The Plane Truth for Golfers Master Class: Advanced Lessons for Improving Swing Technique and Ball Control for the One- and Two-Plane Swings

I'm 75 years old. I have a single digit handicap, playing once a week, and I've never had a golf lesson. Therefore, I have never truly understood the what, why and how of a solid golf swing. The "Plane Truth - Masters Class" resolved these issues AND in the simplest, detailed descriptions possible. Such an easy read and such an easy transition from page to the range and course. I had not touched a club in 3-weeks, read the Two Plane section twice, then scored EVEN PAR on the 9-holes that I play with friends on Thursday afternoons. I now understand the dynamics of my Two Plane swing and how to make real-time corrections when things go south! THANKS, Mr. Hardy and THANKS to my friend, RICK CAREY, for recommending this read.

I am convinced that everyone except the usual contrarians will eventually agree that this is the Golf Swing Bible. I have been playing 25 years or so and Hardy's work has finally solved all the golf swing instruction confusion. I am no longer the slightest bit confused by what I read or see no matter how opposite and contradictory. It is all completely understood when viewed in the 1 and 2 plane concepts.Furthermore I have found that his prescriptions for both swings is accurate. I spent the better part of 2013 trying to perfect the one plane swing (tried to get Moe Norman results) and found that all Hardy's points/keys are valid. Unfortunately I am just not made up such that the 1 plane is for me so I went back to the 2 plane. Hardy's work made that switch a breeze. I knew exactly what I had to do, how to do it etc. Hardy's 2 books and better yet the DVD's are mandatory for all golfers.The new Golf Swing Bible Mandatory - period. Or wallow around for 20 years dazed and confused.Big picture update:Golf instructors mean well but harm students. This is a powerful concept to grasp!This was said during the seminar: Body Swing Connection - Titleist Performance Institute @ 2011 PGA Show, by TPI co-founders Dr. Greg Rose and Dave Phillips. (see YouTube video - very worthwhile viewing)There are three books that form a rather complete package for someone trying to finally achieve a repeating swing and stop screwing it up.#1 The Golf Swing Bible since 2006 = The Plane Truth For Golfers by Jim Hardy.There are 2 books that present the information in 2 different fashions and/or DVD set (Library like I did) I like best The Plane Truth for Golfers Master Class: Advanced Lessons for Improving Swing Technique and Ball Control for the One- and Two-Plane Swings Get all three as this work is the new Golf swing BIBLE - PERIOD! Sorry Ben Hogan. Ben Hogan's the 5 lessons is great for a one plane swinger but will screw up a two plane swinger. The work by Jim Hardy can and will once and for all help you/stop you from screwing up your swing by realizing that there are 2 different swings with 2 movement prescriptions.#2 The supplement to the Hardy "Bible" expands and illustrates and reveals major components and nuances = Your Perfect Swing by Jim SuttieHe reveals power sources. Turners, coilers, rotators, sliders, high swings, low swings, late releasers, early releasers, open or shut face releasers etc. Very valuable compliment to Hardy's work.#3 How to Learn Golf by Harry Hurt, He teaches you about all those who are teaching you how to swing. What methods they are advocating and what categories all that instruction falls into. A very valuable resource for trying to sort out the instruction that appears everywhere. In the end you can focus on what you want and avoid what is not for you.Outstanding book for a golfer set on improvement and trying to make heads or tails out of all the swing advice confusion. He took lessons from the worlds best at very high cost. But the book can also apply to books, TV and magazine "lessons"From page 24: "No matter which approach you choose, you need to know where your instructors are coming from, which of the major methods they advocate, and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Otherwise you are likely to find yourself bouncing from one pro to another, perpetually trapped in a state of confusion and frustration as you are inundated with conflicting advice and diametrically opposite swing thoughts. No one knows better that I do after taking lessons from twenty-one teaching pros in twenty-four months. Instead of suffering the pain and confusion of running a similar instructional gauntlet, you can simply read this book."Another helpful book is Lowdown From the Lesson Tee : Correcting 40 of Golf's Most Misunderstood Teaching Tips by David Glenz

Jim's book is very enlightening. Knowing where you are at in your golf swing and being on plane are explained very well and the pictures are of good quality. I have both this and the previous copy and found them both to be helpful.

