golf stretching pole

who_ru

hi all,

i am thinking of buying a stretching pole to loosen up before a round a la darren clarke.

anybody ever use one of these?

http://www.golf-direct.co.uk/the-latest-tour-sensation-the-golf-stretching-pole-i12156.html

irish bloke

Its a bit pricy though for the tour model. 80 sterling minus shipping

irish bloke

I would think it is useful alright but would you be comfortable enough pulling that out in the car part or the first tee box in front of 20 lads?

Deco1983

.....once you nail the drive 300yrds down the middle it shouldn't be a problem:)

bustercherry

Sweet heart of Jesus, I've seen it all now. :rolleyes:

Learn how to stretch properly and save your cash. Bet Clarke has some shares in that company.

irish bloke

Deco1983 wrote: »

.....once you nail the drive 300yrds down the middle it shouldn't be a problem:)

True, but how often does that happen on the first tee box. About as often as knocking it onto the ladies tee box ild say..

I know if I pulled one of those out in front of the lads I play golf with, I would get the slagging of my life.

Maybe I need to take a closer look at who I socialize with..:)

Deco1983

They should give these away free with the R11's!!

who_ru

i can't see what the problem is and certainly wouldn't be too worried about using it ahead of a game, you don't have to use it on the first tee.

bustercherry

who_ru wrote: »

i can't see what the problem is and certainly wouldn't be too worried about using it ahead of a game, you don't have to use it on the first tee.

Fool, money, easily parted? The problem is, it is a gimmick which is something golfers seem to be prone to falling for. Learn how to stretch properly before you even contemplate buying one of these.

redhill

bustercherry wrote: »

Fool, money, easily parted? The problem is, it is a gimmick which is something golfers seem to be prone to falling for. Learn how to stretch properly before you even contemplate buying one of these.

It is no gimmick, have used one and it is very good. It is expensive though but at the end of the day it's all realitive. It is the one preparation most amateurs don't do properly. If you ever go to a pro tournament and watch the best players in the game prepare they all do a strenuous stretching program for at least 8-10 minutes, and these guys are mostly fit athletes to start with these days, all hitting the gym etc a few times a week.

Irishvillian

Try this!!:D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UV_SR6YnBLs

Jaysoose

redhill wrote: »

It is no gimmick, have used one and it is very good. It is expensive though but at the end of the day it's all realitive. It is the one preparation most amateurs don't do properly. If you ever go to a pro tournament and watch the best players in the game prepare they all do a strenuous stretching program for at least 8-10 minutes, and these guys are mostly fit athletes to start with these days, all hitting the gym etc a few times a week.

Darren Clarke is a fit athlete?...hmmmm methinks he needs a special stretching pole because he cant bend over past his beer belly..

charlieIRL

redhill wrote: »

It is no gimmick, have used one and it is very good.

do you have a powerband braclet as well?!!!!:D

bustercherry

redhill wrote: »

It is no gimmick, have used one and it is very good. It is expensive though but at the end of the day it's all realitive. It is the one preparation most amateurs don't do properly. If you ever go to a pro tournament and watch the best players in the game prepare they all do a strenuous stretching program for at least 8-10 minutes, and these guys are mostly fit athletes to start with these days, all hitting the gym etc a few times a week.

You can do this all without buying the stretching pole.

conno16

who_ru wrote: »

i can't see what the problem is and certainly wouldn't be too worried about using it ahead of a game, you don't have to use it on the first tee.

ya
you could just use it in your car either en route to the course or after parking up at the club
might be considered a bit odd taking it into one of the restrooms with you

charlieIRL

school finished at 3!!

deandean

This one's a better work out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbsSeVr5NSI

Bandana boy

conno16 wrote: »

might be considered a bit odd taking it into one of the restrooms with you

"I am off to the jacks to stretch out with my extra long golfers pole " might raise a few eyebrows

redhill

Jaysoose wrote: »

Darren Clarke is a fit athlete?...hmmmm methinks he needs a special stretching pole because he cant bend over past his beer belly..

If you read the part you highlighted in bold, it mentions the word 'mostly'
I specifically included it as I know not all pro's follow a rigid exercise programme. Whilst Dazza may not be the worlds fittest athlete he ain't done that bad in the 21 years as a pro

redhill

charlieIRL wrote: »

do you have a powerband braclet as well?!!!!:D

Now that is a gimmick, I don't have either actually

redhill

bustercherry wrote: »

You can do this all without buying the stretching pole.

That's stating the obvious, of course you can, but as I pointed out stretching, actual proper stretching is something very few amateurs do. The guy who got the pole, never did a tap, he got it late summer and now does it for 10-12 mins before playing. His handicap has come down from 8.1 to 6.9 so he's happy !

conno16

if miquel angel jimenez can get thru his routine without this fancy pole, well then i'm snubbing it too
sure theres a gadget for everything these days

fullstop

redhill wrote: »

If you read the part you highlighted in bold, it mentions the word 'mostly'
I specifically included it as I know not all pro's follow a rigid exercise programme. Whilst Dazza may not be the worlds fittest athlete he ain't done that bad in the 21 years as a pro

How many of those 21 years has he been using this stretching pole?

redhill

fullstop wrote: »

How many of those 21 years has he been using this stretching pole?

I don't know ,I never said he was using one ??