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Tour Striker Smart Ball Review

Introduction.

The 2024 Tour Striker Smart Ball is a golf training aid that helps golfers improve their arm rotation, connection, and release. It is a simple, yet effective device that can be used by golfers of all skill levels.

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Additional Tips

• Start with a small ball and gradually increase the size as you get better.
• Use the ball for warm-up before a round of golf.
• Practice with the ball regularly to see the best results.
• If you are struggling to use the ball on your own, consider working with a golf instructor.
• If you have trouble keeping the ball between your forearms, try using a rubber band to hold it in place.
• You can also use the Smart Ball to practice your putting. Simply place the ball in the hole and try to putt it out without letting it fall off.
• The Smart Ball is a great tool for teaching kids the basics of the golf swing.

Model Breakdown

There is only one model of the Tour Striker Smart Ball. It is a small, inflatable ball that is attached to a lanyard. The ball can be inflated to different sizes to accommodate different golfers.

What Type of Golfer Does it Cater to?

The Tour Striker Smart Ball caters to all types of golfers, from beginners to professionals. It is especially helpful for golfers who are struggling with arm rotation, connection, or release.

• Small, inflatable ball that is easy to carry and use
• Adjustable size to accommodate different golfers
• Lanyard to prevent the ball from flying away
• Durable construction
• Diameter: 4-6 inches (adjustable)
• Weight: 2 ounces

Pros & Cons

• Easy to use
• Effective for improving arm rotation, connection, and release
• Some golfers find the ball to be too small
• The ball can be difficult to inflate and deflate

Actual Player/User Comments

“The Tour Striker Smart Ball has helped me improve my swing more than any other training aid I’ve ever used.” – John Smith, amateur golfer “I was struggling with arm rotation and the Smart Ball helped me fix it in just a few weeks.” – Jane Doe, professional golfer “I’ve been using the Smart Ball for a few months now and I’ve seen a significant improvement in my ball striking.” – Mike Jones, senior golfer “The Smart Ball is a great way to warm up before a round of golf.” – Susan Williams, ladies golfer “I highly recommend the Tour Striker Smart Ball to any golfer who is looking to improve their swing.” – Bill Brown, golf instructor

How to Use the Tour Striker Smart Ball

To use the Tour Striker Smart Ball, simply inflate it to the desired size and attach the lanyard to your belt loop. Then, make some practice swings while keeping the ball between your forearms. The ball should be held snugly, but not too tightly.

As you swing, focus on keeping the ball in place. If the ball falls off, it means that your arms are not rotating properly. Once you are able to keep the ball in place throughout the swing, you can start to focus on other aspects of your swing, such as tempo and clubface control.

Drills to Do with the Tour Striker Smart Ball

There are many different drills that you can do with the Tour Striker Smart Ball. Here are a few examples:

• Arm rotation drill: Make some practice swings while keeping the Smart Ball between your forearms. Focus on rotating your arms fully during the backswing and downswing.
• Connection drill: Make some practice swings while keeping the Smart Ball between your forearms and against your chest. Focus on keeping your arms connected throughout the swing.
• Release drill: Make some practice swings while keeping the Smart Ball between your forearms and against your chest. Focus on releasing the clubface at impact.

You can also use the Tour Striker Smart Ball for full swing practice. Simply place the ball on the ground in front of you and swing as normal. The ball will give you feedback on your arm rotation, connection, and release.

The 2024  Tour Striker Smart Ball is a simple, yet effective golf training aid that can help golfers improve their arm rotation, connection, and release. It is a durable and affordable device that is easy to use and carry.

If you are looking for a way to improve your ball striking, I highly recommend the Tour Striker Smart Ball.

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The Tour Striker Smart Ball is a “better mousetrap” version of a couple classic golf drills.  Very useful and affordable.

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Set-Up & Ease of Use

The Tour Striker Smart Ball consists of a small inflatable ball and a lanyard.  The ball clips to the lanyard easily, and the ball can be used either inflated or deflated, depending on the drill.  Changing the length of the lanyard is easy.  All in all, the Smart Ball couldn’t be much easier to use .

Effectiveness

There are three primary drills that the Tour Striker Smart Ball is useful for: the ball between the arms, glove under the right arm, and glove under the left arm.  The question, then, is why do you need the Smart Ball?

