Hitting shots with 5 clubs while swinging on a single plane

[@kimtriplette5757]

Kirk, one suggestion. I would like to see you do a 9 hole playing video where we can see every shot and your distances. Hopefully with shot tracer. Thanks.

[@jefferylord3068]

Love this channel, and I totally agree!

[@JKTaylor115]

I have knocked 10-12 shots off my 18 holes score past month with this technique. Seriously. Hitting the ball so dang straight. I hit 2 flagsticks on 2 par 3s yesterday and my playing partners who are better than me, are raving about my silky smooth swing!! Thank you Kirk!

[@Setup4Impact]

AWESOME!!!

[@robyrobertson4159]

Kirk. Thanks for your videos. I’m 64 and my handicap is down to a 5. I shot 73 my last round. This swing works. I had to rewatch your videos and go through trial and error but I’m so much enjoying golf again.

[@robyrobertson4159]

Also bought the same grips and I love them

[@Setup4Impact]

Awesome!!!

[@phillipismay3585]

Oh wow thnks Great brilliant you got me...I have deleted All other vids....I'm 100% committed an will keep trying yr method..cheers mate from Sydney Australia

[@rochellestanley9532]

Makes perfect sense, thanks Kirk 🏌️‍♂️⛳️

[@nomadvehr827]

Strange story,maybe not: After loosing too many balls I decided to stop going to the course and focus on range time. I bumped into Moe Norman and his swing and for the last 2 weeks I decided to focus on trying out this style. I had a hard time with shots thinning or fatting but with improved The knee work was a bit difficult on the long irons. Today I went to the range again and tried a more conventional swin still with the lead arm in the locked position I did OK with pitching wedge and 7 iron. Struggles started with the 4 iron. 2 Hybrid mostly thin but managed 2 really good shots, 3 wood mostly thin and a couple of good shots. I managed only 5 driver shots, not right but tighter dispersion than usual . 20 shots per club except for the Driver, because the range was closing. Low and behold on my way back I bump into this video, turns out someone figured this out. Thanks for the videos Kirk, I just became a subscriber. Chipping and putting wise I'm sticking with the Moe Norman style for now since I have never experienced chips and putts as straight as I am shooting now.

[@Setup4Impact]

Hi Boris, Great having you on board. Check out my chipping videos for an easier way.

[@nomadvehr827]

Thanks again Kirk. Just praticed the same setup with putting at home and I can see it's much more comfortable. So my takeways so far are lag arm in same plane as club shaft and set up for impact. Will be hitting the range this afternoon, let's see how it goes. I might be hitting the links again next week at this pace.

[@jackschmitt6219]

Great simple videos with simple explanations.Thank you.

[@Setup4Impact]

Glad it was helpful!

[@GolfDuff]

Unbelievable how smooth your swing looks. I'm going to try this.

[@Setup4Impact]

Give it a shot I am sure you will see how much easier it is.

[@nige99]

Golf Duff did you give it a try , i have and its brilliant result!

[@GolfDuff]

Unfortunately haven't tried it yet. I will once golf is open again in my country.

[@davidcunningham7432]

Very helpful to see a variety of clubs used and the little adjustments made while maintaining the basics of the swing each time. Thank you!

[@billjordan1173]

Since simply raising the hands a bit and holding the club more vertical at set-up (and perhaps standing a bit closer to the ball than normal), I've hit my irons and woods/hybrids way more consistently and solidly. Very few, if any, 'duffs' per round. Now the ball doesn't always go exactly where I planned, but it's closer than it's ever been. I've also found that holding the club more vertically to chip works like a charm. Usually, the toe of the club is grounded at set-up, but the heel is a bit off the ground, at least for me. Driver has been hit and miss, but I think it's because I haven't yet established how close to stand to the ball or how high to tee it. Point is, even if you don't set up exactly as Kirk describes, employing just part of his method might help you improve.

