Amazing results, pro makes a nice 3/4 swing who'd have thought that would ever happen!!! Make a new video with an over the top slicer getting the same result and I would be tempted.
Well, my first range session with the GEM and it truly is “all that”. Swung it a few times in my living room and thought it didnt feel much different from my regular swing (unsure if that was a good or bad thing), then headed off to the range on a bit of a windy, rainy day. I did the 10 practice swings (used PW), then tossed off the rod and took a real swing and time after time, baby draws and probably a good 10-15 yards longer than my normal PW….the bigger news is that each swing felt effortless, meaning I didnt try to kill it, just did the “toe up on BS, toe up on FS” mantra. Then tried same with my 5 iron…10 practice swings, then normal swing and pured probably 3-4 out of 5 shots and again effortless. I then tried with driver, which I thought would not work as well as irons, because I dont see many of the reviews mentioning driver all that much and I was just hammering my drives. Wife then joins me on the range. She has a pretty decent swing, but absolutely hates her 7 iron (unsure why,just says she cant hit it) and I initially watch her attempting to hit it and she’s maybe 110-120 and mainly weak fades. I then have her do the routine with the GEM, and within 2-3 swings, she starts hitting baby draws and now her 7 iron is going 135-140. She’s also shocked. Some pros and cons: Pros: 1) you get INSTANT feedback from the GEM. Doesn’t take a millions swings to start to see results 2) Pure quality machining. It appears as if the GEM is hand tooled on a machine and made in Scotland, so not a Chinese knock off or cheaply made item 3) The release just feels unforced with the GEM. One of my biggest faults was always forcing the right hand to turn over which can weak havoc w my swing. Cons: 1) Having to screw the long GEM rod on and off each time is a bit of a pain in the arse and initially installing the GEM is also not 1-2-3, meaning takes a couple mins. Unsure why these guys didnt use one of those push button easy on/easy off things for putting the rod on and off 2) Because the machining of the GEM is hand tooled, there were some metal burrs left on top of screw holes that could easily cut or scratch you. They need to run a sander or file the burrs 3) They should make the carry pouch both bigger and more secure. Easy for pieces to fall out and while it fits all the parts when you take the whole thing apart each time, I like keeping the metal ball attached (no reason to unattach it), but then if you leave the ball on, the rod sticks out of the carry bag….just not the best and I may try to figure out a better pouch on my own. 4) Although I read the instructions on use of the shorter rods, I’m still not sure I get when to use the longer vs the shorter rods. I just stuck with the longer one for now. Number one thing, at least for me, is doing the “toe up on the BS and toe up on follow through” and just letting the club release more naturally. Just let the club release, meaning dont force anything. All that being said, this is EASILY my best purchase of a training aid for golf Ive ever seen after 30 years of playing this great game. Playing a round tomorrow so will see how it translates to the course, but that’s on me, not the GEM😊 I will post the same thing on BBG YT channel as well.
It's machined in Scotland, where the inventor is from ,and where golf is from ...my son makes them ☺️ let's hope it makes the game easier so we can enjoy better ,everyone is single figures 🤔 the new world order 🤣👍
Wow! Wow! It took about two weeks to arrive but the company keeps you informed. Attaching to the club is simple, two knurled bolts which are easy to hand tighten. Swing until it feels right and note the club position is perfect. When the swing feels normal take 10 practice swings then reach for another club without the gem. Draw, draw, draw. The balls land in the same spot. Steve I used your discount code and bought based on this video and the price he with Ian W. What a cracking piece of kit.
I bought it. I am 15 handicap and early days but today I hit draws and loved it. My feel is that when you swing over the top or manipulate your hands it just tells you. I will report again but so far I am very excited.
Hi Steve, I got mine today and just returned from the range. It immediately showed me what I was doing wrong and how to correct it. Great, that's the 8-iron, now on to the other 12 clubs.
just recieved my gem took a little longer then expected but it is what it is, been swinging it for a bit,you feel when swing is wrong becuase club becomes out of balance and diffucult to swing,and when done right it just flows...kudos it does what you said it does
Hi Steve; to better demonstrate this, you should have a high handicapper doing it given the fact that you already have the proper swing & don't need the assistance from the GEM.
Steve I just placed my order with you coupon. £9:99 discount!! £14:50 postage to Australia. My swing has changed dramatically because of lower back problems so this should help me get the muscle memory for my release even with my guarded back muscles. Can’t wait to see the results.
Hi Steve. Hello from the States! Thanks for making this video and introducing me to the GEM. I last swung a golf club late in 2018. An injury sidelined me. Well, I can't wait any longer and have been hitting balls at the range since late April. I had started to swing my irons in the manner that the GEM promotes but wasn't quite sure. So, I ordered the GEM based entirely on this video. It took around a month for the GEM to arrive. I put it to use. My swing and impact sound nothing else like the folks around me. The irons were easy. The hybrids fell in line soon after. The fairways are coming along. I hadn't tried the swing on the driver until today. Last 10 balls, I was tired and said, "what the hell. I don't have anything left anyway." Man was I SHOCKED! Just a soft, slow-ish swing and the ball easily went out to my earlier "good hits". What a difference! People on the range must've thought I was a lunatic as I just kept swinging, sending the ball on its merry way and laughing each time!
