Golf Swing - One-plane vs. Two-plane

[jamesfnb]

For those that know the difference between a one-plane golf swing and a two-plane golf swing, which one is better? The fundamentals for the two are completely different so it's best to pick one and stick with it.

I'm a one-planer and my kids are learning the one-plane as it's easier to learn and easier to repeat for consistentcy. The two greatest golfers of all time (Tiger and Jack) are two-planers, but I still think one-plane is the best for the masses.

 

[CTAClone]

I've been playing golf all my life but I've never heard the difference between to the two. Care to explain?

 

[jdoggivjc]

Basically, it's Greek to me...

One Plane vs Two Plane Golf Swing - David Toms and Vijay Singh

 

[CTAClone]

Basically, it's Greek to me...

One Plane vs Two Plane Golf Swing - David Toms and Vijay Singh

Thanks, that was informative. I've heard about the two but never understood the difference. I'm a two-planer.

 

[jdoggivjc]

Thanks, that was informative. I've heard about the two but never understood the difference. I'm a two-planer.

I'm pretty sure I'm a one-planer. I was taught to treat my golf swing as if I were swinging at a softball, and just drop it down to the golf ball. I have a monster drive - I wish the rest of my game were that good, though...

 

[CarolinaCy]

I prefer the seven-plane method endorsed by Jim Furyk. :wink:

 

[jamesfnb]

Basically, with the one-plane swing the golf club travels one the same plane on the way back as the way forward so it's more easily repeatable and less reliance on timing. the two-plane swing typically means the back swing is steeper and the forward swing is flatter so two different planes. They say you are basically born one way or another as far as your preference. i'm not sure if that's the case or if you just learn and certain way as a kid and are stuck with it????

 

[CTAClone]

I'm pretty sure I'm a one-planer. I was taught to treat my golf swing as if I were swinging at a softball, and just drop it down to the golf ball. I have a monster drive - I wish the rest of my game were that good, though...

My set up and take away is more like a one-planer but the end of my back swing is definitely a two-planer.

 

[jamesfnb]

yeah, Jim Furyk's swing is definately proof that there isn't only one way to swing the golf club, ha

 

[jamesfnb]

Freddy Couples has the most beautiful two-plane swing I've ever seen. Anthony Kim, Boo Weekley, Davis Love III are classic one-planers that are fun to watch and try to copy.......

 

[06Panther]

I think the 1 plane swing is proper for about 99% of amatuer golfers. I don't think someone can truly master a 2 plane swing without fully understanding and mastering a 1 plane swing in my opinion.

 

[jdoggivjc]

I think the 1 plane swing is proper for about 99% of amatuer golfers. I don't think someone can truly master a 2 plane swing without fully understanding and mastering a 1 plane swing in my opinion.

Funny - I think most golf professionals would disagree with you (on the mastering the one-plane before learning the two-plane, not that 99% of amateurs should stick with the one plane)

 

[cyfan964]

For those that know the difference between a one-plane golf swing and a two-plane golf swing, which one is better? The fundamentals for the two are completely different so it's best to pick one and stick with it.

I'm a one-planer and my kids are learning the one-plane as it's easier to learn and easier to repeat for consistentcy. The two greatest golfers of all time (Tiger and Jack) are two-planers, but I still think one-plane is the best for the masses.

Tiger Woods is NOT a two-planer.

 

[Bubbahotep]

It all starts with the correct grip anyway, if you don't have that down, it doesn't matter, your mechanics will be screwed up no matter what plane you swing.

 

[chadm]

It all starts with the correct grip anyway, if you don't have that down, it doesn't matter, your mechanics will be screwed up no matter what plane you swing.

I blame the beer. At least in league anyway.

 

[Bubbahotep]

I blame the beer. At least in league anyway.

I play my best when I'm hungover. Don't swing too hard, too bad of a headache to worry about doing anything wrong. If I was in the PGA, definite alcoholic.

 

[jamesfnb]

Tiger Woods is NOT a two-planer.

Yes he is. Unless he's trying to hit a big draw, then he's a one-planer

 

[JHudd]

In the link that was posted above it also talks about Tiger being a two-planer again as of 2006. I think it said he was originally then switched to a one-planer then back to two-plane. I just know what I read because this whole thing still reads a bit foreign to me.

 

[jamesfnb]

:sad:

I think the 1 plane swing is proper for about 99% of amatuer golfers. I don't think someone can truly master a 2 plane swing without fully understanding and mastering a 1 plane swing in my opinion.

I agree the one-plane swing is what 99% of amatuers should use. But, I don't think you need to master one before the other. They are both so different, different grip, different stance, etc....

I grew up a one-planer and was a good junior player until a golf pro tried to "convert" me to the two-plane method and ruined my game for 5+ years until I figured out the damage he had done

 

[jamesfnb]

It all starts with the correct grip anyway, if you don't have that down, it doesn't matter, your mechanics will be screwed up no matter what plane you swing.

Exacty right!!!!!!!!!! It all starts and ends with the grip. With a bad grip you don't want a good golf swing. With a good grip you don't want a bad golf swing. The proper grip is different depending on if you are using the one-plane vs two-plane method