[@JohnnyLREACTS]

I am 100% agree. I am already going to change my swing with raised hands. No doubt about it this is for me. I feel like I will settle somewhere between this and Norman or Graves. Not sure yet there with the stance and knee flex or this way. I am so dumb for not seeing this sooner and struggling all these years with conventional.

[@billjordan1173]

@@JohnnyLREACTS I've also found that I use very little knee flex with this new stance, and standing straighter does wonders for the back.

[@JohnnyLREACTS]

@@billjordan1173 I am all in. I had my first lesson last week after 25-30 years or so playing on my own trying to figure it out. Just felt I could find it and money for golf instruction not top priority. But I wanted so badly to get better as I really loved the game. Could self improve on every sport I played and I play them all, but not golf. In fact I got worse this summer. It finally broke me. But after the lesson, two of them, I was left which such a loss of power and accuracy especially with driver. I just could not get the hip turn weight forward sequence consistant enough and find the plain. I also recall straightening out the hands the next day in practise and it felt so free, but also so weird like I shouldn't be doing it. Then my search revealed entire academy devoted to this swing philosophy and of course Bryson. This is the path forward. I even noticed my friend swing driver with such a outstretched stance and he hit it very well. This just makes sense.

[@billjordan1173]

@@JohnnyLREACTS I have a net in my basement and have tried everything but swinging cross-handed. Never tried lessons for whatever reason. Many swings have worked for a round or two, and then who knows what happens, and suddenly it becomes a struggle. I even did Kirk's method before, and couldn't get it to work consistently. But I think I was trying too hard to mimic what he was doing without really knowing what he was doing. When I saw another video of his recently (after once again trying to find the easiest swing for consistency), and he said to simply try raising the hands, that seemed to be the key. Yeah, might be able to hit it further with a different swing that brought more wrist and rotation into the mix, but it becomes so inconsistent, it's not worth the extra distance. Good luck with your game. I do think this swing, or some mild variation, is the one to go with for most 'weekend warriors'.

[@Ryan_RyRy_Ryan]

Great video. Thank you.

[@glennwisse6271]

Is it ok to straighten the trail leg on the backswing to increase hip turn? Thanks for the video.

[@Diegojw]

@kirkjunge So setup & swing are the same no matter which club, just vary the distance from the ball & adjust stance wider for longer clubs???

[@Setup4Impact]

Sounds good to me!!!

[@gordenscottfan3107]

Kirk, are your hands opening and closing...others teach trail hand does not rotate , which for me always does so if I don't close my hands a little I always hit dead straight left of target...

[@OLD-MAN-GOLF-USA]

Here is a link to Kirk's video on the non rotational trailing forearm. There should be no rolling of the arms/wrists(hands) as you will see in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKPMkpyGe7WDa7M Tony Griffin Setup 4 Impact Master Instructor

[@grantbair4636]

Hello Kirk. My name is Grant and I’m looking at your videos for the first time this past week and hoping to share in the success of your followers. I’m two days post op from left knee replacement and 16 months post op from my right knee replacement. I haven’t had much time to play golf with any consistency between the two knee replacement’s. I have been enrolled in Tom Saguto program (Saguto Golf)before and during all of this and was improving and hitting the ball farther than before but still lacking the consistency I was seeking. I tried one session at the driving range right before my surgery using your techniques and came away with a feeling like I needed to pursue this further after I’m recovered. Any advice you can offer on a double knee replacement student using your technique? Thanks for the honesty of what you are teaching with out all the bells and whistles of the new instructors out there, Sincerely Grant Bair

[@Zolarsystem]

Kirk would you put this in print so that I can take it with me to study and practice with? I will pay a fair sum for this kind of instruction to compliment your excellent videos.

[@MartialGolf]

Would this also be similar to how Steve Stricker swings?

