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A difficult thing for players to understand is the sequencing involved to produce maximum speed and power at impact. SwingRite measures a golfers' power and lets them adjust the timing of their clubhead release. A classic teaching tool since the 1960's.
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SwingRite has sold over 1 million units since 1960. YES, 1960...that would be 48
years and still going strong. If that isn't a testimonial in itself, what is?
Try one today and see why this amazing training aid has stood the test of time.
Over the years this great product has gone by several names. Originally produced
as the SwingRite in the 60's, patented as the Snapper in the early 80's, and
independently produced as the Impact Builder, the design and function of the
SwingRite are tried and true.
 One of the hardest things for a teaching pro is getting their students to
understand the sequencing involved to produce maximum speed and power at impact.
The SwingRite teaches players this automatically with a ring that snaps when a
certain speed is attained.
The speed at the SwingRite's easiest setting of "9" roughly correlates to a 60
mph speed with a 45", and the highest setting of "1" is the equivalent of
swinging 110 mph with a 45" driver.
The key to more speed is getting the SwingRite to snap at impact using the
lowest number possible. Ideally, you should get a baseline on your swing speed
using a radar device like the SwingSpeed RADAR, so you have something to check
your progress against. It is not surprising to see speed gains of 5-10 mph
within 5 minutes of use.
Another, simpler way to gauge your progress is to take a few swings when you
first get your SwingRite at setting of 2 or 3. If you don't get it to snap right
away, back it down to a 4 or 5. If you're like most players, you'll find you
probably have to start at around 7 to get the feel of when to release the club.
After a swing or two at 7, turn the dial to 6 and swing again. You'll probably
be able to get back to 4 or 5 in the first few minutes you use the SwingRite,
therefore indicating your swing speed is now faster.
Most interestingly, players learn that with less effort, but better swing
mechanics they can snap a 5 with less effort than it took to snap a 7 when they
first started. The SwingRite may be used right or left-handed an is an ideal
swing trainer for warm-up or to keep your swing tuned year-round.
The SwingRite golf
swing trainer can be swung indoors, or out. It's ideal for when there is no time
to get out on the course or when the weather is bad. Since it can be used
anywhere, at any moment, it provides a quick and easy way to reinforce muscle
memory, a necessary aspect of improving and perfecting your golf swing.
Because it is adjustable to swing speeds between 55 mph and 125 mph you can
practice all types of swings from full swing to chip. And as any golfer knows,
the only real way to improve at golf is to understand the basic principles of
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INSTRUCTIONS |
The purpose of the SWINGRITE is to feel when
the club head has released. A proper release ensures consistent shot-making,
both in distance and accuracy.
- Set-up as you normally would set-up with a
seven iron, making sure SwingRite is at least 6 to 8 inches off the floor.
- Now take your normal swing.
- Did it "CLICK" ?
- If Swing Rite is swung properly it will
click at the bottom of the swing or no more than 12 inches past impact.
- If swung improperly it will click before the
ball, showing you have cast the club, or if it clicks after the ball you
have moved your head in front of the imaginary ball position. Remember
always keep your head behind the ball.
- If it doesn't "CLICK" at all, then you will
need to make one or possibly several adjustments to your swing before it
will "CLICK".
- Start at the highest setting 9, and work
your way down towards the number 1 position turning the chrome head 1/2 turn
at a time until you feel comfortable swinging SwingRite and making it
"CLICK" at the proper position. When you reach your desired position and
can swing comfortably, that's it, you're ready to perfect your swing.
Do's
Set chrome head at #9
Pull the sliding ring beyond the triggers toward the grip end as far as it will
go.
Grip the SwingRite firmly in both hands in a normal manner.
Take your regular golf stance and swing, keeping the club head 6 - 8 inches
above the floor.
Keep clear of other people, pets, and obstacles.
Try to click the club at your imagined point of impact.
Practice slowly without strain. To obtain power and distance, rotate the head
toward the lower numbers, a half turn at a time.