I got one. I like it. Within 30 mins it felt right. Yes a tad expensive but seriously so far I’m impressed that I am striking it better and straighter /draw. I have had a terrible slice, different swing thought and different swing. Like we all do when we watch videos . We look for the cute … This has put me on plane and helped with my synchronisation. Worth it in my opinion
Arrived today,7th May, in UK, order number in the 590s from late April. Money taken almost immediately as opposed to waiting for dispatch, no dispatch email and no warning of delivery. Great product IMO but they could face a lot of adverse publicity unless they get their act together PDQ. At the moment just using the long rod, light grip, continuous back and forth half swings, with feet together. The device takes your hands where they need to go to, then just a matter of finding an internal/external focus that goes with it. I needed something to help me get the action correct in my trail wrist after having broken it, still got a lot of other issues but if that’s not right everything else is a compensation.
I decided to order one up. I have 3 beginner golfers in the house and I think this would be an invaluable tool to get them started on the right swing path. And, of course, I'll give it a go too. I already hit mostly straight or with a draw, but I could also see this helping with tempo and feel, and the visual aid for short game is appealing.
I have ordered but no email confirmation or anything at all from them - website now says preorder not order - have you received yours or have any feedback - money has come out of my account
@@crispyduck1706 I haven't received any shipping confirmation yet, either. I wouldn't be surprised that they ran out of stock. Hopefully we'll get an update soon.
Thanks, Steve, I've always enjoyed your instruction. When I saw this it seemed absolutely brilliant. It is hard to explain a "feel" to someone, with this it doesn't look like you don't have to, so I ordered one. It's nice to know I won't unknowingly be screwing up my son's swing.
As a high handIcapper I do struggle with the issues that you mention Steve so I’m excited and optimistic that this may bring some consistency to my game. Thanks for the insight 👍🏻
Hi Steve.. Great video. I ordered mine today, I've been playing for sometime now but feel I've may have lost some basics. This sounds like a great way to get back to basics. Thank you for sharing.
steve, i have one of those old matzie golf swing trainer that does a similar thing. it has a bit of a bent shaft and head that is weighted just so that when you swing it makes the hands and arms turn over like that but you can't hit a ball with i, sort of helps feel the correct action like the gem you're using. i have a lot of practice aids but hardly ever use them.
Great video Steve and great product, had mine a couple of weeks and its made a tremendous difference , I am hitting nice little draw shots with all my long clubs and the short game has never been so good, my confidence has returned. If you are thinking about buying the Gem , go ahead , follow Steve's instructions on its use, you wont regret it. Thank you 😀
This is not a con. Ordered mine on the 1st of May, came on the 9th.... It's a class piece of kit and it works... Tried the long stick first..... Hellfire, I was wobbling all over the place trying to fight it.... That's how poor we high handicap shankers are like. It was a measure of how out I was... But the new action reminded me of good hits in the past. However, once I tried the medium stick and ball.... It all felt in synch.... And yes, I put it on my gap wedge, did the 12 practice swings to the tune of Strawberry Fields forever.... Quickly transferred to my PW.... And boom! A draw of 110- 120 yds.... In the right direction..... My right wrist is aching as I'm using it like never before.... I feel wonderful and confident because I'm in the right position 1ft behind the ball. Thank you Gem, thank you Steve..... It doesn't matter how high or low I swing, as long as I get "that feeling" as I swing close to the ball. This has freed me up. Can't comment about the long irons or the short stick.... But after one night of swinging and half an hour on the big practice field.... It's changed everything. Does it work for the Driver Steve?
I ordered one. I remember there was a gyroscope-based training aid on some Golf Channel invention show a few years back that would force it into correct position during the swing. When Vaughn Taylor won the AT&T Pebble Beach PGA Tour event several years ago, there was a story about some $100k swing machine they had there that would force you to make the "correct" golf swing - he used it that week en route to the win, then ordered one for his house. I've wanted something like that - if I could just feel the correct position, I believe I could replicate it. Thanks!
OK, I drank the Kool Aid and bought the Gem. Not sure how much it will help my release of the club but you are a very trusting person and I believe you when you say this is the best training device that you have ever tested. Fingers crossed. I live in Kentucky so lets see how long it will take to ship from Scotland.
Just received my GEM today on May 31st. Going to take it out tomorrow to see if it works. Will give a further report once I have given it a good work out.
@@jamesmcdonald7089 I wish I had good news but after practicing with as recommended I didn't see any improvement with my ball striking. I had all the hope in the world that this would work and I'm sure there are many out there that has used this product with great results but it didn't happen with me. I return it for a full refund.
@@crispyduck1706 My honest opinion - if you don’t release well or have issues with release it’s probably a good aid for getting the feel. If your release is ok, I don’t really see much benefit.
@@willjones3908 Interesting I know when I swing it back perfectly in plane I can feel the weight do it’s job but the way SJ described it was it swung itself - it certainly doesn’t
If people pay attention, this is what the club already wants to do (without training aid), seeing that the sweet spot of the face is external to the shaft. You just have to be mindful when swinging and try to "feel the weight of the sweet spot". The club will want to turn over correctly. That said, not saying that a heavy weight can't make it easier to feel the correct sensation.
