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A PGA coach’s take: Fix the cause of a long backswing before buying another training aid

GolfWRX·Jul 19, 2026·
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A PGA coach advises addressing the root causes of a long backswing—lost width and an upper body-led transition—before investing in training aids like the Gravity Fit TPro, PlaneMate, or Tour Striker Smart Ball, emphasizing the importance of fixing fundamental issues first.

In our forums, member kippjr23, a 6.3-handicap player, is trying to prioritize three connected issues: a backswing that runs long, lost width and a transition that begins with the upper body. He asked whether the Gravity Fit TPro, PlaneMate or Tour Striker Smart Ball could help. As a PGA coach, I would pause before adding […]

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