DEAD Drill Step 1 - The Backswing
DEAD Drill Step 1 - The Backswing

Here's the first step in building your perfect golf swing using the DEAD Drill. It's criti ...

DEAD Drill Step 2 - The Transition
DEAD Drill Step 2 - The Transition

The DEAD Drill transition is DEAD simple. One move to have a powerful and dynamic transiti ...

DEAD Drill Step 3 - The Post-Up
DEAD Drill Step 3 - The Post-Up

The Post Up move is where all the magic happens in the golf downswing. If you've never rel ...

Flip vs. Release in Golf
Flip vs. Release in Golf

What is the difference between a proper golf club release and a flip in the golf swing? To ...

How to Get Perfect Shaft Lean at Impact
How to Get Perfect Shaft Lean at Impact

You want to hit those boring, hissing shots that scream off the face like a rocket? This g ...

Golf Impact Position Face On
Golf Impact Position Face On

After all your hard work on the backswing, it's time for the big payoff! Getting into the ...

Golf Impact Position Down the Line
Golf Impact Position Down the Line

As I discussed in the video on Impact Alignments Face On, impact is everything in RST. All ...

Cure Chicken Wing in the Golf Swing
Cure Chicken Wing in the Golf Swing

You now have a 3-step drill to help you cure your chicken wing golf swing once and for all ...

Left Elbow Position at Impact
Left Elbow Position at Impact

Find out a simple trick to hit straighter shots while also virtually eliminating your chan ...

3 Steps to better impact position in golf
3 Steps to better impact position in golf

Golf is a sport that can leave you frustrated round after round, but WHY? What exactly are ...

Golf Impact - Part 2 of 7
Golf Impact - Part 2 of 7

In part 2 of this new 7 part video series, I'll discuss one of the most important parts th ...

Perfect your golf impact - 1 of 4
Perfect your golf impact - 1 of 4

Compressing the golf ball like a tour pro can be very hard to do. In this new video series ...

Perfect your golf impact - 2 of 4
Perfect your golf impact - 2 of 4

Effortless power in the golf swing is a difficult concept for many amateur golfers. In vid ...

Perfect your golf impact - 3 of 4
Perfect your golf impact - 3 of 4

Learn how to add more speed to your golf swing by leveraging the ground like a tour pro.

Perfect your golf impact - 4 of 4
Perfect your golf impact - 4 of 4

Lag in the golf swing is key for clubhead speed. In this video, I'll show you how to add m ...

Perfecting your golf impact - Bonus
Perfecting your golf impact - Bonus

Perfecting your golf impact video series. Special bonus video that will help you correct s ...

Overview of the Push Release
Overview of the Push Release

An overview to the push release for those who want to use the right side to help power the ...

Fix Your Swing Sway w/ the Wall Drill
Fix Your Swing Sway w/ the Wall Drill

Fix your golf swing sway with this awesome and simple drill! Swaying off the ball in the b ...

Intro to Weight Shift in the Golf Swing
Intro to Weight Shift in the Golf Swing

Weight shift in the golf swing is the FIRST thing you must master before worrying about an ...

Weight Shift in the Golf Swing - Pt. 1
Weight Shift in the Golf Swing - Pt. 1

Using our Science and Motion (SAM) Balance Lab, we can pin point weight shift and weight d ...

Weight Shift Part 2 - Right Hip Line
Weight Shift Part 2 - Right Hip Line

In this second video on understanding weight shift in the golf swing, I discuss specifical ...

Weight Shift Part 3 - To the Left
Weight Shift Part 3 - To the Left

The culmination in the three part series on correct weight shift in the golf swing gets us ...

Step 1 - Weight Shift
Step 1 - Weight Shift

Step 1 of the RST 5 Step System - Mastering Weight Shift

Step 1 - Weight Shift - Drill Only
Step 1 - Weight Shift - Drill Only

Step 1 - Weight shift drills

Weight Shift Sweep Drills
Weight Shift Sweep Drills

The best golf swing drill for weight shift right before you play or when you're just on th ...

5 Minute Golf Setup w/ Weight Shift
5 Minute Golf Setup w/ Weight Shift

Once you've mastered the setup, you can add weight shift to your program to begin developi ...

Fixing Your Weight Transfer in the Golf Swing
Fixing Your Weight Transfer in the Golf Swing

In this video, I will show you 2 of the most common faults in downswing transition by not ...

Learn Perfect Weight Shift in Your Socks
Learn Perfect Weight Shift in Your Socks

Struggling with your weight shift? I'm going to show you how to diagnose your mistakes by ...

How Attack Angle Affects Compression
How Attack Angle Affects Compression

Ever notice how the PGA Tour pros take razor thin divots? That's exactly what you want. Th ...

Taking a Divot in Front of the Ball
Taking a Divot in Front of the Ball

Taking a proper divot is something that is critical to crisp and consistent iron play, but ...

Angle of Attack
Angle of Attack

Taking deep divots? Are you supposed to? What do the pros do? This video tells you how ste ...

Swing Faults When Your Stance is Too Wide
Swing Faults When Your Stance is Too Wide

One of the most common problems with the setup, here's what happens when your stance is to ...

Fix Your Release - Trail Shoulder Back
Fix Your Release - Trail Shoulder Back

This golf instruction video is for those who struggle to stop spinning their shoulders ope ...

Moving the Fulcrum & Hitting Shots off the Toe
Moving the Fulcrum & Hitting Shots off the Toe

It's one of my most important golf instruction videos ever, this will completely transform ...

How to Cure the Shanks in 3 Steps
How to Cure the Shanks in 3 Steps

The golf shank is the ugliest, nastiest, rottenest, and most frightening shot in golf. If ...

Getting Stuck on the Downswing
Getting Stuck on the Downswing

Tiger Woods used to always complain about getting "stuck" in the downswing; a position tha ...

Blocked Golf Shots | Fwd Shaft Lean
Blocked Golf Shots | Fwd Shaft Lean

If you want to compress the ball for explosive distance, then you need to be working on st ...

How to Fix the Two Way Miss in Golf
How to Fix the Two Way Miss in Golf

Struggle with the dreaded two-way miss in golf? One shot goes right and the next goes left ...

2 Finger Release Drill
2 Finger Release Drill

This awesome drill forces you to release the golf club like a tour pro! You're going to lo ...

Stop Coming Over the Top in the Golf Swing and Slicing
Stop Coming Over the Top in the Golf Swing and Slicing

You're well aware that slicing destroys your distance and your scorecard. What you may not ...

Stop Slicing and Start Releasing the Golf Club
Stop Slicing and Start Releasing the Golf Club

In this video, I’ll show you how to release your club to stop slicing and get better com ...

Square the Clubface Early
Square the Clubface Early

Learning how to properly square the club face at impact is something that most amateur gol ...

Hitting a Fade
Hitting a Fade

Learning how to hit a fade is all about learning to control the release of the golf club. ...

How to Stop Hooking the Golf Ball
How to Stop Hooking the Golf Ball

How to stop hooking the golf ball once and for all! If you struggle with hitting hook shot ...

Hitting a Draw
Hitting a Draw

Once you've mastered the RST swing method, you realize that, due to the simplicity of the ...

How to Hit the 3 Yard Draw
How to Hit the 3 Yard Draw

Learn how to hit the delicate little three yard draw and why you're struggling with gettin ...

Cure Reverse Pivot w/ the Necktie Drill
Cure Reverse Pivot w/ the Necktie Drill

Axis tilt is a necessary fundamental of the golf swing that many golfers ignore or fail to ...

How to Fix Golf Reverse Pivot
How to Fix Golf Reverse Pivot

A reverse pivot golf swing can cause a whole lot of bad shots, from hitting it thin to hit ...

Fix Your Swing Sway w/ the Wall Drill
Fix Your Swing Sway w/ the Wall Drill

Fix your golf swing sway with this awesome and simple drill! Swaying off the ball in the b ...

Fix Reverse Pivot - Trail Side Dominant Setup
Fix Reverse Pivot - Trail Side Dominant Setup

This golf setup check is critical to getting rid of a reverse pivot and over the top downs ...

5 Minutes to Master Rotation
5 Minutes to Master Rotation

This video holds the 5 step pathway to mastering rotation in the golf swing. At the end of ...