[@Moswing]

Bonjour Kirk, merci pour vos vidéos, étant autodidacte, je vois qu'avec votre driver vous déplacez votre talon du pied gauche avant l'impact! Serais-ce normal? J'aime beaucoup ce type de séance, c'est super intéressant pour une très belle progression, comprendre comment fonctionne les clubs, c'est primordial d'après moi! Très heureux de vous découvrir. Je réfléchi pour m'abonner à votre proposition de leçons en ligne, c'est difficile pour loi car je ne comprends pas l'Anglais et les traducteurs ne sont pas vraiment fiables. Passez une très belle journée depuis la France

[@ayatollahofroknrollah5589]

Great video! Any way you can do one with a flight tracker?

[@Setup4Impact]

Yes, soon

[@juanurielreyna799]

Do you setup the golf ball on the heel of the club face at address on your swing?

[@Setup4Impact]

I do this to account for shaft bend (droop) at impact. The shaft bends down which moves the sweat spot in closer than where it started. That way I do not have to compensate for that bend.

[@juanurielreyna799]

Thanks Kirk and Arn for responding. I will give this technique a try.

[@MrBigdog97sbp]

@@juanurielreyna799 That definitely makes a difference. I occasionally forget to move that half inch closer to put the ball at the heel, and end up slicing.

[@frankwalton9944]

Kirk, I’m looking at your swing in slow motion and it appears you take club outside of ball during backswing? Is that true or just the camera angle? And are you hitting a cut or is it dead straight?

[@larissah8267]

It definitely looks as though he takes it a bit "outside" Swing looks great. I am toying with committing to this swings. I'm curious about distances as it doesn't look like he is swinging very hard at all

[@christopher419]

Kirk, I had a 90 min session at range today. I followed your instructions and I have to say.......I was making some of the best contact , and STRAIGHT ball flight ever! I usually have a bad hook and you helped me so much ! Thank you !!!

[@Setup4Impact]

Awesome

[@celtickev1]

another great vido

[@Setup4Impact]

Thanks again!

[@petertrevor9532]

Thanks great video again 👍🏻

[@nige99]

I would recommend this method and get the fat grips you won't look back !

[@georgegonczarek]

Do you place your hands lower down the shaft of all the clubs u use no matter what type of shot u play. Driver thru to wedges

[@Setup4Impact]

I have them just below the top of the grip. I would never hold on the shaft.

[@bobwatson6273]

Hitting much better with irons, even fairway woods, but still enjoy the nagging slice with the driver. Also, in the videosKirk, it looks as if your left foot rises off the turf?

[@Setup4Impact]

On the backswing my left heel comes up a bit which helps me turn a bit easier, and on the downswing the right heel rises. These are natural movements which you see in many of the top players in the worlds. Strengthening the leading hand grip on the driver may help get rid of the slice.

[@Lanchamb]

Kirt ..great video....I have a question with the driver and hybrid...the hands also are in front of the club ..?

[@Setup4Impact]

The hands will still lead with the hybrid, and with the driver up until around impact where the hands and clubhead may be even. Because the ball is more forward the clubhead catches up to the hands but the swing is the same.

[@PaulGraham-gy4to]

Kirk, I just started to watch your videos and will not be able to work on it for a couple of weeks due to weather, Do you use a fat grip to help keep your wrists from trying to do much?

[@Setup4Impact]

The JumboMax Ultralite grips just fit the hand much better so they are easier to hold on to. I think it therefore makes one more accurate and helps you to be able to swing faster because you can hold on better. More info on sizing at setup4impact.com/faq/

[@johnherman3261]

So I’m liking your video and what your teaching but I have questions. So your saying that there is no wrist or arm finish in your single plane swing? No more swing thoughts of turning your lead arm especially if your a slicer. I would love to see your swing from start to finish in slow motion. I like the idea I’m differently in a funk right now with my swing. I need to make some changes or quit the game. Thanks

[@OLD-MAN-GOLF-USA]

John Herman, here are 2 links with slow mo of Kirk's swing. Hope these help you and answer your question! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHzTi6Klg55_jNk kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5rUpnaHZpprY9k Tony Griffin Setup 4 Impact Master Instructor

[@danfrank1103]

What lie angle do you have on your clubs? The toe of my clubs hit the ground first. I hit my driver great but I can't use this swing with my current clubs unfortunately.