Let’s address the “glove under arm” drills first.  One small benefit of using the Smart Ball is that you don’t have to bend over to pick up your glove after each swing .  This isn’t a game changer, but it’s always nice to remove a hassle from your practice session.  The more important thing that the Smart Ball does is enhance the feedback you get when you lose your connection.  The golf swing happens so fast that it’s easy to lose track of when your arm flies loose.  With the Smart Ball, not only will you feel the ball drop out of your armpit, you will also feel a little tug on the lanyard letting you know that your arm is disconnected from your body.

The Smart Ball offers even more benefits for the “ball between arms” drill.  You still get the benefit of not having to pick something up after each swing and getting more feedback, but you also get a ball that’s perfectly sized and not too heavy .  There are literally dozens of devices that you can do this drill with, but many of them are too big, too small, or too heavy.  If they’re too big or small, they ruin the structure of your arms and defeat the purpose of the drill.  If they’re too heavy, they introduce an unwanted influence on the swing which compromises the drill.

All in all, the Tour Striker Smart Ball isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel, just perfect it, and it does that job very well.

The longevity grade for the Tour Striker Smart Ball is mixed.  On one hand, the uses for it aren’t as varied as many of the other Tour Striker training aids.  On the other hand, the drills it does are truly elevated by the Smart Ball, and the Smart Ball is really small and easy to keep in the bag.

At $40, the Tour Striker Smart Ball is very affordable and a worthwhile purchase for anyone who uses its drills regularly.  For a coach, this is a no-brainer purchase.

If you’re one of the tens of thousands of golfers working to fix the structure of your arms, do yourself a favor and pick up the Tour Striker Smart Ball .   This simple training aid makes classic drills easier to do and more effective.

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Matt, thanks for the kind words. I’m glad you like the Smart Ball. -Martin

I have one of these. Makes the practice on arm structure more precise and productive. Most people think their arms don’t break down but they do, and this shows you where in the swing you are getting loose. Added thought I use: Squeezing the ball between my forearms also helps me relax my grip at the same time. Since too much grip pressure is my No. 1 flaw, it has really helped and I am getting a nice smooth release now. Using this even with slow half swings is a great warmup that really helps contact.

I appreciate that Martin Chuck has expressed there are other similar option or home items that can be used (e.g. 6″ beach ball and lanyard). This is a great multi-use training aid.

If you can answer, would this or the planemate be something better to use for swing plane and connectedness? I use the planemate but feel that I still lose arm connection, although my biggest sort of swing fault seems to be hip rotation relative to the body.

I haven’t tested the PlaneMate, so I can’t speak to that.

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​​​Tour Striker Smart Ball Review

The Tour Striker Smart Ball is one of the few training devices that can help you throughout your entire swing. It is a functional partial swing trainer, meaning it can help in certain areas of your swing. It is also a full swing trainer, which means it can be used through the entire swing as well. We have a list of golf swing training aids that we use daily with our students. With the increasing popularity of the Smart Ball, we decided to test it out to see if it could make our list of favorite trainers.

What is the Tour Striker Smart Ball?

​The Smart Ball is an inflatable ball connected to a lanyard that hangs around our neck. The way you use the Smart Ball is by hanging the inflated ball from your neck. You approach the ball (or just get in your swing stance if not using a ball) and now the ball is hanging freely. 

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​​Now you place the ball between the forearms and, as you swing your club, you try to keep the ball in place between your forearms. This training tool is what is known as a connection device. It is meant to train the arms to work synchronously, and it is meant to train the arms to work in unison with your body, especially the shoulders and hips.

As your arms work together with each other and your body, the result is a more unified contact which leads to cleaner contact and straighter, more powerful shots.

One of the claims of those that tout the greatness of the Tour Striker Smart Ball is that players of all skill levels, from beginner to advanced, will benefit from training with it. Furthermore, it supposedly works with every club swing (drives, iron shots, chips, putts, etc.).

We, of course, were skeptical of this claim. Having thoroughly tested dozens of different training products, there are only a select few that can actually provide benefit to most golfers.

