Weight Shift vs Hip Turn

[@davidjames5517]

Its official: you are the best on KZbin. Thanks so much for your generosity.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Wow, thank you!

[@alanoxley2336]

I agree

[@a.f.c.272]

A excellent description of complete movements of swing👍👍👍Thanks for your help ‼️

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@BigJesse579]

THIS IS WHAT I WAS MISSING... I’m an athletic guy, really good looking swing and follow through but zero consistency. This drill shifting weight back to front has helped me tremendously! Thank you so much. I’ve never had it explained this simply.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Glad to help

[@dudley1955sk]

This one is the first time I have understood to keep your back femur facing the target line since I started golfing in 1976. I have taken lessons from many golf professionals and watched many KZbin vids on the subject and never understood this actuality as I now do. I now can practice, see and feel the proper transfer and experience the proper swing sequence much better than ever before. I am 66 years old and thank-you for opening my eyes.

[@tmak4699]

Absolute, top notch instructor. I've been watching this channel for 2 years.. thank you!

[@OWS9]

This is an awesome video explaining weight shift and hip turn in very details. Thanks Clay!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Happy to help!

[@mikek.629]

Clay, Very clear explanation. Once again, you have proven that your instructions are the best. Thank you.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Glad you think so!

[@dikkierovertje]

I struggle really hard with turning my hips in my swing and shifting the weight. This is the first video I found where I think I actually learned something. Thanks!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks Dik! I hope it help. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@raphaeldesmond4736]

Sorry to be offtopic but does any of you know a trick to get back into an Instagram account?? I was dumb forgot my password. I would love any help you can offer me

[@rodneymalcolm8040]

@Raphael Desmond instablaster :)

[@TFreshour08]

I tried this on the range today. I was a baseball player, and a pitcher in college and it's funny you speak about athletes so often and I love it! I wasn't perfect, and my range is only about 300 yards, 350 if you stand in the back. I had a few absolute bombs today easily carried over 300+ when in reality, i'm normally around 280-300 avg. I CANNOT WAIT to get back out there and try this again this weekend.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Nice! Keep up the great work!

[@dustindavidson849]

A thousand thumbs up- this is such a brilliant lesson that has helped me tremendously!

[@leighhamrick]

Great video, Clay! Lots of useful information here. I can't wait to apply it to my own game. Thank you!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks Leigh!

[@SearchBucket2]

The phantom pole-lifter/video-bomber strikes again!I'm guessing its a barrier ! 😂

[@aswad5036]

The key phrase for me was the right femur being angled in. I’ve been struggling with this for a while and it finally clicked. Thanks!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

My pleasure!

[@danallan2]

Clay, I hope you are making tons of money. Best teacher out there.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

I appreciate that!

[@dseveno8254]

This is a life saver. As a 35 year slider, this has put weight transfer and hip rotation in clear perspective.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@jmitch_bird]

A slide has killed my game.I have played a majority of my golf in the past 3 months alone and have gotten noticeably worse and haven't figured out what the problem was and no one to tell me. I watched this video after filming myself and BINGO found the problem. My game has gone from mid 80's to upper 70's in about 3 weeks and i am noticeably not as sore after playing a round or going to the range. Personally due to my major problem this has been the most informative video so far. Thanks so much..

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Jason, thanks for sharing. Glad the video helped. If you ever get in a slump again then I would recommend working with an instructor. You can do so easily with our online lessons. Become an All Access Member then click Get A Review on the homepage for more information. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@CW-ou6gu]

I had this problem for waaaaay too long. This video makes it easy to understand what I’m doing wrong. Thanks.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks for sharing! Glad it helped.

[@stevenmcc6052]

I appreciate your knowledge, passion for the subject. I also know how much work these vids must take to make them so slick. Its good you have the skill to demo what you orate at will. If I lived in the usa I would pay for lessons for sure.

[@jamesrobbins8010]

This is explained perfectly.. thank you! Took this to the range and it fixed my shanks and early extension.. excellent video thank you!!!!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Glad it helped!

[@JoshuaTulbert]

Clay! First your videos help me figure out my slice now I finally figured out why I’ve been topping the ball, I was shifting left and right instead of rotating. Just got back from my local course, played 18 holes, best round I’ve ever played. Thanks a bunch!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

That's great Joshua! Glad to hear the video was helpful. Keep up the good shooting! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@jlee457]

Great teaching for Hip transition. It is way more clear than other youtube videos. Thanks a lot!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks J!

