Swing tempo

[itrcb4]

Anyone have a good tip on how to slowdown the backswing?

I've heard think or say 1-2, or Vijay's "Seventeen" when you take it back. Any other advice?

Thx.

itrcb4

[Louie]

I heard this years ago from Johnny Miller just say the name Cindy Crawford, it worked for me.

[laxgolf]

John Novosel's Tour Tempo.

[swingpure]

I find that when I turn my arms and shoulders in synch, it does not let any part go to fast and the swing stays in good tempo and balance.

Here are some links with some tips:

http://www.golfonline.com/golfonline/instruction/fullswing/article/0,17742,1561219,00.html

http://golf.about.com/od/golftips/ss/balancetempo.htm

http://www.golflink.com/golf-tips/tips/sullivan012.asp

http://www.golfonline.com/golfonline/instruction/fullswing/article/0,17742,1541018,00.html

http://www.golfswingball.com/

[Bent Shaft]

On the back swing-takeaway I have one swing thought that works for me. Low and slow
I take the club back low along the ground, and not in a fast jerky motion.
A one piece take away.
For me a smooth take away means a smooth transition and even tempo.

[swingpure]

On the back swing-takeaway I have one swing thought that works for me. Low and slow
I take the club back low along the ground, and not in a fast jerky motion.
A one piece take away.
For me a smooth take away means a smooth transition and even tempo.

I think one piece take away as well, slow and steady and then I think wide, keeping my arms and shoulders turning at the same pace.

On the downswing I keep tempo, by thinking hip bump and karate chop move at the same time.

[abbeypro]

I think the best way to improve tempo is to watch players who swing with good tempo. On tour, many of the players will watch guys like Freddy, Retief and Ernie to improve their own tempo.

I personally try to match myself to Freddy. Also keep in mind you want your tempo and rythym to suit or match you. If you watch any of the players I mentioned you will notice that they also walk, talk, etc.....at a consistent pace or tempo. So try to find someone who's natural bio-rythyms are similar to yours.

To improve your swing tempo you've to work on your overall tempo and pace of your entire game and most importantly, your pre-shot routine. If you pull the club out of the bag quickly, take one quick look at the target, rush the set-up to the ball, you're quite likely also going to rush your swing.

Hope these ideas help you.

[BdaGolfer]

On the back swing-takeaway I have one swing thought that works for me. Low and slow
I take the club back low along the ground, and not in a fast jerky motion.
A one piece take away.
For me a smooth take away means a smooth transition and even tempo.

For me I find the "low and slow" thought used to cause me to take the club back outside the line, as I would keep it low for too long. I've been working with Tour Tempo for quite a while now, and the difference is incredible. To swing at 24/8 feels lightening-fast at first, but, when you get used to it, it becomes very smooth and powerful.

Probably the best thing for the average golfer is to identify a pro whose swing (& tempo) they can relate to, and watch them often. Personally, as much as I love watching Freddie and Ernie, I think there's no better swing than Tiger hitting a 3/4 iron shot (at 24/8 :) )...

Alan

[dekker]

you want a slow wind up? well,it doesn't get any simpler.
say 1-2-3- (brief Pause at the very top) 4.(for the downswing).

[hogannut]

Get a weighted club trainer like Momentus. Or their is another training aid for that called power swing. It uses 4 paddle type peices attached to a shaft and uses air resistance to slow your swing down.

[Golfing in Ottawa]

Purchased the Ernie Els Tempo-timer. Its a weighted sleeve that fits on any club and secured by velcro straps. You can also hit balls with it.
Find it really helps slow down my backswing and gives me more tempo.
Also included is the Rockroller which fits in the end of the putter and certainly helps keep the "triangle" when putting.

I purchased it at Golftown which has it for only $30.00.
http://www.golftown.com/gtcommerce/stores/1/Ernie-Els-Training-System-P1841C563.aspx

Here is the website with more info, but there price is crazy $99.99 U.S.
http://www.therockroller.com/home.html

[Golf_Goof]

For me I find the "low and slow" thought used to cause me to take the club back outside the line, as I would keep it low for too long. I've been working with Tour Tempo for quite a while now, and the difference is incredible. To swing at 24/8 feels lightening-fast at first, but, when you get used to it, it becomes very smooth and powerful.

Probably the best thing for the average golfer is to identify a pro whose swing (& tempo) they can relate to, and watch them often. Personally, as much as I love watching Freddie and Ernie, I think there's no better swing than Tiger hitting a 3/4 iron shot (at 24/8 :) )...

Alan

Great post, Tour Tempo is gold! People don't appreciate how fast pros actually swing, this book is an eye opener.

Oh, and couldn't agree with you more about the 'low and slow' crap.