Steve, my Gem arrived on Wednesday. Started working with it already. The first few swings were wobbly when coming into impact but subsequently realised the ball weight was doing its job telling me something was not right. Now there is no wobble and release is exactly as you described.. Thanks for the code too. 👍🏻💥👌🏻
Does this do the same as counterbalance weights that you can put into the end of your grips . You can get different size weights say 20 grams for mid iron 30 grams for short irons. And they are fitted and ready for use at al times.
Hi Steve looks an interesting gizmo, after you make the practise swings with the training aid would it be easier to hit the golf ball with a different club instead of unscrewing the swing weight ?
That's an excellent point. If you have to remove it before the actual swing anyway, just use the next closest club & not have to be concerned about losing the feeling.
I went to the website and order one after seeing this video. Seems like a very interesting concept. Think the order went through but never got a confirmation email. Credit card was charged so I hope it was shipped. Ordered 4 days ago.
Thanks for the video..ordered mine yesterday ( using your promo code of course) can't wait to get “ the feel “ of hitting a consistent draw. I also figured since the Scots invented this crazy game , it only makes perfect sense a Scotsman would invent a way to explain it to us mortals. Cheers from New Scotland ( Nova Scotia..lol! )
@@crispyduck1706 how are you getting on with yours now? it’s definitely helped me now I have had it a week! but the jury is out as to how much it can help! shot my best round of 89 the weekend .
Well, I sprung for one. I don't buy training aids much and this one actually looks like it could be helpful. I am back playing golf after a long layoff.
Reminds me of the old story......two fishermen are out on the boat. One says to the other "does that lure catch allot of fish?" the other fisherman replies, "It's designed to catch allot of fishermen".
Hi Steve, About 25 years ago a product called the Duffix came out that was nearly identical. I can tell you from many years of teaching experience that it really doesn't help in the long run. It might short-term create a feeling but that's about it. Maybe you find it more helpful. Cheers..
Ordered mine yesterday! ( using your promo code of course) Looking forward to getting “ the feel “ of hitting a consistent draw. Cheers from New Scotland ( Nova Scotia, lol.) PS. I figured since the Scots invented this crazy game , it would take a Scotsman to figure out a way to best explain it.
I do hope you are genuine mister Johnston, because I've just bought one. It something I never do usually. I hope it might improve my swing but I'm really hoping it will help my wife with her golfswing. Fingers crossed.
Looks great but it is essentially telling us to open the club face on the way back and then close it, rather than the club face being square to the swing path. Seems we have either been told the wrong thing from the start or this creates room for error? If Iron Byron uses a club clamped in for a swing, it can't open and close like this can it? Or does Iron Byron rotate like a wrist would using this? Interested in knowing more. Thanks
@@martinhardman9288 Keeping the club "closed" instead of of toe up is a much better way to play for 99% of golfers. It can promote a draw and stop weak shots to the right. But golf is a results oriented game so however you can make it happen
Steve !!! As u have endorsed this product , I have ordered this But sadly have had no response from Gem via email and unfortunately the number on website not recognised?? Have u any more contact details as would like to know delivery estimate
Looks great Steve just not sure why you weren’t hitting a ball with the weight in place I’ve ordered one as I have been struggling to set the club properly to the half way back toe up position - hopi g if I can hit balls with this it will help
I ordered my GEM two weeks ago and just got a the mail saying it was dispatched and I would be getting a tracking number. I am hopeful it helps but worried that in the the past I came back with a toe down and not a toe up. Good luck 🍀 to all.
Do you think this would help with a low hit miss? I have a tendency to pull my hands in at the last second causing a thin due to a left side injury. My swing is pretty on plane and I naturally hit a draw but I'm just wondering if it would help me keep my hands down a fraction longer. Thanks for any info.
It encourage the perfect extensor action through impact ensuring the right arm is straightening through impact not straight pre impact. I’m sure the gem will help you👍👍
Steve I received my GEM. When you hit the golf balls are you just removing the rod and ball and leaving the clamp on when doing your swing and striking the ball.
@@GolfMates I struggle with over the top Liam like someone we know. I’ve ordered, so hoping this helps! In the mean time I’m still using a box like Dave says!
Clever piece of kit but...I deliberately keep the blade closed in takeaway. At P2 the toe is cranked over a little not straight up to sky. For me that is. I'd rather play this way than opening then closing again. With the blade slightly shut it means that coming into impact all I have to feel is continuing the right amount of rotation. Coincidentally Eric Cogorno released a tremendous video only yesterday on the whole subject of grip, wrists and forearm rotation. It doesn't matter how you get to "blade square" at impact as long as you get there. Opening and closing again as this gizmo trains introduces another variable for me which scares me 🤣
I agree. I don't want to roll my wrists at impact because the face will be square only for a tiny fraction of the swing. Trying to keep an open mind and yeah a lot of my shots are to the right because I block and don't rotate my body enough, not because I don't rotate my hands. Give me a drill or gizmo to help me rotate my body.
I agree with the two comments about face matching spine angle and I too follow Cogorno. Two comments. First this still helps me anyway and for me it just seems to synch up the body and the hands naturally. Second I have already been playing with setting it up slightly off so that down sets the club face where I think it should be relative to spine angle rather than completely neutral. For me it still works. I realise I have been massively flipping the club in an attempt to fix an over the top swing by closing the face really fast. I knew I was doing it but couldn’t stop it. This device just seems to let me know instinctively that I don’t need to do that. If you manipulate the path it wobbles so I can just let it swing and feel what correct should be. It’s early days and I am still playing around with it but I feel enthused about the results so far.
