The Tour Striker Post

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Matched Set?? No need....

Manufacturers love to sell you a "full set." Many promote a set make-up of 4 - SW of the same head style. I'm all for the "Game Improvement" style club from 8 - 5 iron, but in your shorter lofts, 60, 56, 52, 48 and 42 (or thereabouts), I like to see my students play wedges that have more performance options. Too often the game improvement wedge are one dimensional and don't allow for creativity around the greens. They assume you don't know what you are doing and thus can't manipulate the club for your needs. Professional wedges allow for manipulation to match the needs of the situation (open the face, handle back, etc). While you may not hit it "Bubba Far," you can be creative around the greens and "players" wedges will help even the highest handicap golfers have more shot variety around the green. Have fun!

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Gripping The Club Correctly And Why Setting Up At Address Doesn't Guarantee You'll Arrive There!

Click the link to watch a video I shot for Revolution Golf.

Cheers and Happy Holidays!

Martin

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Re: Am so impressed!!!

Chris, thanks so much for taking the time to write me a note. It's stuff like this that really makes my day. I'm glad you are starting to "get it" and that your impact is getting better. You'll be playing and contributing in those Pro Ams in no time at all.

When you feel you have the hang of the 8, you might want to try the 7 version. It's harder, but worth the effort to understand and hit.

Take care,

On Nov 16, 2011, at 7:21 PM, Chris Rinas wrote:

> Hey Martin,
>
> I married into a golf family, with the father in law, and brother in law shooting in the low 70's. After I made fun of the sport, I've embraced it the last 2 years so much that my daily routine involves some sort of practice everyday. I've never took lessons like my in laws but struggled with the concept of hitting down on the ball and if anything would fall off the ball. My father in law tried a tour striker 8 iron at golf town with no problem hitting the sweet spot. I bought one and watched the DVD. Absolutely hated it, but I knew it would turn around with patience. I would use it time to time and play some rounds. 103, 112, and so on would be my score.(playing from the blues). Lately as the golf season is ending, I've enveloped my mind and body to fitness and practice using only a lob wedge, the tour striker 8 and driver 3 days a week. Only the last two weeks after watching the DVD and calming my swing down using the power of my core and lagging naturally with your grip you teach I've gone from worm burning your tour striker to hitting beautiful iron shots that when they compress and fly brings so much satisfaction knowing I'm hitting a shot like a PGA pro with that beautiful impact. Your iron has opened the door to the possibility of me playing in a local pro-am one day with my in laws as a 18 and under handicap. My drives are long with a slight fade,(use to hook or power draw), and my short game my father in law said is quite good. Once I gain the consistent impact with my irons I'm in business. You are to thank in taking a guy who never thought golf was something to do as a hobby, to a guy that wished so bad he started younger all for the chance for that great round or for me that great shot. Thanks Martin
> Chris
> Sent from my iPhone

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Re: Tourstriker First Try Today

Jeff,

Thanks so much for the kind note. I appreciate it a lot. I'm thrilled that you were able to see a difference so quickly. That is great.

Keep up the good work and stay in touch!

On Sep 21, 2011, at 3:28 PM, Jeff P wrote:

I'm a pretty new golfer. A lefty. My technical knowledge is pretty limited at this point. I have a coach who has helped me a lot but I had developed a disastrous slice that was unresponsive to treatment. I stumbled on the Tourstriker infomercial on TV. I never buy things this way but the sales pitch made sense and I was ready to try anything. I bought the standard 8 iron version and took it out today for the first time.

I can only say that this thing does what it says it will. It's kind of amazing. You IMMEDIATELY see what you need to do to hit down on the ball correctly. You see how far your hands have to be forward 9 (it's farther than I would have thought) and what your body had to do during the swing to help get them there. If you don't get them there the club spanks you with a topped shot. When you DO get them there the ball just sails and, for reasons I'd like someone to explain, it goes much straighter than before. It's almost shocking. When the first couple properly struck balls took off long and straight I just thought "No way. That's a fluke." But it happens every time you swing properly. And every time you don't, it doesn't. The immediate feedback is worth a thousand words.

I had been slicing the driver the worst. I was terrified of that club. It was my enemy. I had had a rather discouraging lesson with my coach the day before that was specifically aimed at fixing it. But the session was so unproductive he didn't charge me for it! Once I got a feel for the Tourstriker swing today and saw the results however I had to try the new swing out on the driver. I can only say I didn't hit a single ball during the coaching session yesterday nearly as well as I hit ALL the 15 or so drives I hit adapting the Tourstriker swing to the driver. Most had no slice or minimal slice that would have left the ball playable. I'm thinking that with a few more range sessions I may be playing something resembling golf.

I'm a believer. This thing gets a spot in my bag. I'll be practicing with it frequently. Thanks for dreaming it up.

