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I know, it sounds like a Steve Miller song: Swing Plane”

But it’s not. The swing plane is a term used to describe the path that your
club travels in when you make your swing.

Here’s how to visualize it - The next time you are on the course playing with a friend, take a look at the angle in which his club shaft meets with the ground.

Have your friend then make a practice swing in slow motion.
You’ll notice that the angle of the club shaft goes behind, down, and through, all in a relatively constant motion.
That would be your friend’s individual swing plane.
Every golf player has his or her own unique swing plane.
What Is The Best Swing Plane To Have?

There is no right or wrong swing plane. Some golfer’s angles come in steep, while others are shallow. Although not set in stone, you’ll notice that shorter people whom use standard length golf clubs will have a shallow swing plane. And taller men and women who use standard length clubs tend to show a steep swing plane in comparison.

Of course these are just generalities but you’ll find them to be true with at least 75% of those playing golf.

Here’s another thing that which may affect a person’s swing plane -  Joint stiffness and flexibility.  ( I have alot of the first and not much of the second )

In general, older men and women who have tighter joints will also have a steeper swing plane, even if they are considered short, as compared to younger players or older persons who are very flexible.
The Type Of Club Also Makes A Difference

A golf player’s swing plane may also be affected by the size and type of golf club being used. For example, when a player is using a sand wedge (a very short club as compared to a driver), they will have a considerably steeper swing plane than when
using the driver. In fact, the driver is the longest golf club in your bag and will always have the flattest swing plane.

You can use different swing planes, each with good success, but here is the key:
Never allow your swing plane to vary too much during the swing.
I mean, it’s OK if your backswing tends to be a little steeper than your downswing, so long as they have exaggerated differences.

Here a “Last Minute Tip”:

Achieving  the right swing plane will be determined by your position, or setup. Try not to stand too close to the ball and never tilt your upper torso too far to the left (right-handed golfers), or too far to the right (left-handed golfers). Doing so will make your swing plane
a bit too steep.

Hit ‘em Straight

Ben

Between have the right set of golf clubs,
a high quality golf bag, the right shoes,
proper clothing, golf balls, and numerous other
 golf accessories, one of the most important
items to never forget is your golf glove.

The best way to protect your hands from forming
blisters is to have a good quality glove, and one
that fits properly.

The perfect golf glove should be one that is
comfortable and fits perfectly on your hand.

Wearing a solid-fitting golf glove benefits your
play in two ways:

1. Keeping your hands from getting blisters.

2. Helping you maintain a firm, steady grip on the club.

Choosing The Right Golf Glove Is Easy

You don’t have to be a professional golf player
or an expert on gloves to know which one to buy.

Just keep in mind that the most important element
to consider when buying a glove is getting one that
fits well and is comfortable. 

Never buy a glove without trying it on first. And if
the store does not let you try it on, shop somewhere else!

A good golf glove should be worn on the top hand,
which has the greatest distance from the clubhead.
If you are right-handed, you need a glove on your left hand,
while lefties need a glove for their right.

The glove should have a comfortable stretch across the
palm of your hand, and the fingers should not be
too long, nor too short.

Find one that fits snugly across your palm and fingers
and that you can easily fasten it with the Velcro strap
on the back of your hand. If the Velcro strap goes too
far across or doesn’t reach the back of your hand,
try on another one.

If you notice loose material in either your palm or where
your fingers are holding the club, then this can result in
a blister, since the fold can rub between the skin and your club.

Also keep in mind that not all gloves fit the same.
Different companies make golf gloves that vary in how they fit.
For instance, a regular women-sized Nike glove will probably fit
differently from a regular women-sized Callaway glove.

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Hit ‘em straight

Ben