Keep the Right Arm Straight to Turn
Keep the Right Arm Straight to Turn

One of the most common faults that destroys a powerful turn in the golf swing is how the r ...

How to Fix a Flat Shoulder Turn
How to Fix a Flat Shoulder Turn

Fix a flat shoulder turn in your golf backswing with this simple and easy to do drill.

Simple Fix to Make a Full Shoulder Turn
Simple Fix to Make a Full Shoulder Turn

Struggle with making a full turn, even though your fit and flexible? Lacking the distance ...

Using the Core
Using the Core

Using a side by side face on view of Tiger Woods with a driver and a recent swing of mine ...

The Bucket Drill - Golf Shoulder Turn
The Bucket Drill - Golf Shoulder Turn

The Bucket Drill is one that provides a very simple and clear picture on how to rotate cor ...

Intro to Core Rotation in Golf Swing
Intro to Core Rotation in Golf Swing

The rotating core is the "engine" of the golf swing and the primary mover of the entire sw ...

Step 2 - Core Rotation
Step 2 - Core Rotation

Step 2- Adding body rotation

Step 2 - Core Rotation - Drill Only
Step 2 - Core Rotation - Drill Only

The drill only for Step 2 - Body Rotation

Clamshell Drill - How to Cure Early Extension
Clamshell Drill - How to Cure Early Extension

The Clamshell Drill is the key to the golf swing, no seriously! If you want to see how the ...

Eliminate Early Extension in Golf Swing
Eliminate Early Extension in Golf Swing

The REAL causes of early extension in the golf swing and the only TRUE way to fix it.

Closed Hip Slide
Closed Hip Slide

A closed hip slide is detrimental to your golf swing when learning how to shift your weigh ...

Live Lesson - How to Stop Losing Tush Line & Boost Consistency
Live Lesson - How to Stop Losing Tush Line & Boost Consistency

Struggling with a 2 way miss and lack of consistency? Watch this Live Lesson to learn a si ...

Losing the Tush Line
Losing the Tush Line

One of the most common questions I get regularly is how to stop losing the tush line, or s ...

Squat to Square in the Golf Downswing
Squat to Square in the Golf Downswing

If you watch golf on TV, it seems that you can't turn your hips fast enough or far enough ...

Squeeze the Cheeks for Consistency
Squeeze the Cheeks for Consistency

The glute muscles (your butt cheeks) are some of the most important muscles in the golf sw ...

Role of the Right Foot in Downswing
Role of the Right Foot in Downswing

Footwork is a bit of a misnomer in the golf swing but you hear it every week on TV. What i ...

Fix Your Over the Top Swing by Fixing Your Hand Path
Fix Your Over the Top Swing by Fixing Your Hand Path

Learn how to fix your over the top golf swing by simply being able to read a clock. If you ...

Stop Coming Over the Top in the Golf Swing and Slicing
Stop Coming Over the Top in the Golf Swing and Slicing

You're well aware that slicing destroys your distance and your scorecard. What you may not ...

How to Shallow Your Golf Swing Fast and Easy - Live Lesson
How to Shallow Your Golf Swing Fast and Easy - Live Lesson

Do you struggle with shallowing the club in the downswing and keep hitting a pull cut or e ...

How to Shallow Your Hands During Transition
How to Shallow Your Hands During Transition

Do your hands go straight out toward the golf ball and don't shallow out during the transi ...

Over the Top Stick Drill
Over the Top Stick Drill

Are you tired of yelling “Fore!” when you hit big, nasty slices off the tee? If so, he ...

Drill to Learn Inside Path to Golf Ball
Drill to Learn Inside Path to Golf Ball

Tired of the over the top slice? This drill and training aid will teach you how to approac ...

How to Fix Your Over the Top Move - Live Lesson
How to Fix Your Over the Top Move - Live Lesson

Do you have a steep, over the top golf swing? No matter what you try and do, you can't sto ...

9 to 3 Lag Building Drills
9 to 3 Lag Building Drills

Learn how to build lag in your golf swing with these 9 to 3 lag building drills. You'll le ...

AXIOM Lag in the Golf Swing
AXIOM Lag in the Golf Swing

Producing incredible lag has never been this easy - or fast

Increase Lag - Impact Cube Drill
Increase Lag - Impact Cube Drill

This awesome drill will teach you to not cast the club and maintain lag into impact.

Speed vs. Power in the Golf Swing
Speed vs. Power in the Golf Swing

Speed vs. Power - Which is it that you want in the golf swing? Many golfers think they nee ...

Reshaping Your Golf Swing for Lag
Reshaping Your Golf Swing for Lag

It's no secret that you want more lag in your swing. In this incredible video, I give you ...

RST Student Success - Building More Lag
RST Student Success - Building More Lag

RST student uses a simple 3 step process to shallow his golf swing and build in a ton of l ...

Intro to Fix Losing Lag and Weak Release
Intro to Fix Losing Lag and Weak Release

Find out how to work through this section on how to cure your golf casting / loss of lag o ...

Sklz Gold Flex Lag Trainer
Sklz Gold Flex Lag Trainer

This KILLER training aid will help you master a smooth, one-piece takeaway and help you bu ...

Rickie Fowler - How to preserve Lag
Rickie Fowler - How to preserve Lag

Lag is the most efficient way to increase clubhead speed. In this video, RST Instructor Ch ...

Lag and Speed Drills
Lag and Speed Drills

To get more distance in golf, you've got to get maximum speed from your arms and not let y ...

Key to Creating Lag
Key to Creating Lag

The secret key to creating lag has been an elusive thing for most amateur golfers. In this ...

Downcock Pump Lag Drill
Downcock Pump Lag Drill

Every golfer wants to know how to create more lag in their swing to hit the ball further. ...

Golf Grip's Effect on Lag
Golf Grip's Effect on Lag

As you've no doubt seen, my golf students have been picking up some serious distance throu ...

Become a Golf Swing Lag Monster: Shocking Success Story
Become a Golf Swing Lag Monster: Shocking Success Story

In this video, I’ll show you how RST student David became a "lag monster" with RST swing ...

4 Step Golf Swing Lag Builder
4 Step Golf Swing Lag Builder

The 4 steps to building INSANE lag in your golf swing - and you can do it TODAY!

Golf Left Thumb: Fix Pain, Soreness, Casting
Golf Left Thumb: Fix Pain, Soreness, Casting

Casting the club in the downswing is a sure way to destroy club head speed. Check out this ...

Right Arm in Downswing: Stop Casting
Right Arm in Downswing: Stop Casting

In this video, you’ll find out: 1) How Tiger Woods builds lag for power, 2) What to feel ...

Sequencing the Downswing - Dump Truck and Drag Racer
Sequencing the Downswing - Dump Truck and Drag Racer

Sequencing the downswing is the HARDEST overall part of the golf swing - and also the MOST ...

The Post Up Move - How to Use Lead Leg for Power and Maintain Posture
The Post Up Move - How to Use Lead Leg for Power and Maintain Posture

Have you ever wondered how the pros use their legs for power in the golf swing? This video ...

My Golf Power Secret
My Golf Power Secret

How do the pros hit the ball so darn far? I tell all inside with this power secret!

Using your wrists for speed in golf swing - 5 of 7
Using your wrists for speed in golf swing - 5 of 7

Your body uses tension as its primary mechanism to sequence the golf swing. In general, th ...

Vertical Ground Force and Double Peaks
Vertical Ground Force and Double Peaks

Should you be trying to increase vertical ground force in your swing and if so, how should ...

Throw the Club Head at the Golf Ball
Throw the Club Head at the Golf Ball

Unlock the leverage, speed and power of your golf swing by understanding the physics behin ...

Throw for More Natural Golf Swing
Throw for More Natural Golf Swing

Do you want a more natural golf swing with much more speed? Then you need to focus on how ...

Using the Wrists in the Golf Swing
Using the Wrists in the Golf Swing

The wrists play a very dynamic role in your golf swing. In this video, I'll cover the term ...

The Tour Pro Downswing Sequence Drill
The Tour Pro Downswing Sequence Drill

If you are looking for a golf swing drill that can INSTANTLY improve your ball striking po ...

