I have been using it for years. It helps in several areas. The first thing is that it helps to get the wrists engaged and snapping through the ball. There is definitely a tendency for increased lag, which is a huge distance factor. The trainer model is long and it helps to stretch the shoulder and back muscles. It helps with syncing the legs and upper body, and this helps with balance. My suggestion is to swing the trainer smoothly and in balance every day. Don't try to swing it fast and hard. By staying in balance, swinging smoothly, and using it every day, swing speed will naturally increase. Don't force it, it just happens. The reason is that you will be swinging smoother and better. Your wrists will be looser. Then when you hit balls with your driver try to have the same mental feel and speed as with the trainer. Maybe hit 10 balls and then swing the trainer and then hit balls, etc. So that you can imprint it in your mind. This is not a quick fix. It will take weeks and maybe months to recondition your body, arms, legs, and wrists. It depends on how poor your swing is to start. I highly recommend this trainer to starting junior players. They can get started with proper fundamentals. They can learn how to hit the ball far and well with that nice, easy-looking swing.
I bought a similar swing trainer device and I absolutely love it. I introduced to many of my golfer friends who need better tempo and need to use their legs and body. Like you said, it forces you to have good tempo because of its flexibility. The heavy ball at the end really emphasizes feeling the clubhead instead of swinging the club like a baseball bat. My only regret is I didn't get it sooner.
Random q, what stand bag do you have that fits this? My jones r trouper barely fits 14 clubs let alone training aids and alignment sticks. Looking for an upgrade
Don’t buy a clone. I have friends who have way cheaper versions of this - they are just not the same - balance different - no counterweight - can’t change the grip - the shaft bends wrongly - why bother? This is an exercise I do every day at 77 years by old along with some dumbbells. Great way to not only stay fit but also maintain good swing mechanics. Get yourself a 1” rope one yard long to do the last part of swing training at home. Dumbbells, rope, and mid sized orange whip - it’s all I need to stay fit and play well.
Bought my orange whip a while back convinced, thanks to all the hype, it would radically change/improve my golf….all this blurb about it being a good warmup tool doesn’t really do it for me….so you’re now on the 1st tee all warmed up having had a few practice swings with the whip….so what? you’ve now got yr driver ready to pound the ball into oblivion but hello….feels a bit, actually, quite a bit lighter than this ‘magic wand’ you were led to believe would totally transform yr game…end result sees yr opening drive end up goodness knows where & you suddenly hit with the realisation that, just like the hundreds of other so called golfing aids, the Orange Whip is not the answer to the golfing equivalent of the Holy Grail….believe me, it DOES NOT improve yr golf…I have yet to come across any owner of this device who, hand on heart, can say since using it their handicap has plummeted….
I have been using it for years. It helps in several areas. The first thing is that it helps to get the wrists engaged and snapping through the ball. There is definitely a tendency for increased lag, which is a huge distance factor. The trainer model is long and it helps to stretch the shoulder and back muscles. It helps with syncing the legs and upper body, and this helps with balance. My suggestion is to swing the trainer smoothly and in balance every day. Don't try to swing it fast and hard. By staying in balance, swinging smoothly, and using it every day, swing speed will naturally increase. Don't force it, it just happens. The reason is that you will be swinging smoother and better. Your wrists will be looser. Then when you hit balls with your driver try to have the same mental feel and speed as with the trainer. Maybe hit 10 balls and then swing the trainer and then hit balls, etc. So that you can imprint it in your mind. This is not a quick fix. It will take weeks and maybe months to recondition your body, arms, legs, and wrists. It depends on how poor your swing is to start. I highly recommend this trainer to starting junior players. They can get started with proper fundamentals. They can learn how to hit the ball far and well with that nice, easy-looking swing.
I bought a similar swing trainer device and I absolutely love it. I introduced to many of my golfer friends who need better tempo and need to use their legs and body. Like you said, it forces you to have good tempo because of its flexibility. The heavy ball at the end really emphasizes feeling the clubhead instead of swinging the club like a baseball bat. My only regret is I didn't get it sooner.
I saw several senior tour players with one in their bags. Must help flexibility for mature golfers.
Random q, what stand bag do you have that fits this? My jones r trouper barely fits 14 clubs let alone training aids and alignment sticks. Looking for an upgrade
My bag is a really old model I got back in college, but closest thing to it nowadays is the “Ping Hoofer”
Expensive, but great bag.
Don’t buy a clone. I have friends who have way cheaper versions of this - they are just not the same - balance different - no counterweight - can’t change the grip - the shaft bends wrongly - why bother?
This is an exercise I do every day at 77 years by old along with some dumbbells. Great way to not only stay fit but also maintain good swing mechanics. Get yourself a 1” rope one yard long to do the last part of swing training at home. Dumbbells, rope, and mid sized orange whip - it’s all I need to stay fit and play well.
the knock offs are darn near the quality. I carry an el cheapo, because I hate wasting money.
I bought Amazon's own version on Prime Day!
The knockoff made me worse. The orange whip is so much better.
13 dollars on temu
Are you paid for pushing this ????
I mean he said the price was steep. Not very salesman of him
I’m a two handicap and it’s literally the only training aid I’ve ever used that’s made me better.
Bought my orange whip a while back convinced, thanks to all the hype, it would radically change/improve my golf….all this blurb about it being a good warmup tool doesn’t really do it for me….so you’re now on the 1st tee all warmed up having had a few practice swings with the whip….so what? you’ve now got yr driver ready to pound the ball into oblivion but hello….feels a bit, actually, quite a bit lighter than this ‘magic wand’ you were led to believe would totally transform yr game…end result sees yr opening drive end up goodness knows where & you suddenly hit with the realisation that, just like the hundreds of other so called golfing aids, the Orange Whip is not the answer to the golfing equivalent of the Holy Grail….believe me, it DOES NOT improve yr golf…I have yet to come across any owner of this device who, hand on heart, can say since using it their handicap has plummeted….
When I watch the pros on
TV, I see this in their bags quite frequently. That should tell you something.
I see pros wearing Rolex watches as well. That should tell you something. 🙄