Mizuno mpt5 wedges with luke donald how to effectively. Equipment latest luke donald officially opens mizunos new tour performance studio may 26th, 2018 luke donald officially opens mizunos new tour performance studio at bearwood lakes words. I think it could help your game a lot, if you just imagine or visualize donalds smooth swing when youre on the tee box, thats a good mental picture to have. Buy new and used mizuno mp t5 black ion wedge from the best golf shop. The data behind luke donalds decision to change instructors. Same shaft characteristics but lighter would give him more swing speed and even better feel. We contacted mizuno to find out more about the new driver and here is what dave matthews, european golf marketing manager, told us.
Luke donald will be first to put the new compact t7 wedges into play at royal troon. Luke donald driver swing faded tee shot faceon and downtheline views from the tee on the 2nd hole par 5 of 519 yards walton heath. Luke donald spotted using mizuno jpx 850 driver golfalot. Donald has spent a cumulative total of 56 weeks as the world number one, winning 16 professional titles including us pga 5, european tour 7 and japan tour 2. New mizuno t7 wedges the open 2016 and luke donald mizuno. Luke donald is testing new mizuno driver jpx900 for 2017, enjoy videos. Actually, a potential new putter for luke is exactly what this is all about a little ways back, i introduced you to the mizuno mp aseries line of putters, speaking volumes about their greatness, only to crush your dreams of ownership by revealing their nonusa distribution at the end of the piece. In espn the magazines revenge of the jocks issue, five top golfers talk about the changes they made to their games in preparation for the pga championship. As a pro, luke used those practice sessions to help get to. Now the brand has taken the fitting experience up a level with the unveiling of an impressive new mizuno tour performance studio at bearwood lakes in berkshire. The best swing on tour and 7 more bests golf digest. The first wine released in april 2008 was a claretstyle red wine blend and a carneros chardonnay was released in spring 2009.
The jpx900 is also our most adaptable driver ever so you can create the spin rates and launch angle best suited to your ball speed even if its probably a bit faster than youre used to. Sep 05, 2017 heres a cool video of my golf driver swing in slow motion. The new series comprises of 7 episodes all hosted by short game maestro luke donald. Luke donald gives his thoughts on his own, as well as other professionals, wedge setup to the golf monthly team.
As a kid, luke donald pretended he was hall of famer seve ballesteros and tried to save par from every conceivable spot around the greens. A personal view on the golf coaching style and lesson delivery of luke donald when giving lessons along with a list of related videos that are included on. Barely two years ago he won the race to dubai and the pga tour money list. These wedges are about as goodlooking as you can get. If not, try swinging to luke donald, who is one of the top wedges players in the game. Jun 26, 2014 luke donald gives his thoughts on his own, as well as other professionals, wedge setup to the golf monthly team. Mizuno on the range with luke donald mizuno golf europe. The mizuno driver played by luke donald in the tpc is an early prototype there is no launch imminent. He finished first on the pga tour money list and the european tours order of merit. As with the iron releases mizuno seems to have gone for an understated look, and little touches like removing the paint fill from the running bird logo give this an even more classical finish. Luke donald officially opens mizunos new tour performance.
Mizuno jpx900 driver luke donald playing new mizuno 2017. The mpt5 wedges deliver the touch and precision of mizunos renowned grain flow forging construction where it benefits most around the greens. In recent years, people are also beginning to recognize the importance of getting custom fit for your equipment in order to maximize driving distance and their overall average golf swing speed. How to get more control around the greens with luke donald. Golf swing faceon view of pga tour pro and former no 1 player in the world, luke donald, during the 2016 franklin templeton shootout at.
Jan 3, 2015 luke donald golf swing in slow motion with a driver. To help me get longer, we worked on increasing my hamstring and torso flexibility. Golf business news luke donald opens mizunos new tour. If you want to get involved, click one of these buttons. According to his stats luke is one of the shortest and most crooked drivers of the ball on the pga tour. Luke donald june 2007 cool hand luke grace, rhythm are his strengths. Pga tour stats, video, photos, results, and career highlights.
Luke donald golf swing in slow motion with a driver. Try to swing to your name if your first name is about the same amount of syllables as your last name. So what is this article really all about if not luke donald s new putter. How to dial in that those tricky yardages with pga tour player luke donald. Luke donald pga tour profile news, stats, and videos. Donald has spent a cumulative total of 56 weeks as the world number one. Luke donald recently made an instructor change to texasbased swing coach chuck cook. Watching him play the par 5 18th was textbook, a smooth tee shot that split the fairway, second shot layup with a third shot wedge into the green to about 20 feet. Luke plays a 5610 and 6008 mpt11 wedges with the same stock grid that is sold in stores. Since joining the pga tour in 2002 luke donald has steadily improved.
Maybe with a shirt i could swing with, id have played a little better. I have this tendency to make a sitting motion during the backswing, which shortens my swing radius and makes it tough to hit the ball high. Entire mizuno masterclass series 3 playlist mizuno golf europe. His swing is a pure, simple yet elegant golf stroke that donald has ingrained into his psyche and it is this provides the catalyst for all aspects of his game. Having worked with luke for the last 10 years, since he started at northwestern, i can honestly say his simple. Donald is a rare witb addition that has a set of mizuno irons and wedges in his bag. Luke donald wont seek distance at expense of control golf. The t7 has a straighter leading edge in the lower lofts designed to replace a full pitching wedge. Luke donald driver swing brian manzella golf academy.
