"The Rail"

[HungryBear]

Has anyone , other than Brian Gay, had any experience with the putting rail by harold swash? How is it leveled in the transverse direction? If the ball rolls of the side it must be conclusive that it is the putter not un-level rail. Other experiencec, video clips, where to buy (US golf outlets) ?
Thanks
The Bear

[YodasLuke]

I've had one of those for years. I didn't know the name. But, I have used it, and I like it. I use the flat side (not the rails) and putt from wide to thin. It's tough to keep it working on that side. But, it magnifies your errors.

[scooby]

Has anyone , other than Brian Gay, had any experience with the putting rail by harold swash? How is it leveled in the transverse direction? If the ball rolls of the side it must be conclusive that it is the putter not un-level rail. Other experiencec, video clips, where to buy (US golf outlets) ?
Thanks
The Bear

Hi, my first mail! I've done the assistent trainer education here in sweden and am starting the pga club pro in october. In other words, I ain't Brian Gay! I've been looking at this site for ages and there is so much great stuff on it. I love the rail.. Once one's putted down the rail the hole looks very large for normal putts. I trust the rail, its made of stainless steel, its flat, that's what one's paying for, right? I use the rail along with Trueplane by Yes. I like the way it makes me think about the way i raise and lower the putter from the ground, great feedback with the rod attatchment. Now i notice a considerably better forward roll "compression"?? through the ball. I also strap on a uniputt to take care of any wristy business and have noticed a great improvement. For the swing i use gyroswing and try to hold on to my flying wedges. If golf is all about plane then i have difficulty undersatnding why more people aren't getting more excited about gyroswing. However, I digress.
The rail is well worth investing in, in my humble opinion. Bought mine through haraldswashputting.co.uk

[O.B.Left]

I recently saw a guy putting along the top of a common metal yard stick. He'd place the ball in the hole then putt it.

[HungryBear]

I recently saw a guy putting along the top of a common metal yard stick. He'd place the ball in the hole then putt it.

I do that- I have several stiff metal yardsticks- would like longer. Need level surface such as hardwood floor. (wife loves that!) Also, use "spun" and marked balls to see rotation.

The Bear

[O.B.Left]

If you dont need the rails you could just buy a piece of longer flat metal and drill a hole I guess. Hmmm I might just do that myself........

Bear, since thread jacking is now "de regeur" , have you made a plastic plane board yet? I've thinking about it, but it would take a massive clean out of the garage first however. Homer said we should all climb into one , that we'd be surprised by our findings. A clean garage would sure surprise the heck outa my wife , thats for sure.

[HungryBear]

If you dont need the rails you could just buy a piece of longer flat metal and drill a hole I guess. Hmmm I might just do that myself........

Bear, since thread jacking is now "de regeur" , have you made a plastic plane board yet? I've thinking about it, but it would take a massive clean out of the garage first however. Homer said we should all climb into one , that we'd be surprised by our findings. A clean garage would sure surprise the heck outa my wife , thats for sure.

I have several (2) made them from 1/2 in. covered insulating foam board. Very light. tape together at cut-out side makes full 8 x 8 - 24-30 in radius cut - out.

I have also made pvc rail like vj did in alignment golf dvd. I used 2" sched 40 grey conduit (much cheaper than dwv-pvs) and 2 -2" "T's" and 2 2" 90*'s. cut 1 length of conduit up to make 2 uprights and 4 base legs (as I recall about 21-22 in total hight.) I take it apart and assemble at will- friction fit works OK

I have a portable 36 X 48 mirror which I put a frame around and a back standing frame piano hinged at top - covers full swing at about 8' in front of mirror, works well.

I have a high speed camera-casio EX-FH20- set it up behind and over mirror w/ tripod or plane edge behind- and I set up an exact ( no paralax) string plane . This can be BETTER than plane board because no possible mechanical interferance.

Lots of other "home grown" toys/tools but not related to plane.
I'll leave my sig on this post and U can see some of the "stuff" listed

[O.B.Left]

Nice. You've been very busy! I know you like the string line but does the plane board provide any shocking insights to your mind?

Thanks

[HungryBear]

Nice. You've been very busy! I know you like the string line but does the plane board provide any shocking insights to your mind?

Thanks

Yes two things;
With the board there is a tendancy to try and lay the clubshaft on the plane. this creates/encourages a sweep release and can screw up rhythm.

the soft board shows sweet spot plane. because at release and swivel the hossel goes below plane and puts a little dent in the board.

The Bear

[O.B.Left]

Yes two things;
With the board there is a tendancy to try and lay the clubshaft on the plane. this creates/encourages a sweep release and can screw up rhythm.

the soft board shows sweet spot plane. because at release and swivel the hossel goes below plane and puts a little dent in the board.

The Bear

This may be a leading question......but if the court will allow it......

When you adjust the Plane Angle to a lower plane , an Elbow Plane say.....while keeping the shaft on plane from Impact to Follow Through and executing Angled Hinging with its associated Clubhead Travel or even Horizontal Hinging maybe too....Does it feel like you are "swinging left" so to speak?

(Im waiting for an "Objection" from someone but I think they're all on other sites maybe)