Trail Arm Release - Throw the Ball Drill Pt 1
Trail Arm Release - Throw the Ball Drill Pt 1

This is THE key drill for really understanding how the downswing sequencing works. This 20 ...

Trail Arm Release - Throw the Ball Drill Pt 2
Trail Arm Release - Throw the Ball Drill Pt 2

Are you ready to maximize your club head speed at impact? If so, you need this missing pie ...

Tim Burke - Kinetic Chain
Tim Burke - Kinetic Chain

Tim Burke wins his 2nd World Long Drive Championship. In this video, I'll show you the key ...

Golf Takeaway | Overview
Golf Takeaway | Overview

An overview of the RST takeaway by RST Founder, Chuck Quinton. This video walks you throug ...

AXIOM Refine Your Takeaway
AXIOM Refine Your Takeaway

Simplify your takeaway with a simple 2" movement that moves the club 6 feet!

Learn a Perfect Golf Takeaway with Just a 2 Inch Movement!
Learn a Perfect Golf Takeaway with Just a 2 Inch Movement!

Learn how to pull in this video: Pushing vs Pulling in the Golf Swing Learn the simplest ...

Fix Inside Takeaway - 4 Square Drill
Fix Inside Takeaway - 4 Square Drill

You probably overuse your hands during the first half of the backswing, like most golfers, ...

Understanding Shoulder Blade Glide
Understanding Shoulder Blade Glide

If you have questions about exactly what the shoulder blade glide is or what it should fee ...

Golf Takeaway, 5 Minutes to the Perfect Golf Takeaway
Golf Takeaway, 5 Minutes to the Perfect Golf Takeaway

This 30 minute long golf instruction video is key to setting you on the right path for the ...

Right Wrist in the Takeaway
Right Wrist in the Takeaway

The role of right wrist in the takeaway is often misunderstood and has been the source of ...

Fix Inside Takeaway - Pushing with the Lead Side
Fix Inside Takeaway - Pushing with the Lead Side

An extremely common swing fault, so common that many golf instructors actually teach the s ...

Role of the Right Arm - Takeaway
Role of the Right Arm - Takeaway

Collapsing the right arm early is something that at least 90% of amateur golfers struggle ...

Pull for a perfect takeaway - 6 of 7
Pull for a perfect takeaway - 6 of 7

So many golfers try to perfect the takeaway in the swing and they constantly fight an uphi ...

Thorbjorn Olesen - Perfect your takeaway
Thorbjorn Olesen - Perfect your takeaway

See 2 key moves that Thorbjorn Olesen uses to build a picture perfect takeaway position ev ...

One Simple Key to Fix Your Takeaway
One Simple Key to Fix Your Takeaway

In this video, I’ll show you the one swing change that’ll fix your takeaway once and f ...

Posture's Effect on the Takeaway
Posture's Effect on the Takeaway

Posture at address is something that Tiger Woods always does right and it's something that ...

How to Fix an Inside Takeaway
How to Fix an Inside Takeaway

This one simple trick will fix an inside takeaway instantly, I guarantee it!

Fix Inside Takeaway - Shake Hands Drill
Fix Inside Takeaway - Shake Hands Drill

This is the best golf swing drill to teach you exactly how your hands should work during t ...

Golf Swing Takeaway & Drills
Golf Swing Takeaway & Drills

The golf takeaway has been described by golf instructors countless ways, so many ways that ...

Fix Inside Takeaway - Belly Button Drill
Fix Inside Takeaway - Belly Button Drill

This simple takeaway drill will give you that one piece takeaway you've been looking for o ...

Fix Inside Takeaway - Forward Press
Fix Inside Takeaway - Forward Press

If you've ever wondered whether or not you should have a forward press at setup, this golf ...

Wrist Cock vs. Wrist Hinge in the Golf Swing
Wrist Cock vs. Wrist Hinge in the Golf Swing

Do you know the difference between wrist cock and wrist hinge in the golf swing? The diffe ...

AXIOM Body Backswing
AXIOM Body Backswing

Eliminate your reverse pivot, handsy inside takeaway, your head swaying off the ball and y ...

AXIOM Refine Your Backswing
AXIOM Refine Your Backswing

Dial in your arms during the backswing to start easily shaping the ball, changing trajecto ...

Body Rotation in Golf Backswing - Chair Drill
Body Rotation in Golf Backswing - Chair Drill

If you want to power up your swing in golf, body rotation in the backswing is crucial. Unf ...

Left Shoulder Push in Backswing
Left Shoulder Push in Backswing

This "Left Shoulder Push in the Backswing" video is for you ONLY if you already pull perfe ...

5 Minutes to the Perfect Golf Backswing
5 Minutes to the Perfect Golf Backswing

Once you've mastered the takeaway using our "5 Minutes to the Perfect Takeaway" video, you ...

My Golf Backswing Secrets
My Golf Backswing Secrets

My keys to success for a perfect golf backswing - how to make the backswing simple and rep ...

How Much Shoulder Elevation
How Much Shoulder Elevation

It's time to help you decide how to power your golf swing. And it all starts with how you ...

Right Elbow Pit in Golf Backswing
Right Elbow Pit in Golf Backswing

Do you struggle, like most golfers, with a flying right elbow at the top of the backswing? ...

Understanding Arm Elevation
Understanding Arm Elevation

In this video, Ill show you what arm elevation is, why you need it, and exactly how much y ...

Fix Overswing/Across the Line - Flying Right Elbow
Fix Overswing/Across the Line - Flying Right Elbow

If you want to cure your overswing/across-the-line swing, you first need to diagnose the c ...

Live Lesson - How to Fix Your Arms by Fixing Your Legs in the Backswing
Live Lesson - How to Fix Your Arms by Fixing Your Legs in the Backswing

Do you struggle with your arms getting too deep or too disconnected during the backswing? ...

Right Arm Backswing Drill
Right Arm Backswing Drill

This is an excellent drill to train your mind to use your torso rotation to move the club ...

Should You Restrict Your Hip Turn in the Backswing?
Should You Restrict Your Hip Turn in the Backswing?

For years, you've been taught to restrict the hips in the backswing. Is that what's best f ...

Simplify Your Backswing with Shallow Arms
Simplify Your Backswing with Shallow Arms

Make this one simple change to reduce tension in your backswing to start hitting more EFFO ...

Stop Overswinging | Get Your Backswing Under Control
Stop Overswinging | Get Your Backswing Under Control

A powerful, compact backswing is essential for creating good contact with the ball. If ...

Fix Hip Overturning in Your Backswing
Fix Hip Overturning in Your Backswing

If you're letting your hips over rotate in the backswing, you're costing yourself a ton of ...

Fix Loose Lower Body w/ Laser Beam Knee Drills
Fix Loose Lower Body w/ Laser Beam Knee Drills

Lower body stability is key for power and accuracy in the golf swing. This drill will help ...

Torso, Hips Over Rotating in Backswing
Torso, Hips Over Rotating in Backswing

How much shoulder turn is too much and how much is not enough? Depends on how it's measure ...

DEAD Drill Step 1 - The Backswing
DEAD Drill Step 1 - The Backswing

Here's the first step in building your perfect golf swing using the DEAD Drill. It's criti ...

Golf Backswing, Completing the Golf Backswing
Golf Backswing, Completing the Golf Backswing

Once you've mastered the setup, weight transfer and takeaway, it's time to progress to the ...

Winter Golf Training Program - Backswing
Winter Golf Training Program - Backswing

Snow on the ground? Too cold out? No problem! NOW is the BEST time to work on your golf sw ...

Upper vs. Lower Body Rotation in Backswing
Upper vs. Lower Body Rotation in Backswing

Confused about how your upper body rotates in the backswing compared to your lower body? T ...

How to Keep Your Left Arm Straight in the Backswing
How to Keep Your Left Arm Straight in the Backswing

The secret to why you can't keep your left arm straight at the top of the golf backswing.

How to Avoid a Cupped Left Wrist at the Top
How to Avoid a Cupped Left Wrist at the Top

Learn the cause of a cupped left wrist at the top of your golf backswing and how to fix it ...

How to Fix Trail Leg Straightening in Backswing
How to Fix Trail Leg Straightening in Backswing

Is your trail leg straightening in the backswing? Do you know what kind of issues this sim ...

