DOES THE X-FACTOR WORK? JULIAN MELLOR PROPER GOLFING

[@thomblinn4731]

I admire your capacity to both speak plainly and to aptly move accordingly. It's taken much time for me to conceive of Hogan's motion. Inso far as his pattern doesn't resemble yours, I can appreciate how fluidity can be manifest in myriad forms. Your easy and lazy mode is an enchantment for sure. It's a blessing to be exposed to your creditable offerings. Thanks to you and your sidekick missus. THOM BLINN

[@JulianMellor]

Thank you for your kind message Thom, love what you’ve said and thank you for sharing your thoughts. Kindest regards, Julian

[@jareroken9127]

I'm not a senior, (I'm 38) but I have knackered myself through football and rugby injuries. I'm not able to really plant my feet into the ground and twist my torso up tight, certainly not for a whole round of golf. I've read Brian Sparks book, it's a great read and I'm really starting to use your style of swing very well. The main thing I've struggled with is oddly enough belief. I still have to convince myself that I will hit the ball well with comparatively a lot of movement. But if you trust it, it works beautifully. You just naturally do whatever you need to do to strike the ball absolutely clean.

[@JulianMellor]

Choose commit to at least 6 rounds of golf and keep a record of your score and compare it to previous rounds with your old method, this will give feedback that ultimately can change our belief. Be really interested to read how you get on 😀

[@tpings33]

Discovered your videos a couple of weeks ago and the results have been nothing short of transformative. Almost like you have been watching my swing and have the remedies. I have some arthritis in my spine and your method has me playing pain free. I'm smiling as I write this and can't wait to get back to the course. Thank you!!!

[@JulianMellor]

Hi Tom, what a lovely message to wake up and read, I couldn’t be more pleased for you, isn’t it amazing when you can swing pain free and the results start happening so quickly, thank you for letting us know how you are getting on, keep up the good work. Regards Julian

[@glennbradnick1589]

its nice to hear a bloke with common sense i a touch wood do not suffer from any back injuries or problems but i will say get this loose feeling nailed and hear the ball fizz off the club super stuff julian like you say we are not pro"s but i enjoy quality of strike nearly every shot now thanks so much

[@guntars66]

Absolutly agry with you about X factor. I tell more X factor and separation is the most popular compensation for players and teachers witch don’t understand powers of foots, knees , hips and how there effects and helps upper body forces. You can of corse play with the compensations , but this is the main problem for so many injuries in golf. You swing is not only for senior golfers. This is the correct way to full body swing.

[@JulianMellor]

Thank you Guntars, golfers need to know about this

[@samuelmccormick539]

Really like the sound of this will be trying it out this week I now realise what I was trying to do for years was crippling me and has given me a chronic back problem but alas no more Julian cheers 👍

[@JulianMellor]

Enjoy playing pain free, give yourself time to become comfortable with it 😀

[@pema1353]

Brilliant. This is so for me. Thanks Julian.

[@thomasfraser9072]

Regarding my advice below. Any senior with knee problems; this may not suit them at all and your system would probably work best for them. I love the way you teach and so please do not take offense to my modifying it a bit and keeping my lead foot down throughout my swing. There are no deliberate hands or wrists manipulation and The Vs of the grip of both hands must be pointing to the trail shoulder in order for this Stack and Tilt to work. I know Stack and tilt are nasty words for most golf professional teachers; but I think it has some merits in a senior swing as described below and continues your rhythmic flowing of the golf swing Cheers

[@thomasfranta7028]

Very good info After two back surgeries including a fusion I agree with you wholeheartedly Thank You Julian

[@JulianMellor]

Thank you Tom

[@rodgalilee7946]

thanks Julian, I too do the danse in both upright & swing orientation. I find it helps me to get "the feel" & helps me danse throughout my swing. Thanks Rod

[@JulianMellor]

Rod Galilee , good to here 👍😀

[@allenmurphy9738]

Very good, as always. Thanks Julian.

[@geraldhemming]

Agreed Julian, I hurt my back last year trying to create separation in the downswing causing a three month layoff due to sciatica. I now know I will have to work with what my body will allow...

[@JulianMellor]

Enjoy the transformation Gerald

[@bobbrooke6426]

Julian, I've been learning the Easiest Swing all winter. At 72, I no longer can do the X Factor, not that I was really able to do it in earlier years either. And at 5'8" I'm certainly not tall. Anyway, just wanted to say that learning the "Dance to Golf" has been the best lesson for my game. Can't wait to take it to the course this summer. Thanks for your help!

[@JulianMellor]

Awesome Bob

[@glennbradnick1589]

thats great to hear i play with a senior golfer myself and i always said to him if you dont turn it aint goin nowhere he was amazed

[@bobbrooke6426]

I've yet to hit balls with the Easiest Swing, but will soon play. I've been practicign it all winter. I can tell already that it is gong to make all the diiference in my game. Thanks for the note.