I'm a one-plane swinger with a swing that was "corrupted" with mixed elements from both single-plane and two-plane swings. I didn't understand elements from each swing type are often opposing. Initially, I took golf lessons from an Golf Pro/instructor that taught HIS swing type, which made things worse.Both "The Plane Truth for Golfers" books were my breakthrough - I own both versions. Each book presents the same information but with somewhat different verbiage. However, I use drills from both books.I have read over 75 golf instructional books. But once I understood the different (and opposing) swing types, I simply removed the two-plane elements from my one-plane swing and things got much better INSTANTLY. Furthermore, I DIDN'T need a swing with "perfect" form to enjoy the game. All I need is to make PROPER ball contact - with repeatability - using the imperfect one-plane swing I have. In the final results, perfect golf swing form isn't required. Its about proper ball contact at impact with higher than average consistency.In addition to these two books, I bought "The Plane Truth" DVD set (4 videos) from their website, and the Orange Whip for proper feel / sequencing training (see Jim Hardy's Orange Whip video on YouTube). All combined, they are cheaper than the price of two golf swing lessons, which could do more harm than good. Additional benefit: I can watch the DVD over and over when I need a refresher. No cost.Hint: I watched the complete video on first viewing, then used the "next chapter" button on my DVD remote to skip instruction on swing type that doesn't apply to me.Once you understand the elements of YOUR swing type, you can take videos of your swing from proper viewing positions (belt/waist high from both front and back, making sure to capture golf club face at top of backswing) to identify any faults that you still have. Important: What you "feel" in your swing often isn't what you're actually doing. A slow-motion camera would be best but even phone videos will be extremely valuable. Hint: You can try swinging in you back yard using Whiffle balls to work on proper form, then go to the driving range to check your actual ball flights.Work on one thing at a time, then use the drills in the book to fix them. I think this DIY approach is better than becoming dependent on an "uninformed" golf pro every time you need a fix. BIG $$$. However, if you choose to hire a golf swing instructor, make sure they teach YOUR swing type (one-plane/ two-plane) or they will really mess you up.Also, seek out a tutorial with CURRENT information on ball flight analysis and their root cause. IMPORTANT: Modern ball flight analysis (using slow-motion video) proves the "club face angle" - AT IMPACT - is the most dominate element of the "initial" ball flight direction - with "club face path" being the less dominate influence of the two. Any tutorial that has these two key points REVERSED is outdated and will greatly hinder your progress. (Research this yourself or test this concept using your putter.) WARNING: There are Golf Pros out there still teaching with outdated information, misdiagnosing ball fights / swing faults. Again, they can mess you up!

Clearly explained difference between one and two plane swings and the requirements for both.

I enjoyed reading this book. It is very well written by an author who is clearly one of the deep thinkers of the game.I have understood his rationale to be that he has normalised a golf swing to be of either "single" or "two plane" mechanics, and that many/most golf teachers do not make this distinction, and hence teach with a confusing mixture of both types. He offers helpful advice on the obvious quesion "which swing type should I adopt?". Although he makes the point that it is probablty more important to adopt one or the other, and follow through with it, rather than obsess over the choice. (Particularly if you shoot in the 80s, or worse). His style is very pleasing, and refreshing, in that he doesn't over-sell his messages, just explains them clearly. So no "snake oil" here!The differences between the two swings affect the grip and posture as well as swing mechanics, so not for the faint hearted. I got the impression that the standard teaching one normally receives is more inclined to two plane.On investigating further I discovered a number of Forums, and his own web site that has glowing testimonials from people who have successfully adopted his teachings. Forum feedback indicated that the most significant benefit is for (unknowing) two planers, who have not progressed despite much effort and lessons, who have adopted the single plane approach.Where it becomes less clear is that it appears that golfers are not always classified as pure single or two planers. It is not so black or white, but more shades of grey, in practice. The other problem is that I don't think these concepts are quite so well known to UK golf teachers.So, unless you can find a pro who is familiar with Jim's teachings, you will need to be prepare yourself to be a self taught disciple. (Although he has also produced a DVD set as well, only available from the US)If you are an "instruction junkie" then this book will provide plenty to keep you occupied! If you like to understand swing concepts, and welcome diversity - even if you do not slavishly adopt everything - then this is a rewarding read.Has it transformed my game? Well not by itself. After trying several teachers, I have now found a very good coach who has worked with me to reduce my h/c by 6 shots, in the past year. I feel I am still making good progress on what is a fairly traditional two plane swing. If, in the future, I feel that despite continued lessons and much quality practice, I have hit a ceiling - then I might be tempted to have a go at the single plane - or at least discuss it with my highly regarded coach. However if you have not found a great coach, and seem to be getting nowhere, then this could be a fruitful way forward.

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In depth account, especially if you admire Matt Kuchar's swing.

I have had many lessons over the past few years and not really gotten anywhere. Going to different tutors all the time one ends up with many swing changes and traits that counter each other.This book has revolutionised my game and altered my swing to how it should be. After reading the book I opted for the one-plane swing based on my physical make up and traits from previous lessons.As I conducted the drills and read the book I realised that my teachers had incorporated parts of both the one and two plane swings, hence me not progressing. It seems that the pros have not grasped the basics outlined in this book and have therfore been teaching the wrong drills.For example, on the one -plane swing you should have a slightly closed club face when the left arm is horizontal in the back swing. I'd always been taught that the toe should be facing skyward with the club face facing fwd (ie not tilted back/fwd but club square). This is not the case. The face should remain slightly closed until the top part of the swing.The book goes into great detail and can become overly technical. The pictures are black and white and could be better but overall the direction is first class.If you have been struggling with your swing- YOU NEED THIS BOOK- don't have any more lessons with your Pro!