Claws and Effect: Recent Episodes
Ethan and Jonathan
Why is nobody talking about the importance of the hands and arms in Golf?! In this podcast, we are introducing you to the claws and the importance of the hands and arms in golf, and the effects they have on your golf swing. We review some of the better players on the PGA tour and discuss what they do in their golf swing that helps them play their best golf.
Welcome to this week's episode of Claws Connect, where we're diving into the latest happenings on the PGA Tour. First up, we're talking about the winner of the week, Austin Eckroat, and his impressive performance. But beyond that, we're also discussing a bigger issue that's been on everyone's mind - the lack of star power at the top of the leaderboard week in and week out.
We're comparing the PGA Tour to the LIV Golf League, and wondering if a competition between the two tours might be just what the doctor ordered. After all, with the stars of the PGA Tour dropping the ball and winning has never been easier, it's time to shake things up.
And speaking of shaking things up, we're also talking about the timing of the latest Netflix series, Full Swing Season 2. With the PGA Tour in a bit of a slump, could this be the perfect opportunity for the streaming giant to capitalize on the lack of star power and bring some excitement back to the sport?
Tune in to this week's episode of Claws Connect to hear our thoughts on all of this and more. We're diving deep into the world of golf and giving you the analysis and commentary you won't want to miss. So sit back, relax, and get ready to connect with the world of golf like never before.
Join us as we recap the latest week of golf on the PGA Tour with last week's winner of the week Jake Knapp's dominating win down in Mexico at the Mexico Open with a winning score of -19. We discuss his incredible swing and how many have compared it to Fred Couples. Also, we discuss the latest developments in LIV Golf with the latest lucrative signing of Anthony Kim. We discuss what we think about the signing and what it means for LIV golf moving forward. WE wrap up the episode by discussing the latest developments here at Claw and plans moving forward for the content. Enjoy the episode and thanks for connecting with us.
In this episode, dive deep into the world of golf with Joe and Ethan. From the Genesis Invitational drama featuring Matsuyama, Tiger's WD, and Spieth's DQ to the explosive feud between PGA Tour, Golf Digest, and YouTube golfers – witness the untold stories and controversies that unfold. Discover how YouTube golfers defend their talent against discreditation, concluding with insights into the new season of the golf Netflix series Full Swing.
So grab a drink, sit back, and join the conversation with Joe and Ethan on Claws Connect. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more great content and hit the notification bell to stay up to date on all our latest videos. See you on the course
Does Jon Rham move the needle in Golf? This is a question that we have been hearing circulated through the world of golf, and we wanted to discuss it. Welcome to episode one of Claws Connect. In this episode, we discuss the latest golf tournaments from LIV Golf and PGA Tour schedules. We discussed what we thought of all the drama to come out of Waste Management Open weekend and if we felt we would enjoy going. Also, we discuss other fun things like the Super Bowl, halftime show, etc. This is a little more of a fun laid-back version of Claw and specifically Claws and Effect.
In this lesson we delve into the secrets of the trail hand, revealing how its precise placement on the handle can improve your grip pressure, swing mechanics, and resulting ball flight. Learn the art of a seamless takeaway and controlled follow-through as we demystify the mysteries of what actually controls your swing. With expert insights and practical advice, you'll gain invaluable knowledge to optimize your swing and take your game to new heights.
In this video, we discuss the importance of activating the hands and using them properly in the golf swing to add distance. We have seen great success with our students by teaching them how to use their hands to create lag, release the clubhead, and square the face at impact. We also provide some drills and tips that you can use to improve your own hand action. Let's wake up those hands!
Episode 35! Discover the Swing Techniques of DJ & Jason Day | Clubface Control, Lead Thumb Pivot, Swing Changes, and Claw Ball Training Aid. Join us as we break down how these champions master their hand control for precise swings. Learn about the pivotal role of the lead thumb, common swing errors, and the importance of the trail palm-thumb connection. Plus, get an exclusive look at our latest innovation, the Claw Ball. Enjoy the journey!
In this episode, we dive into the secrets of Tony Finau's trail wrist movements and how it has helped him become a top player on the PGA tour. We discuss the importance of proper trail hand placement and how it allows for greater control and consistency in the golf swing. We also break down some questions we received from our Instagram. We also touch on putting using SuperStroke putting grips, our podcast sponsor. Enjoy!
In this video, we analyze LIV Tour winner of the week Taylor Gooch's grip and swing and reveal the grip pressure secrets that he and most pros use to gain speed and control. We also discuss the proper hand placement and the benefits of the claws. You'll learn how to improve your hand placement at home using the Compact Club and the importance of using the Lagshot training aid. We also touch on putting using SuperStroke putting grips, our podcast sponsor. Enjoy!
