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Ferris Wheel and The Perfect Golf Swing
Ferris Wheel and The Perfect Golf Swing
Authored by: Brady
Posted on: 3 May 2026

A student named Jim Wiley sent in a comment that stopped Surge in his tracks — and it's worth sharing with every golfer who's ever struggled with consistency.

Jim made the case that a more vertical swing is easier to repeat because it removes one of the trickiest timing requirements in the rotational swing: squaring the clubface at impact. He backed it up with three analogies. Bowling — try taking the ball around your body and releasing at exactly the right moment. Rock skipping — go straight back and through, or good luck controlling where it lands. And landing a plane approaching the runway from the side, having to time your turn perfectly just before touchdown - known as crabbing. All three hit home, but that last one is especially sharp. The plane is still moving fast. So are you at impact — accelerating as hard as... Read More

Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 28 November 2015
"Poptarting" is a term I like to use when describing how to swing up to the T-finish position after impact. I want you to stand up as fast as possible after making contact with the ball, just like a... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 25 November 2015
Comments: 2
Today I'll go over how to properly lift the golf club in your backswing to maximize your driving distance. It's all about swinging and maintaining a light club, because you can swing a light club a... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 21 November 2015
Comments: 5
Using your knees in the transition is critical for having a good impact position. Move them too much or too little and you'll never find the consistency you need to shoot lower scores. The Peak... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 17 November 2015
Comments: 3
We all know the mental game plays a huge role in being successful at any sport, but this is especially true for golf. Yet, a lot of times, we lose our ability to stay positive. I'm here to tell you... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 10 November 2015
Comments: 13
There are many golf instructors today that claim they teach a body-friendly golf swing. "Body-friendly" is a really great term, but I'm continuing to see it misused far too frequently.  What bothers... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 6 November 2015
Comments: 15
Today I'm going to show you how to increase your swing speed. With the Peak Performance Golf Swing, your power and distance is directly related to how fast you swing your arms. But, there's other... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 27 October 2015
Comments: 8
We received another outstanding message from the Surge Nation regarding the grip. Robert F. wrote in to say that he had a moment of clarity about his grip pressure, so I wanted to share it with... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 22 October 2015
Comments: 7
Today is a sad day for the Surge Nation. Our dear friend and long time Surgite, Harold Lovette, has passed away. Harold was a good golfer but an even better person. In today's video, I'll share some... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 13 October 2015
Comments: 3
The Surge Nation truly is global because today I'll be answering a question that was sent in all the way from Switzerland! The question referred to the PPGS Swing Manual and the vertical incline... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 5 October 2015
Comments: 8
Today I'll briefly talk about a popular golf training aid, The Orange Whip. There's actually things about this particular device that I like, and some that I don't like. I like that the Orange Whip... Read More