[@SpitSharp]

Thank you.

[@Setup4Impact]

You're welcome!

[@andrewroyappa1979]

At setup the right arm is away from the body. But at impact the right arm is completely tucked in close to the body.. And yet the downswing does seem to on exactly the same plan as the backswing, in the video. How does that work? My downswing plane seems well below the backswing plane, whatever I try. Thank you.

[@Setup4Impact]

I also tuck in the trailing arm as well at setup. So it should be close to matching impact.

[@andrewroyappa1979]

@@Setup4Impact Thank you.

[@petercooper8594]

Your in South Florida. Where? What about a class? Are you near Boynton Beach. Would you do a group class?

[@Setup4Impact]

West Palm Beach. more info at learninggolf.tv/3-day-golf-school/

[@johncalahan2039]

Kirk, I am 76 and am totally in with your system; it makes a lot of sense especially for a senior. I did what you said and raised my hands and immediately hit it straighter. I will spend the time to follow all videos. Do you have any west coast classes?

[@johncalahan2039]

Also, does your system have anything in common with "Square to Square"?

[@Setup4Impact]

Hi John, I am hoping for classes out there in late spring

[@Setup4Impact]

No it does not.

[@delray968]

Have you ever tried single length irons?

[@Setup4Impact]

Yes, the long irons did not hit the ball far enough for me. I could not hit the four iron as far as my normal six iron.

[@Ronald-vz6pl]

Smooth AF,!

[@Setup4Impact]

TY

[@shanewillliams8839]

Kirk, I noticed just before take away, you reset the head of the club back a few inches. Is it still aligned to the center of the ball or slightly inside or outside.? Shane

[@Setup4Impact]

I think it is a bit outside which accounts for the shaft bend at impact.

[@Narenrocks8]

Hi Kirk, My clubs were fitted for me when I was doing traditional swing(hands down and low). When I tried this method for driver, it worked great. Do you suggest me to go for fitting again, if I need to apply this to my irons?

[@Setup4Impact]

If you keep the same distance from the ball then the clubs should be fine.

[@Narenrocks8]

@@Setup4Impact Thank you Kirk for the reply and the videos. I have moved to single plane 3 weeks back( 1st week driver, 2nd week iron, 3rd week pitch and chip) I shot my first under par round today!

[@geraldvanderwood]

Hello great swing. Should I have a strong grip?? Thanks

[@Setup4Impact]

You should find the grip that fits best for you. I allow for customization of the grip for each individual so some with have a stronger grip and others somewhere in between strong and neutral, and some neutral.

[@russellbell6484]

What is your opinion about single length hybrid irons?

[@Setup4Impact]

Not a good idea for most people. There is a serious lack of good fitting options for the concept, and even when fitted many clients go back to their normal sets. Because of distance issues of hitting the wedges, 9 iron too long, and the 4, 5, 6 irons too short.

[@ppete417]

I love the length of your backswing as compared to mine. I think if I make myself feel like it’s a 3/4 swing It’ll probably be perfect. Can you please tell me your average distance for some of you irons, 5 wood and driver? That would help me realize that I won’t give up distance for what “feels” like a shorter swing Thanks!

[@Setup4Impact]

I do not try to swing short, but it is my flexibility and change of direction that keeps me from going back farther. I hit the driver around 275 and the 5 iron 190

[@ppete417]

@@Setup4Impact Thanks for the response! I was saying for me to shorten my swing to what it should be I have to feel like it is 3/4 but actually it is perfect. Hitting today I much more resemble your swing.

[@richgawrysiak5649]

Will you be doing any live clinics next year?

[@richgawrysiak5649]

Just saw a previous post. Went to the link

[@kurturbanek5568]

Where are you in South Florida?

