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Edited: Apr 12, 2023

I finally found a way to keep my head behind the ball through impact

I have struggled keeping my head back through impact for most of my life. The one thing that helpled me in the past is when during a lesson an instructor held a pool noodle next to my head while I took a few swings. And indeed I had immediate positive results. Well the last couple of days I got really frustrarted that I was struggling with the same issue and decided to try to build a training aid of my own.

Well with a tripod I aready have for taking videos with my cellphone along with some left over romex, pex tubing and a foam golf ball I think I have the solution. Didn't have to buy a thing and I know it's gonna help a me a lot.

Anyone ever make something similiar or are interested in doing so? Let me know. Thanks! @Tom Holt @Tom Saguto @Russell Hogue, PhD @Malcolm Sutherland @Terrance Austad @GolfLivesMatter @Alan Studnicky @dalerichardsesquire @fish4197 @Steven @burkholder.ronald @Ryan McDuffie @Jay Gist

If you want to spend just a little bit more, you can always buy this one. Fortunately it is expensive enough that the shipping is free!

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10 Comments

galaxystephens

Apr 20, 2023

The $400 one is a total ripoff - I'll give you $100 to make me one! Seriously, tho - great affordable answer. I, too, have leftover boom stands from thirty years of playing music for a living -- that may be perfect! Thx for posting.

Tom Saguto

Apr 20, 2023

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@rcissell56 - Looks like you're in business. You've got your first order!

rcissell56

Apr 20, 2023

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Thanks. I very much appreciate the positive response!

Lately I've been using with my BirdieBall putting green and it has really helped keep my head steady.

rcissell56

Apr 12, 2023

Obviously people aren't as interested in my posts as I am. I will refrain from starting a new thread for now on and we'll just respond to existing threads if I can add any value.

Steven

Apr 13, 2023

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Not true, keep posting. Although not everyone responds doesn't mean there is no interest. I glean a lot from post I don't always react to or respond. From the top golfers and posters here to "newbies", all post are needed as are questions.

Example I have 40+ years in transportation industry from Buses to Semi's. I have been a driver, dispatcher and head of maintenance with a budget of over $4 million a year and 2 million miles total. Yet my attitude daily is I don't know it all and I can learn something from anyone no matter their position in their journey.

SAME HERE!

Tom Saguto

Apr 13, 2023

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Don't take it personally, Bob. As with anything in life, some matters that we may personally find interesting or stimulating simply don't resonate with others as we might perhaps expect them to.

I would suggest, however, that when you do post to choose the appropriate category. For example, this one should have gone under Equipment & Training Aids, and your swing video should have been posted to the Video Analysis Room. Some members here tend to monitor specific topics and may be more inclined to respond when they see something there.

rcissell56

Apr 13, 2023

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Ok thanks. Points well taken.

Tom Saguto

Apr 12, 2023

$400 for a glorified boom mic stand????? Hmm - I've got a few of those in the attic from my band days.... 😎

Nice job rigging up your own. And yes - I've used the noodle on my students, and sometimes even my hand if I'm really feeling adventurous.

rcissell56

Apr 12, 2023

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I'm thinking of how I might be able to market this to instructors, high school and college teams, etc. Any thoughts positive or negative would be appreciated. Feel free to use ChatGPT to help craft your feedback! https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt

Steven

Apr 12, 2023

Interesting....hope it yields positive results!