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**lionsiy** · 11-30-2011, 06:25 PM

Hey guys. I am thinking about making a swing-change during the winter off-season. At the top of my backswing, my hands get pretty high... sorta like Nick Watney high. When it is on, it is good and powerful. When it is off, however, it can get ugly, really ugly I want to be more consistent, even on the off-days, and even if I lose a bit of power.

When looking at "simpler" swings, however, I think I can make a consistency change without losing a ton of power. In particular, I reviewed Charley Hoffman's and Gary Woodland's swing. Their hands are much lower at the top and they still generate sufficient power. I think I might try to get closer to this position at the top. Has anyone else made this change? How did it go?

I recently made this exact change. Was having issues with consistency with all irons so signed up for 6 lessons. Put me on the launch monitor and video taped me. Right away before he even said anything I could tell I was way to high in my back swing. Flattened my swing out to where my left arm goes across my right arm pit at the top. Had me turn my belt buckle to my right side and has me try to brush across it with my right elbow on the down swing. Soo much more consistent now, best change I have ever made.

11-30-2011, 06:25 PM	#8
lionsiy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 565 Senior Member	Hey guys. I am thinking about making a swing-change during the winter off-season. At the top of my backswing, my hands get pretty high... sorta like Nick Watney high. When it is on, it is good and powerful. When it is off, however, it can get ugly, really ugly I want to be more consistent, even on the off-days, and even if I lose a bit of power. When looking at "simpler" swings, however, I think I can make a consistency change without losing a ton of power. In particular, I reviewed Charley Hoffman's and Gary Woodland's swing. Their hands are much lower at the top and they still generate sufficient power. I think I might try to get closer to this position at the top. Has anyone else made this change? How did it go? I recently made this exact change. Was having issues with consistency with all irons so signed up for 6 lessons. Put me on the launch monitor and video taped me. Right away before he even said anything I could tell I was way to high in my back swing. Flattened my swing out to where my left arm goes across my right arm pit at the top. Had me turn my belt buckle to my right side and has me try to brush across it with my right elbow on the down swing. Soo much more consistent now, best change I have ever made.
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