[@SUNFAMILY2000]

You changed my old and wrong concept of swing. I will really practice this and hope it works.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hope it helps

[@wreckim]

What a great lesson Clay, and the thing about it is that I think it can help all of us; including those of us in the 7-20 handicap level. This process has added a solid 5-10 yards to my drives...consistently. It also looks like what Molinari was practicing before every round on the range as he went from top 100, to top Ten in the WR. Awesome demonstration of the technique and visual thoughts!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks and thanks for sharing!

[@ktb3225]

You do a great job of verbalizing the correct movements and why they are done in a particular way. It helps me knowing the reasoning behind the actions. Very credible teaching. Thx!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@Garbox80]

I was the guy keeping everything centered, but that was my plan (as I play only 10-15 rounds per year (between May and the end of September) and go to range once or twice a month during that period) to get a swing that is easy to maintain. The less moving parts the better. But now I had developed an issue (most likely because of losing mobility) that my back was very curved on the top of my backswing and I was actually leaning just a bit towards target with my upper body. That was of course causing inconsistency. So the coach I took a lesson from showed me about the same thing you showed in this video and I'm trying to make it work now (incosistent still of course, because I haven't completed the swing change yet). The downswing part is where the old habits still cime through at times and mess things up. The backswing change is actually quite easy as I was rotating well enough previously too.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks for sharing! Hope the video helps.

[@FilterYT]

Thanks Clay, these details are awesome, you're the best!

[@chrishamilton4981]

Tried the drills you suggested today on the course and it immediately translated into a big improvement in power and distance .......yaaa

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Chris, thanks for sharing. That's great! Sounds like you're on the right track. Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@JP-ev7bo]

THANK YOU!!! Wasn't moving at all in my back swing so I started pulling and hooking. Just went to the range and applied what I just watched. Now I'm hitting every club in the sweet spot and straight. Got my distance back with my driver. Close to 300 yards where I should be.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks for sharing Jackie! Nice work! Keep up the good shooting! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@leaderaa]

Good tips.. improved my swing! thanks

[@Konrad_kicks]

Seriously one of the best videos. Wish this was my very first one.

[@Konrad_kicks]

The clock cues are crucial

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@golfmasterhyeseong-jin]

I learned a lot from watching your lessons. Especially the impact timing posture. The ball went to the left a lot, but now I can hit it any way I want. thank you It's best.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Great to hear!

[@richardsdiaz1]

Just wanted to tell you that Ive been one of those 280 guys you were talking about with very little weight shift. I tried your drill before going to my local golf shop to try the New Titleist TS3. Took 10 swings with my old club and averaged over 300yds with it. Then I tried the new Titleist TS3. The first swing went 330!!! I’ve never been able to do that! I got a little emotional at the result and just kept staring at the screen!It got to the point where the sales guys at the shop stopped what they were doing to watch me swing! Thank you so much for this tip! If I can keep this going you will have transformed my golf game forever.

[@Mr.mallaer]

I think they tinkered with the setting so they can sell you the club. Must have added hurricane strength winds. Don’t be shocked when you take it on the golf course and the reality turns out different.

[@richardsdiaz1]

Mil Sneler I’ve been able to hit the ball that far from time to time. But anything over 290 for me is one of those “how did I do that?”Moments. My longest drive ever was a 350 yd drive. I’ve known it was in there for the last 2 years. I just couldn’t figure out how to tap into it. Whenever I tried to hit it as “hard” as I could it turned into a slice. I’m in the gym 5 days a week and I do yoga. I’m literally the guy clay describes. I can bench 3 plates and I do triathlons and Spartan races all the time. All these reasons are why I posted the message I did. I’ve been consistently around 300yds total distance with my 917D2 since I watched this video. I hit balls almost every day and I have my own launch monitor so this is factual and verifiable. We all know the 917D2 is not the longest club out there. I’ve hit a stock M3 and a stock TS3 in the 290-310 total distance range consistently over 3 sessions now. I was custom fit on Thursday for the M3, didn’t buy it. That day I was averaging 111!swing speeds. I’m usually around 104. Tomorrow I’ll get fit for a TS3 and then choose which club will be my next driver. I’ll let you all know if my my new swing speed holds up.

[@robertmullen4273]

Best instruction video for the turning of the hips

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@amiralikhan]

great in-depth explanation of golf swing, thanks very much!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks Amir!

