WATCH: How to use the ground to create energy for more distance
The human body has been using its legs for years, and for many things other than golf. So why do we forget about our legs when it comes to hitting golf shots? Here’s how to use the ground to create more energy and distance, and do what actually comes natural to the human body.
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Equipment
Mitsubishi Diamana WB: What you need to know + club build, on-course testing
GolfWRX’s Resident Club Junkie, Brian Knudson, was naturally excited to get his hands on Mitsubishi’s new Diamana WB shaft.
In this video, BK gives you a brief overview of the new WB, builds up a driver, and takes it to the course for some testing.
With the rebirth of the iconic Whiteboard profile, Mitsubishi didn’t just re-issue a classic, but rather infused all the company’s latest tech into a new shaft, paying homage to the original with its quintessentially Hawaiian-inspired stylings. A summary of that impressive roster of technology, below.
- 80-ton Dialead pitch fiber: Positioned in the handle, Dialead is designed to deliver greater ball speed via better energy transfer.
- Aerospace-grade MR70 carbon fiber adds additional strength, and 46-ton fiber in angle plies in the tip section reduce torque for tighter shot dispersion.
- Consistent Feel Design: Engineers target minimal variance across shafts (butt OD, weight, and balance point) to make the fitting process easier.
- Xlink Tech Resin System: Engineers continue to reduce resin content and increase carbon fiber volume for greater feel without sacrificing strength and durability.
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Videos
Club Junkie WITB, league night week 3: Enter the 11-iron
Back by popular demand, it’s BK’s WITB for his third week of league play. Check out the video for the details and WITB logic (such as it is from golf’s most impetuous equipment adjuster!).
Driver: Cobra Darkspeed X (10.5 degrees)
Shaft: L.A. Golf A-Series Mid X
3-wood: PXG 0311 Black Ops
Hybrid: Mizuno ST Max
Irons: Cobra King Tec Utility (4), Callaway Apex Pro (5, 6), Callaway Apex CB (7-9), Callaway Apex MB (10, 11)
Wedges: Adams Idea SW, LW
Putter: Ping PLD Anser 2D
Ball: TaylorMade TP5x
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Instruction
Clement: Why your practice swing never sucks
You hear that one all the time; I wish I could put my practice swing on the ball! We explain the huge importance of what to focus on to allow the ball to be perfectly in the way of your practice swing. Enjoy!
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steve
Aug 16, 2018 at 11:14 pm
I’m puzzled. How does pulling away from the ball by bobbing up increase clubhead speed? If it’s the pushing into the ground that only increased vertical thrust which is not connected to downswing rotation. Shawn?
Fang Jr.
Aug 21, 2018 at 12:06 pm
Ground Reduction Forces, mehbe ???
Frank McChrystal
Aug 16, 2018 at 7:37 pm
Good one Shawn. Keep testifying. You are the Godfather of transverse plane compression. The holy triune of transverse plane compression, sagittal plane compression, and coronal plane balance is the body safe result that the all time greats ended up with because they learned instinctively, letting the body lead the way while the brain cataloged “what hurt and what worked”. Anything else is just inefficient puppeteering which leads to inaccuracy, no trust in thyself, and ultimately…repetitive use injury. Good one Shawn.
ogo
Aug 17, 2018 at 6:46 pm
… and don’t forget skipping a rock on a pond and cutting dandelions and bamboo shoots… necessary golfswing concepts that unify the golfing theory of everything… 😮
scott
Aug 16, 2018 at 1:51 pm
Great vid, Shawn, you explain the complicated science so simplistically with everyday imagery! Now if I could tap into all that ground energy into my body and golf swing with the bobbing action!