Downswing Question....Flatten or no?

[kmmcnabb]

Hello all,



I am new to TGM through this site (about 6 months ago). I have played for about 27 years (off and on, boy I am I getting old). I swing and never even knew you were supposed to use your right arm until I discovered TGM (always believed right arm was evil). Of course I knew nothing about flying wedges, hinge action or educated hands. I played with a neutral grip and hit straight, fades, and wicked slices (on a bad day).



My question is this: Does the downswing flatten and if so, what flattens it? I thought the lateral move (removing slack) did that buy my brother in law says no way. He says to push your hands back and down as you begin your downswing. Of course, I can't do that......to tell the truth it feels strange and uncomfortable. Is it extension action of the right arm? I just don't know.

Of course, my buddies have lots and lots of theories on this and how to accomplish it.

I want some real help from some TGM versed folks....you know, the real knowledge.

Any help would be appreciated from the TGM community at large.



Kevin

[comdpa]

Hello all,



I am new to TGM through this site (about 6 months ago). I have played for about 27 years (off and on, boy I am I getting old). I swing and never even knew you were supposed to use your right arm until I discovered TGM (always believed right arm was evil). Of course I knew nothing about flying wedges, hinge action or educated hands. I played with a neutral grip and hit straight, fades, and wicked slices (on a bad day).



My question is this: Does the downswing flatten and if so, what flattens it? I thought the lateral move (removing slack) did that buy my brother in law says no way. He says to push your hands back and down as you begin your downswing. Of course, I can't do that......to tell the truth it feels strange and uncomfortable. Is it extension action of the right arm? I just don't know.

Of course, my buddies have lots and lots of theories on this and how to accomplish it.

I want some real help from some TGM versed folks....you know, the real knowledge.

Any help would be appreciated from the TGM community at large.



Kevin

Hi Kev,

When you say flattening, I assume that you are refering to a Sergio Garcia Clubshaft flattening deal.

Now certainly we cannot deny that the shaft is flattening (depending on how you look at it), but the key here is how it happens.

Short and sweet, the hands do nothing to conjure such flattening. It is the axis tilt.

http://www.lynnblakegolf.com/forum/s...7674#post17674

Post #6

If you would like to see this in action, do send me your email address via PM. I got a clip of this (while in my red boxers and then you can see it in action (the clubshaft that is)).