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Hi I’m Rick Shiels, welcome to my channel RickShielsPGAGolf. This KZbin channel is designed to help you play better golf, also to help you enjoy your golf more!
I specialise in golf club reviews, golf club unboxing, golf club news, golf club head to heads, and all about golf clubs.
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I will also help you lower your score by chipping better by stopping you duff and thin chips, pitch the ball closer and also create backspin. Also I will provide you help to putt better and hole more putts!
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[@GolfOnTap]

Rubberized carbon fiber... or fibre for you lads... is basically the status quo for hockey sticks. Playing with a wood stick is like playing with hickory clubs.

[@MuCron1960]

Think in UK we have hockey on a hard-court, almost like tennis and the hockey stick is made out of wood. It’s definitely different than ice hockey

[@fever040]

​@@MuCron1960 Field hockey sticks are mostly carbon nowadays. Wooden sticks barely get used

[@ThiagoMedeirosGeo]

Rick's pronunciation of WINSTCONSTIN is historical reparations for the way Americans pronounce WORCESTERSHIRE and such @3:18

[@subparlefty]

I live in Winstconstin and it made me laugh hearing him butcher the state name! 😂

[@ThiagoMedeirosGeo]

@@subparlefty WINSTCONSTIN FOR THE WINST

[@drewgarza1888]

oh you mean warchestersheyre sawce?

[@xblindfolded]

PAY-TENT pending

[@benmorrissey8057]

Came to the comments for this😂

[@alberthancock672]

I’m from Canada that is a hockey stick grip they are carbon fibre and sticky…

[@TeeOffWithTy]

Im from Canada too and I’m stoked Rick has some hockey knowledge and apparently he’s a natural dimer haha

[@TeeOffWithTy]

I kinda want to turn one of my twigs into a putter 😂

[@markb3097]

If the manufacturer doesn't find a way to get this into the new happy gilmore movie their missing a trick!! 😂😂

[@orugma]

I wish you *would* do gimmick reviews again - they were fun and I miss them!

[@pressuredup]

I'll take a 90's aluminum Easton version please.

[@kc8kir]

Paul Runyan, a player from the 1930s, recommended the split grip when chipping and on short putts. He was a short hitter but beat a lot of longer pros with his fantastic short game, earning him the nickname "Little Poison". I think a lot of how amateurs and professionals play is the result of tradition, traditional instruction, and mimicking what they see other players doing. There is a bit of a herd mentality to golf technique. In some ways this is good because we see what the best players do and try to take similar approaches to achieve success, but it might also leave opportunities for better performance untried. Traditional instruction seems to largely be a "teach the teacher" or apprenticeship style industry where junior teachers learn what to teach and how to teach from more senior instructors, many of them influenced by or adherent to a particular method or lineage of instruction. More non-traditional techniques that have not established themselves within that system are not widely taught. Plus, if you do learn something non-traditional, and you later have problems with it, who will you go to for help? Your options are rather limited. Equipment availability is also an issue. Some will argue "if it was better the pros would do it" but that ignores the fact pros have years and years of experience and comfort with their current technique, and making a radical change could put their earnings (livelihood) at risk. It might be better for them to just work on fixing the current technique than create doubt attempting to master a new one. These are probably the same reasons you don't see side-saddle putting gaining much traction despite its advantages. Rick, have you considered trying a side-saddle putter?

[@hackandslash873]

Makes me think of The Holy Grail (overhand) of golf. Check it out. Gets you in good positions without trying to get in good positions. Root causation.

[@bassmasta9117]

Bryson used a side saddle putter for a bit. He's the only pro who publicly tries "alternative" ways of golfing, although I'm sure others do and we just don't hear about it.

[@nic38211]

Ricks never been so mad that a "gimmick" club actually works for him that he self sabotages on long putts

[@shaneblair347]

Yeah that was frustrating to watch.

[@JaxReds]

It definitely is tricky to just pickup but if rick gave it a couple weeks it is pretty easy to adjust. It’s the same as an armlock putter where the quicker pace makes your feel good out the window

[@mrbuddyro-robloxmore]

i don't think he was sabatoging on purpose. new putters are hard to use

[@davidspalding1195]

Send this to Bryson. His analysis of this would be great😂

[@rambo1872]

he"ll probably start using it.😂😂

[@smittywerbenjagermanjensen6969]

As a hockey player watching Rick mess with a hockey stick brings me so much joy

[@sayb4431]

Happy Gilmore knew it a long time ago...

[@mikerichardson60]

Wooden hockey sticks are used to prop up the tomato plants and chicken coops. Modern hockey sticks are exactly the same as that putter shaft.