Whether youre looking for help with a plugged lie in a bunker, a high pitch shot that lands soft, or how to belly a wedge from the collar of the green, luke has all the shots, and now you can too. Luke donald interview at the 2012 european tour awards dinner. Former world number one luke donald, aside from a brief foray into using clubs made by ben hogan and titleist, has pretty much played mizuno clubs for his entire. A short game maestro and elegant iron player, donald had his outstanding year in 2011, becoming the first player to win both money lists on the pga and european tours in the same year. The end goal of the game is to get a ball into the hole by using different golf clubs.
Luke s weakest part of his game has always been his driving and mizuno has put a ton of effort into bringing out drivers that matter yet luke wont bag a mizuno driver. Rafa cabrera bello on how to fix your backswing, and your game. Luke donald s swing by rlx edited version by torakichi. They all swing the wedge into the ball on a shallow angle, with a club face square or slightly closed on approach. Swinging the club on plane is a key to hitting the ball solid and maintaining a consistent ball flight. If i set up to the golf ball and after this driver is a driver set up is going to be a full swing, but its done with the rhythm that i would use for a pitching wedge.
New mizuno t7 wedges the open 2016 and luke donald. Whats in the bag 2019 with luke donald mizuno golf europe. How to move the upper body in the downswing duration. Video luke donald, wedge swings and trackman numbers towards the end close. He puts the ball quite far forward in his stance and makes sure he takes a bigger swing than he would on a normal pitch shot. But it turns out thats actually good news for those looking to improve their short game, because while hes bored at home, hes taking. Find out what is in the bag for luke donald this season. Examples of great wedge players are lee trevino, jordan spieth, steve stricker and 2015 open champion zach johnson, to name a few. On top of that, he was named european tour golfer of the year, pga tour player of the year, won the vardon trophy and the byron nelson award. When it comes to hitting the ball farther, a lot of golfers realize that technique is important. Series 3 of the mizuno masterclass with luke donald is now complete and free to air on mizuno golfs you tube channel. Luke donald hitting the fairway with a smooth golf swing.
Golf tips, tricks and products mizuno mpt11 black nickel wedge. May 20, 2016 its easy to make some seatofthepants calls on whos the best on the pga tour in various categories, such as jordan spieth as the best clutch putter or phil mickelson as the shortgame wizard. Golf luke donald, jason day change games before pga. Luke has been testing it at home for a couple of weeks and called to ask if he could bring it the tpc. Former world number one luke donald, aside from a brief foray into using clubs made by ben hogan and titleist, has pretty much played mizuno clubs for his entire professional career. Entering his fifth year as a pga tour pro, his scoring average has gone from 70. He lost his swing in 2006 and 2007 by trying to go harder at his tee shots. See more ideas about golf, luke donald and golf clubs. I think luke s shaft at 75grammes maybe wrong for him. Golf tips, golf videos, world rankings, golf rules, luke donald, improve your golf swing. Whilst filming for the st200 launch we grabbed a bit of time with luke donald to talk driving. The t7 will be available in white satin chrome in a wide range of lofts and bounces.
In 2007, luke donald entered into a partnership with terlato wines to create a collection of bespoke wines. Classic finish position video by pete styles i think when asked about which swing i consider to be one of the best on the pga tour, best golf swings in the world, i often go for luke donald. Rory mcilroy slow motion 3rd hole masters 2009 by inchmarlodc. I think furyks technique is a lot more proficient than donald s at creating repetitive impacts with the driver all the way through wedges. Golf swing faceon view of pga tour pro and former no 1 player in the world, luke donald, during the 2016 franklin templeton shootout at tiburon golf course in naples florida. When mizuno decided on the grind for the mpt10s they looked at the grind luke wanted on his wedges and said well use that. Mpt11 wedges with the same stock grid that is sold in stores. I certainly wouldnt put myself as a great coach i know my swing and you pick up bits about the game.
We put golf magazine contributing player luke donald on the case, turning him loose at desert forest golf club in carefree, arizona, armed with 45yearold clubs. Former world number one english professional golfer luke donald confirmed that he will play in next months dubai duty free irish open along with us open champion martin kaymer at royal county down. A few years ago we had a chance to use a phantom camera which shoot super slow motion in full hd. Check out lukes mp18 irons, t7 wedges and new st190 driver. Luke donald witb for 2017 pga season what is in the bag. This allows them to make the closedtoopen swing and control the ball with ease. Oct 19, 2015 how to dial in that those tricky yardages with pga tour player luke donald. Series 4 is now in planning with discussion as to which player will be the next mizuno host.
So when you watch somebody like luke donald hit the golf ball, but he really has that good, soft rhythm that he uses right away through the bag. Video luke donald, wedge swings and trackman numbers. Luke donald wont seek distance at expense of control golf channel skip to main content. Feb 07, 2017 surprised he switched more the mp5she had some pretty impressive rounds with thosemiss seeing him on the big stageone of the best swings ive seen. Luke donald, like the rest of us, is stuck at home. Contrarian donald is unshakable in his belief that control, not power, is the key to remaining no.
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