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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 January 2013
Comments: 59
We all want to hit the ball farther. Whether it's to keep up with your friends or your kids, being able to hit the ball with more power is a common desire. Rotational swingers do this by turning even... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 27 January 2013
Comments: 29
Since I released my latest video, The Ultimate Alignment Video, I've gotten many positive responses about how much the video has helped drive home the key points of proper alignment. I provide brand... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 26 January 2013
Comments: 18
Last month, I published a daily titled, Correct Positioning of Head & Eyes in Setup. In my response, I talked about the negative impact that bifocals can have while playing golf. But, the main... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 25 January 2013
Comments: 15
For today's video, I called upon our director of club fitting operations, Doc Griffin. We had a question sent in from a Surgite named Ron. He claims that he is hitting all his clubs great, except his... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 24 January 2013
Comments: 23
You can't play golf with poor alignment. Well, I suppose you can but it sure won't be very enjoyable. You always hear me talk about the importance of alignment and it's because most swing faults... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 23 January 2013
Comments: 14
Many golfers have a few clubs that they hit better than others. Even if a situation calls for another club, they'd rather hit the one they consider to be their "go to club" because they're scared of... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 20 January 2013
Comments: 31
The Peak Performance Golf Swing is the most body-friendly swing being taught today. Designed to eliminate any of the nagging injuries we so often see in the sport of golf, the PPGS has helped many... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 19 January 2013
Comments: 29
Last month I published a daily video in response to Drew Danko's question about obtaining greater distance, especially for senior citizens. Although I addressed most of what he asked, I failed to... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 18 January 2013
Comments: 8
I always get asked about my son, DJ Trahan, and whether or not he really uses the Peak Performance Golf Swing. DJ has won multiple times as a professional golfer, including wins on both the PGA TOUR... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 17 January 2013
Comments: 7
You've heard me say before that most clubs today are built too long, especially drivers. It can be hard for shorter golfers to swing these clubs, and even harder to maintain a vertical swing because... Read More