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Glad to hear you've had success. :-) I don't recall what type of ball flight Austin typically had...Dan Shauger would be good to ask, though. He new Mike for over 20+ years and would caddy for him sometimes. If you want more info about the Austin/Shauger stuff, send me an email and I'll give you some links.

I have recently been in the process of making some alterations to my swing (as I usually am). From what I've read, the "Mike Austin swing" supposedly increases clubhead speed (and therefore distance), but also increases accuracy. One actually has to pay for this "secret," and that is clearly not happening, but I was wondering what your feelings are about this technique. If you arent familiar with this...

I don't know anything about Mike Austin or his swing but I do know a lot about hooking the snot out of the ball. If you are trying to power your swing with your lower body and let your arms take over, it's going to be hook city. You said that you were an "arm swinger". If you couple that with fast rotating hips you will continue to hit hooks. You can't have two masters so the arms are going to have to be...

Quote: Originally Posted by jaacobbowden I don't think that Mike Austin's swing (or any other swing for that matter) can really have a 'dramatic' difference on your swing speed. It did make a dramatic difference for me. I now get another 30 yards or so on the drive. I started watching clips of Mike Austin on YouTube and became curious if there was anything in it. I've only changed my swing 2 weeks ago, but the results...

Glad to hear you've had success. :-) I don't recall what type of ball flight Austin typically had...Dan Shauger would be good to ask, though. He new Mike for over 20+ years and would caddy for him sometimes. If you want more info about the Austin/Shauger stuff, send me an email and I'll give you some links.

Save your money....