hinge and hold

[golfdub]

Anyone here using the hinge and hold method ? Iv been watching the phil mickelson dvd and im trying to groove the moves in over the winter so far i think iv watched it about 10 times and you can easily notice how easy it is to get the ball in the air and not duff them and im amazed pro's still teach the lean forward and keep the wrists stiff method as its caused me headaches since I took up the game in 2010. I have a long game of a low single figure but a short game of a 28 hcp hence thats why iv been stuck on a 12 hcp so im gonna keep at the hinge and hold method and hopefully get my short game to match my long game

If anyone does use the hinge and hold method then what do you think of it ?

 

[Which tree did that hit]

I use it, I love it. Short game has got a lot better since I started with it. I only generally duff now when my eyes go a wandering before I hit the ball!

 

[One Planer]

While I have no doubt the H&H method has it's merit, it's not suited to everyone, me included.

What annoys me is that in the official Callaway video in which Phil Mickleson describes the method he says "It's the only way to chip"

I personally prefer the linear method in my short game as I find it's alot more forgiving.

While hinge and hold is effective, if you don't get the strike bang on with the amount of forward shaft lean, you'll more than likely dig the leading edge in to the turf. The Linear method uses a lot less shaft lean, exposing the bounce of the club. If your strike is a little off, the bounce of the club is used to help 'rescue' a semi respectable strike, rather than a flat out duff.

Like I say, I have nothing against the H&H method. If it works for you, use it :thup:

However, it is not the only way to chip, contrary to what Philly Mick says

 

[CMAC]

Anyone here using the hinge and hold method ? Iv been watching the phil mickelson dvd and im trying to groove the moves in over the winter so far i think iv watched it about 10 times and you can easily notice how easy it is to get the ball in the air and not duff them and im amazed pro's still teach the lean forward and keep the wrists stiff method as its caused me headaches since I took up the game in 2010. I have a long game of a low single figure but a short game of a 28 hcp hence thats why iv been stuck on a 12 hcp so im gonna keep at the hinge and hold method and hopefully get my short game to match my long game

If anyone does use the hinge and hold method then what do you think of it ?

H&H works for Phil....and maybe lots of others but it's certainly not the only way, and not the only effective way.

 

[bozza]

I gave it a go the other day at the range after seeing the videos and I just ended up hitting shanks with it, I may have been doing it worn but think I'll stick to my usual way.

 

[cleanstrike]

Only ever take advice from someone that really does know what he/she is talking about.

 

[chrisd]

I use the linear method also, but, there are many similarities between the two styles of chipping/pitching and I think that you just find what works best for you

 

[garyinderry]

if the course is dry then it hinge and hold all day long. I sacrifice distance control and trajectory a bit when I use the bounce on high lofted wedges.


I think Phil means its the "smartest way" when he says its the only way. Its not terribly difficult to keep your hands ahead of the ball and hit ball then turf on a chip.

 

[golfdub]

Only ever take advice from someone that really does know what he/she is talking about.

pretty sure phil mickelson knows his stuff

 

[virtuocity]

Re: linear / using bounce (sorry for hijack)

Do you ever suffer from thinning?

 

[golfdub]

if the course is dry then it hinge and hold all day long. I sacrifice distance control and trajectory a bit when I use the bounce on high lofted wedges.


I think Phil means its the "smartest way" when he says its the only way. Its not terribly difficult to keep your hands ahead of the ball and hit ball then turf on a chip.

iv found it actually helps me a lot on wet ground as I dont lose face control but like people say its what works for you. I actually tried this method a while back and gave up but iv gone back to it as I wasn't getting any better and now its paying off as im putting alot more effort into it and really looking at how phil does it him self also donald seems to use it and by just watching there technique I think I will help me out big time

 

[garyinderry]

if I am under pressure its hinge and hold. if its a touch soft and I need to go over a bunker I might use the bounce.

 

[chris661]

I gave it a go the other day at the range after seeing the videos and I just ended up hitting shanks with it, I may have been doing it worn but think I'll stick to my usual way.

:rofl: this is what happened to me as well. Hit about 10 shots and gave up. Persistent eh?

 

[garyinderry]

any chance of making a video? I have no idea how you are managing to do this!

 

[cleanstrike]

pretty sure phil mickelson knows his stuff

Precisely! Considering that Mr. Mickelson is the widely acknowledged master of the short game, then I'll do what he tells me to do all day long.

 

[virtuocity]

I thought it was a well known fact that although Phil says he does it, he actually doesn't. I may have dreamt this though.

 

[garyinderry]

I thought it was a well known fact that although Phil says he does it, he actually doesn't. I may have dreamt this though.

I think this is what you are getting at.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5ophbTUY7s

 

[HawkeyeMS]

I've been working a lot in the last few weeks on my technique having looked at the various "methods" but have settled on something I worked out based on the faults I see in what I was doing before. Since these methods seem to have to have names, I am now calling my method HCM-1 (Hawkeye Chipping Method version 1), it still needs work but there are signs of improvement.

 

[bozza]

:rofl: this is what happened to me as well. Hit about 10 shots and gave up. Persistent eh?

Yeah I hit about a dozen balls with and everyone was a shank so decided Phil doesn't have a clue with the short game haha.

 

[Robobum]

.............it still needs work but there are signs of improvement.

Now, that last bit sounds like a very familiar line!!??

Hmmm, now where have I heard that before (daily!)??