GOLF SWING MONORAIL TRAINER U.S. PATENT NO. 7,846,035
Purpose The Golf Swing Monorail Trainer provides golfers, whether new to the game or experienced, a unique golf swing training and exercising device that is inherently different than other full swing training aids currently available in the marketplace. The Golf Swing Monorail Trainer is the newest, most advanced, scientifically based golf-swing training device anywhere. It is the only product that provides the easiest, fastest, and safest course for developing proper full-swing mechanics for long clubs through the utilization of a patented light weight roller guide assembly with an attached golf handle, enabling and simulating proper full-swing mechanics as the assembly traverses a curvilinear monorail track, while at the same time, maintaining proper head position throughout the full swing. This unique training concept eliminates the daunting task of trying to manipulate a long driver while engaged either in attempting to learn basic swing skills, or attempting to re-enforce more developed/advanced skills, while attempting make necessary, properly timed weight shifts specific to feet, hip rotation, and “coiling/uncoiling” of the upper torso. After key fundamental swing skills have been developed, or more advanced skills have been re-enforced, limited visits to the driving range will introduce the trainee to the actual “feel” of the driver, while allowing more advanced players to return to the course, at leisure, physically primed, and mentally confident. The second phase of training on the Golf Swing Monorail Trainer will focus on developing, or simply re-enforcing, proper initiation and follow through on the downswing. Downswing movements are “key” in establishing the highly sought after "free-wheeling swing” rhythm necessary for consistent full swing repetition, and are the most difficult and frustrating to acquire for beginners, yet successfully mastered using the Golf Swing Monorail Trainer when practiced in conjunction with periodic visits to the driving range.
Standard Model: The standard model of the Golf Swing Monorail Trainer, as shown, is designed to focus, primarily, on perfecting full body motion for swinging the driver and 3 wood club. Golfers, and “would-be” golfers alike, across a wide spectrum of athletic agility, ability, and expertise clearly stand to benefit through daily maintenance drills and exercises performed on the Golf Swing Monorail Trainer by developing “muscle memory” and “swing thoughts” that re-enforce proper swing mechanics. The standard model will be available in small, medium and large (S,M,L) sizes. Note: Future models of the Golf Swing Monorail Trainer will incorporate essential machine adjustability (e.g., plane incline) that permits “fine tuning” of the machine to the physical size of the user. Additionally, “designer” series will accommodate user heights, by range,
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Training Concepts: As seen from the photos above, the monorail has a curvilinear shape unlike other swing training aids that exhibit the ubiquitous circular hoop upon which the user simply rests his driver. The unique monorail shape represents the ideal path the club shaft mid point should follow throughout the entire swing and is most effective in establishing the correct downswing and follow-through for the "swinger" who initiates the downswing with their hips while leaving the upper torso coiled and arms passive. “Resistive Feedback” The Golf Swing Monorail Trainer provides the capability to achieve the ideal swing path by providing resistive feedback to the user in regard to where a swing flawoccurred on the monorail which, when corrected by the prescribed repetitive training exercises, results in a totally fluid swing without resistance. (Note: “Fault diagnostics” in the form of picture sequences or videos will become available to focus on the monorail sites where swing flaws most typically occur). The point of resistance allows the correction to be made. Recommended repetitive swing exercises and drills to remedy the problem will be available to users, including many that have been adapted from swing drills commonly used by many golf training academies.
“Swing Error Feedback”indicators: Swing error feedback originates from the monorail. 1) Through curvature of the track, the monorail imparts resistance to smooth carriage movement when a swing flaw occurs. Conversely, the patented design of the monorail permits smooth movement of the carriage through the ideal swing path when the user’s head remains in contact with the head restraint and proper body swing mechanics are followed. 2) An optional flexible curvilinear rod (not shown in photos) provides a secondary tactile indicator for swing error feedback when the right forearm and elbow are out of proper position during the backswing and downswing, which is key for training the user to stay inside the target line and avoid swinging from over the top. 3) Through an Adjustable Foot Restraint 4) Through an Adjustable Golf Ball Positioner
Summary: The Golf Swing Monorail Trainer is a golf swing teaching/training and practice device inherently different than any other full swing training device in the marketplace, and is available for golf lovers of all ages, and all levels of expertise, “from beginner to pro.” Demos: available for introduction to golf training academies, pro shops, golf instructors, or clubs.