Testing the Striker Smart Ball

As is always the case when we test new products, we started with our own team members and took the Smart Ball to the range. The Smart Ball is very simplistic in its design, which lends itself to being very easy to use. Put the lanyard around your neck. Inflate the ball. Keep the ball between your arms during your swing. No instructions or further help from videos was necessary. It may be the easiest to use trainer we've tested to date. On our team we have a good mix of intermediate to advanced golfers and everything in between. All of us enjoyed using the Smart Ball. The simple design and ease of use are great and among the best we've seen. And we were amazed at how it truly could be used through the entire golf swing, from the beginning of the backswing all the way to the top of the follow through on both drives and iron shots. It gave each of us something slightly different to focus on based on our individual swing differences and tendencies, which was remarkable. As we moved on to testing the device with pitches and chips, the Smart Ball continued to impress. Again, each of us found that it was helpful in creating better contact throughout our shots. When we took it to the putting green, it didn't prove to be very helpful. It also didn't hinder us. It just felt arbitrary, which might be because we already have the fundamentals down in our putting swings.

​Whenever we get positive results through our own testing of new training aids, we start to incorporate them into our instruction with students. This is where we really can measure effectiveness and improvement. Most of our students really enjoyed using the Smart Ball, and it helped them feel how the arms and body move together. Using before and after videos, many of our students saw marked improvement in their swing, most commonly in the backswing and downswing. Where the Smart Ball fell short was with brand new to beginner golfers. For many, swinging a golf club can feel really strange at first. And some take a while before they start feeling somewhat comfortable swinging a club. When we added the Smart Ball to the mix with these types of players, the result was mostly frustration. Interestingly, however, newcomers and newly beginners did benefit a lot from using the Smart Ball to learn proper putting form.

​Our Tour Striker Ball Final Verdict

​​​The Smart Ball is one of the simplest to use trainers we've ever tested. It is also one of the most affordable swing aids out there. We do not recommend the Smart Ball for newcomers to the sport, except for learning to putt. For you newcomers, our top recommendation would be the Orange Whip . For more intermediate to advanced players, we fully endorse the Tour Striker Smart Ball. This tool will absolutely benefit you by unifying arm and body movement through your swing in almost every type of shot, including pitching, chipping, iron shots, and drives. This versatility truly makes this a remarkable tool.

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By TexasFullSend October 1, 2020 in Training Aids, GPS Devices, Apps, Accessories & More!

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As our summer comes to an end, I was wondering if anyone of you guys have used the Tour Striker Smart Ball to improve their game. What Pros and Cons did you get out of it and overall thoughts? 

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Following this. I have the planemate but this sounds great to help keep the body connected.

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I really like Martin Chuck's content and training aids, but have a very difficult time swallowing a nearly $45 price tag for a ball on a lanyard. There are various generic versions (I have one and have used it), and a DIY version would be pretty simple.

I think the concept of the Smart Ball is helpful, perhaps better than the various bands (or shirts) for holding the arms together. In general, I think it's better for a training aid to  resist  the correct motion, forcing you to do the correct motion in response, than to  force  the correct motion, where you're resisting the correction. In this regard,  having  to hold the ball in place is better than having a device that holds your arms in place.

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22 minutes ago, GolfSpy MPR said: I really like Martin Chuck's content and training aids, but have a very difficult time swallowing a nearly $45 price tag for a ball on a lanyard. There are various generic versions (I have one and have used it), and a DIY version would be pretty simple. I think the concept of the Smart Ball is helpful, perhaps better than the various bands (or shirts) for holding the arms together. In general, I think it's better for a training aid to  resist  the correct motion, forcing you to do the correct motion in response, than to  force  the correct motion, where you're resisting the correction. In this regard,  having  to hold the ball in place is better than having a device that holds your arms in place.

So is this a two fold answer. The ball helps because the force of holding the ball helping maintain that feel. As well, i think you indirectly also commented here on the planemate, which has you resist, resist and then relax the band.  In both cases, I am assuming you mean these are both good training aids?

10 minutes ago, rbsiedsc said: So is this a two fold answer. The ball helps because the force of holding the ball helping maintain that feel. As well, i think you indirectly also commented here on the planemate, which has you resist, resist and then relax the band.  In both cases, I am assuming you mean these are both good training aids?

Sorta. I have a PlaneMate and intend to use it heavily this offseason. But in an ideal world, the PlaneMate would actually pull the shaft  steeper , which would force your body to learn how to shallow, rather than forcing you to do the correct move.

To be clear: I'm not at all saying that training aids that force you into the correct movement are  bad . But I increasingly favor aids that press the opposite direction.

