Many of you may be unfamiliar with Thai golfer Jazz Janewattananond's swing. But considering how well he plays, you might want to see what he does.
Although, to be honest, I can't do it...
The key to Jazz's swing is that he keeps a fair amount of weight on his trailing toes during his downswing. This allows him to use his toe as a pivot point, not unlike a figure skater spinning, as his lead hip moves rapidly out of the way. We've seen a similar move from Patrick Reed and other players, as his lead foot 'hops' to a more open stance at impact.
That toe spin can be seen (from behind) very clearly around the :06 second mark in the video.
Jazz's move creates a lot of clubhead speed but it strikes me as more of a young man's move. It puts a lot of stress on his lower back -- at least it does on mine -- as you can see from his exaggerated reverse-C position at impact.
It's not a move I'd recommend -- you all know how I feel about swings that encourage back problems. But only you can decide if it's right for you or not. One thing is for sure: With four wins in the last year, it's been a very effective move for Jazz.
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