Just got Tac-Tic: First thoughts about it...

[krpainter]

Just got the tac-tic wrist version and watched the video. Decided to take some backstrokes and swing into a pillow (still waiting for impact bag to arrive) to see if I would hear the "tics". I got it to help with making sure that I have a flat left wrist and are keeping the hands in front of the clubhead at impact.

What I initially found out amazed me. I have always been told to put the hands in front of the clubhead at address position and thought I was doing this automatically...WRONG!! It would click as soon as I went into my normal address. I want to start from more of a impact fix position so this is something to work on.

I also thought that I had a FLW at the top of my backstroke cause if I checked how it looked in the sliding glass door at night (like a mirror) it looked flat to me...wrong again!! It would click at the top right away.

My first impressions is that it is a great training aid!! It definitely helps with 1 of TGM's 3 imperatives...having a FLW. As I said in another post, I have more training aids then room to put them (I often get the "are you nuts" look from my wife when I get from home work and there is another package from UPS!). Tac-tic is one of the few I would say is useful to train with reguraly.

Keith

[Yoda]

Interesting, Keith. Thanks!

[Jim.Cook]

I just received my TAC-Tic.

First impressions ????

Well, the video that came with it looked as if a truck ran over it. The case was smashed. A quick e-mail got me a promise that they will mail another to me on Monday.

The device itself is a little disapointing at first glance. The label proudly proclaims it's made in Mexcio. There is a leather incased flat spring. It is about 1" wide and 4.5" long. The cutting of the leather and quality of the stitching is on the poor side. When you bend the leather incased spring back and forth it "snaps". As a kid I remember I had a little metal "cricket" and when you squeezed it the flat spring on the underside would click. Same principle.

There is a loop of material that goes around your finger and helps position the device on the back of your hand.

There is a simple velcro strap that holds everything in place.

The most important question is ...... (drum roll) Does it work?

It really works for me. After spending quite a bit of time trying to keep my forward rist flat I thought I had achieved it. I only purchased this device because I wanted to be in on Yoda's new lesson when he puts it on the forum. I knew I really didn't need it. HOW WRONG I WAS!!

My wrist was bending just prior to impact. There was no question. I could hear it and feel it snap.

The total cost, including shipping came to $37.90!
Was it worth it? It does work, no question.

But was it worth it???? I'll let others answer that question.
I can't wait for Yoda discussion about using it.

[krpainter]

The total cost, including shipping came to $37.90!
Was it worth it? It does work, no question

I totally agree about the cost issue...probably cost less than $2 to make for the device itself... I got the elbow version as well and that cost similair and doesn't come with a video!

I guess the bottom line is that it does work and does help improve left wrist positions throughout the stroke. I guess its like the MasterCard commercial -- Cheap velcro and poorly constructed strap...$38 Green in regulation...priceless. Well have to see if that really happens!

Keith

[davel]

Keith

I am curious about the tic tac elbow and how your using it. There is no video on it and I am trying to figure out if it has any value especially in a hitting pattern. Another right elbow device is the Right link first put out by leadbetter and I was wondering if you know how the tic tac compares?

Thanks
Dave

I totally agree about the cost issue...probably cost less than $2 to make for the device itself... I got the elbow version as well and that cost similair and doesn't come with a video!

I guess the bottom line is that it does work and does help improve left wrist positions throughout the stroke. I guess its like the MasterCard commercial -- Cheap velcro and poorly constructed strap...$38 Green in regulation...priceless. Well have to see if that really happens!

Keith

[krpainter]

I have had this for awhile and it is a great device for making sure you have extensor action in your swing. If you do then your left elbow (if you are right handed) will not cause it to "click" until well after both arms straight.

To be honest with you I haven't used it in awhile even though I keep it in my trunk. I really like the tic tac devices cause they are easy to use and they give you instant feedback...it has really helped me with the FLW (out of the 3 imperatives this is the only 1 that I am fairly consistent with).

I haven't tried the right link so I can't really compare it, but I think the tic tac elbow can be used with a hitting pattern to make sure you have extensor action.

Keith

[davel]

Keith

I am not sure you endorse the elbow plane product (whatever that means) or it helped you to the point you don't really need it. I know the wrist product was very beneficial. The elbow motion is A bit more subtle in determining the bend in the bend in the backswing and the straightening of the right arm in the downswing location wise.If there is any additional infomation than you can supply going back to when you used it I would appreciate it. Sometimes I know that is hard to tell as your own swings or hits evolve.

Regards
Dave

[krpainter]

I do endorse it (tac tic elbow) as a product that does help with 1 particular area (extensor action). I will probably go back to using it, but I haven't used many training aids lately during the season...I try to know play as much as possible and when I am at the driving range I still work on different things, but usually not with training aids, unless I know a particular one could really help.

Hope this helps,

Keith

[mb6606]

I do not get a click at address or the backswing. In fact I though something was wrong with the device. I really have to get the left wrist bent to get a click. I do get a click just past waist high on the follow through. I do not consider myself a perfect left flat wrister. But who knows once the snow melts????

[EdStraker]

If you setup with mid-hands classic address, i.e. left wrist bent, right wrist flat, a click will happen on the backswing, and if you swing properly it won't click again until the end of the swing.

If you setup with impact fix position, you shouldn't get a click on the backswing, and shouldn't get a click till the end of the swing.