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How Many Golfers Out There Are Really Using Swing Trainers or Exercisers?

By David Dawsey PE Esq

Maybe it?s just me, but I don?t personally know a single golfer using swing trainer / swing exercise devices. However, I definitely would give one a try if I thought it had a shot at actually improving my game. Therein lies the problem, it is hard for me to look at these devices and think ?that?s going to help my game, sold!? I had this same problem when reviewing a patent that recently issued as USPN 7,625,320 titled ?Swing Training Apparatus and Method.? Now, I am sure it would give you a nice hip workout and all (if that?s what your looking for), but would it really help your swing? You be the judge??.

The patent describes the invention as:

A resistance swing training apparatus and method for providing resistance opposing the rotation of the hips of athletes performing sports-specific movements such as the golf or baseball swing. The apparatus provides the resistance by attaching tethers such elastic cords to a harness worn around the waist of the athlete in a configuration that allows the athlete to perform the sports-specific movement at optimum speed. In one embodiment the apparatus includes a base forming the training area and a pair of training modules for providing the elastic cords for attachment to the hips of the athlete. The lateral spacing and elevation of the elastic cords may be adjusted to fit the athlete. The resistance may also be adjusted in a wide range of resistances to fit the athlete.

OK, I could see one in the gym that travels with the Tour, but that's about it.

Dave Dawsey  - Tracking Golf Training Patents

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Full post as published by Golf Patents on December 22, 2009 (boomark / email).