For the ages

[curtisj76]

Is it true that hitting gets harder the older you get? I apologize for my ignorance as I'm just getting into TGM. I've been messing around with hitting and having good success. My only concern is that I'm not going to be young my whole life. I don't want to change swings after hitting for 30 years. Make sense?

[Martee]

What you are really asking is for someone to crystal ball the future. Sorry that may sound a bit flipit, not meant too.

Translated, your golf stroke today will over the years under go some changes, the amount of changes will first and foremost depend upon your physical fitness. If after 30 years you find that your physical condition has decreased, say other than a round or two a golf a week you spend the rest of the time sitting, well you golf stroke will suffer. How much depends upon the individual and the demands of the golf stroke you employ.

I am sure some of the fitness experts can add a lot more.

If you are wondering is hitting for the young and swinging for the old, that doesn't track if you look at the pros that have gone on to the senior tour.

Homer did put out what he thought was an indication if you should be a hitter or swinger in 1-D, Structure. In short if you are flexible and fast, swing, if you are strong and slow, hit. That is not to say you can't do both, but most likely you will be more effective with one style over the other unless your physical characteristic prove to be equal.

[TGMfan]

Is it true that hitting gets harder the older you get? I apologize for my ignorance as I'm just getting into TGM. I've been messing around with hitting and having good success. My only concern is that I'm not going to be young my whole life. I don't want to change swings after hitting for 30 years. Make sense?

Craig Stadler seems to have maintained his stroke through the years. Winning events on both the regular and Senior tours in consecutive weeks ain't bad for an old Hitter!

[curtisj76]

Very true. I thought I heard that Trevino switched from hitting to swinging due to him getting older. Is that correct?

[efnef]

Very true. I thought I heard that Trevino switched from hitting to swinging due to him getting older. Is that correct?

Well... he did start drawing the ball, but he can still hit the push fade.

[billmckinneygolf]

Ready for the blasphemy? Ready to re-think this subject?..It's very very rare to find anyone who is PURELY a hitter or swinger. Almost everyone on the Tour is either a Switter or a Hing-er. Some shots call for a true Hit or Swing, but almost all experts have customized their patterns...from Grip Basic right through.
All 4 barrels are being "used" even if they are not being actively used. More on this later..
Respectfully,
Bill McKinney, GSEM

[Bagger Lance]

Ready for the blasphemy? Ready to re-think this subject?..It's very very rare to find anyone who is PURELY a hitter or swinger. Almost everyone on the Tour is either a Switter or a Hing-er. Some shots call for a true Hit or Swing, but almost all experts have customized their patterns...from Grip Basic right through.
All 4 barrels are being "used" even if they are not being actively used. More on this later..
Respectfully,
Bill McKinney, GSEM

Bill,

First off, welcome to the forum.
I'm sure we can all benefit from your many years of experience in the Machine.

Nothing Blasphemous at all. Now if you said most tour players are either pure hitters or swingers, then a lot of eyebrows would be raised. Since this is the "Hitters" thread, who would you classify as a pure hitter on tour today? Anyone?

Thanks,

Bagger

[YodasLuke]

Ready for the blasphemy? Ready to re-think this subject?..It's very very rare to find anyone who is PURELY a hitter or swinger. Almost everyone on the Tour is either a Switter or a Hing-er. Some shots call for a true Hit or Swing, but almost all experts have customized their patterns...from Grip Basic right through.
All 4 barrels are being "used" even if they are not being actively used. More on this later..
Respectfully,
Bill McKinney, GSEM

I would have to agree, and it's not blasphemous at all. That's why you find A LOT of blanks in 12-4. However, there are plenty that are heavily skewed in one direction or the other. 12-1-0 or 12-2-0 is a great starting point though. And, a true hit or swing would be a nice Christmas wish for everyone.