[@chase_hanna]

Have been using a 17" long putter grip for some time now. Really like split handed putting using the longer grip and the counter balance helps me with control

[@dr.feelgood9067]

Been putting split grip for just over a year now with the AL 17” grip. Putting hasn’t turned into a strength yet but very few 3 putts now, like 1-2 every second round. Lag putting is far better now. Might have to try this one out.

[@bennettlamotte5835]

I feel like the super low grip would be good on short putts but you would want to grip higher on longer putts

[@JT-gy5wc]

I really enjoy your videos because of the honesty and the videoing the first time you use something versus others that probably test things out first before they video. This provides a unique perspective and I really appreciate your videos Rick!

[@williamtocco8105]

I made two putters this spring for a friend and my self like that putter but I used an actual hockey stick shaft. I’ve been pushing this all summer but not much response. But I love it.

[@cstridbeck]

One thought, from me who has played hockey all my life, is that you have a rather "short" hockey grip and that you stand more with your body towards the goal, a bit like you shoot a pull shot. A little more open to the goal. I think the handle is more comfortable then. Would be incredibly fun to try this. However, I would have to push from the left instead of like now, right.

[@carpykeith]

Paul Trevillion developed the short putter/hockey style in the 1960’s! Whether it was tried before or whether the croquet/side saddle a la Sam Snead counts is a debate for another day! He had a book published (possibly more than one) articles written promoting it, his own putter marketed and even introduced Peter Alliss to it, who at the time, was struggling with his putting! Alliss though impressed refused to adopt it fearing ridicule!

[@garyglad]

The book was called 'The Perfect Putting Method' (published in 1971) and the putter ('The Trevillion 69') had a long grip with two flat sides and a plastic face insert.

[@carpykeith]

@@garyglad I have a copy but I thought there was at least one more, might have been a different edition with an different cover from the 1st Edition I have!

[@garyglad]

@@carpykeith I just checked on Amazon and there is a book called 'The Art of Putting: Trevillion's Method of Perfect Putting' (2018) still available on Kindle. It does appear to be a different book, though perhaps just a rehash of the original. Also, like you, I still have a copy of the original book and I even managed to get it autographed by the author. Paul even drew a great picture alongside his signature!

[@carpykeith]

@@garyglad lucky man to get it autographed! I used to live in Edinburgh and there was a famous bookshop called Thinns used by a lot of students as it had a huge second hand section! They had various sections including golf, fishing etc as well, but I found my copy, strangely, in amongst the maths books and bought it immediately for the grand sum of 25p ! I was off scratch but a shocking putter inside 6’ so was definitely looking for help!

[@TarroGiannesi]

It seems the closer you are to the balance point the more control you would have, which makes sense. Maybe putter manufactures could start making the balance point a lot higher, basically where your hands would normally sit. Just an idea 💡.

[@areksoo]

Shortening the grip is actually really effective. Try practicing short chip from just off the green with a wedge of choice and choke way down to where the right hand is nearly off the grip. It feels like swinging kid's clubs, but at the same time it feels incredibly accurate. Obviously not great for distance, but it's not about distance with short chips and vast majority of putts. For long putts, I do have a fairly normal grip, but 5-15 feet, I start to choke up. You do look a little silly doing it. My buddies laughed at me, but it works!

[@robertflint4115]

"Hands on the shaft". Rick having flashbacks of being a teenager again 🤣

[@riffraffgolfers]

His hands definitely on his annoying little mate guys shaft

[@johnmerrett9067]

Ice hockey is really popular in UK. The Manchester Storm are a great team! You should get to a game with the family it's loads of fun! Me and my kids are always at sheffield watching the Steelers play!

[@Danjon1235]

hehe "great team", maybe comapred to Somalias national team. But its a horrible team compared to say any club in Swede or finland.

[@ajhd95]

​@@Danjon1235 not even a competition mate, because it's not really a sport here... We don't have the ice like you guys...

[@Wheelerj28]

Grab some hockey tape and personalize the top of the shaft with a knob! That would really give it that personalized "hockey stick" feel.

[@bblair2627]

I can see this with the hockey grip really catching on

[@ryandolan1149]

Gripping closer to the club head probably helps keep the face square

[@chr970]

Seen guys here in Canada using a similar putter for years. Using a basic hockey grip, the guys who use it always seemed to do well.He shoots!….he scores!! Give it a real chance with a round Rick.🇨🇦👍

[@peterpacey5734]

Just make a 12inch putter with a free back brace.

[@THEGODSPEED84]

I actually play a split two-piece grip on a normal sized putter. I do use that hockey style grip. Way more control IMO.

