What A Golf Glove Can Tell Us

Guess I should check my spam folder, LOL, and early wouldn't be a problem. Let me go find it, lol

Ray Ray I totally agree and I've been playing 17 years, so its not just for new comers. I too was hoping to find out what it meant by having a glove waering out on the thumb, pad etc

Nice round Amos. 40 on the back? Awesome. Your the short game wizard.

Chkjr, I kind of agree with the baggie, but just make sure it is not wet or damp when sealed in. That can and will lead to a moldy musty smelling glove. If it is damp, leave it out in the air to fully dry before even putting it in your golf bag. I learned this years ago from one of my first rain plays where I switched out several wet gloves to new dry gloves which all went into the bag when done. I ended up throwing out several new stinky gloves.

That had to be tough for the youngster, Steve

TM I am still roaring with laughter at your response,As is my Chinese wife hahahaha. The last phrase is perfect too. I do speak it and can more than get by,but it is easy to be a lazy beggar when you have a full time translator with you 24/7 ; - ) She loves me playing Golf, is my No1 fan,critic,coach,and ball hound.She likes nothing better than looking for and finding lost balls. She will start to play eventually when we settle down. She will be hard to beat if she learns as quick as I know she will : - )
Will give google a go once I get back onto the desk top after the move.
Looking forward to fresh air again ; - ) Kind Regards from Dragonhead and his Dragonlady

Actually saw a pretty funny commercial for the Jumbo Max grips on Golf Channel when I was watching the Champions Tour broadcast. I'm not going to be making any bets with you about wearing a dress, that's for sure. ;-)

Good to hear ffrom you Dick. We did miss you guy.

Boogm:

   Happy Anniversary -- and many many more!

    Amos

Surge, please help me to understand why you are still on the back porch? Except my apologie in advance as I am so aware of your heart situation.My father passed away much too early because of heart disease. My love of golf wants to see visual demonstration regardless who is demonstrating. Continually watching back porch approach is not helping me! 
I think T.J., I know, would help get all this across.

Terry, the jumbomax are the large size and I don't know the weight but my fitter took that into consideration. I will definately let everyone know how they effect myfeel and results asap.

When I used to wear a glove the thumb wearing out was almost always because the thumb was sliding up and down. This usually comes from the wrists collapsing at the top of the swing.

For tears in the heel it was from the club twisting at impact. Most of the time this is due to trying to manipulate the club face onto the ball from being too far into the SBG on the back swing.

I certainly wouldn't object. Not sure if Don was planning to be here for the Justin Timberlake tournament, though. I hope he will be, as I'd love to have a chance to meet him in person and thank him for what he's done for my game, and for giving me the opportunity to "meet" the great folks on this site.

I seem to recall a few of those southern cal commutes, Robert, always made for a fun day.

LOL,Steve...she didn't go for my, "Let's act like it's 1982 and we just got married and didn't have much but each other." Speaking of which, that was 29 year ago today, we had a pretty nice dinner at the new Olive Garden they opened just done the hill, my oldest ( Mike) & his wife and my 3 yr. old grandson were also in attendance.Josh & Landon made it a laughable but enjoyable anniversary dinner. :)

One question, I know the culture is different in China, but why would your wife's parents name her, hahahaha

"As is my Chinese wife hahahaha."

Give my regards to your Dragonlady, hahahaha.

Ya, that same ad can be seen on thier web site. Hey who knows. I tend to grip the club too firm and these grips are really supposed to help anyone with tendenitus, arthritus and other hand issues. They felt surprisingly good when I first tried them out in Cali. The challenge I see so far is finding a golf bag with 14 idividual yet large enough holes to accomodate each club now. I spent an hour up at Golf Galaxy the other night looking at dozens of golf bags. I found two that are top candidates. I think I will wait until my clubs arrive and take them with me to the store and physically try and see which is the winner. I may go to 'Dicks' at Gallaria Mall and 'Sports Authority' to compare also. 

TMedley,
             I read somewhere that cotton gloves were excellent in wet weather or sweaty conditions. With that in mind a few weeks ago, I saw some cotton gloves with rubber pimples on in Metro [German wholesale store here in Dalian]. They were in packs of ten prs. I bought a pack. To test a pair, I ran the grips under the tap took my Surge grip with a pair on. Absolutely brilliant. There are 9pairs enroute to NZ. I would wear them all the time if necessary.
             As a footnote: My Footjoy gloves used to wear badly and quickly on the heel of my left palm. I even had a patch of calloused hard sking on the palm itself. That was before joining the Surge Nation. Now the heel on my left hand is as smooth as the proverbial baby's butt, since changing my grip.
             Haven't been online for a while either. Some big brother wombles have been 'interfering' with my access to certain sites, ie, my mail, newspaper, Surge etc. Remember the Scot's two modes? "P*ssed off" and "Let's get the b*st*rds", inappropriate for here, but you will get my drift no doubt?
             Good Luck TMedley with the hands and gloves.
Dick Lee, keep on trucking mate, in our thoughts and prayers. The move will go like clockwork, it is so ordained : - ) Keep hitting it long and straight everyone.
Dragonhead, Dalian, China, in body but not  in spirit ; - )

Saturday, I played in my traveling league tournament at  Chesley Oaks, the same place I played 11 days prior, and shot an 89, one stroke worse than before. I had one birdie on #12, 150-yard par 3, which I also birdie the previous round; 6 pars; 5 bogeys; 4 doubles; and 2 triples. I hit 4 fairways and 4 GIR. I had 31 putts, of which one was a dreaded 3-putt; 6 were 1-putts, and rest were 2-putts. My average drive was 208, significantly better than previously this year.