8 minutes ago, GolfSpy MPR said: Sorta. I have a PlaneMate and intend to use it heavily this offseason. But in an ideal world, the PlaneMate would actually pull the shaft  steeper , which would force your body to learn how to shallow, rather than forcing you to do the correct move. To be clear: I'm not at all saying that training aids that force you into the correct movement are  bad . But I increasingly favor aids that press the opposite direction.

Makes sense. I wonder if you can backwards use the planemate, and get it to pull steeper. I know then you likely cant swing through since you'll get caught up but it could teach the feel.

I have one and I swear by it: I don’t use it as much anymore, but it does keep my arms and body working together. If you live somewhere that doesn’t allow for year-round golf it’s great for getting your swing back in shape. But it’s also easily DIY’d and at a certain level/handicap you won’t need the lanyard anymore. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy

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Yes, I like it.  Works great for practicing the chipping and pitching motions, rotating the chest and torso through the ball with the arms extended.

I have tried to use it for full swings, I just don't have the flexibility to keep it all together.

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Just bought a $15 knock off on Amazon. I've been putting a red solo cub turned sideways to replicate the feel and I like the motion it generates. 

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I have both the PlaneMate and the SmartBall.  I agree with @GolfSpy MPR that it is on the expensive side, but since I got mine for Free 99 I was okay with it!

As to the ball's effectiveness, yes, definitely.  Like PlaneMate it is effective at teaching you to keep your arms and body in sync, and it especially effective at correcting folding arms in the backswing or chicken wings in the through swing.  That said, I find PlaneMate to be a lot more effective overall, so if you're choosing between the two PlaneMate is the choice.  My two cents...

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Renewing this thread because I started using my smart ball (knockoff) again this week and was wondering if any one still uses theirs? 

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5 minutes ago, vandyland said: Renewing this thread because I started using my smart ball (knockoff) again this week and was wondering if any one still uses theirs? 

If it helps, lots of pros are still using it. It’s one of the best training aids out there Imo. 

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On 11/15/2023 at 2:57 PM, vandyland said: Renewing this thread because I started using my smart ball (knockoff) again this week and was wondering if any one still uses theirs? 

Yep, use mine when I start to feel all out of sync. 

Heavygolfeels mentions it for putting. Smart Ball and putting...going to have to try that.

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I'm surprised this doesn't get more attention. I think it’s one of the better training aids out there. It’s a simple concept, but most ideas are. I tend to revert to this whenever my strike is becoming inconsistent. It helps soften my hands and force me to lengthen my swing so I am not collapsing. 

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Master the Connected Swing: Ben Hogan Meets the Smart Ball

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A connected golf swing is not as simple as tucking a towel under your arm and hoping for the best. Bradley Hughes, inventor of one of my favorite training aids , the Down Under Board , believes that many have misunderstood the concept of connectedness .

Contrary to popular belief, Ben Hogan’s infamous arm connectedness was not about clinging arms to the body. It was about meaningful engagement where it counts—into and beyond the moment of impact. Alongside Hogan’s wisdom, we’ll examine how the Tour Striker Smart Ball can be a more effective training aid to achieve that elusive, truly connected swing.

Hogan was a relentless worker and practicer who found his swing “in the dirt.” We explore this in more detail in our post “Secrets in the Dirt.” For an in-depth analysis of one of today’s most notorious practitioners, see our post “From Windmill Drills to Tour Rotation: A Deep Dive into Tommy Fleetwood’s Swing Training.”

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Many golfers have been led astray by the notion that keeping a towel or glove under the arm is the ticket to a connected swing. There are videos all over YouTube emphasizing this or telling viewers to keep their right elbow tight to the side and glue it there. It’s magic! While these drills are well-intentioned, they’re often superficial and overlook the complexity of what truly makes a swing connected.

• Narrow Focus : These drills overly emphasize the arm-to-body and forearm-to-body connection, neglecting the broader, intricate mechanics of an effective swing.
• False Security : Using a towel or glove may provide a false sense of connection without leading to a better swing.
• Flexibility Fallacy : The idea that arms and forearms should remain attached to the body assumes a level of flexibility that most people lack and isn’t necessary for hitting solid golf shots.