[@mgraham1985]

Most players sticks now are exactly like that putter grip. Carbon Fiber and with a tack to them so your hands don't slide on the much slicker stick. This is compared to wood, by 2000 or so the wood stick had been relegated to the bargain bin. Carbon fibre sticks are anywhere from $109 to $400 or more Canadian. Not too different from a putter's price.

[@warriorrob1]

Interesting had no idea as another Brit that’s really cool

[@wahlvisiongolf]

the grip placement at 6:42, I played with a guy that gripped his normal length Spider like that, we were up against him in a scramble match and he was on fire with his putter, holed everything..

[@christopherhughes497]

I used to play roller hockey for a number of years and I am sure I can generate the power with the hockey grip/swing on long putts. I need to try this

[@111190p]

Great video Rick! Absolutely rolling them with that putter! Maybe a hockey cameo next!?

[@HITGolfReviews]

Thank you for the support!

[@fretless05]

I think the true hockey grip would really encourage a forward press! Do they make any mention of Happy Gilmore on the website?

[@roadhog29389]

One thing I noticed on that last putt, He was being planted in his stomach. I assume the same rules for broomsticks would apply to this and would limit how low you can grip in without it wedging into you

[@FretfuL22]

It was touching his shirt, never planted on his stomach.

[@timothybevis6095]

I'm to traditional to even try it. It took me a long time just to try the two ball putter. Oh and I love hockey. Thanks Rick

[@sheevakai]

Hockey, was in fact, invented by British soldiers playing with a rock and the butt end of their rifles on ice.

[@LukeHanlonGolf]

loads of people play it in the uk and its played in school as well Idk what he's on about 😅

[@mishellgagnon5771]

The same shaft as ice hockey sticks. Made of carbon now, and not of wood. I can understand why you feel like it's flexing at impact: that's exactly what hockey sticks are designed to do to add power to wrists and slap shots.

[@SledheadGaming]

This reminds me of the Axe handle baseball bats that they came out with 😂

[@mickbanner]

PUT IT IN THE BAG! Don't wait till the pros make it acceptable. Putting has been getting more angular every year. This feels the end game (putters need to be in the bag for at least 2 months to get its best)

[@derekm2710]

I could definitely see Bryson using this, and then somehow making it odd and different than everyone else’s 😂

[@icetrey2468]

Never seen before?! That's Happy Gilmore's per putter!

[@Mrdank1987]

Very interesting. Practice at long range and keeping your movements correct i think it would be a benefit to the bag

[@donwalton6325]

As they're custom made, ask them to make you one with the grip/shaft rotated through ninety degrees for your claw grip. Ideally before the R&A fun police ban it

[@ddeboy002]

Happy Gilmore returns! This is his butter putter.

[@bobble3633]

The question is, why is Rick in Germanys Black Forest - what else can we expect video wise from this visit 🤔🤔

[@Hoop27]

I'll join the rest of the Canadians in the comment section for this one. I would think the intended grip would be left hand at the top and the right hand about half way down the shaft. or a touch higher if you are taller. No reason that style shouldn't work. By the way you have pro hockey over there with the EIHL. 😉

[@edj9961]

OG gravity grip has a similar shape to that, albeit at normal grip length.

[@TheTEN24]

This putter looks very fun to use

[@StoneeVlogging]

Love the level up edits! GG Editor 👏🏻

[@HITGolfReviews]

Thanks mate!

[@JamesWooder-e4h]

“Happy Gilmore accomplished that grip, no more than an hour ago”

[@danthreadgold9975]

'im from the UK we dont really play hockey here' What? we're one of the leading places in the world for it 🤣

[@jameslaughter5183]

There is no rule that prevents carrying 2 putters. This seems to do very well on short puts.

[@Jits25]

There’s no rule but it’s not worth it

[@jameslaughter5183]

@@Jits25 Than why is it worth it to carry 4 wedges? When I started playing, people carried a pitching wedge and a sand wedge; 35 years before that, there was no sand wedge. What works, works. I'm a good lag putter and make a reasonable % of midrange putts, but my short putting can turn bad. So, I might carry 2; but you seem to be smarter than me so you are probably right.

[@Jits25]

@@jameslaughter5183 comparing having 4 wedges to two putters ? More wedges with different lofts allows you to hits more yardages whereas having two putters means you have to forfeit a club and reducing the amount of numbers you can play there for in my opinion not worth it

[@Jits25]

@@jameslaughter5183 just because 35 years ago they didn’t have as many wedges but now they do for a reason

[@jameslaughter5183]

@@Jits25 That is what I said. We agree.

[@George-ld9xu]

Ever tried putting with a kids’ putter? We may be stuck on 35” inch putters because we don’t want to look ridiculous.

[@Lovetheducks]

The hockey grip looks like the way to go just by sight. Not as exaggerated as you did it tho.

