Orange Whip Golf Training Aid

5.0 out of 5 stars best training aid, October 23, 2009
By Keith W. Bromley "omnivorous" (Seattle, WA USA) -

This review is from: Orange Whip - Available in Several Sizes (Misc.)
I worked a Champions tournament this summer and noticed 5-6 of the guys had the orange whip in their bag. It has been the best aid I've ever run across for warming up, stretching, and cementing good swing mechanics--from the feet up.

Feel the club head! 07/11/2010 - by Kandy Lamson from Bend, OR US I'm a 65-year old woman who was looking for a training aid that would help me feel the club head in the swing. I ordered the medium size at first but found it didn't whip very much - so I switched to the small size - it's great! And I can swing it indoors without a problem. I think this will help with tempo and lag too.

Get The Orange Whip 10/15/2009 - by Ron Banda from NY, NY US A friend of mine had the Orange Whip and he let me try it. I was immediately hooked. My tempo can get a little fast and my game suffers. I've been using the Whip and it has really helped slow me down and groove a much better tempo. I've been know to come over the top and it has helped with that as well. The Orange Whip is a great investment, I recommend it.

TORSO TWIST
Stand upright in a vertical setup position with feet shoulder width apart and knees slightly flexed.

Extend arms outward at stomach level, holding the Whip in the fingers with palms facing skyward. From this position, a slight tilting of the hips would put you in a traditional golf stance. But, this drill is done in the upright position.

Begin rotating (turning) your upper body back and forth, using the balls of your feet to center your balance and initiate each rotation to the other side. Rotate in a smooth, continuous motion from your right the left side, allowing your hips to pivot freely while shifting weight from one side to the other in conjunction with your upper body. The objective is to maintain the relationship of upper body, extended arms and hands that was established in the setup. Try and rotate at the same tempo as your golf swing and maintain that pace the entire drill.
Drill Enhancement
Tip #1: To prevent using the upper body to move during the Torso Twist, hold the Orange Whip lightly in your fingers. Use your footwork .

Tip #2: Once you feel comfortable with the drill, try it with your eyes closed. This will amplify the sensation of your balance and footwork during the drill. It's best to use this technique only after you can comfortably stay balanced with eyes open.