If someone uses this that has a ball flight that starts left of their target and cuts back to the right, then they will go to hitting pulls and hooks. Path is also important, and this can’t fix the path as shown by the pulls that you hit on every shot. That being said, if you know how to use this then I’m sure it could help someone who first needs to get the ball turning to the left, but from there you would need to fix the path, which is usually how you would fix this in a golf lesson… so cool product.
Just ordered a Gem but like a previous follower , would it not be easier just to strike ball with another club ?? If Gem attached to a 7 iron then strike ball with a 6 or 8 iron , ur thoughts Steve !! Looking forward to the arrival of my Gem
Got mine last week. Practicing without it already got me thinking. Practiced a couple of times in my living room this week Shot 77 today. Or is it the new bamboo underwear you think?
Hate to be negative but you are already a good striker of the ball. I would love to see one of your students use it, before swing, during and after. It looks too good to be true 🤔
Do you know what the gillie said to him? Lots of similarities between a golf swing and fishing cast. Funny how you giggle when you feel how easy it is 🙂
Amazing results, pro makes a nice 3/4 swing who'd have thought that would ever happen!!! Make a new video with an over the top slicer getting the same result and I would be tempted.
Bought it. Doesn’t work at all, for a 12 handicrapper.
Thanks for your support, Ian!
Well, my first range session with the GEM and it truly is “all that”.
Swung it a few times in my living room and thought it didnt feel much different from my regular swing (unsure if that was a good or bad thing), then headed off to the range on a bit of a windy, rainy day. I did the 10 practice swings (used PW), then tossed off the rod and took a real swing and time after time, baby draws and probably a good 10-15 yards longer than my normal PW….the bigger news is that each swing felt effortless, meaning I didnt try to kill it, just did the “toe up on BS, toe up on FS” mantra. Then tried same with my 5 iron…10 practice swings, then normal swing and pured probably 3-4 out of 5 shots and again effortless. I then tried with driver, which I thought would not work as well as irons, because I dont see many of the reviews mentioning driver all that much and I was just hammering my drives.
Wife then joins me on the range. She has a pretty decent swing, but absolutely hates her 7 iron (unsure why,just says she cant hit it) and I initially watch her attempting to hit it and she’s maybe 110-120 and mainly weak fades. I then have her do the routine with the GEM, and within 2-3 swings, she starts hitting baby draws and now her 7 iron is going 135-140. She’s also shocked.
Some pros and cons:
Pros:
1) you get INSTANT feedback from the GEM. Doesn’t take a millions swings to start to see results
2) Pure quality machining. It appears as if the GEM is hand tooled on a machine and made in Scotland, so not a Chinese knock off or cheaply made item
3) The release just feels unforced with the GEM. One of my biggest faults was always forcing the right hand to turn over which can weak havoc w my swing.
Cons:
1) Having to screw the long GEM rod on and off each time is a bit of a pain in the arse and initially installing the GEM is also not 1-2-3, meaning takes a couple mins. Unsure why these guys didnt use one of those push button easy on/easy off things for putting the rod on and off
2) Because the machining of the GEM is hand tooled, there were some metal burrs left on top of screw holes that could easily cut or scratch you. They need to run a sander or file the burrs
3) They should make the carry pouch both bigger and more secure. Easy for pieces to fall out and while it fits all the parts when you take the whole thing apart each time, I like keeping the metal ball attached (no reason to unattach it), but then if you leave the ball on, the rod sticks out of the carry bag….just not the best and I may try to figure out a better pouch on my own.
4) Although I read the instructions on use of the shorter rods, I’m still not sure I get when to use the longer vs the shorter rods. I just stuck with the longer one for now.
Number one thing, at least for me, is doing the “toe up on the BS and toe up on follow through” and just letting the club release more naturally. Just let the club release, meaning dont force anything.
All that being said, this is EASILY my best purchase of a training aid for golf Ive ever seen after 30 years of playing this great game. Playing a round tomorrow so will see how it translates to the course, but that’s on me, not the GEM😊
I will post the same thing on BBG YT channel as well.
It's machined in Scotland, where the inventor is from ,and where golf is from ...my son makes them ☺️ let's hope it makes the game easier so we can enjoy better ,everyone is single figures 🤔 the new world order 🤣👍
Thanks for your support, Paulie!
Wow! Wow! It took about two weeks to arrive but the company keeps you informed. Attaching to the club is simple, two knurled bolts which are easy to hand tighten. Swing until it feels right and note the club position is perfect. When the swing feels normal take 10 practice swings then reach for another club without the gem. Draw, draw, draw. The balls land in the same spot. Steve I used your discount code and bought based on this video and the price he with Ian W. What a cracking piece of kit.
Great to have your support, Andrew!
Just love that seasoned professional can get so excited about someone else’s innovation. good on ya, pro
I bought it. I am 15 handicap and early days but today I hit draws and loved it. My feel is that when you swing over the top or manipulate your hands it just tells you. I will report again but so far I am very excited.
hows it going...still worth the purchase?
@@steveedwards3217 still loving it. My swindle group have cut me 6 shots. I can only say its worked for me.
Hi Steve, I got mine today and just returned from the range. It immediately showed me what I was doing wrong and how to correct it. Great, that's the 8-iron, now on to the other 12 clubs.