[@Setup4Impact]

West Palm Beach area.

[@jpbouffard]

I've been trying Graves golf stuff and I found it improved my contact on short and mid iron shots. As I got into longer clubs it became difficult. I hit alot of hooks with the graves method and lots of thin shots. The only way I could avoid it was with the big lateral move into the bent left leg and this was difficult. I also found if I kept my right foot down, I would lose distance. I'm excited to try your modification of the method. Is it ok to sole the club behind the ball? For some reason, in my mind it's easier to feel properly set up if I sole the club behind the ball similar to Moe (although not as much as him).

[@tonyjimenez6623]

Close your stance on long irons and driver

[@painterleebolt33]

So unlike more norman, you set up with club directly behind the ball. I've tried the norman method and I feel like I'm too far away from the ball and I could not get used to lining up with the ball off of my heel

[@Setup4Impact]

I have the club a couple inches behind the ball, but this is not a requirement of the method. I also stand much closer to the ball at address much like Bryson Dechambeau did.

[@phillipismay3585]

Hey Kirk, do you play all yr irons just on inside left heel? Or is that just camera angle...thnks mate

[@Setup4Impact]

Probably just camera angle.

[@AntonioRodriguez-hf7jk]

I’ve noticed that you have a subtle forward press before the takeaway. I started doing this and has helped with consistency and impact. I’ve never heard you mention this. Is it just something you do subconsciously?

[@Setup4Impact]

Yes, I do not think about it.

[@andrewdugan453]

With the drive, do you use open stance

[@Setup4Impact]

I tend to stand a bit open on everything. The driver is the one club though that you can stand more square or slightly closed if you are making contact on the upswing.

[@TomSmith-yt8ce]

My question is, start all shots off heel of the club is that to stay “inside” golf ball to keep from coming over the top?

[@Setup4Impact]

No, It is because the shaft of the club bends in toward the golfer coming into impact. This is called droop. So the center of the clubface is where the heel was at setup.

[@erinquinn9434]

It appears you are playing everything off your front foot / inside the left heel? I have always played my wedge behind the center of my stance. With this swing method, should I be playing the ball more forward in my stance?

[@Setup4Impact]

Camera angle is deceiving I use normal ball positions. Wedges middle, and as clubs get longer move forward.

[@davidcromie6915]

Hi Kirk - On the take away to top of backswing do you rotate your fore arms or does his happen naturally?

[@Setup4Impact]

Should happen naturally and this is something I never have to correct in this method because the setup pre-rotates the trailing arm.

[@VE1GRP]

Hi Kirk...I really like your teaching style, and it has helped this lefty improve my shots. I often take screenshots of your swing and then rotate them horizontally to get a "left-hand" perspective. Question...would I be able to change my grips out to the ones you're using, or does that require special tools?

[@Setup4Impact]

Hi Gary, You would have to find someone to do it for you. It is a pain to do if you do not have the equipment. Usually they may charge between $3 to $6 per grip to install if you bring the grips. PGA Superstore is carrying the JumboMax Ultralite grips now and will then install as well if you option works for you.

[@joemc6014]

I have the Jumbomax Straight8 Ultralights in medium...love them! The Straight8 is a non taper grip which I prefer. I have large hands and the medium size fits perfectly for me. Good Luck! BTW...Kirk has the best system!

[@MrBigdog97sbp]

I notice you setup with the club head right behind the ball, but before you start the back swing, you move the club head back about 4-6 inches, and then swing. Is there a particular reason for this?

[@Setup4Impact]

Not really, just something I have done for many years.

[@kenanthony1202]

I’m a heavier golfer with short arms and big chest. When I practice this single plane swing it helps me to drop my right foot back, kind of a closed stance. Do you think this will lead to trouble?

[@Setup4Impact]

That can help some people!! If it is working for you keep It up!!

[@kevinmurphy8644]

Is your swing classified as the reverse pivot please

[@Setup4Impact]

A reverse pivot will not work well in any golf swing.

