TECHNOLOGY \u00b7 FLYWHEEL<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>Understanding the Swing Plane \u2014 Single vs. Two-Plane.<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>Single-plane or two-plane swing \u2014 the question that often isn't even asked in senior golf. What distinguishes the two concepts, which type of senior it suits \u2014 and why it's more important than any tempo detail.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>I<\/span>I had been swinging a two-plane swing for 40 years\u2014without realizing it was a two-plane swing. At age 65, a PGA pro switched me to a single-plane swing. After 8 weeks, my dispersion had decreased by 30 %. Lesson: Swing plane isn\u2019t a philosophical question\u2014it\u2019s a biomechanical decision with a measurable effect on your score.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nThe swing plane (single-plane vs. two-plane) is a fundamental swing architecture decision. Single-plane means: shaft in the backswing parallel to the address shaft. Two-plane means: shaft in the backswing on a steeper plane than at address. Both work\u2014with different requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Two moment of inertia plots compared<\/h2>\n\n
Concept 1 \u2014 Single-Plane Swing<\/div>\n
\u2713 SENIOR-FRIENDLY.<\/div>\n
Single-Plane (Moe Norman, Bryson DeChambeau) has a consistent swing plane from address to the top. Benefits for senior golfers: easier to reproduce, less movement complexity, resilient against mobility loss.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Concept 2 \u2014 Two-Plane Swing<\/div>\n
\u2713 CLASSIC TOUR TECHNIQUE.<\/div>\n
Two-plane (Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy) swings have different backswing and downswing planes. Advantages: more swing speed potential. Disadvantages: more complex, more movement variability, requires a mobile body.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Concept 3 - Senior Suitability<\/div>\n
\u2713 SINGLE-PLANE OFT BETTER.<\/div>\n
MyTPI data: Senior golfers with a single-plane swing show 25 % less dispersion than two-plane players of the same skill level. As mobility and athleticism decline, the single-plane swing becomes more appealing.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
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25 %<\/div>\n
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Less dispersion for senior golfers with a single-plane swing versus a two-plane swing<\/div>\n
MyTPI Senior Swing Analysis 2024<\/div>\n
In old age, the single-plane is often the biomechanically more robust option.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
Three tips for the swing plane decision<\/h2>\n\n
Tip 1 \u2014 Video Analysis with a PGA Pro<\/div>\n
\u2713 DIAGNOSE FIRST, THEN DECISION.<\/div>\n
Before changing your swing: Video analysis with a PGA pro. Determine which swing plane you\u2019re currently using. 90% of senior golfers don\u2019t know\u2014and therefore aren\u2019t making a conscious decision.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Tip 2 - Check mobility status<\/div>\n
\u2713 MYTPI-SCREENING.<\/div>\n
Swing plane and body mobility are connected. Two planes require full hip and thoracic spine rotation. With mobility limitations, single plane is often the only sensible choice.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Tip 3 \u2014 6-Week Transition Phase<\/div>\n
\u26a0 NO IMMEDIATE EFFECT.<\/div>\n
Changing swing planes takes time: 6-8 weeks of training discipline, during which your score will initially worsen. Don't give up \u2013 improvement in consistency will come after the transition phase.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
There\u2019s no universal swing plane. There\u2019s the right plane for your body, your mobility, and your goals. Senior golfers should consider single-plane as a serious option.<\/em><\/h2>\n\u2014 Dr. Greg Rose, Co-founder Titleist Performance Institute<\/p>\n<\/div>
Three arguments for the senior swing plane.<\/p>\n
Mobility decides<\/h2>\n
For those with full hip and thoracic spine rotation: Two-plane remains an option. With loss of mobility: Single-plane becomes more sensible.<\/p>\n
Constance beats maximum<\/h2>\n
Single-plane produces more consistent swings\u2014even if the maximum potential is a bit lower. At the senior age, consistency is more relevant to the score.<\/p>\n
Make a conscious decision<\/h2>\n
Swing plane by chance is suboptimal. Diagnosed and chosen consciously\u2014with PGA Pro help\u2014is a score lever.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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01<\/strong> Two moment of inertia plots compared<\/div>\n02<\/strong> Three tips for making a decision<\/div>\n03<\/strong> What the momentum plane does not replace<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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Mathias Struwe<\/div>\n
PUBLISHER \u00b7 HCP 31 \u00b7 68 YRS.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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25 %<\/div>\n
Less dispersion with single-plane for senior golfers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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REFERENCE<\/div>\n
Lamontagne et al. (2021):
Senior Golf Biomechanics<\/em>. MyTPI (2020): The Golf Body<\/em>. Rose, G. & Phillips, D. (2018): The Golf Body<\/em>. Trackman Performance Database 2024. PGA Tour Stats 2014\u20132024.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>What the momentum plane does not replace<\/h2>\n
The correct swing plane is a fundamental score-lever \u2014 but it does not replace setup discipline or short game practice. Senior golfers with a perfect swing plane but an unstable setup will fall short of their potential. Swing architecture is one lever \u2014 setup and practice are the others.<\/p>\n
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THREE FIRST STEPS<\/div>\n
How to Clarify the Momentum-Plane Question in 30 Days<\/h3>\n\n
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Book video analysis<\/div>\n
A 60-minute lesson with video analysis from a PGA Pro. Have your swing filmed from the front and side. Diagnosis: Single-plane or two-plane?<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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MyTPI-Screening<\/div>\n
Mobility test with MyTPI-certified coach. Measure hip and thoracic spine rotation. Data as the basis for swing plane decision.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Offer trial weeks<\/div>\n
If a single plane is sensible: 6-8 weeks of adjustment with a PGA Pro. Score initially worse, then better. Discipline pays off.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":462,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,4,34],"tags":[94,17,95,39,96],"class_list":["post-718","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-annaeherung-short-game","category-senioren-technik","category-senioren-golf-training","tag-schwung-ebene","tag-senior-golf","tag-single-plane","tag-technik","tag-two-plane"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/senior-golf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/718","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/senior-golf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/senior-golf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/senior-golf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/senior-golf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=718"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/senior-golf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/718\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1092,"href":"https:\/\/senior-golf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/718\/revisions\/1092"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/senior-golf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/462"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/senior-golf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=718"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/senior-golf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=718"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/senior-golf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=718"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}