Do You Start Backswing w/ Hips or Shoulders?
Do You Start Backswing w/ Hips or Shoulders?

To start the golf swing with the upper or lower body, that is the question! I think Shakes ...

Checkpoints - 5 Minutes Backswing
Checkpoints - 5 Minutes Backswing

If you who have already watched the complete 5 Minutes to the Perfect Backswing video, thi ...

5 Minutes to a Perfect Backswing Pitfalls
5 Minutes to a Perfect Backswing Pitfalls

In this premium video, I am going to cover some of the common mistakes that RST students m ...

3 Functions of Right Arm in Backswing
3 Functions of Right Arm in Backswing

In this video, I'll show you the 3 functions of the right arm in creating the perfect back ...

Henrik Stenson's Backswing Moves
Henrik Stenson's Backswing Moves

See how Henrik Stenson's idiosyncrasies work in his powerful golf swing. Check out these ...

Jason Day - Perfect Backswing
Jason Day - Perfect Backswing

Swing plane is a very common term used in golf and has become a primary focus point for a ...

What is a Perfect Golf Swing Plane?
What is a Perfect Golf Swing Plane?

Swing plane is NOT something you work on by swinging in a big PVC hoop or swinging around ...

How to Fix Swing Plane & Path
How to Fix Swing Plane & Path

If you want to truly, once and for all, fix your golf swing plane and path, you must heed ...

Creating a Swing Plane
Creating a Swing Plane

So many golfers struggle with their ball striking because they misunderstand the concept B ...

Fix Swing Plane - Lead Arm Two Club Drill
Fix Swing Plane - Lead Arm Two Club Drill

Here's a simple golf swing plane drill to get your swing back on track fast with a trainin ...

How Knee Flex Determines Swing Plane
How Knee Flex Determines Swing Plane

Do you struggle with swinging too far from the inside? Part of the problem could actually ...

Trace the Plane Line
Trace the Plane Line

Do you tend to get "stuck" in the downswing? Do you hit blocks and quick hooks? Do you wan ...

Golf Grip's Effect on Swing Plane
Golf Grip's Effect on Swing Plane

Having a proper grip is crucial for club face control and lag in the golf swing. In this v ...

Stop Coming Under the Plane in Golf
Stop Coming Under the Plane in Golf

Coming into impact under plane kills your consistency, often resulting in blocked shots, t ...

AXIOM Body Tour Impact
AXIOM Body Tour Impact

Learn the secret of how the pros are so consistent with this tour impact position.

AXIOM Body Downswing
AXIOM Body Downswing

Learn how to cure your flip, stop hitting fat and thin shots and how to get into the perfe ...

AXIOM Release Left vs. Right
AXIOM Release Left vs. Right

Discover the release that is best for you and your swing that will give you the fastest re ...

AXIOM Release Overview
AXIOM Release Overview

Finally, understand what it means and feels like to fully release the club

AXIOM Compression Drill
AXIOM Compression Drill

THE drill that will give you the consistency you desire with effortless distance you didn' ...

AXIOM Unleash Your Inner Speed Demon!
AXIOM Unleash Your Inner Speed Demon!

Learn how three tiny changes can unleash 30+ more yards on your drives when you need it.

Golf Swing Sequence - How the Lower Body Works
Golf Swing Sequence - How the Lower Body Works

Struggle with coming over the top or don't know how to use your lower body in the golf swi ...

The Magic Box - How to Check Your Lower Body in the Transition
The Magic Box - How to Check Your Lower Body in the Transition

The "Magic Box" is a term created by Chuck Quinton to help golfers learn the proper transi ...

Start Downswing Before Completing Backswing
Start Downswing Before Completing Backswing

You need to start your downswing before completing your backswing. This pro-style transiti ...

Golf Swing Transition Drill
Golf Swing Transition Drill

Most instructors consider the transition in the golf swing the most difficult, if not impo ...

Which Muscles to Feel During Golf Swing Transition
Which Muscles to Feel During Golf Swing Transition

Learn exactly which muscles you should feel and in what sequence during the golf swing tra ...

You Hit the Golf Ball with Your LEGS!!
You Hit the Golf Ball with Your LEGS!!

You hit the ball with your legs, specifically your lead leg, not your hands in RST. Learn ...

Golf Downswing, Rotary Golf Downswing Overview
Golf Downswing, Rotary Golf Downswing Overview

Mastering the setup, weight transfer and takeaway are critical to a great golf swing. But ...

Right Arm Only Downswing Drill
Right Arm Only Downswing Drill

Once you've worked with the Throw the Ball Drill, you'll want to begin mastering this much ...

Drill for Golf Downswing Sequencing
Drill for Golf Downswing Sequencing

In this video, I'll show you where you're losing power and a simple drill that'll get it b ...

5 Minutes to the Perfect Golf Downswing
5 Minutes to the Perfect Golf Downswing

All the work you've done on your RST golf swing to this point has culminated in this next ...

Golf Swing Follow Through
Golf Swing Follow Through

The follow through is a result of all things you have done in your golf swing up until thi ...

Adam Scott Driver Swing Follow Through
Adam Scott Driver Swing Follow Through

In this Adam Scott follow through video, you'll find out: 1) How Adam Scott finishes his p ...

What You Should Think Over the Golf Ball
What You Should Think Over the Golf Ball

I get asked all the time what I'm thinking over the ball. This video finally answers it - ...

Taking Your Golf Swing Drills to the Course
Taking Your Golf Swing Drills to the Course

How to take what you're doing with your golf swing drills in front of the mirror to the go ...

3 Cable-Machine Core Exercises To Add To Your Routine
3 Cable-Machine Core Exercises To Add To Your Routine

We all know how important the core is to your golf swing. But which ones are the best for ...

Posture's Effect on the Takeaway

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Posture at address is something that Tiger Woods always does right and it's something that can be done right every time by all golfers. However, once you setup to the golf ball correctly, you must ensure that your equipment works with you and not against you. I regularly see that most students have clubs that are too long for them once they are in the correct posture and they are then forced to manipulate the club during the takeaway rather than just glide their shoulder blade as I demonstrated in the Takeaway Video.

  • Many golfers use clubs that are too long for them
  • Correct club length depends on individual proportions, not just height
  • Get into your ideal setup position, then add the club in and see if it fits - don't adjust your posture to suit an ill-fitting club!
  • If the club is too long you'll tend to stand up too straight, won't get the club up on plane, etc.