Well done Timothy. Amazing to feel the instant feedback👍👍Well done ✅
just recieved my gem took a little longer then expected but it is what it is, been swinging it for a bit,you feel when swing is wrong becuase club becomes out of balance and diffucult to swing,and when done right it just flows...kudos it does what you said it does
Hi Steve; to better demonstrate this, you should have a high handicapper doing it given the fact that you already have the proper swing & don't need the assistance from the GEM.
Agreed
Was thinking the same or a beginner.
Yes
Yes. Send me one, I'll do it.
@@geemac7267 yeah send me one also. I will post the result
Steve I just placed my order with you coupon. £9:99 discount!! £14:50 postage to Australia. My swing has changed dramatically because of lower back problems so this should help me get the muscle memory for my release even with my guarded back muscles.
Can’t wait to see the results.
Hi Steve. Hello from the States! Thanks for making this video and introducing me to the GEM. I last swung a golf club late in 2018. An injury sidelined me. Well, I can't wait any longer and have been hitting balls at the range since late April. I had started to swing my irons in the manner that the GEM promotes but wasn't quite sure. So, I ordered the GEM based entirely on this video. It took around a month for the GEM to arrive. I put it to use. My swing and impact sound nothing else like the folks around me. The irons were easy. The hybrids fell in line soon after. The fairways are coming along. I hadn't tried the swing on the driver until today. Last 10 balls, I was tired and said, "what the hell. I don't have anything left anyway." Man was I SHOCKED! Just a soft, slow-ish swing and the ball easily went out to my earlier "good hits". What a difference! People on the range must've thought I was a lunatic as I just kept swinging, sending the ball on its merry way and laughing each time!
Just recieved mine and lunchtime cannot come quick enough so I can go try this, Love your childish glee at finding how this works.
Great to have your support,Kevin!
I got one. I like it. Within 30 mins it felt right. Yes a tad expensive but seriously so far I’m impressed that I am striking it better and straighter /draw. I have had a terrible slice, different swing thought and different swing. Like we all do when we watch videos . We look for the cute … This has put me on plane and helped with my synchronisation. Worth it in my opinion
Great to have your support, James!
Received mine today. Swinging it in the back yard feels great.
Arrived today,7th May, in UK, order number in the 590s from late April. Money taken almost immediately as opposed to waiting for dispatch, no dispatch email and no warning of delivery. Great product IMO but they could face a lot of adverse publicity unless they get their act together PDQ. At the moment just using the long rod, light grip, continuous back and forth half swings, with feet together. The device takes your hands where they need to go to, then just a matter of finding an internal/external focus that goes with it. I needed something to help me get the action correct in my trail wrist after having broken it, still got a lot of other issues but if that’s not right everything else is a compensation.
Purchased one.
My Hanger, DST, Orange whip, Swingyde and Tourstriker ball have been looking for some extra company
I have the DST & hanger also rotation stick. Depending on what you are trying to do I found Normans the secret brilliant
hilarious. I use DIY stuff. Like I use the wifes Maidenform bra tied to my club as a parachute wind drag trainer. Black is preferred.
I decided to order one up. I have 3 beginner golfers in the house and I think this would be an invaluable tool to get them started on the right swing path. And, of course, I'll give it a go too. I already hit mostly straight or with a draw, but I could also see this helping with tempo and feel, and the visual aid for short game is appealing.
I have ordered but no email confirmation or anything at all from them - website now says preorder not order - have you received yours or have any feedback - money has come out of my account
@@crispyduck1706 I haven't received any shipping confirmation yet, either. I wouldn't be surprised that they ran out of stock. Hopefully we'll get an update soon.
@@tylerpalmer8973 The fact they have changed it to preorder would indicate they are only just being released in June - wish Steve had mentioned this
@@crispyduck1706 I ordered mine Thursday, arrived today.
@@wareing89 what’s your initial thoughts ? Is it doing what you thought it would ?
Great product , I don’t know whether Frazer Mann invented it as I have one almost identical from last century, works, same principle
Cheers
Thanks for your comment, Robin!
Thanks, Steve, I've always enjoyed your instruction. When I saw this it seemed absolutely brilliant. It is hard to explain a "feel" to someone, with this it doesn't look like you don't have to, so I ordered one. It's nice to know I won't unknowingly be screwing up my son's swing.
Got mine today. I knew my problem was at the bottom of my swing but just couldn’t feel it. I 💯% endorse this product. Thank the golf gods
That’s great news Abe. The instant feedback the GEM offers is exceptional.
Thanks for your support, Abe!
Brilliant. You make me laugh every time. Also your instruction in the game of golf is pure class cheers buddy .
As a high handIcapper I do struggle with the issues that you mention Steve so I’m excited and optimistic that this may bring some consistency to my game. Thanks for the insight 👍🏻
Hi Steve.. Great video. I ordered mine today, I've been playing for sometime now but feel I've may have lost some basics. This sounds like a great way to get back to basics. Thank you for sharing.
Thank your support, Ken!
steve, i have one of those old matzie golf swing trainer that does a similar thing. it has a bit of a bent shaft and head that is weighted just so that when you swing it makes the hands and arms turn over like that but you can't hit a ball with i, sort of helps feel the correct action like the gem you're using. i have a lot of practice aids but hardly ever use them.
