After
extensive testing, I can confidently rate the Swing-Tempo
to
be the most effective tempo-trainer I’ve ever used to date. Here’s why:
Swing-Tempo
technology allows you to find your best tempo, store it, and swing with the same consistent tempo with every club in your
bag.
What
makes this technology so effective is Swing-Tempo’s unique timing method. It gives you the ability to independently
time the length of your backswing, top swing (top pause), and downswing using digital increments, thus giving you a digital
reference to your best tempo and rhythm.
Once
your desired tempo combination has been programmed into the Swing-Tempo, all you do is swing along with the timed signals.
Feedback is instantaneous and extremely useful. If you’re swinging in sync with Swing-Tempo, your tempo is on…if
your not, your tempo is off.
Sound
confusing? Don’t worry! In the Swing-Tempo manual and instructional DVD, you’ll find recommended tempo settings
to start with, or you can reference a long list of top tour PGA, LPGA, and Champions tour players.
Being
that the timing method is innovative, it will take some time get used to so I would recommend starting with the visual LED
lights. But, when you get the feel of “swinging along with the timed signals”, you can actually feel your best
tempo being ingrained in your head, similar to listening to a broken record.
Did I forget to mention Swing-Tempo
is fully adjustable? This is a great feature because it allows you to focus on specific aspects of your game. If you want
to slow your swing down, input a slower tempo setting. If have a quick transition, lengthen the top swing setting to create
a better pause. Your full swing tempo, pitch shot tempo and putting tempo can all be improved and monitored using this fantastic
golf training aid.
And being that everyone learns differently,
Swing-Tempo offers 3 learning methods. It’s the only product that gives you the option to see your tempo with LED lights,
hear your tempo using adjustable volumes levels, or feel your tempo through vibrations.
Compact
and discreet, you can use Swing-Tempo anytime and anywhere. When properly used, it keeps your swing mechanics in sync allowing
the clubhead to do the work. I found it extremely useful on the tee box. My drives were dead straight and long.
Swing-Tempo
also offers an auto/manual feature. I recommend using the auto mode at the range and the manual feature on the course.
Compared
to other tempo trainers I’ve used, Swing-Tempo truly outshines in every category. One, it gives a numerical reference
of your tempo. I found my best tempo to be a 05 04 06. Two, it offers three different learning methods. I prefer listening
to my tempo. Three, you can manipulate the Swing-Tempo to address any part of your swing mechanics. For example, you can shorten
your backswing if you have a tendency to over swing. Can you think of any other tempo trainer that does that?!
Fit
and finish of the product is impeccable. Quality material coupled with credible endorsements from 3-time U.S. Open Champion
Hale Irwin, Top 25 Teacher Martin Hall, and golf analyst Frank Nobilo makes Swing-Tempo a real winner.
Although priced to be one of the more expensive training aids you’ll
find, I promise you it will pay dividends when your start to notice the consistency and confidence in your golf swing. Swing-Tempo
works.