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Oor Boab's V-easy!

tincup

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I got one for my birthday off our lass and have used it in the living room but havent had chance to take it to the course yet, stupid snow has stopped that for this weekend. I must say am very impressed with it so far and am looking forward to using it to its full potential
 

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I got one for my birthday off our lass and have used it in the living room but havent had chance to take it to the course yet, stupid snow has stopped that for this weekend. I must say am very impressed with it so far and am looking forward to using it to its full potential

Ah-ha.
I wondered who it was for.
She ordered it weeks ago. Your lass is well organised :)
 

Mike_j_golf

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Hi,
Bob just received mine and think it is great for the putting stroke but when i use it for chipping it dosen't seem to hold my hands in place like it dose for the putting stroke and i bought it more to stop me flicking my wrists while chipping.
Mike
 

daveyc2k2

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I picked one of these up off a certain internet auction site from bargaingolfequipment.

It arrived yesterday and had a few practise putts in the lounge, It certainly has changed my putting stroke, as tried a few without it afterwards and felt much more comfortable. Just got to keep practising with it I think.
 

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Hi,
Bob just received mine and think it is great for the putting stroke but when i use it for chipping it dosen't seem to hold my hands in place like it dose for the putting stroke and i bought it more to stop me flicking my wrists while chipping.
Mike

Is the hinge close to the bottom of the grip as in the photo?

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Starting to get the hang of this now! Did some putts without it after a grooving session and I looked a lot more consistent. I think my putter shaft is a little too long at 33 inches. Did not know this until I got my V-Easy! Instead I was spreading out my elbows to accommodate the long shaft! Been doing that for ages as I have always had stock length putters! (or putting the ball way out infront of me and not under my eyes).

I think it is pretty good for chipping, my current problem is loosing my shape on and around the fringe therefore leaving chips short. So far I feel I have grooved a better stroke and will be more consistent when I take the V-Easy away.
 

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Well after the recommendation from the craw I purchased a v-easy tonight hope that it can sort my chipping then I'll try the putting side of things but if they work I'll be booking in with bob for a lesson about my pathetic driving
 

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Well after the recommendation from the craw I purchased a v-easy tonight hope that it can sort my chipping then I'll try the putting side of things but if they work I'll be booking in with bob for a lesson about my pathetic driving

Good luck with the chipping and putting.
As for the driving lesson, Pitreavie is a bit far for me to go.
But it is a small world. My dad learned to play golf at Pitreavie many moons ago
 

Mike_j_golf

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Hi,
Setting up just like that tried it again last night it is definitely helping it just the different grip with the iron that seems to be making the Difference will definitely help with the wrist flicking, was trying it for pitching but it seems to only work for shorter chip shots. Thanks for the Answer.
Mike
Hi,
Bob just received mine and think it is great for the putting stroke but when i use it for chipping it dosen't seem to hold my hands in place like it dose for the putting stroke and i bought it more to stop me flicking my wrists while chipping.
Mike

Is the hinge close to the bottom of the grip as in the photo?

DSCI0156jpgbbb-1.jpg
 

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My review on the V-easy!

First impressions were was that it was very uncomfortable and hurt my back.

That feeling lead me to understand three things I was doing wrong.

1. Putting stance was too open, closed it a little and the V-Easy felt more comfortable.

2. line from shoulders to arms too bent. Hands were forced to pull into my body as a way of getting over the ball. Pushed hands out and straightend my arms out and got over the ball more that way instead. Felt more comfortable and stroke got better.

3. Putter shaft is a little too long. Only by an inch but getting that right will stop me bending at the elbows so much and introducing a place to break my swing out from.

Pretty much the more secure the V-Easy felt the better my stroke got, it got straighter and veered less off line at takeaway.

My view...

Bob = Genius!

So glad I stuck at it to find the best feel as I think my putting stroke will improve no end!
 
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