Great video Steve and great product, had mine a couple of weeks and its made a tremendous difference , I am hitting nice little draw shots with all my long clubs and the short game has never been so good, my confidence has returned.
If you are thinking about buying the Gem , go ahead , follow Steve's instructions on its use, you wont regret it.
Thank you 😀
Thanks for your support, Paul!
Love your reaction when you realized you hit a good shot. Thanks for the review.
This is not a con. Ordered mine on the 1st of May, came on the 9th.... It's a class piece of kit and it works... Tried the long stick first..... Hellfire, I was wobbling all over the place trying to fight it.... That's how poor we high handicap shankers are like. It was a measure of how out I was... But the new action reminded me of good hits in the past. However, once I tried the medium stick and ball.... It all felt in synch.... And yes, I put it on my gap wedge, did the 12 practice swings to the tune of Strawberry Fields forever.... Quickly transferred to my PW.... And boom! A draw of 110- 120 yds.... In the right direction..... My right wrist is aching as I'm using it like never before.... I feel wonderful and confident because I'm in the right position 1ft behind the ball. Thank you Gem, thank you Steve..... It doesn't matter how high or low I swing, as long as I get "that feeling" as I swing close to the ball. This has freed me up. Can't comment about the long irons or the short stick.... But after one night of swinging and half an hour on the big practice field.... It's changed everything. Does it work for the Driver Steve?
It’s unbelievable!🤷♂️👏🏻👍
I ordered one. I remember there was a gyroscope-based training aid on some Golf Channel invention show a few years back that would force it into correct position during the swing. When Vaughn Taylor won the AT&T Pebble Beach PGA Tour event several years ago, there was a story about some $100k swing machine they had there that would force you to make the "correct" golf swing - he used it that week en route to the win, then ordered one for his house. I've wanted something like that - if I could just feel the correct position, I believe I could replicate it. Thanks!
Keep us posted on results
Steve, great gizmo. Reminds me of the instruction to keep the thumbs pointing to the sky. A lot cheaper and it works as well.
OK, I drank the Kool Aid and bought the Gem. Not sure how much it will help my release of the club but you are a very trusting person and I believe you when you say this is the best training device that you have ever tested. Fingers crossed. I live in Kentucky so lets see how long it will take to ship from Scotland.
I ordered one also, solely based on the trust I have in Steve.
Just received my GEM today on May 31st. Going to take it out tomorrow to see if it works. Will give a further report once I have given it a good work out.
@@scotty5775 did it work? Thanks
@@jamesmcdonald7089 I wish I had good news but after practicing with as recommended I didn't see any improvement with my ball striking. I had all the hope in the world that this would work and I'm sure there are many out there that has used this product with great results but it didn't happen with me. I return it for a full refund.
@@scotty5775 dang ok thanks for feedback
Just ordered. Will come back with an update in a couple of weeks or so. Thanks Steve.
Will can I ask how much you paid for the gem.
@@rickgajewski5297 £89 if I remember correctly
How have you got on with it ?
@@crispyduck1706 My honest opinion - if you don’t release well or have issues with release it’s probably a good aid for getting the feel. If your release is ok, I don’t really see much benefit.
@@willjones3908 Interesting I know when I swing it back perfectly in plane I can feel the weight do it’s job but the way SJ described it was it swung itself - it certainly doesn’t
Thanks for the discount code. I was pretty much sold from watching the video, the code made it a no-brainer.
If people pay attention, this is what the club already wants to do (without training aid), seeing that the sweet spot of the face is external to the shaft. You just have to be mindful when swinging and try to "feel the weight of the sweet spot". The club will want to turn over correctly.
That said, not saying that a heavy weight can't make it easier to feel the correct sensation.
Steve, my Gem arrived on Wednesday. Started working with it already. The first few swings were wobbly when coming into impact but subsequently realised the ball weight was doing its job telling me something was not right. Now there is no wobble and release is exactly as you described.. Thanks for the code too. 👍🏻💥👌🏻
When did you order it? Ordered mine 8 days ago. Nothing
@@ntutill
Ordered the day Steve released the video. Well worth the wait Nick.
They told me the demand was overwhelming and the device was on back order
@@Goalinthehole got it today mate 😌👍🏻
How is this working out for you? Worth a punt??
World exclusive golf opinion !!!
Thanks, Steve, I have ordered the wee gadget and many thanks!
Does this do the same as counterbalance weights that you can put into the end of your grips . You can get different size weights say 20 grams for mid iron 30 grams for short irons. And they are fitted and ready for use at al times.
I ordered one with your code, looks like it’s what I have been looking for to fix the dragging hands issue I have.
Great to have your support!
Hi Steve looks an interesting gizmo, after you make the practise swings with the training aid would it be easier to hit the golf ball with a different club instead of unscrewing the swing weight ?
That's an excellent point. If you have to remove it before the actual swing anyway, just use the next closest club & not have to be concerned about losing the feeling.
@@mikerodrick2430 thats a good idea 💡
I went to the website and order one after seeing this video. Seems like a very interesting concept. Think the order went through but never got a confirmation email. Credit card was charged so I hope it was shipped. Ordered 4 days ago.
Ordered mine 6 days ago, got purchase confirmation email but nothing since. Now on the website it says “pre-order” 🤔
@@ruggerosale just got an email today saying the high demand has caused a back order. They brought in more employees to increase production.