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Eric
I try to do a good bend from the hips with legs locked. I have to work on not letting my shoulders round, when I do that my spine locks and I start pushing from the left. Something else that I have figured out is the need for pelvic tilt. I can lock myself smashed into my pelvis. I saw a video encouraging pelvic tilt in stance by putting the bit of the club at your pants button. If the club is straight there is not tilt. They also encourage keeping the the shoulders back. What do you think?
October 2, 2020
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Eric. The shoulders should stay back. Connected and in the box. The pelvis should be placed in a position to flatten the lumbar spine. You don't want excessive tilting locking the hips and adding lordosis. Curved lumbar spine.
October 2, 2020
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Konstantin
Hiya! But the height of the grip (so that the posture) can be the same with long and short shafts. It’s the matter of lie angle. Same posture for 9 iron and 3 wood... How should we determine the ideal club length?
September 29, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Konstatin. For single length clubs it would be hard for me to advise you on that. As you go through a standard set of clubs. You will have to get slightly taller to make up for the added length.
September 30, 2019
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Doug
Is this why I was fitted with the green dot Ping Irons? I am 5' 8" with a longer torso and shorter arms and legs. I believe my shafts are all stiff and standard length. Is there a Rotary Swing instructor in Nashville, TN?
July 9, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Doug. The dot code has been changed over time. But, to current standards. Typically, with your height and measurement from wrist to the floor. You would still fit in the standard length of iron with a more upright lie angle. I would think you tend to have a pretty steep swing plane and the fitting was based on you being a slight "over the topper." With the upright angle trying to make adjustments for that. We don't have any instructors in Tennessee, but we do have instructors in Kentucky and Georgia.
July 10, 2019
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Doug
Never been an over the topper. More of a draw hitter. I have been thinking of getting certified to teach rotary swing. Sounds like I am needed! Loving this program. What are the requirements? I played all through high school then went into music and never really reach my potential as a golfer, but would love to in my 50’s. I am still active and pretty healthy after losing 50 pounds. Any thoughts?
July 13, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Doug. I will give you my extra 50 pounds for free . Glad you are enjoying the process. There are a few steps. But, the first would be passing Level 1 Certification Test. 100 Plus question exam covering the Manual and Videos on the site. From there you could work into other levels.
July 13, 2019
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herman
If setup is dictated by posture, wouldn’t every club be the same length? If not, doesn’t ur posture or distance from the ball have to change-hands under chin, elbows under shoulders, etc.?
May 10, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Herman. Distance from the ball should remain the same (How Far to Stand Video). Your hinge will change just slightly from club to club because of the length. However, not a whole bunch. Most players tend to overly hinge from the hips.
May 10, 2019
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James
Bit of a conundrum here for me. When Chuck says close your eyes and bend from the hip and then let your arms hang and your posture will be correct surely depends on what club you are using is dictating the amount of bend from the hips. There surely is a difference of bend between a driver and an 8 iron or less? With your eyes shut the amount of bend what Chuck shows here might be ok for say an 8 or 7 iron but what about a driver or 3 wood?
August 22, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello James. Yes, the longer the club the more you will have to adjust the hinge from the hips. A driver you will be slightly taller than say an 8 iron. The goal from this video is to start gaining some kinesthetic awareness for proper posture and hinge. There are a few variables when going to a longer club. But, the goal is to start learning your balanced position.
August 22, 2018
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Robert
How about simply chocking up on the club before the expensive option of buying a new set of irons?
May 31, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Robert. Before buying a new set. Choking up on the club is fine to experiment with to see if your posture improves. Then, you will know if you need to go shopping.
May 31, 2018
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Dave
Hi Craig I am trying to assess the implications of this video. My first reaction was that if I need to shorten the shafts on my existing clubs that does not seem like too big a deal. But of course as soon as I started to research the issue I discovered there modifying existing clubs appears to be very complicated. So much so, reading between the lines it looks like if you want your clubs to fit properly you should by a new set. Anything else sounds like very expensive tinkering with no guarantee of success. What is your view on this?
May 23, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Dave. I disagree that you would need a whole new set. Unless you are cutting a half a foot. Most of the parameters aren't going to change with a half inch here or there. My question, do you need to cut them? Do you feel there is an error (too long) in the club that is affecting your setup? Also, graphite or steel?
May 23, 2018
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Dave
Hi Craig Thanks for your response. Yes. I jumped the gun a bit there. At 5 foot eight and a half inches I was sure I'd be one of the 80%, but having checked myself properly I think that I am OK. At address with an iron in my hands the club is toed up, but only by a whisker. I don't I'll lose any sleep over this. Thanks again for your help.
May 28, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Dave. Slightly toe up is where you should be. Sounds like at this time you are okay.
May 28, 2018
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Louay
Hi Chuck, I know this could be a much broader debate, but what's your take on single length single lie clubs? or more precisely, what does the science say? Thanks,
January 16, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Louay. We've had this discussion on many of the other forums. When you start lengthening, or shortening the clubs there will be a difference in swing speed. However, with todays builds and technology you can make compensations in loft's, shaft kick, balance, etc. There is a real big science component that can make the single length perform about as well as normal iron sets distance wise. But, some factors of ball flight control and effortless power (maximizing your radius of the swing) will be missed.
January 16, 2018
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Louay
Hi Craig, thanks for your reply.
January 16, 2018
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Richard
Any thoughts on the arched thoracic posture advocated by Tathata golf?
November 15, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Richard. I haven't researched much into Tathata Golf. However, when I hear the word arched, or curvature when talking about the spine it send me some red flags. Ideally, you want the spine to remain as neutral as possible.
November 15, 2017
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James
Chuck refers to shutting his eyes and adopting the correct posture and then holding the club to see where it sits on the ground. Surely this posture will be affected by the club you are going to use. e.g. if I were to play a wedge I would be bending more from the waist as compared to when I play a 5 iron, where I would be standing taller? So using Chuck's analogy of shutting your eyes and then adopting your posture that I have adopted the correct posture for any particular club surely can't be the same for each club?
November 15, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello James. Yes, there will be slight changes in the amount of forward hinge depending on the length of the club. Closing the eyes however will give you some better kinesthetic awareness and keep you from trying to round the shoulders as you hinge from the hips.
November 15, 2017
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Michael
Right now I'm using standard clubs. Does it mean RST method is more effective when club fitted and less effective when not?
September 18, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Michael. What we are trying to convey is that most people actually miss too long with iron length causing them to make unnecessary adjustments in their swing. A properly fit club will help with RST. But, if they aren't perfect. Don't miss overly long.
September 18, 2017
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Michael
Im just focusing now on the weight shift. Maybe club fitting will be for me in the long run. Just need to learn basics of RST. Thanks for your input
September 18, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Michael. I agree completely.
September 18, 2017
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Pete
sorry to be a contrarian Chuck, but for every half inch you cut off a shafts length you lose 2-3 swingweight points.. ie- a 6 iron around d3, would be way to light in the head, AND, it would will stiffen the shaft considerably, ie from a R flex to an S+..how do you make up for the 6-9 swingweights you lost? and how are you getting the right flex?. Id like to know what shafts are in your irons. weight flex, etc.. and how you got them to fit you? thanks..
August 7, 2017
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Chuck (Certified RST Instructor)
I played with C2 swing weights for years
August 14, 2017
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Dominic
if club too long is ok to just on the club an inch or so rather than have a fitting? don
July 10, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Don. You may choke down right now for training purposes for sure. In the long run though you would want to have them checked.
July 10, 2017
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James
Are the tables that are used by club fitters accurate? These usually use your height and the distance from the ground to your wrist to determine how long each club should be. I see one problem with this: wouldn't using shoulder height rather than overall height work better, since the length of your neck-head shouldn't affect your setup?
April 24, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello James. Using your shoulder height could work better because as you are correct that your neck length shouldn't be changing much. But, there are some variations between club fitter to club fitter. That is why it is important to find one that is extremely good and well seasoned in his or her profession.
April 25, 2017
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Gary
and how does one find this person?
August 10, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Gary. Search for one in your area with good recommendations or reviews. Or, ask some better players where they get their work done. Not a real easy answer for this one.
August 10, 2017
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Andres
Hello. I'm 5'4'' and have always played with standard length. I just bought a brand new set of miura irons with Accra i60 shafts. I wanted the shafts in regular so the seller built them an inch longer so that they are Regular flex. Accra shafts can be manipulated si that they fit different flexes. I'm really worried this will be a problem for me. Any suggestions ?
