Mike Malaska works with Jim Edgeworth on using the Lag Shot iron.
First, Mike looks at Jim’s grip and instructs him to use a split grip. Mike explains to Jim when he swings to the top to feel the club load and rebound on the backswing.
The key is timing. Mike gets Jim to swing, feeling the Lag Shot club loading and rebounding. Then Jim makes several great shots with the club.
Jim notices that he is hitting the ball to the right. Mike explains that if you pull the handle of the club when you swing, this will cause the clubface to open on contact. Hence the ball is going to the right. Because the club is so flexible and whippy, it is essential to pivot it sooner on the swing.
Mike reiterates that you must give the Lag Shot club time to load, feel the club rebound, and pivot it on the swing.
When it comes to making a golf swing, it’s all about loading and pressuring the club shaft. The Lag Shot driver is a great training device for this. The key is to feel when it loads and when it kicks. Start by swinging with just one hand. The flexibility of the shaft and weight of the clubhead al...
Mike takes the Lag Shot Wedge out on the course to really help explain and visually convey what you should feel when loading and pressuring the shaft. The Lag Shot Wedge is such a fantastic feedback device due to its flexible shaft and weighted clubhead. You can purchase the Lag Shot Wedge throug...
Mike is often asked the question "What is the right tempo (or speed) to use in a putting stroke?" That is a great question, and a simple and easy way to evaluate this is by using the Lag Shot Golf Wedge Training Aid to assist with his putting rhythm and tempo. Just one more drill to get a feel fo...