[@mrmrsbrooks3263]

This information is gold.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@oxfordbambooshootify]

Great tip. I'm the guy that turns without shifting weight to the trail foot. Gonna start practicing it this weekend

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Play well!

[@lorenjones2498]

Hey Clay, I never understood how to “LOAD USING THE GROUND” until I picked up a sledge hammer and I realized that my body Naturally gets “loaded” and I feel powerful so now when I address the ball part of my pre shot is to hold the club like a sledge hammer and imagine the weight of a hammer and my lower body gets ready to deliver and my hands and arms naturally become a little more relaxed knowing they don’t play much of a roll here they are just a guide

[@christianbroughton1409]

Check out shawn clements videos

[@Husker_]

You should look into getting a weighted swing trainer. They are great to warm up with and really help you to “feel” the weight of the clubhead as it goes around your body.

[@edwardsroba]

Really clearly explained. Thanks

[@gm1984foshan]

This is exactly my most consistent problem, acc to my coach. Former baseball player!! Thank you.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

My pleasure!

[@gm1984foshan]

@@TopSpeedGolf Thanks for the reply. I'm a career teacher and I can tell you that you are a good teacher. You cover all the bases, as this video showed me. So many people in golf I talk to explain how they have tendencies from baseball that need correction in golf!!

[@dookiehoser3051]

All ball players know this exact problem. This is such a helpful advice. Excited to try this at the range

[@RSMinternet]

I thought one of the most interesting things wasn't mentioned: The difference between the 116.5mph swing and the 115.1mph "centered" swing was only 1.4mph, but 60 yards in total distance. That was much less about swing speed and power, and more about the position your clubhead is in if you swing like that, which was too much of a downward angle, producing more backspin, and a little more off-center hit. I had to screenshot the video and compare to see why such a huge difference, but definitely would have been worth mentioning since the entire premise was all about your swing speed being lower if you swing like that, but it wasn't really the issue.

[@Skrtewow]

thanks for the clarifiication

[@Cybertron1000]

wow the sliding to the left part was a real eye opener for me

[@MauriceSchurink]

Just what I needed, thanks

[@TopSpeedGolf]

My pleasure!

[@JSHFilms]

Love this video Clay! It's really making me think when I am on the range trying to work this out.

[@clivebuirski]

Thanks for this great lesson Clay

[@TopSpeedGolf]

My pleasure!

[@richardparry7083]

Amazing video best channel on KZbin

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks so much!

[@raghavk09]

Thank you so much for the video , Clay . I went to the the driving range with my colleague who shot a video and I was making the exact same mistake you have spoken about here. Exactly what I was looking for with the tip on hip turn than weight shift . Thank you again!!

[@patkilger9141]

After many years of studying the golf swing I finally understand the role of the hips.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Great to hear! Keep it up!

[@Cedarlodge1891]

This video helped me out tremendously. Thank you!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

My pleasure!

[@conorn3246]

Any good feels or thoughts on how to stop mid section and upper body from shifting towards back leg in the backswing. I struggle with isolating these parts in the backswing

[@TopSpeedGolf]

I would work on some reps trying to get the opposite feeling where your hips and upper body are moving towards your lead side. Here is a great video that covers this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXjYi4Z8bZeNo6s Play well! Nate | TSG Instructor

[@maximuspayne7354]

Wow, even your off shots are freaking far. What I have found is if your stance angle is tilted to right and hold it until ball impact, my drives go straighter and farther and not having such a wide stance also seems to help me. Great video though. Your advice has helped immensely. I've hit the ball a few times to 280 yards but usually average around 220 to 245 which is good for me at my 50's. Driver is 2016 M1 with all Taylormade irons and woods which has really increased my distance from my old Adams set. A good driver and irons really makes a difference. Thank you...

