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Hawk said:
Yea, it's kind of a little whistle sound.





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I figured that was the indicator. Have you noticed it seems to keep you in tempo a tad bit better due to the added weight? I might put a video up (if it doesn't take away from your review) to show people how it works.


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Looks exactly like the ones at my home club, looking forward to how it works for you in the long run Hawk
 
War_Mongering said:
I figured that was the indicator. Have you noticed it seems to keep you in tempo a tad bit better due to the added weight? I might put a video up (if it doesn't take away from your review) to show people how it works.


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There is actually a very good video on it on the Tmag website done by a teaching pro (I think). I don't know that I can say whether it's helped my tempo at the moment. I definitely need some more time with it.
 
just saw this speed stick on taylormadegolf.com and was a bit confused. Besides acting as a warm up tool before a round of golf or measuring your SS, how does it really work as an excercise tool? have you for example tried to swing it for a while as suggested in the thread earlier?
 
flix said:
just saw this speed stick on taylormadegolf.com and was a bit confused. Besides acting as a warm up tool before a round of golf or measuring your SS, how does it really work as an excercise tool? have you for example tried to swing it for a while as suggested in the thread earlier?
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I think you are referring to using it as a tool to eventually increase swing speed? I've swung it for 10-15 minutes at a time, but I don't really use it on a regular basis like an exercise regimen. I think that the extra weight could help to increase swing speed if it was used regularly, but I can't say that with 100% certainty.
 
Hawk said:
I think you are referring to using it as a tool to eventually increase swing speed? I've swung it for 10-15 minutes at a time, but I don't really use it on a regular basis like an exercise regimen. I think that the extra weight could help to increase swing speed if it was used regularly, but I can't say that with 100% certainty.
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Exactly. Ok, I'll keep an eye out for future updates in this thread then.


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Just a short update on the Speed Stik.

I've been trying to use it for times other than warming up. Today, I spent about 20 minutes just swinging it and seeing what I could do with it. Again, I have to say that it is very accurate when it comes to measuring my normal swing speed.

I tried to work on a couple things with it today. First, I wanted to see what motions produced the highest swing speed while not getting completely out of control. I consistently had the best results with a slow, controlled backswing followed by a correctly timed release. My grip pressure and wrist hinge also played a big part it in a good result. I also tried to swing left handed, as that is what TM recommends, but I just couldn't do it. It was like walking backwards on an escalator. Just wasn't going to happen.

Still can't say that I have a strong opinion either way on the Speed Stik, but I'm going to keep working with it to get some good info for the review.
 
I just read the interview and was a bit intrigued by the speedstick. But I have also looked at the Tour Striker iron to try and fix my release, but after reading about the speedstick I an not so sure on what I should buy any more. Wich of the two would you guys choose? I could use the TM speedstick for a lot more things than the Tour striker, but which will help me get my release sorted out the best?
 
Ake84 said:
I just read the interview and was a bit intrigued by the speedstick. But I have also looked at the Tour Striker iron to try and fix my release, but after reading about the speedstick I an not so sure on what I should buy any more. Wich of the two would you guys choose? I could use the TM speedstick for a lot more things than the Tour striker, but which will help me get my release sorted out the best?
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Id recommend the speed sleeve for this Ake. Its great for working on your irons and making better and more consistent ball contact.

Here you go: http://www.thehackersparadise.com/forum/showthread.php?18907-TaylorMade-TR3-Speed-Sleeve-Training-Aid&highlight=Speed+Sleeve
 
Thanks, I will read about it. First thing I noticed was the price, 30 dollars are a bit easier on the wallet than 130 dollars. (pluss shipping and Norwegian taxes)
 
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