[@Leftylobber]

Reminds me of Natalie Gulbis' HAMMY Putter back in the early 2000s

[@mistergarside]

Rick - you need to tape up the grip area like we do with hockey sticks... then try it

[@rvoykin]

Rick onto putter number 5 for the year 😂

[@caleballen8862]

I saw this about a year ago and have always wondered what it would feel like and if it would work. The idea behind it seems interesting.

[@jopo7996]

Chubbs would be proud of you Rick!

[@colinbrown1321]

Reminds me of the Paul Trevillion pencil grip from 50 years ago.

[@thombendtsen399]

Get rid of one of the irons you use the least frequently and replace with this. Use it for short putts and use your other for longer putts

[@brentonspeck8815]

Rick, you should read PAUL TREVLLION!S book the perfect putting stroke. Similar style like hockey but was used in the early part of the last century. Interesting book.

[@Brearo]

FYI hockey is huge in UK…all versions of hockey 😂

[@SteveFromStockport]

Drop a wedge and get it in the bag for short putts!!! Edit: actually, drop another wedge and get a chipper in the bag too 😂

[@How-bout-dat28]

Where can I get one???

[@Nature-lm7ul]

Sorry Pal. Notice Pal is testing the putter at about 4 ft. so he can actually make some putts whilst Guy is recording.

[@grahamclayton675]

What are the rules regarding carrying more then one putter ?? One for long puts one for short puts ..

[@JamesBrunt1212]

As long as you don't have more than 14 clubs in the bag in total, it is not against the rules

[@seanjones7432]

I've been making these for family and friends for 20yrs

[@pedroramsey]

shaft reviews at some point would be cool

[@DavidSwanson6576]

Wonder if the wind would affect putting worse using this!

[@PaulMulford]

I dont know how to break this to you Rick ... BUT ... THATS A GIMMICK !!!

[@simoncharlton2263]

You even tried the paul trevillion way of putting!! 😂

[@davidbentz1281]

Super insights

[@HillbillyJedi88]

You lost me when you said it was a Bentinardi putter head. Not because they are bad, I instantly knew the $$$ would be high. Interesting concept though.

[@jeremygricar4361]

Imagine a broomstick putter with this shaft.

[@chrispearce9224]

Nice, interesting, I like what I'm seeing, Wow I need to try this thing......11:20 I'm out......F-off. LOL. So many cool products are ruined by their price tag. I say that like it's their fault, when it's actually my fault for being a regular middle class worker that can only take home $50,000 AFTER taxes, health insurance, and 401k. OK then, now I need to go to the driving range to cheer myself back up, and cancel the ridiculously priced internet service.

[@luigihoratio5101]

Me: watching this video. Also me: after 1:04 mark, I'm waiting for the people in this comment section to go "Pause"......

[@maamold]

Gonna be real expensive to replace that 'grip'

[@markbailey9503]

What a putter Rick 🏌‍♂️👍

[@supersonic_treble]

Mind blown with 2 footers

[@rtshrfgstws]

Hockey sticks have grip as well bud and made of carbon fiber

[@ddeboy002]

as your put gets shorter your grip span get longer! That's the design of the club.

[@ShipitGames]

WIS-CON-STIN love ya rick, from the land of cheese

[@Bubzp11]

Get the skates on next Rick

[@smileshortstpw]

In this episode Rick chunks his putter

[@inigofernandez-tagle5937]

Can you tests the mizuno pro 243 pls

[@CatGPT_]

test DEEZ NUTS.

[@kevins2961]

This most definitely IS A GIMMICK !!

[@Turtle15684]

Just test some actual clubs… where are the cobra snakebite wedges Cleveland wedges/ driver. Mizuno clubs. Nobody is playing with that

[@sliderpunk]

Dont be a bore

[@Michaelgill37]

Think the Elite league may want a word about not playing Hockey.....

[@gerhardprasent3358]

You've never putted better 😆

[@sinterklaasje1975]

Hi Rick - was this an early morning recording? :-)

[@marcberland5951]

And now we wait for a putter head with a 15cm grip on it, that is hit in a kneeled down position 🤪

[@brandondornan9524]

I wish you would review Takoma clubs!!

[@PaulPartridge-jn2su]

Yes we do play ice hockey

[@Jimmy-2-Times]

Ricks putting backswing is huge..why?takes it back about 2 foot for a short putt

[@Dartanian1959]

Instead of left arm.lock grip try right hand arm lock grip

[@damienmcnulty77]

Hitting the Sam putt over and over it becomes unmissable so not a great test

[@EZZZZZQQQQ]

Review sub70 irons John Daly uses them

[@bassmasta9117]

I saw this on Martin Borgmeier's channel