Training Aid for Chicken-wing - Golf impact ball

[evemccc]

Hi,

I’m working with my pro to improve my swing on full-swing shots, specifically, keeping the arms closer together and my left (lead) arm touching my chest on follow through, in order to stop the dreaded chicken-wing

Lots of people such as Michael Newton have posted videos on YouTube featuring such a training aid, and I believe that they’re fairly common for golfers looking to remedy their chicken wing and improve ball-striking

Has anyone used one, and what are your thoughts on them?

I have seen Tour Strike and the Golf Impact Ball listed on Amazon at about £40+…I’ve also seen some on Amazon that are inflatable…for about £9

Assuming the diameter was the same size once inflated, would these do as well?
Any cheap and good brands to recommend please?

I’ve also seen a training aid for about £12 on Amazon that aims to improve wrist-hinge….it is a plastic device you attach to the club to your wrist to keep it at a certain angle. I can definitely see the logic but then I think, is this actually a good aid or is it snake oil?


Are there any other training aids people have used and would recommend for such a problem (inconsistent ball-striking) would be appreciated
Thanks

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I would suggest this. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Longridge-...11&hvtargid=pla-562823113830&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

I use it and its great for keeping the arms nice and compact.

 

[spongebob59]

The cheaper inflatable balls work must as well, got mine from evil bay for about £7

 

[evemccc]

@HomerJSimpson @spongebob59

Thanks for your replies

Just found out the device I was on about is called ‘Swingyde’ - have you ever seen or used it? Is it the same thing as the products you’ve already recommended?

Cheers

 

[Foxholer]

Hi,

I’m working with my pro to improve my swing on full-swing shots, specifically, keeping the arms closer together and my left (lead) arm touching my chest on follow through, in order to stop the dreaded chicken-wing

Lots of people such as Michael Newton have posted videos on YouTube featuring such a training aid, and I believe that they’re fairly common for golfers looking to remedy their chicken wing and improve ball-striking

Has anyone used one, and what are your thoughts on them?

I have seen Tour Strike and the Golf Impact Ball listed on Amazon at about £40+…I’ve also seen some on Amazon that are inflatable…for about £9

Assuming the diameter was the same size once inflated, would these do as well?
Any cheap and good brands to recommend please?

I’ve also seen a training aid for about £12 on Amazon that aims to improve wrist-hinge….it is a plastic device you attach to the club to your wrist to keep it at a certain angle. I can definitely see the logic but then I think, is this actually a good aid or is it snake oil?


Are there any other training aids people have used and would recommend for such a problem (inconsistent ball-striking) would be appreciated
Thanks

I certainly used a couple of such aids at an early stage of learning my golf swing. Hockey (particularly), Tennis, Squash, Cricket and Softball dominated my 'swing' style early on, and probably still show a little. The aids seemed to work well. Worthwhile to ask your Pro if one is even needed. Here's a vid that shows a drill that only needs an 'aid' that should be available at the range.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

@HomerJSimpson @spongebob59

Thanks for your replies

Just found out the device I was on about is called ‘Swingyde’ - have you ever seen or used it? Is it the same thing as the products you’ve already recommended?

Cheers

This may help. https://threeoffthetee.blogspot.com/2016/12/swingyde-training-aid.html

 

[spongebob59]

@HomerJSimpson @spongebob59

Thanks for your replies

Just found out the device I was on about is called ‘Swingyde’ - have you ever seen or used it? Is it the same thing as the products you’ve already recommended?

Cheers

There's cheap copy's of that on evil Bay too

 

[HomerJSimpson]

There's cheap copy's of that on evil Bay too

Need to check when I get home but may have the original still I can send to the OP

 

[Foxholer]

@HomerJSimpson @spongebob59

Thanks for your replies

Just found out the device I was on about is called ‘Swingyde’ - have you ever seen or used it? Is it the same thing as the products you’ve already recommended?

Cheers

That's its name! So long ago, I'd forgotten. Mine was a (green coloured) 'copy' that worked similarly - and cost a lot less. The original was apparently invented by Wade Ormsby's father.

 

[evemccc]

Need to check when I get home but may have the original still I can send to the OP

That’d be great thanks Homer

 

[Beezerk]

I've got one of the copies at home as well if Homer can't find his, haven't used it in years but I do recall it did help with getting a certain feeling in the swing.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Got the original version so PM me your address and I'll send it. Can't find the instructions but plenty of info here https://www.swingyde.com/

 

[evemccc]

PM sent

Thank you

 

[SocketRocket]

Some people need to chicken wing so they don't hit the club into the ground behind the ball. The chicken wing saves the shot, similar to early extending.

I would suggest that if you are doing it then work out why you need to do it and fix that.

 

[Maxxx17]

I watched similar videos on YouTube during my training. Some were really helpful and some I watched for nothing. As for the Swingyde training tool, I personally have not used it, but many say that it helps. Right now I'm looking for the best golf ball for straight flight that my coach told me about. I feel like I have a long way to go to practice.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I watched similar videos on YouTube during my training. Some were really helpful and some I watched for nothing. As for the Swingyde training tool, I personally have not used it, but many say that it helps. Right now I'm looking for the best golf ball for straight flight that my coach told me about. I feel like I have a long way to go to practice.

I gave mine to Evemccc so hopefully he's found it useful

 

[evemccc]

I gave mine to Evemccc so hopefully he's found it useful

I use it for follow-through swing practice without hitting a ball, finding it helpful thanks Homer ??