New video of Ted Fort Hitting
 

I just posted a new video of Ted Fort (yodasluke) hitting from the side view.

There is no sound in this clip. It is also large so be patient while it loads. You can also right-click on it and save it to your computer for future reference.

I think Ted is hitting a wedge in this video and if memory serves, he hits his wedge about 140-150yds. I've seen him do it and it still amazes me how far this seemingly short stroke can HIT a ball. :cool:

http://www.lynnblakegolf.com/forum/v...se_images&g=21

Thanks for posting
 

Thanks for posting video clip of luke the nuke.:D

Nice one! Thanks!
Alex

I have been waiting a long time to see this, great stroke Ted!! I love how once you set your wedges at impact fix, they never seem to move throughout the stroke. It looks like you just carry them to the top and back down through impact. Question though, in comparing my swing in relation to yours, it appears that your right elbow (arm) is somewhat lower than mine at the top. My right arm is even with, or maybe slightly higher than my left arm at the top of my swing, while yours seems to be in almost a tucked position. More of what I imagine a swingers position to be. Just wanted you or anyones thoughts on this?? My first inclination is that I am trying to hold off the rotation of the club laying on the plane, while in your swing there is much more of a natural paddlewheel motion to the top.
Thanks again for the great video!

fanning
 

I'm just guessing since I don't have pics of you. But from what you're saying, it sounds like you have no fanning in the right arm. Check the start-up to see if the right forearm is moving about the elbow, using it as a center. (Elbows staying by the sides while clapping like seal.) The "tucked" position might be misleading as I'm trying to stretch my right arm to maximum extensor action. The checkrein action (the leash) of the left arm won't allow my right arm to straighten, although I'm trying as hard as I can. Also, the swinger and hitter at top can be geometrically identical.

the wedge
 

Thanks for helping with the video, Trig. But, I only hit a wedge 140 with "normal, playing" lag pressure.

Top or End
 

Nice stroke Ted!

Got a question...as you know, Hitter's Assembly Point is the Top as opposed to the Swinger's End location. Top (10-21-A) is defined as Hands at Right Shoulder level at the Top (8-6) of the Stroke. But your hands seems to go slightly above that -- which is classified as End. I was looking at the Hitter's Row video (http://www.lynnblakegolf.com/forum/v...se_images&g=21) and noticed your hands go further up than Yoda's, even though he is Swinging and you're Hitting in that sequence.
Is there a special reason, or is it just for psychological needs and preferences (3-A).

Thanks.

top
 

Thanks Tong,
I value your opinion because I think you've become one of the most knowledgeable Machinists in the forums. So when I get a "nice stroke" from The Tong, I'm feeling purrty good. :)

As far as the development of my pattern, there were a couple of months that I never reached top. I spent some time in 12-5-1 and 12-5-2, then finally in 12-5-3. As I progressed, I started adding some pivot. My goal in the beginning was to remove as many moving parts as possible. I was prepared to start from ground zero (as in zero pivot).

With regard to your question, WHAT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE IS THE LOADING OF THE SHAFT. If you go much past top you start loading the knuckle on the top of the shaft instead of the pad of the finger on the back of the shaft. I'm loading my right elbow TO DRIVE THE CLUB THROUGH IMPACT and Yoda's loading his left wrist TO DRAG THE CLUB THROUGH IMPACT. It's really all about the loading, not the prescribed assembly point. Top and end are good visual checks for the instructor, though.

Because of the loading, it's much easier for a swinger to stop at top than it is for a hitter to stop at end.

I'm also 864 years younger than Yoda, but don't tell anybody. :evil:

Music To My Green Ears
 

Now THIS was one great post! Great stuff, Ted!

Wow
 

I'm so disgusted by that swing and the results that I might just throw out all of my golf books and magazines and sell my clubs, bags and balls.

I'm new to this TGM stuff, but I was once a "decent" golfer compared with the masses. I could break 80 once in a time and really hit some nice shots. I could actually hit the ball a decent clip.

Now it's a different story, which is why I've been studying TGM, hitting all the TGM-related sites, buying videos, practicing in my living room ... And then I go to the range and proceed to shank, hit it fat, dribble some off, hook a few for good measure, pull some nearly over the net, shank a few more at the other row of practice tees and flat out suck.

I come home, check the sites and see this. A nice, compact, efficient swing that appears to just end, and a ball that goes straight and far.