@@joevorachack3791 Thanks. Just got a
similar email. Im sure the short wait will be worth it 🙂
Thanks for the video..ordered mine yesterday ( using your promo code of course) can't wait to get “ the feel “ of hitting a consistent draw. I also figured since the Scots invented this crazy game , it only makes perfect sense a Scotsman would invent a way to explain it to us mortals. Cheers from New Scotland ( Nova Scotia..lol! )
Mike have you got yours yet ? Mine arrived and have to say so far it’s not helping like I thought it would ! What’s your feedback ?
@@crispyduck1706 No ..not yet, will give it a try when it arrives and let you know if I think it's gold or coal! Cheers M.
@@crispyduck1706 how are you getting on with yours now? it’s definitely helped me now I have had it a week! but the jury is out as to how much it can help! shot my best round of 89 the weekend .
@@andypowlesland599 to be in with you Andy it’s not doing anything for me at all
@@miker5502 lol I wish I had a real fire at home it would be useful then - please do let me know I may be doing something wrong
will this work for driver/woods etc..?
Well, I sprung for one. I don't buy training aids much and this one actually looks like it could be helpful. I am back playing golf after a long layoff.
Just got mine.
This is interesting!
Took a while to ship to the States.
🇺🇸 👍
Just placed an order. Very expensive for the bits and bobs you get but gotta try this following your enthusiastic review. Should be fun to try.
i put my faith in you being genuine,just bought one
Just bought the Gem golf trainer on your recommendation. It’s truly amazing how it helps the swing. Thanks for this.
Great to have your support, Huw!
Reminds me of the old story......two fishermen are out on the boat. One says to the other "does that lure catch allot of fish?" the other fisherman replies, "It's designed to catch allot of fishermen".
Does it come with knee protection??? It might work but it reminds me of the OptiGrab from the movie The Jerk starring Steve Martin.
optigrab, brilliant response, what a film
Ordered one with your promo code. I’m pretty new to golf so I’ll give some feedback as someone who’s very new and very bad haha
Excellent. Keep me posted with your experiences 👏🏻👏🏻👍
I have ordered thanks Steve.
Just ordered one. I'm a 15 cap. I fight the issues this addresses. We shall see.
Thanks for your support!
I hope it's as good as you say. I just ordered it! First training aid I have ever bought. Thanks. 👍
Is it worth buying?
Thanks for your support, Craig!
Hi Steve, About 25 years ago a product called the Duffix came out that was nearly identical. I can tell you from many years of teaching experience that it really doesn't help in the long run. It might short-term create a feeling but that's about it. Maybe you find it more helpful. Cheers..
You need to demonstrate this with a high handicapper and have shot tracer on.
£100 is a gamble
Ordered mine yesterday! ( using your promo code of course) Looking forward to getting “ the feel “ of hitting a consistent draw. Cheers from New Scotland ( Nova Scotia, lol.) PS. I figured since the Scots invented this crazy game , it would take a Scotsman to figure out a way to best explain it.
Thanks for your support, MikeR!
I do hope you are genuine mister Johnston, because I've just bought one. It something I never do usually.
I hope it might improve my swing but I'm really hoping it will help my wife with her golfswing. Fingers crossed.
What if we use a strong grip and keep clubface closed at top..... do we set weight at 3 o clock instead of 6 o clock??
Looks great but it is essentially telling us to open the club face on the way back and then close it, rather than the club face being square to the swing path. Seems we have either been told the wrong thing from the start or this creates room for error? If Iron Byron uses a club clamped in for a swing, it can't open and close like this can it? Or does Iron Byron rotate like a wrist would using this? Interested in knowing more. Thanks
Agree entirely. My hands are "fast" enough to close it again into impact
@@martinhardman9288 Keeping the club "closed" instead of of toe up is a much better way to play for 99% of golfers. It can promote a draw and stop weak shots to the right. But golf is a results oriented game so however you can make it happen
Just ordered it! Can’t wait to get it!
what site didbyou find it in
Just ordered my gem. Can’t wait! . That said, does gem make anything to help me with my ground force pressure?:)
Hi Steve, i must have missed this video, have just ordered one, would it work with driver as well ?
Steve !!! As u have endorsed this product , I have ordered this But sadly have had no response from Gem via email and unfortunately the number on website not recognised?? Have u any more contact details as would like to know delivery estimate
Looks great Steve just not sure why you weren’t hitting a ball with the weight in place
I’ve ordered one as I have been struggling to set the club properly to the half way back toe up position - hopi g if I can hit balls with this it will help
Hey, Steve! I just ordered mine ! ! ! !
Ordered one because of your enthusiasm! Hope it arrives 😂
It will arrive, the team at Gem are working hard to keep up with the demand. Your Gem will be with you soon👍👍
Hi Peter just received my gem can feel the swing club face turning as explained can it be used on woods driver.
Hi Leigh, yes use it with woods and feel both the release and the body turn in sync. Thanks Steve🤷♂️👍
Another brilliant video Steve.
Thanks Randy
nice to see you so happy
I ordered my GEM two weeks ago and just got a the mail saying it was dispatched and I would be getting a tracking number. I am hopeful it helps but worried that in the the past I came back with a toe down and not a toe up. Good luck 🍀 to all.