[@garymoovit592]

Great Video, I started to do this about 6 months back, easier to hit the ball with more freedom, have had a back problem from my work, I'm 50 and went from 20 H to a 14 H

[@JulianMellor]

Moovit Admin , fantastic

[@tommeyer3770]

I can't agree more. I bought that most important stretch in golf contraption (I'm ashamed to admit) and it did nothing but hurt me. Ya, you get a stretch but your body was not meant to twist that much. As usual very good video Julian.

[@rayhartley195]

Julian i have had both knees and both hips replaced and I find turning very hard. The more I practice your method the better I feel i will be able to turn. Heres hopping Ray Hartley Country Victoria Australia.

[@JulianMellor]

Enjoy Ray

[@dazzler114]

Hello Julian - thanks for the videos. I have had two hip operations in less than a year. It was very difficult for me to play golf again and I actually contemplated giving this wonderful game up for good. Then about three months ago I came across your videos. I’ve been Practicing the “la dance to golf.” And I have no discomfort. I can’t wait to get out to the range and Hit some golf balls. Do you have any videos on how you start your downswing? Because your entire swing seems like one simple move. I hope your swing works for me. I just wanted to get in touch with you And thank you and your father for developing this wonderful “back- saving” swing. Best wishes, Pete

[@edlloyd976]

Super stuff Julian, have shared your short video with some of my golfing buddies.

[@kellymiller7859]

Excellent video Julian! I am trying hard to adopt your swing especially since I have chronic lower back & neck issues. The biggest challenge for me thus far is slowing down my swing tempo and using lighter grip pressure. It's slow going but getting a bit better with lots of practice.

[@JulianMellor]

Relax, allow your lead ankle to move freely with clubhead speed at impact and I’m sure you’ll be fine 👍

[@kellymiller7859]

Thank you! Also probably the biggest challenge for me with my swing is following through with full release? I am thinking maybe too much tension and tight grip pressure is causing this especially with wedges? Can't seem to get away from the above 7 grip pressure? Julian how you have mastered a 2 grip pressure is simply amazing which I bet 90% of golfers cannot do.

[@robertmazzarachio7939]

Great video and makes perfect sense to this 75 year old golfer 🏌️‍♂️

[@JulianMellor]

Sounds good to me, Robert 😀

[@TheRetrospective]

I just watched another golf video of a trainer focusing on straight arms and X-factor...geez I felt pain just watching that. 😳🥶 In contrast, what Julian is saying makes so much sense and it looks so smooth and relaxed. 🙂

[@JulianMellor]

Ouch

[@johnchetcuti9960]

Another informative video. Thanks again.

[@colinbaker3102]

CB found your videos very helphul

[@davidmarks509]

Good video. Maybe you don't hit it that far, but you place it so you get a good approach shot, and you can enjoy a comfortable golfing experience. Just think about the amount of athletes that break down in there sporting adventures. Pushing your self past sensible safe limits will hurt you. I am glad I found your series,

[@JulianMellor]

David Marks, thank you

[@thomasfraser9072]

Hi Julian in your demonstration of the X factor your trail knee is clearly held flexed with most certainly prevents the body from rotating back and forth. So wouldn't it be better to keep your weight now a little more on your lead foot by simply allowing your trail knee to un flex as your lead knee flexes on the back swing; and, then on the downswing; your trail knee to flex; while your lead knee un flexes ? It will feel weird because your lead shoulder will turn down more as your lead knee flexes and your trail knee un flexes; placing more weight on your lead foot at the top of your backswing. This way as seniors we will not be picking up our lead foot at all on our back swing as we are already in a perfect position to fire from our rights side on the downswing. Just a thought. I tried it and I no longer am concern about my lead foot off the ground at all at the start of my downswing. And I have more consistent results now. Cheers

[@keepclimbing02]

Thank you Julian! Last year I was tense and over thinking every swing. Yesterday my father and I played a round using this relaxed method and every shot was where I wanted it to go! Distance was far enough also for not using extra power. Request: can you make a video performing the swing using a driver, iron, and a wedge? Just to see how the flow goes. Great instructions and this definitely isn't just for seniors. I'm 40 and wish I learned this years ago 👍

[@JulianMellor]

Brilliant 😀

[@BarnhillGolf]

I really enjoyed the video.

[@paulbarrett2756]

Excellent 👌

[@JulianMellor]

Trying to do the X factor swing is what caused my back injury

[@PaulPGR]

Hi Julian - Any chance you could apply slomo to some of your full shots please? Thanks!

[@JulianMellor]

I’m sure I’ve done a slow mo video Paul

[@alanharris8310]

Really helpful with the back prop,, feels good plus won £25,,

[@peril1954]

Go Wolves

[@vinceschiavo5385]

Hi Julian - thanks for the video (great explanation!)...I notice you have graphite shafts in your irons; what kind of shafts are they and would you recommend them for senior golfers?