April 21, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Andres. They could be a problem. But, I wouldn't stress over it too much if you can get the posture as close to normal or what we recommend. You can always start the swing build and gauge in the future if the clubs are hindering your progress.
April 22, 2017
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Andres
Thanks for the reply. That's a relief since they are brand new and expensive ! How can I tell if they are affecting my game or posture ?
April 22, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Andres. You will tend to stand a little too upright and have a hard time getting the club up on plane going back. And, it could change the dynamics of your plane and release down. Staying a little too rounded and shallow for a more pick type shot. Not being able to achieve a good divot.
April 22, 2017
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Chase
I struggle with setting the club too early and have been told in my swing reviews that I have too much wrist hinge/wrist cocking too early. Could this be because my clubs are too long? I'm 5'9" and the clubs I'm fit to are standard length. I've tried choking up on the club and it feels more controlled; however, I'm worried about losing distance, clubhead speed, etc. Chuck says his clubs are 1.5" short and he hasn't lost any distance. Can it be expected not to lose distance by choking up on the club? Or should I have my clubs shortened and the swing weights adjusted?
February 19, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Chase. You might see a slight difference in choking up. But, the benefits of making a proper swing are greater and you might not lose any distance due to more swing efficiency. I would choke up slightly first before getting to crazy with changing the weapon.
February 19, 2017
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Antti
Must the club head lie grounded or toe up in the setup position? If the toe lies up a little are the shafts too long or must you change the face angle?
February 14, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Antti. If properly fit the toe will sit a little above the edge of the ground. It shouldn't sit perfectly flush at address.
February 14, 2017
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Rockford
If your getting measured for clubs how would you know if the person fitting you does know what they are doing?
January 29, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Rockford. Really good question. Sadly, there isn't a very good answer. Finding a good fitter can be tough. Your best bet is to look for good referrals and fitters that tend to fit more experienced players.
January 29, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Rockford. Really good question. Sadly, there isn't a very good answer. Finding a goof fitter can be tough. Your best bet is to look for good referrals and fitters that tend to fit more experienced players.
January 29, 2017
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Asle
If the club is too long - how about gripping down a lttle?
January 25, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Asle. You may grip down a little. Overall, you might lose a hair of club head speed. But, no problems with a slight choke on the club.
January 25, 2017
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Zafiris
Does this apply to the driver? Manufacturers have been lengthening the driver shaft as technology has advanced the size of head possible and hence a bigger sweet spot that facilitates solid hits with a longer shaft. This makes sense from a physics point of view.
November 2, 2016
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Zafiris. Yes, it may apply to the driver. You can get more speed with a longer shaft. But, it will affect the efficiency of the body movement from a safety standpoint.
November 2, 2016
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Chuck
With all the clubs being different lengths, I am confused about what length would be ideal. How do I go about getting the right length. If I had my arms straight for a shorter club, my club would need to be at an angle for the longer club. I am confused as to how to check my clubs proper length. I have a set of Mizuno MX-23 that I could have cut down to try to get the best length for my body.
October 20, 2016
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Chuck. Finding the proper fitting instructor is the best way to check. Your posture will tend to raise the longer the club gets creating more space and the lie angles not having to deviate too much from club to club.
October 22, 2016
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Chuck
I just got fit for clubs at Calloway. They had me get clubs 1/2 inch longer. I always struggle with how far I should set up from the ball. It seems like one of my clubs I hit usually good shots. I don't understand why all the irons are not the same length? If my 6 iron is longer, I must be getting more club head speed but I have a problem hitting behind the ball. I am just starting your lessons so this may be something I will learn. I know I don't have any lag yet.
October 19, 2016
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Chuck. The length of club will help you have more speed in the swing. Chuck talks about this in the Vijay Release Drill. Also, take a look at the video How Far to Stand from the Ball to help with relative distance.
October 20, 2016
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Nick
I have been staticlly fitted. I'm 6'2" with wrist to floor of 38". Long legs short torso and short arms as Chuck mentioned in the video. I play +1/2" and 3up. I'm wondering what effect on the takeaway, or the entire swing if I hinge from the hips too much? Would the the club travel too far to the inside? I do have a tendency to come out of the shot and hit off the toe. Would this be because of too much hindge from the hips as well? Thanks guys!
April 30, 2016
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Chris (Certified RST Instructor)
Hey Nick, typically hinging too much can make you swing appear to be more upright. You need to make sure you are hinged enough to see the ball, remain in true balance, and allowing the arms to hang freely from the shoulders regardless of the club. The spine angle will change very slightly from one club to the next based on the length of the club. Fixing your setup video walks you through the process on how to get set up perfectly. Hope that helps.
May 1, 2016
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Jacques
does it change the lie angle ?
February 29, 2016
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Jacques. Yes, choking down on the club to a certain degree can effect the lie angle.
March 1, 2016
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Jacques
I am 6 foot tall. Always played with regular length clubs. But my best iron strikes are those where I choke the club about an inch. I always wonder why. My divots are squares and I feel more over the ball. Is it because I bent more or because it changes the lie angle?
February 28, 2016
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Jacques. It probably provides a more comfortable setup and feel for the club. I usually have my players if anything miss a 1/4 or 1/2 inch shorter with their clubs.
February 29, 2016
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gary
Very interesting. I have the same exact build at 5 foot 10 with average length legs and a long torso. How do you know about the long torso you may ask. Well when you sit next to others your own height see how " tall" you are sitting next to them. If you are taller than them sitting down that means you have a long torso assuming they have average legs and an average torso. What is amazing is that in my first video review my instructor questioned if my clubs were to long. I have been fitted several times and the result is always standard length and even the wrist to floor measurement indicates standard length clubs. However when i use my 7 iron for a self analysis my DTL arms and club is 60 degrees. Extremely upright. Many of my fellow golfers also comment on my upright stance and steep swing angle. I trimmed an inch off an extra set of clubs I have and regripped them. With the longer clubs the butt of my clubs pointed at my solar plexus. With the shorter clubs in now points to by belly button which is a step in the right direction. I will let you know what the self analysis DTL numbers look in the next few days. By the way I have been using the single length iron system for about 4 years (from a company that makes club heads specifically to be played the same length) . In theory once I get the club lengths dialed in and my swing mechanics tuned I should be able to repeat the swing time after time! Bryson DeChambeau is a golfer that is having great success on the PGA tour as and amateur with single length irons. Check him out if you members want to find out more about the single length club concept.
February 7, 2016
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Russell
I live in North Carolina. Where can I go to get properly fitted to make sure my clubs are the proper length?
September 2, 2015
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Russell. I don't have any good recommendations for you. However, depending on where you live in NC. Golf Digest puts out a list of the Top 100 Club Fitters in the US. 3 are in NC. Easily found with a quick Google Search.
September 2, 2015
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Robin
If my clubs are too long will it help to choke down on the grip until I can get fitted?
July 9, 2015
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Robin. Yes, for the short term choking down will help.
July 9, 2015
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Christopher
does that mean 1.5" of the wedges as well. just to be clear?
July 3, 2015
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Christopher. More than likely if fit correctly you won't need to shorten the wedges by 1.5". However, make sure you have the lie angles correct.
July 3, 2015
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Christopher
I've got short legs, long torso and long arms so will need length taken of my clubs. chuck has 1.5" off his 6 iron will that be the same across his bag?
June 28, 2015
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Christopher. It will follow that protocol for the irons. Chuck's driver is just a half inch shorter.
June 29, 2015
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Loran
I notice when I have a tilt at address, my right knee does not get flexed as much in degrees like the left knee. Is this a normal phenomenon according to the laws of physics? Also, how much knee bend should I get at address, summed up in degrees for me?
May 27, 2015
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Loan. The knees should be relatively flexed the same at setup. The degrees can vary from person to person due to body size. The key is you want the back of the knee in line with the center of the ankle joint.
May 27, 2015
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Alejandro
Hi! Very interesting subject. I think I might be having a club fitting problem. My divots are deep, always between my feet and the ball, and I mostly hit hooks. However, I have one question. Since all clubs from the SW to the driver have different lengths, I'm guessing our ideal posture has a "comfort range" or it has some sort of flexibility between "too upright" and "too bent over". This is because in every golf set there are clubs with different lengths. For instance, I have the standard Callaway X18 irons from like 9 or 10 years ago. I'm thinking of going to a clubsmith and just bend them all (actually, it would be more like "stretching" them up) until I get the ideal lie angle for my swing as opposed to go and "cut" them all. What are your thoughts on this ? I think I'm just like Chuck (only not as fit ), long arms, short legs. My height is about 5ft 8in