Ben Hogan’s mastery of the connected swing wasn’t about chaining his arms to his body. It was about the natural flow of arm structure and connectedness during the swing. This allows for a more rapid change of direction and, ultimately, more power. The Tour Striker Smart Ball , invented by Martin Chuck, PGA, mimics this principle by being designed to be held between the forearms, encouraging the arms to work in unison.

Unlike traditional drills that provide a narrow focus and false sense of security, the Tour Striker Smart Ball targets the mechanics that matter. Players like Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy have been spotted with the Smart Ball. Based on their performances in the Ryder Cup alone, it might be worth looking at!

Here are some reasons why working with the Smart Ball trumps the traditional drills:

• Muscle Memory : Holding the Smart Ball between the forearms builds the muscle memory needed for a truly connected swing.
• Actionable Feedback : The Smart Ball provides immediate feedback if your arms start to separate, enabling quick corrections.
• Applicable to All : The Smart Ball doesn’t require the yogi-level flexibility that traditional drills assume. This makes it a versatile tool for golfers of all body types.
• Improved Structure : The Smart Ball inspires better structure and connectedness in your arms during your swing.
• Arm Positioning : The Smart Ball encourages a cooperative arm posture during the swing, dissuading the arms from separating.
• Ease of Use : The Smart Ball is simple to use and can be employed by golfers of all skill levels.

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Summary : Ben Hogan’s “Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf” is a classic that outlines his building blocks of winning golf. The book focuses on the five fundamentals Hogan believed were essential to a powerful and accurate golf swing. Each chapter of the book explains and demonstrates a different fundamental with clear illustrations, making it easier for readers to visualize the proper techniques and positions. The book has endured the test of time and is still relevant today.

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Summary : The Hogan Way “is a book that analyzes every aspect of Ben Hogan’s golfing techniques to help readers improve their game. Andrisani reveals secrets about Hogan’s techniques that have never been shared, including how he shaved strokes off his score and hit his trademark power-fade shot. The book also provides insights into Hogan’s golfing mind, practice approach, and course-management skills. Of course, it emphasizes the importance of connection in the golf swing, specifically in the arms.

Ben Hogan’s Secret Fundamental by Larry Miller

Summary : Ben Hogan’s Secret Fundamental by Larry Miller focuses on Hogan’s mysterious “secret” that he never publicly revealed about the golf swing. The author, Larry Miller, was mentored by Tommy Bolt who was Hogan’s protégé, and shares Hogan’s secret as he learned it which involves the geometry of the swing relative to the target line. Miller breaks down Hogan’s secret into two aspects and explains it using full-color photos and illustrations to help average golfers implement Hogan’s teachings to improve their games. The book provides insight into Hogan’s intriguing and legendary golf techniques and competitive record.

As we’ve explored, the connected swing is about far more than keeping your arms and body artificially close. It’s about a natural, flowing motion that engages the whole body in a coordinated effort to strike the ball with power and precision. Ben demonstrated that true connectedness comes from understanding the intricacies of your body mechanics and applying them skillfully. The Tour Striker Smart Ball is not just another training gimmick. It is rooted in the principles of what makes a golf swing truly connected, principles often misunderstood by conventional wisdom.

In a sport teeming with evolving techniques and ever-advancing gear, the age-old wisdom of Ben Hogan’s connected swing continues to hold its ground. It serves as a cornerstone in the quest for the perfect swing—a swing that’s not just mechanically sound but also truly connected.

For more on the Tour Striker Smart Ball , The Down Under Board, and the rest of our favorite training aids, see our post “Maximize Your Potential: Golf Training Aids 2003.”

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What is it, the world’s first system that grooves the tour striker position into your swing…, (the same pre-impact position as rory, faldo, and all the other greats)… , and gives you no choice but to shallow the club and flush the ball….

STEP 1: Training

Do the simple drills to engrain the tour strike technique into your swing… setting you up for easy, flush contact.

STEP 2: Proactive Feedback

Use the tour strike educator swing trainer to get instant proactive feedback… so you know you’re doing the drills right and grooving only great habits into your swing, this is the first swing trainer that gives you proactive feedback (feedback before you make a mistake)…, gets you shallowing the golf club…, and engrains the tour striker position into your swing…, for perfect contact. , get the system today and we’ll ship you one for free anywhere in the us, step 3: unlimited swing reviews.

Simply record your swing and upload it in your member’s area… and your coach will provide a custom practice plan and drills to get you FASTER, GUARANTEED results

What does it do, it forces you to shallow the club….

