Recent content by WirralC

No you manipulate your body to deliver it straight, just like you’d do to deliver a straight line in a putt. The most natural movement is to throw an overhand haymaker, but that’s not the most efficient way to punch. Taking your logic of what’s most natural wouldn’t work.

I competed as a professional fighter for 10 years and coached several fighters to world titles. Some could generate more power with a hook, others with a straight punch. Following your logic all the fighters who preferred a straighter punch were wrong and inefficient. Comparing people who use...

It’s inefficient in your opinion, I hole more putts which makes it more efficient. I’m not sure of your profession so maybe you have some professional expertise in biomechanics but from what I know from what works for one may not be the best for another for multiple reasons of strength and...

Just heard Eddie Pepperell on the chipping forecast podcast say he’s seeing more and more lab putters being used on tour and he’s going to try one.

Oh thanks, I'll carry on feeling that then. I thought we were discussing what was best to hit accurate putts not what was the most natural way for a body to move.

Have to disagree on this one, we all move differently so I suppose there’s no right answer but personally I can feel more parts of my body engaging with an arc than straight

I think the general point I’m trying to make on that is that there is a lot less chance of all those bones and joints delivering an arc at precisely the right point with a square face than a simple forward and back motion. When I putt now I’m definitely moving less, or at least it feels like...

But that’s the point about the snooker cue I’m trying to make, I think it’s easier to hit something straight with that sliding / straight line movement. It’s easier to create an arc in some situations, but the question is is that better when you want to hit something straight? If I move your...

In my mind I move less of my body when I try to keep it straight, but maybe I'm using more of my body to keep it straight?? Who knows but the very simple logic for me is I could probably hit a snooker ball straight with an arced stroke but it's a lot more reliable / easier with a straight one...

How does that compare with having to co-ordinate those body parts to deliver a square face at the precise 1% of the stroke its needed compared to 99% of the stroke when its not?

I don't accept it's impossible for a human being to move a putter back in a straight line, I've literally just done it.

I suppose it opens a wider debate about putting. Ive been fitted for a toe hang in the past too, but imagine we know nothing about golf and were asked what's the best way for a putt to go straight / where you are aiming. For me it makes sense to say to keep the club face on that path. Toe hang...

They’re relatively new to be fair and the main putter manufacturers are developing their own versions. Is that because they work or to cash in on the bandwagon? Who knows. Personally the science seemed to make sense to be and when I tried one I putt better.

I've been using a LAB putter for a few months and in my opinion it's a genuine benefit. This might sound stupid but my putts go where I hit them now, if I miss a putt I've misread it or got the pace wrong. I'd miss putts in the past and world think 'thats not where I was aiming'. On the points...

Yes possibly, print magazines were definitely more popular when I was involved. There were at least 4 golf, GM, golf world, golf punk and today’s golfer. 2 of them are now no more sadly. I do think GM cutting the connection to the forum was a mistake as it was one of the things that set it apart...