May 17, 2015
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Alejandro. Bending the lie angle may help. But, you might not be able to bend them enough to make up for if the club is too long. A club fitting professional will easily be able to tell if cutting them down is necessary for your body size.
May 18, 2015
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Alejandro
Cook. Thanks Craig!
May 18, 2015
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Kristen
If one's shafts are an inch or so too long for your body proportions why not just club down an inch or two on your grip so that the length of the club is in effect shorter without having to go through the expense of shortening each club or having the lie angle adjusted? When they shorten a club do they remove the excess length from the grip side or the club head side?
May 9, 2015
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Kristen. Clubs will be shortened from the grip end. You could grip down, but then you might be playing a guessing game. How much choke down is enough? Can you choke down to the same place every time? You will also be giving up control from the tapered end of the grip. The grip is a little fatter at the top for a reason. In the short run you can choke down to see if it makes a difference. But, it would be best to have the length and lie correct for a standard setup positioning.
May 9, 2015
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Brandon
If I cut 1" off the butt of the club will that affect the shaft frequency? If yes, is it better to custom order the clubs one inch short from the vendor?
January 23, 2016
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Brandon. It can affect the frequency. Ordering from the vendor would make the match better. But, a real good custom club fitter should be able to make the proper adjustments.
January 23, 2016
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Scott
I was feeling pretty good about my swing and have been putting it off for a couple of years and I wanted to get a club fitting. I went to a local club fitter that has been written up in 2 major golf journals. They upshot was that I was fitted with clubs that are +1/2" and 1 degree upright. After watching this I am concerned that I wasn't far enough into the process to have this done. I am 6' 3" with long arms. Thoughts?
April 24, 2015
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Scott. That is tough without seeing your build. Being 6'3" you might require a little longer club. The upright doesn't bother me at all. You have long arms, but couple them with long legs and you might need a longer stick.
April 24, 2015
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Scott
I understand. Thanks for all your help! You and your team are awesome. The clubs I ordered should be hear in the next week or so. Thanks again!!
April 24, 2015
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hey Scott. Thanks for the compliments! Good luck with the new sticks!
April 24, 2015
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Christian
I am a tall guy with long arms. I asked a club fitter if I should get extentions. He mentioned with my long arms that I should be fine with a standard length clubs. I like what you said about your irons being an inch and a half shorter for more control. Watching your videos, I have been making posture changes in my swing. This makes sense to have the ball the distance away according to your posture. I am curious where my clubs sit now. Can you do a video on club fitting?
January 31, 2015
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Christian. Thanks for the suggestion. We try to keep the content more swing/body movement based. But, if we have enough demand. We can start expanding into other areas. This would be a good topic to start on.
February 1, 2015
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Nathan
Chuck says his 6 iron is 1.5 shorter than standard. He mentions that he does this to make sure he can be in the proper posture. My question is then: If all his clubs are 1.5 short, how are his long irons (3,4,5,) still not too long and his (7,8,9) still not too short? Thanks
January 20, 2015
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R.J. (Certified RST Instructor)
Nathan, With most golf manufacturers the clubs are scaled so that one measurement can be used to fit a golfer for a whole set. So, if a golfer is a normal height, but has longer arms, his hands are closer to the ground. So, he wouldn't need as long of a club. So, for Chuck, he needs -1.5" on each of his clubs, whereas someone who is a little taller, like myself, I would require +3/4" for each of my clubs. Standard just means someone who is between 5'10" and 6'0" with normal arm length. R.J.
January 21, 2015
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Nathan
Again...video paused at 1.46. If I take Chuck's 6 iron away and replace it with a 3 iron (assuming Chuck's hand height from the ground does not change) the club will either be in the ground or angled out away from his body such that the lie angle will need to be bent down drastically. I'm assuming that neither is the case and that Chuck will be a little more upright with a longer club and more bent over with a shorter club. Is this the case? PS. Thank you RJ for helping me figure things out.
January 21, 2015
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R.J. (Certified RST Instructor)
Nathan, You're welcome. R.J.
January 21, 2015
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Nathan
To be clear. I can get into perfect posture with my 8 iron (36.5" in length). Everything feels right and looks like Chuck's posture (also the toe of the club is neither too low or high). My 4-7 irons are too long to maintain this exact posture and my 9-LW are too short to maintain this exact posture. Does this make sense?
January 21, 2015
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R.J. (Certified RST Instructor)
Nathan, You can't just simply pause the video and substitute in another club. The longer the club is, the further from the ball that you'll be and slightly more upright. And with a shorter club, the ball will be closer to you and you'll be slightly more hinged. Which confirms your thoughts when you continued your explanation.
January 21, 2015
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Caleb
Is there an exact degree of spine angle for a given club? I would guess somewhere between 35 to 45 degrees? Is there a formula to measure the correct length of a given club based on height, arm length (wrist to shoulder), torso (neck to hip) to hip to floor percentages? Should the amount of spine angle be based on where the shoulders would be if a straight line were drawn straight down to the feet and that line would be in the middle of the foot?
January 17, 2015
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R.J. (Certified RST Instructor)
Caleb, You should be able to draw a straight line through the sternum to the inside of your left knee joint and that will give you perfect tilt every time. It is detailed in most setup videos. Keep working hard! R.J.
January 18, 2015
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Caleb
I am not sure I understand this line? Are you saying from a rear view of my stance; I should be able to draw a line that goes through my sternum (by sternum, I assume you mean where the rib cage meets in the middle?) and hits the inside of left ( not sure why the left and not the right, should they not be equally bent?) knee? I think my sternum is past my inside knee joint?
July 12, 2016
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Nathan
R.J. Can you explain that to me again? Where exactly on the sternum? If I were to hold the butt end of the club to my sternum, where will the head end fall in relation to my body (assuming correct posture)?
January 20, 2015
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R.J. (Certified RST Instructor)
Nathan, The club will intersect the lead leg at the inner half of the lead knee when placing the club directly on the sternum. This will provide the proper amount of axis tilt. Check out the videos in the Full Swing Program Setup section and you'll see plenty of examples of how to achieve this position. R.J.
January 21, 2015
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Nathan
R.J., Caleb and I are talking about spine tilt from a down the line viewpoint. (bending forward at the hips). I assume you are referring to spine tilt as viewed face on. (which this video is not covering) 1:46 of the video. If you pause the video and draw a line...from where to where to determine proper spine tilt?
January 21, 2015
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R.J. (Certified RST Instructor)
Nathan, You're right, my apologies. I misread the original post. It's pretty simple to get the proper amount of spine angle (which the setup videos show as well). All you need to do is drop your hips back behind you and hinge from the hips until you can comfortably see the ball without dropping your chin to change your eye level. Then how much hinge you get is based on how close the ball is to you, which is determined by how long the club is. Basically, you want to see the ball comfortably without dropping your head, you want your arms to hang below your shoulders and for the toe to be slightly off the ground at address. Then you know that you have the perfect spine angle. R.J.
January 21, 2015
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Keene
is there an advantage to shortening the club vs choking down an equal amount? Does holding the club nearer the end have any physical benefits (physics or biomechanically). Would choking down have any counterbalancing advantage for the release?
December 31, 2014
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Keene. Take a look at the Vijay Release Drill in the Advanced Downswing Section. You will learn more about the club length, tapering, etc. The tapering will help you hold on to the club better with the last three fingers to produce some good snap and speed at the ball.
January 2, 2015
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Nick
I have a tendancy to have a shut clubface during the takeaway (1/4 swing). The club face is parallel with my spine angle and i have a tendency to get flat. Ive noticed that all videos show the clubface points perpindicular to the ground. In order for me to do this it feels like i have to open the club face during elevation. Is tgere some face rotation during the takeaway to get the club on plane?
October 24, 2014
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R.J. (Certified RST Instructor)
Nick, It's not face rotation, per say. It's forearm rotation. You want your thumb nails pointed towards the sky when you finish your takeaway. If you club face is really shut at the end of your takeaway, there's a chance that you might have too much hinge from the hips without the hips dropping back. If you're too far bent over, it'll feel like your right shoulder rotating towards the sky and this will give the appearance of a shut club face at the finish of the takeaway. R.J.
October 24, 2014
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demetrios
I'm in tampa, whom can you recommend for a good fitting? Or is it something you guys offer during a lesson? thanks
September 13, 2014
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Demetrios. Unfortunately, I don't have a good person to refer you to. However, we are looking into providing fittings for students in the future.
September 13, 2014
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Dennis
So is there a way to determine if my clubs are too long versus just needing to change the lie angle?
August 20, 2014
