You asked me to review the GEM Golf Training Aid but first I wanted to see if I could make it at home. The DIY Golf Training Aid
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Great video for guys that like to tinker with their own golf stuff. I’ll definitely try it.
Isn't the point of the ball on the gem to be a counter weight? A foam ball isn't doing anything.
When you first put the ball on the pipe it is the biggest smile I have ever seen in your videos. Haha😂. Love it.
I made one and i do like the feel in the take away and down swing. Spent under 12$
Home made gem instructions – https://youtu.be/K6ypAS820lw?si=nRNmqpHiI0mHJpEy
Great video 👍
I made one, for $9 using washers
That much forearm rotation, and face rotation is “a way” to play golf. However…. I’m like you. I don’t prefer it. I don’t like that much upward cock of the wrists either. Creates a huge cup in the left wrist. Love your channel, bro.
I think you owe your dog a big apology and a replacement football toy thingy lol. As for GEM, you may have just put them out of business on the low low. hahaha I may try this myself if I get bored this winter. Thanks for sharing. Reading the comments looks like a lot of ppl bought this thing so you may be forced to buy it now.
100% this. This weight of the device is a major factor in helping this device working as designed. I made one but used all metal. Worked ok.
You can use some locktite on the threads to secure the valve to the clamp.
It has a weighted steel ball on the end of rod you missed the hole idea of the training aid!!!!!!!😏🤔
I made a home made Gem also. I think the concept you are missing is the counter weight. On the end instead of using a light ball you need something heavier. I utilized 15 washers for the counter weight. Works great and helps with path and release. There are some good DIY videos on the Gem. I agree the original product is expensive.
I own the GEM, I like it. You are close but need to add some weight to the end vs a foam toy. It’s a counter balance. The ball weighs 128g (just weight it on the food scale). Also you are only supposed to take half swings with the longer extension, and not hit balls. Can take half swings to longer swings with the 4-5” inch extension and hit balls. Also, might need to get a steel extension as the pvc might wobble with the counter weight.
I have the GEM. Yes you can make a homemade version and there are videos out there showing how. This one with PVC and a foam toy would not be similar at all. The extra weight plays a big part. For example, the weight helps avoid lead wrist extension at P4. It’s not supposed to be a visual aid at P4 as suggested in the video, but instead a feel aid.
There are plenty of ways to spend money on golf training aids and wouldn’t making a legit DIY version but I think it’s a quality and helpful tool. Would be good for MSG to revisit this one in fairness.
You Missed The Whole Point of the Training Aid. Do some research, then do a follow up video. Hint: This is not for visual training; It Is a Counterweight. Sorry, No Thumbs Up on this one.
For me this device is counterproductive; I try to rotate my body through to finish while Jon Rahming my wrist position at impact.
Your not meant to hit the ball using the GEM ..I got the original GEM and my handicap has dropped from 4 to 1.4 in one year
Nice , good see we are not getting ripped off
Yes, I made one with 1/2 pipe hanger, 1/4" all thread, 2 1/4-20 nuts and washers. Weight should be down vertical at club parallel on both the back swing and fore swing.
C'mon man, this was a little disrespectful to a product that someone spent a lot of time developing. Rather than jumping straight to "let's make one from spare parts" how about review the real thing following the directed instructions. Then if you think the product is trash, say so. If you think you can duplicate it for cheap, do so. But this was not a very fair analysis of the product or the theory behind it.
The original maker has to charge $140 so they can build up a fund to settle lawsuits for kneecap replacement of their customers.😂
Just use 1/4” all-thread and a stack of washers. Double nut the bottom and it’s good to go. Made mine in about 5 minutes.
I love the effort to make your own. I always enjoy your videos and appreciate the fact that you don’t always take yourself and/or the subject matter too seriously.
Like most of the gimmicks out there, it is over priced. More so than helping your swing it's much better at making the product owner rich. Golf seems to be the land of opportunity for people to make money. I'm going with lessons and a lot of practice is still the best thing for your swing.
Normally I like your videos. In this case you didn’t do your home work. What you built is nothing like the GEM and will not provide the benefit of the GEM. There are YouTube videos out there that clearly explain how the GEM works and what it does. Additionally there are also plenty of “how to” videos providing guidance as to making a cheap version using all thread, washers and a grounding clamp. The key to the GEM device is to counter balance the club so you can feel how the club wants to move during the golf swing. It is pretty clear you didn’t put any research as to what the GEM does and how it does it into this project.
And yes, the real dead GEM is too expensive.