[6bmike]

I am new to this site. Help me understand. What is a "hitter" and what is a "swinger? Give me some examples of pro's and what type they are. Hogan? Tiger? Els? Watson? etc.

Wonderful answers by all.....so why am I following up?

Long backswing- swinger, everytime.
Short(er) backswing- Hitter, most of the time.

Are you pulling the shaft with the left hand and letting the transfer roll of the left hand switch ends of the club? You are Swinging. You believe in the laws of nature and Newton and allow the clubhead and face to sqaure itself. WHIRL and BLUR. Have faith brother and find your ball postion.

Or,

Do you have a slight pivot and a right arm that pushes the shaft and drives the clubhead through the ball with the right arm becoming fully extended after your ball position? SEEK and DESTROY.

Each are golf moves and both look smooth and graceful - it is a power application.

The Clubface,

Swinger's roll on the plane line (flat ground line). The toe rotates over the heel- a good old fashion Horizontal Hinge Action and if you are new, hold on to your hat and get some sunglasses - it will get very bright in here.

Hitter's do not roll the face or even think much about a hinge action. They get one built in to stroke- an angle hinge action. As the clubhead drives to low point beyond the ball to the target aalong the plane line (where the right arm straightens to), the face is slightly open (angled) and heading toward second base. Once again find your ball position.

Each stroke has its angle of attack to the ball- Swinger's whirling arc and a Hitter's visual straight line smash.

hope you enjoy what you learn here.

incubating still,
6b