[@JulianMellor]

Yes, absolutely I would recommend graphite shafts, mine are just regular flex and 1/2 inch longer as I’m 6.1 tall ,

[@martyngiles5163]

Hi Julian I have just started the easiest swing as I'm a 50 Yr old golf with lower back issues, but I keep thinning the ball, especially on chip shots, would you recommend a change in ball position? Thanks Martyn

[@JulianMellor]

Hi Martyn, I would pay attention to two things, shoulder tension, are they remaining relaxed throughout the swing, are you shifting your weight correctly through impact, often golfers stay on their back foot for too long through impact. I highly recommend that you video your swing and watch it back , hope this helps a little , Julian

[@chrissmith7586]

Love the motions of your swing....the inevitable question how far do you hit your shots from wedge to driver Thanks Chris Smith Clearwater FL

[@JulianMellor]

Further than average Chris

[@udontknowme4057]

When getting fitted for clubs best suited for this swing, is the standard wrist to floor fitting methodology appropriate? Or should clubs be a little longer for the slightly upright posture?

[@JulianMellor]

We prefer golfers to stand a little taller at set up, so it is possible that clubs should be a little longer depending on your height

[@udontknowme4057]

Julian Mellor Easiest Swing Golf Coach Thanks for the reply. I have one other question, and I have looked through your videos but can’t find the video...do you suggest an open stance to help promote a turn/follow through? Thanks again.

[@JulianMellor]

No, if anything a closed stance helps you strike the ball from the inside, an open stance encourages an out to in swing path

[@vinceschiavo5385]

Thanks for the quick response - what brand/model shaft do you have?

[@JulianMellor]

Standard Xxio shafts and Cleveland hb launcher shafts

[@evertdoornhof8172]

Hi Julian, What is in your opinion the definition of a senior golfer (age)? Regards, Evert

[@JulianMellor]

18 and over 👍

[@JoeDixon740]

I'm 74. I think I qualify.

[@rayhartley195]

Here goes.

[@jardinesydney9447]

The x factor is a big no no for ageing golfers,better to stick to easiest swing,by the way i have returned to Le dance du golf,had a practice session today doing the movement between shots.I give myself 8 out of 10 for my effort.I hit some lovely shots.Tell me what are the main faults that your pupils find difficult to master.S/J.

[@JulianMellor]

Reducing tension and balance Jardine

[@paulbarrett2756]

I'm 77 and picked up major distance. Much easier on my old back

[@JulianMellor]

That’s good 👍

[@jardinesydney9447]

I recently saw martin Chuck of Rotary swing.com,which is similar to x factor teaching an 80 year old man,he told him to cross his arms over his chest and turn to his right while keeping his left heel on the ground.I could see he was struggling.I gave it the thumbs down and said oooh that looks painful,that.s for the young athlete.I got a prompt reply saying he,s an orthopaedic surgeon and should know if his hip hurts or not,S.J.

[@JulianMellor]

That’s such a lack of knowledge from the coaches, I bet the guy doesn’t go back

[@jeffreycheah5716]

What about wrist lag?

[@JulianMellor]

Coming up in my next video

[@FredCDobbs-er4qd]

In "the dance" why do you hold a club in front of you in that manner?

[@JulianMellor]

To keep the body and arms coordinated

[@davidmarks509]

I believe Tiger has had a fair amount of back problems.

[@JulianMellor]

David Marks he sure has

[@randyunderwood2894]

this is hard to learn after a life time of the wrong way. right now i can't swing just for a lower back issue

[@JulianMellor]

Hard or just different?

[@randyunderwood2894]

@@JulianMellor it's like trying to switch to left handed. i can do it w/o a club in my hand. hahahahaaha

[@RocketRanger711]

Hi. I have an outside of the box question. If absence of tension is the ideal, has it ever been tested with the shaft actually resting on top of the shoulder at the top of the backswing and then finishing resting on the lead shoulder at the conclusion of the downswing? Fuller turn, tension free, and such but I wonder if one can effectively strike the ball in terms of accuracy and distance that way.

[@JulianMellor]

Why not give it a go Rick and let me know how you get on 😀👍

[@RocketRanger711]

@@JulianMellor OK. I will and will let you know. Conceptually it makes sense to me. and it feels good without a ball, but the proof is in the pudding. Any USA based ESG coaches that you know of?

[@JulianMellor]

Yes we have Bob in LA , if you send me your email I’ll put you in touch , good luck btw

[@RocketRanger711]

@@JulianMellor Just emailed you. Thank you.

[@simonbaines535]

Wondering what your average 7 iron carry is ?

[@JulianMellor]

Yesterday I carried a 7 iron 195 yds , but I’m happy to carry it 140 yards 😀

[@simonbaines535]

Think I’ll rather take an easy 140, I can bust my guts at get it it 155 , but I want to take a swing in to my retirement years 😅