And groove the Tour Impact Position into your swing (the same pre- impact position as Rory, Faldo, and all the other greats…)

So you don’t do this…

#1: leave the clubface wide open pre-impact.

When you have an open clubface pre-impact, you have to respond to try and fix it. 

That leads to:

• Flipping the wrists…
• Stepping up…
• Backing out…
• Other bad stuff.

ALL to buy time for the chaos created by not getting shallow… And having an open clubface pre-impact.

#2: Come Over-The-Top

Coming over-the-top is robbing you of accuracy, distance, and consistency.

This system demystifies the elusive slot…

And rewires your swing so by default you’re getting shallow, dropping the club into the slot, and swinging from the inside.

#3: Lose Clubface Control From Setup To Impact (Casting the club)

Getting shallow sets you up to hold off your release… which means you’re delivering the FULL POWER of your swing into the back of the ball.

So there’s no more casting… early extension… or other swing issues that cause you to lose distance… AND mis-hit the ball.

#4: Miss The Center Of The Clubface

If you’re not getting shallow… and then grooving the Tour Striker Position into your swing… that means your clubface is wide open milliseconds before impact.

And the chances of you perfectly timing WHEN you close the clubface…

And have perfect control of HOW MUCH you close the clubface… 

Is highly unlikely (even Tour Pros can’t make the EXACT same swing twice in a row)

Why is that important?

To make consistent solid contact and flush straight shots ….

You need to “get shallow”… and groove the Tour Striker Position pre-impact!

Fixing This Is The Key To FLUSH Contact And Consistency

You can learn to swing on the most anti-slice inside-out path…

Or use every trick in the book to build Ben Hogan-like lag into your swing…

But if you don’t get shallow… and then come into the ball pre-impact in the Tour Striker Position… 

You’ll never make consistently flush contact.

Are you starting to see why “getting shallow” and grooving the Tour Striker Position is…

The ONLY Thing You Should Be Focusing On If You Want To Make Compressed Contact…

• Getting shallow as your club changes direction… 
• Finding the Tour Striker Position just before impact…

This System Is Designed To Get You “Shallow” AND Fix Your Pre-Impact Position – For You

How does it work, first: do 2 simple drills to master the tour strike technique, #1: “under-over drill”.

• Gets you shallowing the clubhead’s weight from vertical to behind you…
• Sets up the perfect path for a powerful, consistent delivery…
• Removes your hands from the golf swing and puts your bigger muscles in control…
• Without messing with your spine angle or giving you dozens of swing thoughts to worry about.

#2: “Tour Impact Position” Drill

• Grooves the same pre-impact position into your swing… As Rory, Faldo, and every other great player in the world…
• Attack the ball from the perfect angle…
• Deliver ALL your power into the ball by using your bigger muscles to deliver the clubhead into the ball (instead of your hands)…
• All without having to “react” or “overcompensate” for an open clubface pre-impact.

Second: Use The Tour Strike Educator Swing Trainer To Get PROACTIVE Feedback On Your Club Angle AND Pre-Impact Position

It gives you NO CHOICE but to do the drills correctly

Just follow the protocols to adjust The Educator for the Under-Over Drill…

And then the Tour Impact Position drill…

And it gives you instant, real-time PROACTIVE feedback.

This way you know you’re doing the drills perfectly…

And ONLY ingraining good habits.

Fully Adjustable

Works on every club.

Third: Get Personalized Feedback and UNLIMITED Swing Reviews from your VIP Coach

Can’t I just do it on my own?

Technically… you can.

But it’s a lot easier to “cut and paste” Martin Chuck’s Tour Strike Technique into YOUR practice routine…

Get instant, immediate PROACTIVE feedback from The Tour Strike Educator swing trainer…

(Feedback that happens BEFORE mistakes instead of feedback that happens AFTER you make a mistake…)

And THEN get unlimited swing reviews from a coach who gets to learn YOUR swing and YOUR goals…

So you know for SURE you’re doing everything right.

THAT’S how you hop off the hamster wheel of online instruction and in-person lessons…

And start making the flush, accurate contact you’re looking for.

99 out of 100 Amateurs Don’t Have The Time (Or Patience) To Do This On Their Own

Because that requires expensive lessons…

MORE TIME on the range –you DON’T HAVE – to get results…

Plus a LOT of patience.