JP

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Re: Tour Striker Question

Awesome! Hope to get wout your way next summer.

Martin Chuck, PGA | Tour Striker Training Products | Tour Striker Golf Academy | www.tourstriker.com | C 541.948.2480

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----- Reply message -----
From: "Christopher Peterich" <golf.pro1972@hotmail.com>
To: <martinchuck@pga.com>
Subject: Tour Striker Question
Date: Sat, Sep 17, 2011 4:40 pm

Martin:

I have your Maximizing Distance Vol#1, and never really tried your closed face address drill till today. It really worked right off the bat, and I hit the tour striker 100%. No more deep divots, more shallow. I don't know if the drill works this fast, but I tried it and had it within 10 mins. All I did was swing in tempo with this drill, and bam it worked...Thanks so much for all of your help Martin maybe my clubface was a big issue . Please schedule a few training seminars in South Bend Indiana or the Chicagoland area.

Thank You from a devoted follower

Chris P.

To:
From: martinchuck@pga.com
Subject: Re: Tour Striker Question
Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:53:21 -0700

Shallowing out your swing is a path thing that is tied to clubface. You won't shallow (more inside out path) unless the face provides for a tolerable shot. It's likely that you have an open face and your steep downward action is your attempt to help square the face. It sounds like you might need a grip adjustment so the face is more closed encouraging more inside out path.

Martin Chuck, PGA | Tour Striker Training Products | Tour Striker Golf Academy | www.tourstriker.com | C 541.948.2480

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----- Reply message -----
From: "Christopher P
To: <martinchuck@pga.com>
Subject: Tour Striker Question
Date: Tue, Sep 13, 2011 11:52 pm

Martin

Can I shallow out my swing by turning my shoulders more on the backswing? Having my back facing the target?

Thanks
Chris Peterich

Subject: Re: Tour Striker Question
From: martinchuck@pga.com
Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:44:18 -0700
To:

Hello Chris,

If using the TS hurts, stop!!! I don't want you hitting down so much to where you are hurting yourself.

I have just shot a video for revolutiongolf.com where I talk about being an "educated" picker. Learn how to hit the TS w/out hitting the ground very hard. My preference is that you have a shallow angle of attack WITH forward lean.

Shallow AoA + Forward Lean = Great shots!

Cheers,

On Sep 12, 2011, at 5:14 PM, Christopher P wrote:

Martin:

Been using striker 7x for 4 months and have some quick questions. 1st) I have the most success when I think about hitting down with the palm of my right hand facing the ground. Unfortunately, the down part has led to alot of sore wrists and sore knees since im driving more forward then usual and striking the ground. Any advice? I love your products but really want to avoid any type of injuries or pains from striking down all the time. Did notice my ball flight has dropped and the contact sounds real flush.. Just a little hesistant about striking the ground alot.

Thanks
Chris

Friday, September 16, 2011

Fwd: using the club

Hi Kathy,

Thanks for the note.

The learning curve with the TS takes a few steps.

1. You realize that a shaft leaning a tiny bit has advantages over a vertical or rearward leaning shaft.

2. The rounded leading edge on the club lets you hit the ground without fear of taking a big divot or hurting yourself. Divots don't hurt if they are taken correctly, with a forward leaning shaft.

3. Overcoming the fear of touching the ground will develop your "low point control." Fancy phrase for where your club touches the ground. Hopefully that point is at and on the target side of the ball.

Start off with half swings, waist high to waist high and touch the ground. Put a ball down and repeat. When you gain some confidence, go ahead and hit fuller shots.

Cheers and keep in touch with your progress.

From: Kathy H
Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:47:01 -0400
To: <testimonials@tourstriker.com>
Subject: using the club

Good afternoon:

I just purchased the Women's Tour Striker and am anxious to try it. I have been playing for about 6 months now and I have a tremendous problem of topping the ball and just not making consistent contact with the ball to be able to get it into the air. What can I do to improve this and will the Tour Striker help me correct the making better contact with the ground and getting the ball up into the air and at least traveling some distance rather than scooting more across the ground.

Thanks so much look forward to hearing back from you.

Kathy

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Re: Tour Striker Question

Hello Chris,

If using the TS hurts, stop!!! I don't want you hitting down so much to where you are hurting yourself.

Shallow AoA + Forward Lean = Great shots!

Cheers,

On Sep 12, 2011, at 5:14 PM, Christopher P wrote:

Martin:

Been using striker 7x for 4 months and have some quick questions. 1st) I have the most success when I think about hitting down with the palm of my right hand facing the ground. Unfortunately, the down part has led to alot of sore wrists and sore knees since im driving more forward then usual and striking the ground. Any advice? I love your products but really want to avoid any type of injuries or pains from striking down all the time. Did notice my ball flight has dropped and the contact sounds real flush.. Just a little hesistant about striking the ground alot.

Thanks
Chris