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  1. J

    Golf Wise Guys is up....just refresh....new platform.

    Can't seem to find the site. Jimmy
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    Addressing the ball either off the toe or off the heel

    Do very good players address the ball either off the toe or more towards the heel of the club? What would be the reasons for this and which tour players use either of these adjustments?? Jimmy
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    Across the line at the top

    How would you correct someone who was across the line at the top of the swing? The general flight of the ball is a cut or a slice. Thanks. Jimmy
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    Flat front foot?

    Should the front foot be flat or rolled at impact? It seems that you see some of both on some tour swings. I prefer the former, but what do you guys and gals think? Thanks, Jimmy
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    Slowing down a back swing

    What is the best way to help someone slow down their back swing? I have someone who swings extremely fast and has a poor transition from the top of his swing. Jimmy
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    Getting the max out of thedriver

    In order to get the most out of a driver swing, what should be the optimum launch angle and the spin rate be? Also what things should one change to get these optimum numbers? Thanks for any help you can give. Jimmy
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    Exactly what is "tumble"?

    Can anyone explain what tumble is and why it is important or not? Some video or pictures would help. Thanks, Jimmy
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    Shaft loading, Fitting, etc.

    When getting fitted for a new set of clubs, should you get how you load the shaft analized ?Also, does Trackman or Flightscope measure this. If not, how is shaft loading measured. What are the most important things you want measured? Thanks for any help you can give me. Jimmy
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    Right Arm

    At what point in the downswing does the right palm face the ground? In my swing itfeels as though it is outside the right foot. Does this sound correct? Any thoughts? Jimmy
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    Ryder Cup Rainsuits

    Can you believe that the U. S. is using rainwear that isn't fully waterproof? That is accordng to the announcers on ESPN. I wonder what brand of suit it is. Jimmy
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    Best grip

    I have heard of and experimented with various golf grips,i.e. The Sarazan grip, the Norman grip, the Varden grip, the interlock, the baseball and the ten finger grip. What are the advantages of each and who would benefit from these various grips. Thanks, Jimmy
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    swaying

    How can you distinguish between a good turn and a sway? Thanks, Jimmy
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    Shanks

    Hi Guys, I know that this may sound old and tired, but I would like your thoughts and ideas on what causes shanking and what to do to fix it. Personally, I feel that I shank when my head moves toward the target on the down swing. Am I on the right track? What are your thoughts? Thanks, Jimmy
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    Westwood's crooked left arm

    How does Westwood hit it so well with that bent left arm? I have a similar move and cannot seem to generate the kind of sweet contact that he does. Other than great talent, what do you guys think. Jimmy
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    Can hips move too fast?

    I am finding that I am losing power and that my left hip is very open at impact. When I toe in my left foot, I tend to hit much better shots. It seems to slow down my hip rotation. Does this make any sense and what do you suggest to cure my hip problem long term? Thanks, Jimmy
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    Toed in left foot

    After experimenting with many foot positions, I have found that I hit the ball more solidly when I toe in my left foot. Perhaps it prevents my left hip from opening too soon? Any thoughts on this? Thanks, Jimmydean
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    Left arm on chest

    hi brian and others, when i keep my left arm against my chest, i find it a very easy way to swing. however, i seem to pull hook several shots. any thoughts on how i can keep my left arm against my chest, but not hit the ball left? i also feel that my right side is sometimes too high on the...
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    Stressing the shaft

    Hi all, I am told that I have a good looking swing, make decent contact, but do not get the distance I should. I feel that i do not stress the shaft enough to add that extra kick. How can I add stress to the shaft without changing my swing too much? Any thoughts? Jimmy
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    "diving"

    i hit the ball reasonably well, although not as long as i think and others think i should. i tend to drop into the shot. how can i get away from this tendency and gain better distance? when i do try to hit it further i seem to pull or pull hook. i also tend to come too much inside out. please...
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    diver

    hi all, how does one correct the tendency to dive into the shot? i tend to drive my right side down and my left arm tends to break down (chicken wing) causing a loss of power. the strange thing is that i tend to hit most shots off the tee solidly, but not always the irons. any thoughts or...
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