Most of my problems related to loss of focus - wandering mind syndrome. It seemed like I would randomly forget everything I know about the Surge Swing. Then, I'd get it back again. I'm gripping down 2 inches on my driver and 1-1/2 inches on the rest of my clubs, and am getting more distance from them. If I can stay focused on what I am suppose to be doing, my game should get better, but .... :-P

I keep letting what other players are doing affect my game. A sub-80 score was out there Saturday, but I did not take advantage of it. I counted 15 mental errors (what are referred to as unforced errors in tennis) that cost me about 11 strokes. I recovered well from the other 4 and didn't lose anything on those.

If I ever get it all together in one round ...

What more demonstration did you need about gloves? He showed closeups, even.

There are lots of visual demonstrations in the actual swing videos, and if you don't have them, you're really wasting your time trying to learn the swing without actually studying the materials. These daily tips are just that, tips and helpful clarifications that enhance our understanding of what is in the actual video lessons and Foundations Manual.

"I've been days and confused for so long........" Robert Plant- Led Zeplin

SGW:

    I get some wear marks in the heel area of the glove - but for a different reason.  Occasionly, maybe 2 or 3 times a round, my ring and little fingers loosen on the grip about halfway up the FUS, after impact with the ball.  This allows the grip to rotate against the heel pad on the glove, simarly to the "twist at impact" that Surge was talking about, but not as severe.

    I carry 2 gloves in my golf bag, on little plastic "hands" that serve as stretchers during the drying process. It seems to lessen wrinkling and cracking of the leather.

   Keep hitting them STRAIGHT and LONG

   Amos

We'll be missing you & thinking about you & your move Thursday, my friend.

Welcome back, Bob & thanks for the after-action report and the other too.

Doc, I was thinking the same thing and have already done my homework. I found that on the Jumbo grip web site they had a way to ask questions. i asked if they had a bag to recommend for with 14 individual dividers that would accomodate the jumbo grips. Sure enough they answered right away. The Datrek Assault bag. So you have a bag you can suggest if they go with those grips.
www.datrek.com

Dear Verticle swing players. After hitting thousands of balls all winter at the range, with Don's swing thoughts and my note pad, I hit the course in late March full of high hope. My back no longer hurt, even after 2 large buckets (200) each time I practiced. My "range" play looks like a 5 hdcp, but unfortunately I can't control the 5" of space between my ears. Doc, you may have a thought to shorten up that length. My hdcp on my home course after 17 rounds this year has gone up from 8 to 12. Yikes. Seems I can't stop the paralysis by analysis that those 5 inches can do to my new swing. So frustrating since I am healthy in body, but so fragile in my golf mind. Almost ready to resign my club membership. Any thoughts to save a golf nut?

My wife and I have signed up to be walking score keepers for the JTtourny in Sept. I'm hoping to end up with DJ's group. I asked and they say it is random luck who we're paired with.
We should plan on playing golf with Amos and Bob. That would be fun for sure.

Dick Lee:

   I am praying for good luck and a smooth move for you!

   Amos

Hello Fellow Surge Swingers,

It's been awhile!  I've been fighting with a cantankerous computer for the past few weeks, thus my absence.  I missed you guys and gals:0)

I've played a few rounds in the past two weeks, and struggled mightily with my iron play.  I couldn't hit them straight to save my life.  The good news is that I think I fixed the problem though and hit them nice and straight today.  I got off of the course at about 11PM after a pretty good  round of golf.  All of the courses in South Central Alaska are now on permanent green, so I'll start recording rounds and dropping my handicap.

Congrats on the life sentence Boog.  My Wife and I are only a year or two behind you.

Hey Steve,

The putting is still holding up.  I had 30 putts today and a chippy for birdie.  I struggled for a few holes yesterday, but left the putter in the bag for three holes and putted with my lob wedge.  My partners thought I was nuts, but my stroke came back, and I didn't have any more problems.

I'm getting a real itch to get to school in August, and can hardly wait to get started.  I'm hoping to hook up with Robert and Robert in Vegas,and maybe with Janet as well, when I get a chance.  I'm anxious to see their new sticks and compare swings with them.

Well, it's time to hit the rack, so I'll say g'nite and blab with all of you again tomorrow.  It's good to be back on board,

Bob

I know my grip is wrong because my gloves wear thru at the heel pad opposite the thumb pad. So what does that indicate? Thanks, I need all the help I can get.
John Canfield in Williamsburg, VA.