Episode 31 of the pod! In this episode, we recap Masters Week while reviewing Jon Rahm's golf swing. Also, we find comparable golfers that have similar characteristics to his that you can relate to. Then we talk about how to speed up your pre-shot routine so you aren't the slowest golfer in your group and how many swing thoughts should you have. We then wrap it up with some putting giving you our analysis of Rahms putting stroke and tempo. Enjoy
Season 2 of the pod is now Live! We are going to be showcasing the claws in action. Fixing golf lessons live on air, showing the effects the claws have on the swing and ball flight. We start this off by talking about Brooks and analyzing his swing and why we think he is BACK! We then talk about how we give golf lessons, key talking points when communicating with lessons, etc. We end the pod talking about putting and more key secrets that no one is talking about.
Over the years as golf coaches, we started to see patterns develop with what the worst golfers were doing when setting up the golf ball vs what the best golfers were doing. At the end of the day, it comes down to how you are concentrating your pressure against the handle to create the proper functional unit between your hands and arms, the handle, and the club. Then use that functional unit properly to control the lever, lag, and release of the golf club (regardless of whether it's a driver, iron, or putter). This video is a masterclass on how to concentrate your pressure against the handle properly.
In this episode, we talk about how you can train your golf swing from your chair, maintain that same relationship of your arms away from your body, and feel how it will translate to better swings when you begin to address the golf ball. We also talk about how the body is more of a subconscious thought in the golf swing if you have your functional unit and are using it properly in the swing. Finally, we wrap up the episode talking about Kurt Kitayama and Introduce the benefits of the Compact Club in our Test Drive segment. Train your swing anywhere, anytime.
By not focusing on the relationship with your golf club you are causing more problems than you need to be in your swing and with the resulting ball flight. What we mean by that is by concentrating the pressures in your hands against the handle properly PRE-SWING you are able to activate and create the pressures needed IN-SWING to control your club, body, swing, and resulting ball flight, we call this the 4 for 1 special. So many coaches could make their students' lives easier by fixing the setup instead of worrying about in-swing faults soo much. That's what this episode emphasizes.
Everyone thinks since Colin Morikawa, and John Rahm have a weak grip, they should as well. Unfortunately, this thinking has plagued many average golfers through the years. Don't use these guys as your determining factor on what grip style you chose. They're freak athletes and can time the body dynamics needed to make those grip styles work. When doing our grip studies we determined that the strong grip was the easiest grip to create speed, and control the club for the average golfer. It's also the easiest way to swing on a sideways angle so you can control impact and into the follow through releasing the club "down the line"
Grip pressure is one of the most misunderstood things when it comes to learning and understanding the golf swing. What's too much? What's not enough? Luckily when creating our Smartgrip we analyzed what creates the perfect grip pressure in the golf swing and the benefits of that on your swing and ball flight. In this episode, we will talk about what we learned.
EP 24! One of the biggest problems in the current landscape of the golf instruction industry is a lack of mention of the hands and arms and proper usage of the grip. We reference the grip being mentioned as a "Set it and forget kinda thing" that's a big problem when it comes to being able to control your club and in this episode, we are going to walk you through how the golf club is controlled by the grip, using your claws.
When most people think about the engine of the golf swing they think about the hips and shoulders or some part of your torso. After testing all of these variables along with the hands and arms we came to discover that the true engine of the golf swing was the trail hand (the right hand for most golfers). The reason that the trail hand is so important is the role that it plays in controlling your trail arm, trail shoulder, and trail side of the club and how those variables influence what the body does.
EP 22! When creating the SmartGrip we uncovered some secrets to where speed comes from in the golf swing and in this pod we are going to reveal those. Everyone thinks the speed in the golf swing comes from the body and not the hands and arms, this has, however, proven to be false.
EP 20! As Golf Swing archeologists, we uncovered some hidden secrets that dispel common myths about the golf swing. What we also discovered is that this is what the best players are doing in their golf swings. This is what creates the proper tempo, lag, release, and power.
Ep 19! In this episode, we talk about why Golf Instruction is broken and how we are fixing it. We also recap The Match. Talking Charlie & Tiger this week at the PNC. Can't leave the house to work on your golf game this winter? We've got you covered with our Seated Swing Solutions! Drills that you can do at home to improve your swing. We end the episode talking about some Hot Takes and giving our opinion on what starts the backswing. Enjoy!
Ep 18! In this episode, we talk about Charlie & Tiger this week at the PNC. Can't leave the house to work on your golf game this winter? We've got you covered with our Seated Swing Solutions! Drills that you can do at home to improve your swing. We also discuss Scottie Scheffler, Xander, and JT's golf swings in a simple way. We end the episode talking about some Hot Takes and giving our opinion on where the speed comes from in the golf swing. Enjoy!
