Description The MOMENTUS is a revolutionary new swing trainer that incorporates a patented technology, whereby the clubshaft embodies most of the weight which is evenly distributed thorughout the length of the sh...
Reviewed by: Steven Hong(Unregistered User)
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Model Reviewed: Medicus Momentus
Summary: This product MAY help your swing, but it may also hurt it too. When I first bought the momentus, it really helped me strengthen my core muscles and got my arms to swing inside out. However, as my swing got better, I started to move away from an arms-dominated swing into one that was triggered more by the trunk where the power is generated by hip rotation. This allowed my arms to lag back and then slingshot through. Now, my arms are used more to fine-tune my swing (i.e. guiding my arms as they are pulled through by the rotation). Some of you know what I'm talking about.
Anyways, as soon as I started developing this swing, the momentus wrecked havoc to it. The problem is that after you use the momentus, your clubs feel like twigs. This is great when you have an armsy swing because it really allows you to go after it with you arms. But, if you have a swing generated by the rotation of your core, the club feels so light that it completely messes up your timing. I normally think about gently guiding my arms as they are being pulled through. But after I use the momentus, my arms either release down too fast with my wristing releasing too early (hitting it fat) or my arms outrun my hips (snap hook). Either way, I end up having to spend at least 30 minutes on the range trying to get my timing and feel back.
At some point, advanced golfers become feel golfers. A swing is a very fragile thing. After years of practice, you know I your swing feels and what your body needs to feel for the correct swing. The momentus can seriously mess this up. I think this is a great tool for beginners or people who have a very arms-dominated swing. But for body swingers (which I think are most advanced players), I think this can cause some problems in timing and feel. Use with caution!
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Summary: I'm going to risk sounding like an infomercial but here goes.
I had an over the top swing with poor tempo. No consistency, no draw, no confidence, no low scores.My practice is limited and decided to risk trying something for the off season to bring things around.
First of all, you will need to PRACTICE. This will not fix your faults overnight but use it wisely and you will see results.
I actually used this thing for 10 min each night for 12 weeks. I saw results after 3 weeks. After 12 weeks my tempo was very good and my slice was virtually gone. My handicap went from 24 to 13 and I'm close to going into single digits.
I now use it periodically to warm up or to train in off season weather but can honestly say that when used properly it does work. Be realistic in your expectations and it will change your swing faults and bring more enjoyment to your game.
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Summary: I was flipping through TV channels one day and watched about 5 minutes of the Momentus infomercial on the Golf Channel. I noticed something during that infomercial that made sense to me. My single biggest fault with my swing is "coming over the top," which is what I felt the Momentus could help me with so I ordered one.
The first thing I noticed when working with the Momentus is that because of the weighting of the shaft, you cannot "come over the top." The next thing I noticed was that it promotes a full release of the club.
I worked with it one day and alternated between it and hitting balls with my regular clubs. All I can say is that I minimized "coming over the top" when hitting balls.
I felt so good about what I accomplished in that practice session that I decided to take the Momentus to the course with me the next day. Instead of hitting balls at the range to warm up I just swung the Monetus 5 - 10 times.
The results - hit better shots more often and consistently. Only came "over the top" twice in the round, which for me is typically happens 5 - 7 times a round.
I intend to keeping working with the Momentus to correct my "over the top fault" and overall to improve my swing.
I am a believer.
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Summary: Do not spend $100 on a Momentus!!! Make your own! The Momentus concept is extremely sound, but I took the advice of those here and filled a 56* wedge, 7-iron, and driver (all steel shaft, stiff flex)with bb's and a little caulk. Drill out the back of the grip with a dremel tool and make a pea sized hole. I cannot even begin to tell you how EXCELLENT each of these clubs are now. I highly recommend making all three, each of them has slightly different characteristics/fundamentals due to the length. After practicing with the weighted wedge for the very first time, I hit the pin 3 times from a 100 yards during practice. Not to mention absolutely bombing driver. Make sure to use the weighted wedge for practicing short game, pitches especially. It's absolute magic. *note: to the best of my knowledge, these clubs are best for a 1-plane swing. I'm not sure how effective this is for a 2-plane swing.
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Summary: I have been looking to buy a Momentus because I have heard great things about it. I did not want to spent $100 on it. I went to Academy and they have the same thing for $25. Exactly the same thing, 35" and 48 oz. It did not come with a video and the shaft is blue not yellow.
Customer Service: No experience.
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