SwingRite can be used to simulate approach shots and chip shots. To simulate an
approach shot : turn chrome head below #9 setting, so that approximately 1/4
inch of thread shows. With a half swing you can practice an approach shot. To
simulate a chip shot: Pull sliding ring to cover the triggers, this allows ring
to release easily.
Dont's
Never start practice with the club set in the low
numbers. Start at #9 and work slowly to lower numbers.
Never grip club too loosely or try to over swing. Hold the club firmly and swing
easily.
Don't swing in the direction of people, pets, or other obstacles.
Don't ground the club - Never hit the club head on the floor of ground.
When practicing approach shots or chip shots with club head at lower than #9
setting - Don't use full powered swing - Practice with a 1/2 swing.
The numbers on Swing Rite do not correspond to the numbers on a regular set of
clubs. They designate the tension on the inner mechanism. Setting 9 (nine) is
the easiest and setting 1 (one) is the hardest.
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Testimonials |
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Geoff Bryant, President
United States Golf Teachers Federation
"In my opinion, every golf teaching professional should be utilizing the
SwingRite training aid. Not only does it help students to understand the proper
release in the golf swing but it's also fun to use." |
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Jeff Coston
Jeff Coston Golf Academy, PGA and Nationwide Tour
"I enjoy using the SwingRite with my
Women and Junior students. The SwingRite helps them develop speed at the proper
time of impact."
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Bobby Cole- Lead Master
Instructor
Jim McLean Golf School, Lifetime Member, PGA Tour
"I think the SwingRite is a great
training device, especially for people working on their timing and sequence of
their golf golf swing." |
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Justin Sheehan - Assistant
Director of Instruction
Caves Valley Golf Club, Maryland
"The SwingRite is a great teaching tool for a few reasons. First off, it audibly
shows the student when he/she releases the club. Secondly, the weight of the
SwingRite is a great tool for training muscle memory and helps players use their
larger muscles. Lastly, the
SwingRite'sability to adjust the level at which the release clicks helps players
swing harder and gain clubhead speed without focusing on hitting a golf ball.
Instead the student swings freely." |
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William Greenleaf- PGA Master
Professional
Director of Instruction, The Dunes at Maui Lani, Hawaii
"I used the original SwingRite as my first and only training device when I was
in High School in the mid 1960's. I still have the original model! I found that
it was being produced again and have included SwingRite as the foundation of my
teaching practice.
Without SwingRite, my link to a student is limited to words and pictures.
SwingRite provides a dimension of sound that the student creates (or not), feels
and hears. I can coach the student with questions about their effort, when they
felt speed in their swing, and when they heard the 'click' of the SwingRite.
From their feedback, I can coach them to fine tune their release without telling
them how to release or with what intensity.
I find that most golfers are in a state of struggle - struggle by it's nature
includes excess effort, frustration, fear and other unhealthy aspects of life. I
use SwingRite on #9 setting and teach the student to use the least effort
possible to 'click' the club. They are amazed at how far their shots fly when
they use similar effort to hit a ball. The SwingRite product is the only tool to
date that gives me the opportunity to truly help students feel what it's like to
use minimal force to achieve maximal results. An additional benefit of using
SwingRite as a teaching tool happens when the student becomes focused on the
feel of minimal effort to 'click' the SwingRite - struggle goes away and is
replaced by the fun of exploring the feel of the swing.
What a great tool - I would not want to teach without it." |
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Andy Wills- USGTF Certified
Instructor, Lynn, MA
The swingrite is an excellent tool for all golfers, from beginners to pros. I
first saw the swingrite at a recent tournament. Always the skeptic, I had to
try it. After several swings, I immediately felt I had better tempo and gained
more distance off the tee. It helped me come back the next day and shoot a 69.
Not bad for a 4 handicap and my 12th round of the year. I keep it in my bag now
and use it as my warmup tool. It gets me as loose as I need before the first
swing of the day. Also, being from New England, the golf season is never as
long as we'd like it to be. That's where the SwingRite can be another major
aspect of off season training. My swing is all about tempo and now that I can
keep that tempo programmed into my muscle memory all winter, I will be in
mid-season form before the snow even melts!!! |
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