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Maximus, thanks for sharing. Sounds like you're on the right track. Keep up the good shooting! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@hlubmos2chah945]

Great tips. Like it! Thanks.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@stewartdouglas1164]

Keeping the head still as you transfer sounds difficult and the thrusting up on the left leg is new to me. Does this also apply on all your Iron Shots

[@TopSpeedGolf]

There can be a little movement of the head in the golf swing with no major issues. Yes, the swing is the same for all full swings/shots. The ball position changes with a driver to make contact on the upswing and longer clubs will naturally have a flatter arc, but everything else is the same. Best of luck! Nate | TSG Instructor

[@ronmo3382]

Great tip! Ironically I just started practicing this at the range. To get comfortable with this I have been keeping the right knee slightly bowed in with downward pressure concentrated on the inside heel and arch. Seems to be really helping my slice.... thoughts?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks Ron! Again, sounds like you're on the right track. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@waynepeel]

Excellent explanation. I have been trying to work this out myself and your video was very helpful. Thanks

[@tedfinkenauer42]

Excellent, that’s how I want to rebuild my swing

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks Ted!

[@joelin8055]

what the gauge and app do you use for tracking the club speed and carry dist, etc.?

[@scottmenard1503]

Clay, love the videos, you have a great way of breaking it down with out all the jargon. But would really love to see some videos more tailored to us older vertically challenged golfers. Even if we were able to contort our older bodies to these moves and mastered this swing at best we would come up significantly shorter on our drives. It's simple physics.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Scott, we do have some stuff on our KZbin channel tailored toward seniors. We also have our Play Your Best Golf After 50 section on the website that is available to All Access Members. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@scottmenard1503]

Clay, Thank you for the response. I will take look on the sight I need all the help I can get.....lol. @@TopSpeedGolf

[@chrisfrazer8292]

This is a great breakdown of how the hips should work. I have a tendency to sway & slide my hips, leading to all sorts of issues. If I focus on this, most of my issues disappear.

[@TeranRealtor]

Wow - this is EXACTLY my problem. I shift too much and don't turn enough. From 8:14 to 8:22 is me - on my few and very best drives. My brother tried to tell me this - he says I have "wobbly legs" - which I try to control, but still sliding too far.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Richard, thanks for sharing. Hope the video helps. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@ShaamoneHeeHee]

Thanks for this Clay, hit a bucket of balls with my 8 iron at the range today and by the end had increased my distance by 20 yards. Arrow straight too.

[@prebengjestang4636]

Just wait until you get out on the course. Then it all will be back to bad :P

[@funnystuff9954]

Nice, I'm 47 years,golf fit and play off 5.I do slide on downswing so I will work this drill hard. Thx alot. 💪☺☺

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@sergandyalvgom]

You have total explained what i've been doing wrong. thanks clay

[@JohnnyJr396]

On the downswing is it wrong to feel like or to push off of your trail foot as while shifting your weight to the lead side?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi, there will be a little push off for sure. You just have to make sure that you start rotating as you get to your lead side. If you just push and there is not rotation then you just slide. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@楊維賢]

The beginning downswing action is to clear whatever may block the proper movement of the right side. The left leg hermus is kept at the same position, for moving out the center part of the belly and the spine of waist. The movement of belly is often mistaken as a weight shift, but the real reason is for giving the way to the right side.

[@MrMacroJesseSky]

Hey Clay, would you encourage this for mid-irons as well?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Yes

[@yaagunna]

Great video

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@Bob-nu3xe]

first class instruction Clay, 1 week into your videos and already big distance and accuracy improvement's though out the bag, thanks very much 9 hcp

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Bob, that's awesome! Thanks for sharing. Glad to hear that you are enjoying the videos. If you have want to check out our Top Speed Golf System then you can sign up for the membership here: topspeedgolf.com/. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@jqlarson]

Does this apply to clubs other than just driver, like irons?

[@longlivechina7538]

Starts at 1:15

[@kevinfowlds2017]

Hey Clay, you say about people moving back and chicken wing, my tendencies are to swing out and fall to my back side. I feel like that's the same as you saying staying back and the guy pulling your hip. thoughts?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Sounds like you're coming over the top

[@618sam]

What are you using to see your swing speed, etc.? Are you just using an iPad app? Thanks.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi, it's a FlightScope launch monitor that is connected to the app on the iPad. The launch monitor is about a $12k machine. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@dhimmel93]

Is this only for driver? or should i use this for irons aswell?

[@markchmiel3794]

As I turned in the past, I was always lifting up, no matter what I did. Now, keeping my right knee inward and weight inside, I turn and not lift. So staying closer to on-plane. Awesome. And still have another third of the video to watch. BTW---I use my iphone to video and watch myself. Really helpful!!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Good stuff! Thanks for sharing!

[@jessalvo6375]

Great explanation, Clay. Your best video so far. Doing a great job. Wondering why you didn't use tennis analogy this time....isn't the forehand stroke the same?