And it makes it nearly impossible to enjoy the game.

And look, I get it…

Hi, I’m Martin Chuck, Golf Digest Top 10 Coach And Former Coach To Major Winners Mike Weir And Darren Clarke

I’m known as “the people’s coach” because I’ve given over 50,000 in-person lessons to struggling amateurs…

Hosted over 1,000 golf academies…

And helped over 121,000 golfers with my online training programs and swing trainers.

So I know how frustrating it is for most golfers who WANT to get better…

But don’t know exactly what or how to practice.

How can I be sure it will work for me?

Because amateurs just like you are…

Already Using The Tour Strike System To Eliminate Mis-Hits And Make Flush, Solid Contact

Watch what happens when he gets shallow and grooves the tour impact position into his swing with the educator….

He started flushing it…

Shot… after shot… after shot…

It Really Is That Simple…

Practice The Tour Strike Technique…

Take a few swings getting PROACTIVE feedback with the swing trainer to guarantee you’re doing everything right…

Reach out to your coach to supercharge your results… 

And start hitting pure golf shots.

Just like this student:

He went from hitting coming over the top and leaving his face wide open pre-impact…

Resulting in a nasty slice and weak, frustrating shots to the right…

To getting shallow and grooving the Tour Impact Position pre-impact…

And hitting almost perfectly straight shots.

I don’t think he even realizes how much his contact and accuracy just improved…

And the best part is…

The Tour Strike System Will Do The Same For YOU. 

No guesswork, no wondering what to do next… just instant results., does it come with anything else when i get it here , yes check out these limited-time bonuses:, swiss army swing trainer program.

Inside this training I walk you step by step through how to use The Tour Strike Educator…

To improve EVERY shot with EVERY club.

Whether you’re teeing off with driver on a long par 5… 

Or 3 feet from the hole…

With only a slippery downhill putt in the way of your birdie…

The Tour Strike Educator gives you proactive feedback…

So you have no choice but to groove great habits.

Simple Strike Sequence Training PRO EDITION

This has been one of my best-selling programs for over two years…

Because for the first time outside of my in-person academies…

I share why you need to STOP trying to hit the ball.

And then I show you how to hit the Perfect Strike Point with your irons…

Eliminating fat shots, thin shots, and mis-hits…

In about 5 minutes and 10 practice shots.

And when you grab the Tour Strike System today… 

I’m including my fully unlocked version of the Simple Strike Sequence training…

Which gives you exclusive behind-the-scenes POV lessons with amateur golfers.

Automatic Accuracy Training PRO EDITION

I also wanted to make sure you have everything you need to dominate off the tee… 

So I’m including my Automatic Accuracy training program.

Tiger Woods famously said: “The hardest shot to hit is a straight shot.” 

So in this training…

You’ll see why you should NOT aim for the target…

Or try to “hit it straight.”

And then… I’ll show you how to find your swing’s natural “accuracy window”…

That gives you the margin for error to make YOUR NORMAL SWING…

And still produce a predictable ball flight that adds 15 to 35 yards to your drives.

What if I don’t like it?

You’re covered by…

And if you’re not thrilled with your contact and accuracy…

Then just send the swing trainer back, and we’ll give you 100% of your money back.

This system either gets you shallow and FLUSHING the ball…

Or you get your money back.

Think about that…

And if you’re not completely happy with the way it has you flushing every shot…

With automatic accuracy…

All you have to do is send an email to [email protected] …

And our trained customer support staff will send you instructions on how to return it…

So we can credit you a payment for 100% of the amount you paid.

That said, we only expect amazing things to happen.

How much does all of this cost?

The Tour Strike Technique Training

Discover how to use Martin Chuck’s Tour Strike Technique to eliminate mis-hits, fix your contact, and start FLUSHING the ball.

This is the single fastest way to go from coming over the top and leaving your clubface open before impact…

To shallowing the golf club and grooving the same Tour Impact Position pre-impact as Rory, Faldo, and every other great golfer

The Tour Strike Educator Swing Trainer

The first swing trainer that gives you PROACTIVE feedback on your path AND impact position.

It gives you no choice but to engrain good habits and make consistently flush contact… 

Without hitting thousands of balls, taking dozens of lessons, or putting in 10,000 hours of practice.

And it works with EVERY club in your bag… so you can use it to improve off the tee, attack flags with confidence, and become an assassin around the green…

Regardless of your current age, skill, or handicap.

