longer or more natural or etc. etc.

I think it's good to experiment for yourself and see what works best over some time. That will vary from player to player.

...

Also, I've hit it good using both....I just do better with a non-Stationary Head (which is the most important point)....also, I find it more natural for me and more in line with what I DO naturally.

Esp. with long clubs. (but not limited to them)

[birdie_man]

Too often tho the talent aspect is not given enough weight.

Oh ya that's a part of it for sure. U gotta weigh in technique too tho. These guys rose to the top for a reason. On this one, the answer prolly is somewhere in the middle I realize.....I mean, I'm not gonna say talent doesn't do anything.

The best argument from what I can see still has to be what works best for you.

One last thing, would you agree that Canadian beer rulez!

O ya ur from the north country too eh....

Yes....yes beer is great.

Sadly allllll I can drink these days is BUD....I have developed some allergies over the past few years or w/e...wheat being one of em. (BUD is made from rice)

Man.....when I found out I could still drink BUD tho....I'll tell ya it was like being given a second chance at LIFE!! (I'll tells ya I will)

Hehe...

[EdZ]

Birdie - do you swivel your chin ala Snead/Nicklaus? If not, experiment with this as your first move. You may find this makes it significantly easier to maintain a steady head, while still making a full turn. Should allow you to keep a 'straight stare' at the ball the entire motion.

[birdie_man]

No I don't EdZ....I will give it a try tho next time I hit the range.