A Batting-Hammer Hybrid Back Swing

After training with a baseball coach who taught me the specifics of the batting swing, I have now discovered a back swing using hybrid clubs that is more efficient yet. Using standard hybrids or clones with slightly larger grips this back swing allows one to pause and consciously decide when to swing down to the ball. It would be like waiting for the right pitch except the ball is not moving. Positioning the ball just forward of center is the best position for the ball. The 'Do Not Cast' the club in the conventional swing is Actually where one starts the downswing in this style. That clock-hand motion back to the ball is where one speeds up the club. Also, using a hybrid provides the mass in the head of the club so the 'hammer' aspect is met at collision with the ball. Another aspect different from conventional means is having a ten finger firm grip on the club. The right hand ( for right handers) firmly gripped at the pinky finger region of the hand and a slight meeting of the forefinger/thumb actually Maintains a swing path of the club that one can rely upon to return back to the ball. There is a forward motion of the body to the forward side ( but not with a spin - more similar to Moe Norman from the former natural golf.) The thumb of the top hand (left one for right handers) is actually tucked into the palm of the right hand. This locks the club into position so it returns to the ball for a square strike. If one wants more distance simply use a less lofted club. I drive the ball in the 245-270 range with this style. Keep in mind at 64 years old and having neck and lower back spinal issues that this style prevents srain of these areas. The forward arm is also bent in the back swing but straightens on the down swing. Google: wix golf-blasters.com for some videos of this swing in the early stages. Again, who would know that the higher lofted hybrids AND hybrid irons would work with a reduced swing style? Don't forget this is a swing style that does not requre a set of lessons being that the motions and mechanics are reduced and the use of a Golfer's Footprint unit will aid in 'where' to steer the club in the beginning back to the ball for optimum contact. So it seems that many facets of the conventional swing that one should Not Do actually Work Fine with this swing. The casting motion in the downswing from a 'batters' bat position along with a move to the forward body side allows for a solid strike and is quite easy to repeat.

New Research & Development: Batting & the Hybrid Hammer

In June of 2014 the Hybrid Hammer swing was evaluated by a baseball batting coach. New facets of the swing had to be learned to authenticate that baseball batting motions, including the grip, could be used to hit golf shots with the oversized gripped hybrids. After learning that a longer shafted club is needed to 'bat' golf balls because of the setup of the ball farther forward in the stance, it was confirmed that the backswing was beneficial to the Hybrid Hammer Golf Swing to make it even more efficient. Soon the Hybrid Hammer swing will be introduced in Madison, WI. There will be swing trials one can schedule at a local driving range and one golf store where either Cobra Bafflers, Adams Hybrids, or Hireko Golf Hybrids will be offered for sale. Of course one will be able to try the swing using these hybrids and deside for themselves which model is best for them. With the use of the Golfer's Footprint, the special hybrids that 'hammer' the ball more efficiently than conventional irons, and the easy swing motions of the Hybrid Hammer Swing, a 45 minute maximum time will clearly show the student golfers that solid shots can be experienced Very Quickly. One will be able to choose to learn to golf with just one hybrid at first or select a set of different lofts available. The 'Choice' is theirs, as even the Golfer's Footprint training device can be purchased for one to continue 'on their own' without a series of lessons from any instructor. Learning a smooth swing tempo and swing path of the club is the first step. Within a week of practice for 30 minutes a day one can develop a sound swing to repeat and play golf with if they choose. This format is ideal for those who golf infrequently but would like to hit solid shots and enjoy golf more. I wlll blog soon again as this golf format gets more developed. Keep in mind that I developed the swing after sustaining spinal issues in my neck and already had one in my lower spine so the 'Less Strenuous' swing discovery was researched from this beginning. Who knew the ongoing design of hybrids would have a swing style that would be identified? Google...wix golf-blasters...and click onto More Videos to see some early stages of this swing. Perhaps this is the beginning of a golf swing style that is truly recreational. Hybrids in any realm seem to bring out a difference of some type as in automobiles. Now golf has one too.