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Swing
Sock Test and Review / August 2002
While
at the PGA show in Orlando earlier this year we came across
a golf
accessory that we initially thought looked interesting though
did not
overwhelm us. (As we were to find out later we were wrong).
The Swing Sock
is a swing warm-up/trainer. It is a weighted sock that attaches
easily and
securely to any iron or wedge. The company claims that using
the Swing Sock
will increase power, flexibility and consistency. They also
state the Swing
Sock will improve accuracy, tempo and increase club head
speed for greater
distance. The Swing Sock comes in three weight sizes so
there is one just
right for seniors, women, and junior golfers on up to the
big swingers.
We had
20 golfers use the Swing Sock for two months according to
the
instructions and then we had them rate several criteria
on a scale of 1 to
10 (with 10 being best). Following is the summary of the
results.
(1)
Ease of use: Averaged a very high 9.4
(2) Improved my distance: averaged a respectable 7.6
(3) Improved my tempo: scored an excellent 8.6
(4) Improved my timing: averaged 7.6
(5) Improved my game: averaged 7.7
(6) Will continue to use: scored a very impressive 9.6
(7) Overall Rating: was an excellent 9.1
Following
are some comments made by the golfers who tested the Swing
Sock
Training Aid:
* "Can't
be beat-great for warming up. Especially for tempo"
* "Very easy to use-puts weight in good spot-no worry
about it flying off"
* "I thoroughly enjoy using the Swing Sock. It is a
great aid for warming up
with. It has helped me improve my tempo and timing. I will
continue to
use it before each round of golf."
* "Excellent aid to use to develop good tempo prior
to playing"
* "The Swing Sock really helps me loosen up quickly"
* "I like how easy it is to use and I can store it
in my golf bag so I
always have it handy when I need it"
At the
end of the test GolfTest USA was surprised to see that the
Swing Sock
was well received by almost all the testers. Even our test
administrators
keep one in their bag now to warm up with at the range or
before playing. It
is apparent that the Swing Sock does everything that the
maker claims and
given the modest cost of around $20 we think that most golfers
should
consider carrying one in their golf bag at all times. We
understand that a
Swing Sock that fits all drivers will be introduced in the
near future.
GolfTest
USA is very stingy when it comes to giving out our Double
EAGLE
rating but the Swing Sock Training Aid diffidently deserves
it.
For
more information on the Swing Sock Training Aid call (479)
271-0823 or
go online to www.swingsock.com
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