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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: 29 June 2016
Comments: 4
Another episode of "In Your Own Words". This ranks as one of the top "In Your Own Words" messages we have received to date! Today's topic is one covered many times here on the Swing Surgeon blog, the... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 28 June 2016
Comments: 4
How many times have you heard of tucking your trailing elbow (right elbow for righties) in the backswing? Some will say to hold a towel under your elbow and do not drop it. In the rotational swing... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 26 June 2016
Comments: 2
I want to introduce a new Surgite (Michael) that found the Peak Performance Golf Swing via YouTube. Michael found our YouTube channel searching for a body friendly golf swing. Michael is from Munich... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 19 June 2016
Sergio García has been having a good year on the PGA Tour for 2016. He took time off from golf as his performance in tournaments had not been very good. He has come back with a new swing and has had... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 16 June 2016
Comments: 13
Frank brings another great technical discussion of club fitting. Have you heard of Moment of Inertia (MOI) and Swing Weight matching? Have you ever wondered what the difference is and which one is... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 8 June 2016
Comments: 3
We received a question from Dave through the site that he has problems with arm stress in the backswing. A quote from his message is this: ...Even with your excellent videos and dailies I still... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 5 June 2016
Comments: 3
From my last trip to Europe, we were able to record some special videos on the driving range. Today is another instalment of videos from the driving range.  Watch for the blooper at the beginning.... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 2 June 2016
Comments: 13
Pre-Loaded Heavy Right (for right handers) is one of the basic tenants of the PPGS that goes in opposition to what everyone is taught with a rotational swing. This video explains the concept and... Read More
Authored by: Brady
Posted on: 31 May 2016
Comments: 3
As a follow up to a previous daily, Frank Stranick comes to you with some science and data about club length and the golf swing. As we have always said, longer clubs are not better. PPGS Certified... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 27 May 2016
Comments: 7
The Bump is one of the keys of the Peak Performance Golf Swing but it must be executed correctly. We find that a lot of people think the bump is a profound movement in your body - it is not! The Bump... Read More