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Other than the lie angle and the hands at address (too high/too low). Getting fit is the only way.
August 20, 2014
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Dennis
But wouldn't the toe be too high at address if the hands were in a good position but the club was too long?
August 20, 2014
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hey Dennis. Yes
August 20, 2014
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Dennis
Ok,so if you had this imaginary club's lie angle adjusted to be flat,it's still be too long,right? So once again I ask, how do I know if the lie angle needs adjusting,or if it is simply too long?
August 21, 2014
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
If your club is too long the tendency would be for the toe to be up. If you arms are hanging correctly underneath the shoulder joints at address and in the correct position. Grip the club from there and if you have to adjust your hand height up to make the lie angle flush. It is probably the lie angle. If you can't grip it in the proper location without choking too far down the club it is probably too long. The only exact way to figure out is to get your measurements and see how close your arms are to the ground. Find a lie board and some tape to check the lie angle.
August 21, 2014
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Dennis
Ok then,why do people adjust their lie angle? If the toe is up,it's too long,and if the heel is up,it's too short,right? "The only exact way to figure out is to get your measurements and see how close your arms are to the ground." This might be what I was asking.Where do you measure from?
August 22, 2014
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Dennis. You can have the proper length club and the lie angle off. If the toe is up and the club length is correct. The lie is too flat and vice versa. You would measure from the top of the wrist to the ground.
August 22, 2014
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Dennis
Measure standing upright,or at address?
August 22, 2014
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hey Dennis. Standing Upright. Barefoot preferably.
August 22, 2014
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Julien
Interesting indeed. I'm small with medium legs/torso and long arms and I always had the impression of having to manipulate the club a lot a soon a I was holding a 7-iton or longer. I do have 2 questions: 1) If I follow the proper setup procedure then I get one unique hand-to-ground distance. With this distance, Which club should I use to determine the length adjustment to be applied to the whole set of clubs ? Do I have to use a mid-iron (7 or 6) or a shorter iron (8 or 9)? 2) I have tried several fitters here and there, all recommended to have 1" shorter than standard length and go to 3deg flat lie. I never got a shorter 2" and 2deg flat for instance. Why is that ? What is your opinion ?
August 14, 2014
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Aaron (Certified RST Instructor)
Julien, Great Questions. And being 6'5 I have had an obsession with proper fitting. The short version is it is complicated. Lets look at facts. You hit a sand wedge and you hit a 3 iron. One is many inches longer than the other...so how can they both be fit to you. Lie angle. So having those two variables fit to you will allow you to hit many different lengths of clubs. So here is where the video helps us find that ideal. If we have a pretty constant variable which should be our set up. Our clubs no matter sw or 3 iron should fit. Because the lie angle on a 3 iron with the longer shaft is much flatter than that of the sandwedge. And the ball is further away from you with the longer club so our setup can stay the same. A mid iron is a good place to start. So if you take your 7 iron, and you put it aside and get into setup then have someone hand it to you. Does it feel right? or is the toe way up? is the toe way down?? The part in the video where chuck extends his finger tips and they touch the tops of his knees..that is a general good position to try to get into. That should feel comfortable for most people. Lets take me for an example. Im 6'5 ....so in my set. I have all my wedges the size and specs of my pitching wedge. Getting any shorter for me started to get a little uncomfortable. Ive played standard length with upright lies and found that i was standing out of my spine angle to easily, so giving me that extra inch and having standard lies allowed my spine angle to not be as hinged and i could keep my angles better. The real question for you is this. You want to hit the longest clubs you can hit the sweet spot 9-10 times. If a 3 iron and a sandwedge can both be fit for you with length and lie and any length inbetween can work. We all know a pw is easier to hit on the sweet spot more often than a 3 iron. Short equals more control. Length equals a little more speed, but the number ONE determinant of distance is hitting that sweet spot. SO thats where using a middle ground club, like a 7 iron can help you find the best length where you can hit that center more often than not. Hope this hasnt opened pandoras box for you! And this is only length and lie, dont get me started with weight and flex! haha. Send in a swing review. We'd love to take a look.
August 14, 2014
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Mariam
Great post! This really helps a lot, although I can't say I completely understand. Looks like it has been at least a year or two since most of the posts on this chain...any developments on recommendations for club fitters? Anyone in Virginia or Indianapolis areas? Thanks so much for your help.
June 20, 2017
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Aaron (Certified RST Instructor)
Do you have any specific questions. I dont know any fitters down there. I have a great one up here in CT. Thanks
June 21, 2017
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Mariam
Hi Aaron, Thank you very much for response. I am 6'3 1/2. My wrist to floor length is 38 1/2". I looked at a chart which told me that I should have clubs 1 inch longer than standard with 1 degree up-right lie angle. My clubs were supposedly fit for me and are longer than standard but I will have to check whether a full inch longer. I'm struggling with posture and am wondering whether it is because of my clubs. I have more tilted spine angle than Chuck and club is more vertical. If I setup like Chuck (standing taller with club more shallow at address), it appears that I would need VERY long clubs to reach the ground. Alternatively, I either need to bend at hips more to reach ground or steepen shaft angle at address. I know it is difficult without visual, but I just figured that since you are tall and mentioned interest in club fitting, I would give it a try. Your comment about "standing out of spine angle too easily" is something I am struggling with, especially with shorter irons, and I wonder whether my clubs have something to do with this. Thanks so much for any light you might be able to shed on this!
June 22, 2017
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Aaron (Certified RST Instructor)
Nope not difficult. I am 6'5 so I GET IT! I or you will never look like chuck at setup. I believe also Chuck has long arms as well which then in turn affects his hinge as well. Chuck's 8 iron posture looks like my driver posture. All my wedges are my PW length which is +1 from standard. Different bodies will have different looks at setup. The important part is how you get there. Hinging from the hips, comfortably. I hate the standard Chart approach. I should have this. It is a good rule of thumb but there are many ways to create a set of irons. Find a really good fitter and they can help you for sure. Unfortunately for us tall guys its a bit more difficult to stay in posture with the short clubs! That is an enormous move for the spine to easily do. Hence why i didnt want my wedges any shorter than my +1 pw. pw,50,54,58 are all the same length and lie.
June 24, 2017
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Mariam
Thanks so much for the thoughtful response. I really appreciate it! Will do.
June 24, 2017
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Julien
So, you recommend to adjust length and lie of clubs using a 7-iron matching chuck's proper setup. Am I correct ?
August 14, 2014
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Aaron (Certified RST Instructor)
Send a picture of your setup with a 7 iron. Down the line view.
August 14, 2014
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Julien
Do you want a picture of me in proper setup with 7-iron toe way-up (like the one in my profile, worth noting that the 7-iron I'm holding in this picture is a minus .5" and 2deg flat already and still it is toe way up ? Or in setup modified to get the club correctly lying ? Could you also tell me how I can include a picture in the forum thread ?
August 15, 2014
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richard
Hi folks My question is if my clubs are too long could I compensate by choking up on the club? There seems to be some disparity between this and other videos that note the benefit of maximizing a club's shaft length. Pardon my confusion. Regarding the rest of the instruction I am all in. Thanks rke
July 24, 2014
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Richard. For now choking up wouldn't hurt you. But, it would be recommended to have optimum shaft length. Even missing a tad short is better than too long.
July 24, 2014
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Chris (Certified RST Instructor)
So if I set up properly and find my club to be a little long, would it be appropriate to choke up slightly versus getting the clubs shortened? Sometimes I worry about resale value. But would that be a big negative to choke up?
June 5, 2014
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
There isn't a big negative on choking up. We realize golf is an expensive, but fun game. If you were to shorten them slightly, in the future putting small extensions in the shaft shouldn't be that costly.
June 5, 2014
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David
Would the same thing apply for woods and driver???
May 22, 2014
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Chris (Certified RST Instructor)
Yes absolutely!
May 22, 2014
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David
Very interesting...that's exactly what I have been experiencing when I set up! My body type is similar to chuck's my arms hang down to my knees. Thanks for the tip u guys r the best!
May 22, 2014
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Chris (Certified RST Instructor)
Glad you got some clarity from this video and thanks for the kind words.
May 22, 2014
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Ryan
GReat stuff Chuck as always!!! As a scratch golfer the simple fact that I've always fit myself and done a decent job at it but can be difficult unless we let someone else do a professional fitting. As a former assitant pro I can't tell everyone ou there how often I see people with clubs that are either to long, short, flat and upright. It's not super difficult to find a fitter near you just make sure you ask the correct questions to make sure they are educated enough to make the best decisions for you. I've found that True Temper uses mainly the variable of how each person LOADS the club which was kinda foreign to me at first but realizeds its a fantastic variable to get in the correct shaft esp for my core clubs!! A standard launch monitor can be very helpful but not the end all for final decisions! ITS SO IMP TO BE FIT FOR ALL CLUBS INCLUDING PUTTER AND NOT JUST PLAY OF THE SHELF FROM LOCAL CLUB RETAILER... Thanks CHuck as ALways amazing quality, Ryan Crisman
May 20, 2014
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Chris (Certified RST Instructor)
good stuff Ryan. Thanks for the comments.
May 21, 2014

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