[@ripcity921]

Clay, thank you for this video. Do you have a recommendation for something I can do workout-wise to increase flexibility and muscle strength as they relate to weight shift and hip turn?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Erik, sorry, that's not our expertise. I would recommend finding a fitness instructor in your area that is TPI certified. You can search your area at mytpi.com. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@thomasmccarthy8383]

Nice explanation . Swing looks real good.

[@erniemurdock8658]

His swing looked like sht.

[@philipchan1856]

Thanks for the excellent tip!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

My pleasure!

[@CCumby007]

What where you using to get the club speed and distance numbers?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

FlightScope

[@sahazadshad]

what a great video!!!! loved it!! thanks a lot!!

[@therazorscooterkings]

Same principles apply to irons and wedges?

[@JCEppley]

So Dustin shows the wrist squaring motion way earlier than on the downswing. Looks like he rolls his wrists at or just before the top of his backswing.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Yeah, he shuts the face going to the top of the swing

[@joshkao7162]

Would this be the same for irons?

[@Konrad_kicks]

Question; is it arms then chest on the backswing or is it chest and arms same time.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

It's usually better to move them in one piece at the same time but if you do better with the arms first then that is fine too. This isn't something that is fundamental. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@Ben59910]

8:18 exactly what I was doing yesterday 😂

[@victorhoffman4831]

I was just wondering what type of driver and shaft do you use in the video above? Thanks in advance.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Victor, I believe Clay plays the Ping i15 with a UST Proforce V2 shaft. He is on his 3rd or 4th one. The faces keep cracking :-) Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@kevincurtis9006]

This guy is pure athletic genius.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@peterbergeris6510]

Arms or hips moving first on downswing or both together?

[@MrFlyinHawaian]

Hips lead

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Peter, you want it to start from the ground up so it would the hips first. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@ashesforsunshine]

Amazing content + adorable accent

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Glad you think so!

[@blacklight4460]

Homeboy ate his Wheaties. Love the shot-put idea to load the leg...also the weight shift should allow an ice skate-like push off move.

[@dakotalake9084]

Thank you Clay, great video, can't wait to go to the driving range and practice!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

My pleasure!

[@thed.z.a.4658]

So do you mostly just try and shift the upper thighs in the weight shift because it looks that way?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Your thighs are involved for sure, but for the weight shift aspect I like to think of my feet and how much of my weight is in each one. Here is another video that explains this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mF7PkGdjpd-FfKs Best of luck! Nate | TSG Instructor

[@thed.z.a.4658]

@@TopSpeedGolf Ok that makes more sense, thank you

[@thed.z.a.4658]

@@TopSpeedGolf I played 18 today and crushed it. I get it now.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

That's great to hear. Keep up the good work!

[@lincolnplsek6962]

Slide to the left. Slide to the right. Crisscross!

[@jamalthehypnotist]

I thought the same thing lol

[@chadbynum7674]

EVERYBODY CLAP YOUR HANDS!

[@mikebing1230]

It took me months to realize the difference between weight shift and pressure increase. Everyone always talks about shifting weight to the right foot, the problem is that’s a horrible way to explain it because it makes people sway and pivot to the right foot. What you should say is push down on the right foot, straighten that right leg and push into the ground with it while your hips rotate. Once I started doing that I had my best front 9 of all time 41. And I just started playing last August. Don’t call it weight shift. Call it pushing down on the rear leg.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks for sharing!

[@theLONEWOLFera]

Is this the same swing you should have with irons?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Yes!

[@AdamFerrari64]

Just what I need help with perfect timing

[@NickCarrel]

Thanks Clay!

[@andrewt1176]

great vid clay

[@christ2906]

In my mind I can totally look like clay when I swing ! I’ve increased my distance in my mind too ! The reality is the problem

[@TopSpeedGolf]

haha...Thanks for sharing!

[@coachtorres5536]

"Reality is often disappointing" Thanos

[@nolove6962]

This was my exact problem , I would turn my right leg outwards and it would cause me to move to the right in my backswing

[@johngoacher701]

Great video.

[@TheAlfonzoBonzo]

I was told to imagine you’re stood on a massive screw... and you’re trying to drive the screw into the ground, then back out again with your feet as you rotate. I found I could generate a load more power doing this.... just need to control it!!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Martin, thanks for sharing. I think that sounds good. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instruction