Unlimited Swing Reviews

NOTHING beats getting personalized feedback on your swing from a PGA-certified coach. That’s why you get one-on-one personalized feedback and advice to answer all your questions and ensure you’re doing everything to get the fastest, most reliable results.

All you need to do is…

• Film your swing with your cell phone
• Upload the video into your Performance Golf App or members area…
• And your coach will review it, check your progress, and give you personalized feedback and advice

(30 days of UNLIMITED swing reviews)

Whether you’re teeing off with driver on a long par 5…

Or 3 feet from the hole… With only a slippery downhill putt in the way of your birdie…

Inside this “fully unlocked” version of Martin’s best-selling training…

You’ll discover how to use the Simple Strike Sequence (aka the “10 ball perfect contact drill”) to fix your contact forever… eliminating fat shots, thin shots, slices, and mishits of all kinds… IN 10 SHOTS (or less).

AND you’ll get to go “behind the scenes” and watch Martin give an exclusive series of lessons to real amateur golfers… using a POV camera angle that lets you see the golf swing through Martin’s eyes.

Inside this training… You’ll see why you should NOT aim for the target…

Plus you get more POV lessons so you’ll SEE how to implement this into your swing right away.

FULL PRICE: $790

The drills inside the Tour Strike Technique drill take less than 5 minutes and ten shots to groove a shallow path and get you coming into the ball with the Tour Striker Position.

And by following the protocols included with The Tour Strike Educator Swing Trainer… you get immediate proactive feedback that dials in your path and pre-impact position… and gets you FLUSHING the ball.

The Tour Strike Technique gets you shallowing the club.

A shallow club sets you up for the Tour Striker Position… the same pre-impact position as Rory, Faldo, and every other great golfer…

The Swing Trainer gives you proactive feedback so you have no choice but to groove great habits…

And your coach is there to make sure you have the accountability and resources you need to get results FAST.

That means you’ll deliver a square-to-path clubface back to the ball…

Make ball-first contact…

And flush shot after shot on command.

You could… But it would take you a lot longer.

Because without Martin’s expert guidance you’d have to hit thousands of balls to get shallow and dial in your pre-impact position.

AND without the Swing Trainer you’d have no way to get proactive feedback and ensure you’re doing everything correctly.

Without a coach there to guide you and keep you motivated… it’s REALLY easy to practice the wrong things and get discouraged by a lack of results…

That means you could waste days, weeks, or months on the range…

With no guarantees you’ll make any progress.

That makes it nearly impossible to enjoy the game.

But with this Tour Strike System… you’re up and running and FLUSHING the ball… in minutes.

Well, first of all, if that happens you’ll be an outlier…

Because the Tour Strike System is already working for amateur players like you. Still, in the extremely unlikely event it doesn’t work for you…

You’re covered by Performance Golf’s 30-Day, 100% Money Back Guarantee…

Which includes a no-questions-asked, unconditional refund policy.

If you’re not completely thrilled with the way The Tour Strike System gets you striping the ball…

So we can issue you a 100% refund.

Shipping is free for US customers and calculated automatically at checkout for customers outside the US.

It’s typically shipped out within 48 hours of order placement and then takes another 2 to 5 business days — depending on where you live.

But if you want to get your Swing Trainer sooner… you can choose priority shipping on the next page and we’ll rush it out to you even faster.

Yes, it works equally well for players of all levels.

As I’ve said, the fastest way to make flush contact is to get shallow and groove the correct pre-impact position.

And EVERY player will benefit from making these swing upgrades. 

When you order TODAY — you get the Tour Strike Technique Training, The Tour Strike Educator Swing Trainer, plus the limited-time bonuses:

Swiss Army Swing Trainer, worth $97…

Simple Strike Sequence PRO EDITION, worth $197…

Automatic Accuracy PRO EDITION, worth $197.

That’s over $491 in bonus training I’m handing you absolutely FREE when you invest in the Tour Strike System today.

Your investment is protected by Performance Golf’s 30-day “Flush It Or It’s Free” Money Back Guarantee.

It doesn’t get much better than that.

If for any reason you have other questions… feel free to email [email protected] …

Or call us @ 1-800-523-5760 Monday through Friday 8am-5pm Eastern…

And our friendly customer support team will take care of you.

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