Mastering Wrist Set in Your Golf Swing

TLDRLearn how to set your wrists correctly in your golf swing to improve impact position, club face control, and leverage. Early or late wrist set can achieve the same position at the top of the backswing, but wrist set matters most in the downswing. Use the Table Tennis Bat Drill and the Stop Check and Go Drill to practice and refine your wrist set.

Key insights

🏌️‍♂️Wrist set is crucial for achieving a great impact position in the golf swing.

🖐️Controlling the club face position is influenced by wrist set.

📐Wrist set affects the shaft pitch and its ability to shallow out on the downswing.

💪Wrist set provides leverage and generates clubhead speed.

⏱️Wrist set matters most in the downswing, not at the top of the backswing.

Q&A

Why is wrist set important in the golf swing?

Wrist set is important in achieving a great impact position, controlling the club face, adjusting the shaft pitch, generating leverage, and increasing clubhead speed.

Should I set my wrists early or late in the golf swing?

Both early and late wrist set can achieve the same position at the top of the backswing, but wrist set matters most in the downswing. Find what feels comfortable and allows you to achieve a good impact position.

Can wrist set affect clubhead speed?

Yes, wrist set provides leverage and allows for a more efficient transfer of energy, resulting in increased clubhead speed.

What drills can help me improve my wrist set?

Two drills that can help improve wrist set are the Table Tennis Bat Drill and the Stop Check and Go Drill. These drills focus on the correct wrist movements and can be practiced to refine your wrist set.

How can I practice and refine my wrist set?

Practice the Table Tennis Bat Drill to isolate and understand the correct wrist movements. Use the Stop Check and Go Drill to check your wrist set position and gradually integrate it into your full swing.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Wrist set is important for achieving a great impact position in the golf swing.

03:20Controlling the club face position is influenced by wrist set.

06:00Wrist set affects the shaft pitch and its ability to shallow out on the downswing.

08:40Wrist set provides leverage and generates clubhead speed.

10:05Wrist set matters most in the downswing, not at the top of the backswing.