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 for what the perfect putting stroke. 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 through the Malaska Pro Shop here: https://proshop.malaskagolf.com/products/lag-shot-wedge
To begin, simply align the wedge on the back of your putter, then as you begin your stroke, listen for the audible feedback of the Lag Shot Wedge releasing and then coming back into contact with your putter as you accelerate forward in your swing. If you hear the contact, then you're changing directions too quickly. This is usually because your putting stroke is either too short and fast or too long and you're stuck trying to catch up to quickly.
Remember, the putting stroke should be smooth and fluid, not short and choppy.
The Lag Shot driver is an excellent tool as it teaches you to feel how the shaft loads and the pressure in your hands. It also teaches you how to feel how the club lags behind you.
In this video, Mike Malaska will demonstrate how to magnify what the Lag Shot club does. Mike’s teaching has alway...
The Lag Shot Driver allows you to exaggerate and feel the club's weight and the loading of the club's shaft.
For Mike, it's about the weight and forces you are feeling. Mike takes us through a drill that uses both hands.
First, take the Lag Shot Driver and hold it with your left hand. Using a b...
Force and pressure are significant with chipping using the Lag Shot Wedge. This club helps to exaggerate the feeling.
Practice setting up without a ball. Start to pressure the club, and it will start to bow. Then let the club slide across the ground and then go. Next, try this same action with a...
