Effectiveness Of A Medicus Dual-hinge Club

The Medicus Dual-Hinge club is widely reported to be the best-selling golf training device produced. Originally offered in just a 5-iron, golfers can now purchase Medicus drivers, putters, wedges and a 7-iron. Medicus also offers instructional videos for each piece of training equipment. Medicus products have been endorsed by multiple PGA Tour golfers and teaching professionals, including Davis Love III and Mark O'Meara.

Features

All Medicus clubs contain a steel hinged shaft, which breaks or folds if there are errors in the swing. The clubheads are composed of stainless steel, and all Medicus clubs can be used either indoors or outdoors. Medicus golf swing trainers can be used to strike actual golf balls, though the club is not approved for tournament play by the United States Golf Association.

Types

Medicus offers its dual-hinge training technology in the form of a driver, 5-iron, 7-iron, lob wedge and putter, but the function of the dual-hinge remains the same with each club. If the golfer makes an incorrect movement during the swing, the club provides instant feedback by breaking or folding. Medicus has also designed a power meter to measure clubhead speed with the driver, and a putting tempo trainer to go along with the Medicus putter.

Benefits

Medicus believes repeated practice with its dual-hinge clubs will lead to improved accuracy and distance in the irons, and a truer stroke on the putting green. The company says few training products offer the instant feedback the Medicus club provides, helping golfers reinforce the correct muscle memory needed for a consistent swing. The hinge can also be made looser to increase the sensitivity of the club, further enhancing correct tempo and swing plane.

Effectiveness

Medicus says the Dual-Hinge swing trainer is a top-selling golf training aid for a reason: It is effective. In addition to promoting a correct swing-plane, the Medicus forces the golfer to regulate his tempo and timing. If the club is taken back too quickly, it will collapse. If the golfer rushes too quickly toward the ball on the downswing, it will also collapse. Medicus claims to provide game-improving feedback for every phase of the swing.

Considerations

The Medicus continues to be one of the leading golf training aids on the market, but the club should be seen as a supplement to technical training and not a replacement. Practice using the Medicus for about 10 to 15 minutes each day and then hit real golf balls to promote transfer. Practice swinging the Medicus in front of a mirror for even more feedback about body position and technique throughout the swing.