Day 43 of 45 is in the books, I can almost taste the 4 day weekend! On topic, sorta, I did wear some nice pigskin tig gloves today whilst running the tugger for a rigging exercise this morning.
I also used a 3 of 5 grip while on the levers and never lost touch with them.
 I'm off for a nap, Happy golfing everyone.
 Boog

Yo, Doc, that time you mentioned is good for me too.

How often do you wash your grips to keep them from getting dirty and slippery? Also, if you do wash your grips what kind of soap do you use?

Robert Meade :

   Thank you for your kind words sir!
    I was hitting wedges "better than most" almost all day long.  But on the front nine, the putter was not co-operating. I hit a lot a good putts but just a little srtong or a little weak.  Found the touch on back nine - closed with 4 one putt greens .

    Amos

uhmm, no I didn't Robert, I was to busy being romantic with the wife & Seal Team 6 :)

Just got in and showered up after my 9-hole league and dinner after. I didn't do too bad. Managed a 43 with a couple of missed putts I should have made. I'm still adjusting to the new clubs, but liking them a lot.

Thanks, Steve....we're celebrating by watching "Navy Seals" on ION television, I'm such a romantic :))))

First, get video of yourself on the course. Second, are you tracking not just your scores but individual shots and where they went and possibly a note about what you were trying to do if it was something other than "whack the ball down the middle as far as I can"? I'd hazard a guess that you're probably over swinging on the course, but really all the answers are in your play and in the course videos and manual here. A big part of that is getting control of the 5" between your ears. Maybe you don't need to hit 200 balls every time you go to the range. Maybe what you need to work on is a setup routine that gets you into the swing properly every time you step up to the ball.

I have a notebook with me all the time, and I actually use it LOL. Being the OC person that I am, I have even gone so far as to create my own version of a yardage book. I won't go into all that I did, but I made a map of each hole and laid out my plan of how I wanted to play each one, shot-by-shot. For the most part, I played as I had planned, except when the "senior moments" struck. I tend to lose focus just as I start the BUS - one of those "where am I going" moments - and I don't realize it until starting the FUS. By then, it is too late. All the notebooks, yardage charts, and swing thoughts in the world don't help once the rocket has been lit LOL.

John, normally that means that likely you are not holding the club enough in the fingers rather up to high on that pad. Also it is likely that you are re gripping during your backswing and the club is slipping and rubbing causing excessive wear.Check those things. You'll want to check your grip and grip pressure and make.sure you maintain even pressure throughout the swing.

Surge Nation:

   Here's goes with another thrilling after action report!

   For here it was humid day - but nothing liek in the SouthEast !  Some combination of what I ate, the weather, and mayb a little too much water a little too soon produced a mild stomach cramp. Not painful, just a little discomfort "reminder" -- but do read on!

   11 of 14 Fairways, 175 yard Driving average.
    6 GIR -- about 3 or 4 more than normal for me
    6 one putts, no three putts -- for 30 putts total
    4 bunkers with 1 Sandy
    0 penatly shots

     ALL of this combined for 1 Birdy, 6 Pars, 9 Bogies and 2 Doubles -- no Triples or "others" today.
    
     score : 44 +40 = 84 -- my lowest round in a while!
    
   Keep hitting them STRAIGHT and LONG

   Amos

Type your comment here. I wash my glove after each 18 hole. I`ve had it for over a year , and is just starting to show wear. My wife throws it in the wash without bleach.That amounts to approxamitly once a week.

Terry, I did order it on www.Golfclubs.com last night for 152.00 & free shipping. I saw it personally at Golf Galaxy the other evening and it is ideal for any jumbo gripped clubs. It is otherwise set up really cool with an obvious tilt  on top for short irons up front and longer irons and woods in the back. the two holes for the putter are cool too and allow for easy grab whether your driving or the passenger while riding. It's time T. I've always gone cheaper and 'best deal' but if I can afford it I go first class (and good deal) on equiptment now. I hope it will be my last bag and serve me for years to come. I'll difinately tell you how I love it when I get it. BTW I did order the swingrite too. Hey some people spend money on the car, clothing and reasturants .After I take care of bills and things related to my wife, I spend my hard earned cash on  quality golf stuff. My new clubs haven't arrived yet so it'll be Cristmas for the next week or so with 3 differnt packages coming in the mail...... :)

Thanks everyone for the well wishes!

Your probably right, Steve, kids seem to bounce back from anything. I was kind of catching up on the latest posts and notice the one Robert F & you were trading back & forth on. I see that you mentioned Bridge's Clubs from West Georgia Golf, those are what I've been using since January. Mike has the Titleist I used to play with. He didn't want to give them back & seeing how I knew way back in the early fall I was going to go the custom fit route I didn't push it.
Yeah, I was sporadic with those too, lol. Pre-Surge days and all.

LOL back at you big guy :)