The Matzie Assist swing trainer does the same thing with a bent and weighted shaft.
Do you think this would help with a low hit miss? I have a tendency to pull my hands in at the last second causing a thin due to a left side injury. My swing is pretty on plane and I naturally hit a draw but I'm just wondering if it would help me keep my hands down a fraction longer. Thanks for any info.
It encourage the perfect extensor action through impact ensuring the right arm is straightening through impact not straight pre impact. I’m sure the gem will help you👍👍
Steve I received my GEM. When you hit the golf balls are you just removing the rod and ball and leaving the clamp on when doing your swing and striking the ball.
Fantastic aid and well explained 👍
i bet this will work wonders for me. wow frezer get in touch
great video Steve
Liam get one👍
@@GolfMates I struggle with over the top Liam like someone we know. I’ve ordered, so hoping this helps! In the mean time I’m still using a box like Dave says!
Clever piece of kit but...I deliberately keep the blade closed in takeaway. At P2 the toe is cranked over a little not straight up to sky. For me that is. I'd rather play this way than opening then closing again. With the blade slightly shut it means that coming into impact all I have to feel is continuing the right amount of rotation. Coincidentally Eric Cogorno released a tremendous video only yesterday on the whole subject of grip, wrists and forearm rotation. It doesn't matter how you get to "blade square" at impact as long as you get there. Opening and closing again as this gizmo trains introduces another variable for me which scares me 🤣
100%. Face/Path. I like the toe toe match my spine angle at P2, maintain the face, and rotate through. For me, this is too handsy.
I agree. I don't want to roll my wrists at impact because the face will be square only for a tiny fraction of the swing. Trying to keep an open mind and yeah a lot of my shots are to the right because I block and don't rotate my body enough, not because I don't rotate my hands. Give me a drill or gizmo to help me rotate my body.
I agree with the two comments about face matching spine angle and I too follow Cogorno. Two comments. First this still helps me anyway and for me it just seems to synch up the body and the hands naturally. Second I have already been playing with setting it up slightly off so that down sets the club face where I think it should be relative to spine angle rather than completely neutral. For me it still works. I realise I have been massively flipping the club in an attempt to fix an over the top swing by closing the face really fast. I knew I was doing it but couldn’t stop it. This device just seems to let me know instinctively that I don’t need to do that. If you manipulate the path it wobbles so I can just let it swing and feel what correct should be. It’s early days and I am still playing around with it but I feel enthused about the results so far.
where do you go to buy it , the site he says comes up for golf carts ?
If someone uses this that has a ball flight that starts left of their target and cuts back to the right, then they will go to hitting pulls and hooks. Path is also important, and this can’t fix the path as shown by the pulls that you hit on every shot.
That being said, if you know how to use this then I’m sure it could help someone who first needs to get the ball turning to the left, but from there you would need to fix the path, which is usually how you would fix this in a golf lesson… so cool product.
You’ll be surprised how the path is also controlled and educated by the gem.
Steve. I'll definitely order one once it's available in the U.S.
They ship to the US.
I'm from Ohio and received mine yesterday. Planning on using it today .
His example of a friend who uses this on the course between shots - I thought training aids were not permitted during a golf round?
Just ordered a Gem but like a previous follower , would it not be easier just to strike ball with another club ?? If Gem attached to a 7 iron then strike ball with a 6 or 8 iron , ur thoughts Steve !! Looking forward to the arrival of my Gem
You - "you'll hit a draw, guaranteed"!!
Me - "watch this shank"!!
you need to do a video with the drive that would good
OK, I'm a believer. Just purchased one, nae pressure.
Is this the same motor pattern as what the Old medicus hinge club that breaks of your don’t keep it on plane??
Just subscribed and thank you for your videos
Welcome to the channel👍
Just bought…I will let you know!
how is the Gem golf aid going for you?
Got mine last week. Practicing without it already got me thinking.
Practiced a couple of times in my living room this week
Shot 77 today.
Or is it the new bamboo underwear you think?
Hate to be negative but you are already a good striker of the ball. I would love to see one of your students use it, before swing, during and after. It looks too good to be true 🤔
CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHERE I PURCHASE THIS PLEASE?!
The link to purchase is in the description of the video..👍👍
Thanks for your support, Christine!
Initial trial....... amazing results hitting 6 irons with the gem on. The question next time is can my muscle memory make it work on the course.
Did muscle memory kick in?
Does it work with Driver?
Of course it was a draw you,re a professional who naturally hits a draw as we have seen in previous videos
Just ordered one!
Ah yes, just add a kickstand to your golf club! Next year a motorcycle handle to give it more gas.🤣😂
only irons, or for Woods and driver as well?
Thnx for answering and thanks for the video.
Looks like the coinage is open to the swing plane. 1st parallel should match face abs spine angle. An I wrong?
Just ordered one from your enthusiasm….hope you’re right😂
Don't understand how it works. Does the weight keep your shaft in position? Hands in position? Tempo? Thanks.
Yes, it naturally puts you in position. It’s so clever!
Do you know what the gillie said to him? Lots of similarities between a golf swing and fishing cast. Funny how you giggle when you feel how easy it is 🙂
Hi Steve, the GEM looks exciting, my natural shot is a draw, you kept hitting draws, that makes me worried I would hit too many hooks, your thoughts?
It sets you perfectly so you won’t over draw it👍