[@profiledude]

Kirk i always have a problem with transition/downswing with all methods. I am sure I am just in my head...however as a senior golfer my body feels so different from day to day and seems to affect how I transition in any given day. This obviously creates inconsistency. Any thoughts /tips on how to make transition more consistent?

[@gordenscottfan3107]

All us old guys go through that, one day feels like we are hitting with an arm swing, next day just turning a body swing??? Even the best pro golfer in the world fights the similar problem, that is why they have their instructors around most of the time or a caddie that knows their swing added to the fact they hit balls almost everyday if for noting else but to keep their swing the same as much as possible.....that is why different players win almost every week because NO ONE is 100% consistent......ask yourself how many times your swing changes from that front nine 37 to that back nine 47..it's golf. Kirk is giving everyone a way to at least get the setup constant so you have a place to regather when things go crazy......

[@OLD-MAN-GOLF-USA]

profiledude...I have found during lessons and schools that many people respond well at the transition by maintaining a light grip pressure (keeping the hands and forearms relaxed during the transition). This light grip pressure requires you to start the downswing (without hurry) by lower body rotation rather than pulling first with the hands and arms. Give it a try and good luck! Tony Griffin Setup 4 Impact Master Instructor

[@louisdrake8286]

@@OLD-MAN-GOLF-USA 0

[@praxedescabuag7988]

Would you still change ball position if you have single length clubs?

[@Setup4Impact]

Yes I certainly would do that. This is also what Bryson DeChambeau does.

[@frankwalton9944]

And how tall are you? You mentioned 3-4 degrees upright? I’m 6 2” and play 2 degrees upright

[@nepheshr290]

If I start swinging on a single plane should I ditch my blades or will they still work?

[@Setup4Impact]

Will work fine. The clubs do not know what swing you are using.

[@bubbajones1035]

I notice that you are not putting any shaft lean in your setup and before you swing. Are you just using the normal shaft angle when in setup. Also, why do you place your club about 5 inches behind the ball before you swing.

[@Setup4Impact]

Hands are slightly forward at setup. There is more lag through impact. I have always started with the clubhead slightly back of the ball

[@philipsigglekow7828]

I would call this a three quarter swing plane ... like John Rahm ... I'm 65 and play off 1 ... if a par 4 is 400 and you hit driver 250 then you only have to hit 150 in or a 9 iron ... thats all you need to think about one plane or 3/4ers same same but different

[@Setup4Impact]

I hit the driver on average 285 yards. There is no limit to how far you can swing with this swing except for your own flexibility. My swing was longer when I was younger, but I hit the ball farther now.

[@JRock4572001]

Kirk, I have a question about the hands. How active are your hands when you are coming through impact? Is there a lot of rotation of the hands to release the club properly?

[@Setup4Impact]

The hands are setup so that they do not need to rotate in order to square the clubface through impact. So getting the setup correct is key to being able to let the clubhead square up and stay square longer through impact.

[@davidd1395]

The driver shots looked good as far as I could see them, but I’m wondering how far are the drives carrying? Thanks.

[@Setup4Impact]

I hit the driver around 260 carry without help from wind. How far it rolls from there is up to the course conditions.

[@kalaharisafari7648]

Ha ha how funny is this. This guy has cracked the golf swing yet instead of dominating the PGA tour he is hitting balls in a field🤣😂😂🤣

[@Setup4Impact]

Glad you have a laugh. Let me know how many 57 year old golfers you see dominating on the PGA tour. I haven’t played tournament golf in over 20 years. Figured out this amazing method only in the past few years. It can help anybody improve. If you don’t practice on a driving range, then where do you go?

[@kalaharisafari7648]

@@Setup4Impact 57 year olds can always join the Champions tour. I can see why you haven’t played tournament golf in over 20 years. You must hook up with Mike Malasks. He also cracked the golf swing after quitting tournament golf🤣😂🤣