Ep 15! In this episode, we really dive deeper into the Swing Plane and how your club is supposed to ride it using the proper combinations of hand and arm movements. Enjoy!
In this episode, we dive a little deeper into what we believe is the perfect grip and its benefits. This is where the claws come in. The claws create the ultimate connection of hands to the handle and unlock the control you have been looking for in your golf swing. Enjoy!
We've been putting out a TON of content but wanted to dig a little deeper into the "WHYS" of what we're talking about. Why are you slicing still? Why is it ok to have a Strong Grip? Why it's OK to have a cupped lead wrist? Why are you still struggling with distance? Enjoy!
In this episode, we recap the LIV tour winner Cam Smith and talk about what he does in-swing and with his putting. We discussed the runner-up DJ and how we makes his swing work. We always give a sneak peek into the Claw Code and talk about the one-two punch and how it controls the release of your golf club at impact. We also give some insight into the importance of the trail hand in Golf and how it controls the pivoting and release of the club combined with the trail arm punch. Wrapping up we talk about what we have planned moving forward and shout-out Dimples the Golf Ball. Enjoy!
In this episode, we break down the Claw Code and give you a background on how we created it. That data has been distilled down into a language that is easy to understand. We will hold your hand through learning the swing. We also break down Rory's swing further and tell you what he could be doing a little better. We end the episode talking about NFTs and future plans for claw and making it web3-based. Enjoy!
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Let's talk body! In this episode, we talk about the importance of the axis of the body staying centered to support the proper down-out, and away push-pull, and twist pressures in the swing. We also go into the different grip styles and how they influence certain body movements. Also, we discuss defending FedEx Cup Champ Patrick Cantlay and the swing that notched his 2nd BMW Championship title. Did you expect us to not tease our upcoming Video series titled Claw Code where we introduce you to the language of the golf club?! Come-on now! Enjoy!
In this episode we recap the Open Championship, giving some insight into the winner Cam Smith's golf swing and analyzing Rory and why he came up short. We also talk about beach balls and how they can help you with your golf swing while introducing static and dynamic claws. We also shout out Nadeshot and Joey Coldcut's and analyze their moves while providing some helpful tips for them. Enjoy!
Understanding how to communicate with the club throughout the swing is the key to Golf. The claws are the key to creating the proper connection and relationship with your club. In this episode, we break down the push/pull action of the wrists and how some tour players are better than others at it, including the 2022 US Open Champ Matty Fitz. Also, we talk a ton about post-impact and using that to measure how well you performed the swing. Enjoy!
In this episode, we recap what Jon and Ethan have been up to in the past couple of weeks, as well as give more information about what we have in the works behind the scenes at Claw. We introduce our golf ball character Dimples and the world of Clawthoria giving you a look at new the world of golf instruction. Also, are you abiding by Claw law?! Let's find out!
Now that we understand how the hands and arms work now we discuss how the golf club actually works with the three different grip types. We discuss the very unique golf swing of Snappy Gilmore and how he uses a similar style to the Juju Swing.
In this episode we introduce the three different grip types and how the hand and arm movements change based on that grip style. We also discuss Scottie Scheffler and other tour players swings and how they do what they do to generate power and consistency.
In this episode, we talk about Tiger making his return to golf after his accident, alongside his son Charlie. We give an in-depth understanding as to what allows Tiger to create the proper connection to his club and how he has passed that on to Charlie. We also will give you some things to look at when watching the golf this week in terms of the claws, and the connection to the club. Watch the little details bc the secret is hidden in those little details. Enjoy.
In this episode, we create more context as to why we started Claw Revolution as well as give a little more background to Ethan and Jon as individuals. We talk about some players that are trending up and some that aren't and give you an understanding of why that they are trending in the direction they are. Also, we talk about how we think what we are creating is the missing link in Golf Instruction and provide context to why we believe that. Towards the end, we also tease some things that we are working on currently and give a brief introduction to our future road map for the company. We are injecting new life into golf instruction and making you think about your connection to your golf club in a completely different way. Enjoy.
In this intro episode of Claws and Effect, Ethan and Jonathan will be introducing you to the claws and the effect they have on helping you play better golf. First, what are the claws?! Good question. The claws are creating the shape of a claw with your hand to enable the ability to create the proper connection to the golf club. Once that connection is made we will hold your hand through the process of learning how this will ultimately help you gain a better understanding of why the ball does what it does in relation to the Hand-Handle-club relationship. We will also review the winner of the week on the PGA Tour and talk about a basic characteristic in their swing that helped them play their best golf. Hope you enjoy this journey as you make the effort to unlock a connection to your golf club that you didn't know existed. Its time we start talking about the hands and arms in Golf. Let's jump in.