Customer Reviews

Club Champ Electronic Swing Groover II

5 star:		(1)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(10)

 

 

When I saw that most of the critical parts, the ones that bear the brunt of the force were made of plastic, I told my wife "this isn't going to last long."

In the very place I had concerns is where mine broke. A simple metal pin, instead of a plastic one would have made all the difference.

I also just noticed in these "customer reviews" that right after someone posts a negative review, a positive albeit anonymous review is posted. That always makes me wonder.

The first time I used it, I hit it about 20 times before the ball broke off and went flying into nearby woods.

My Mom had ordered it from Sharper Image. She called them and they said the would replace the ball. They never did.

I have not found a place to order replacement parts.

Need I say more? The ball flew off with the plastic connector and wound up in the neighbor's yard. Thankfully no one was hurt.

Broke first time I used it.
When it worked it was highly inaccurate (I own a radar speed detector). Save your money.

A common experience when someone uses an electronic device to measure their club head speed for the first time is denial that their speed is, in reality, that low... While people like to believe they are cranking along at 100+ mph, the reality is unless you have a very well timed swing, you aren't.

This device does just that. I've had my club head speed measured before by other more expensive devices, and it was just as reported by this device. Just as low. ;-)

However, after a few one hour sessions with this goodie, I had slowed down my swing, improved my consistency, perfected my timing and added 30 mph and two club lengths to my shots. Yes, it works...(and I now do have 100+ mph club head speed)

I gave it four stars because it's not bulletproof. It is best suited for someone who already swings a club well, and is looking to fine tune the specifics of their swing, and is in search of some detailed feedback for those minute adjustments.

If you are just starting, can't hit consistently, have a tendency to top the ball, and all that, then this device isn't for you. I doubt it would survive the punishment you would deliver to it.

If however, you are looking for that last bit of polish to tune up your swing, get more consistency and controlled power, then this is a good place to look.

For less than the cost of a few lessons, I was able to systematically work through the last pieces of my swing and really take my golf swing to the next level.

I've never struck a ball as well as after having trained with this device.

P.S. If your store won't take back an actual defective item, try shopping at better stores... ;-)

Don't be fooled by the positive posts, I am convinced they are bogus.

This is just a cheaply made toy at adult prices.

This item is not accurate at all. I have complained to the company and no response. I told the company that it was off at least 50% and their only response was to try a different battery and if that didn't work try to return it to Target. Not impressed with the product or company. Ed Swanson

i just got this thing and hit it about 10 time and the pengulum broke and can not find parts. if I knew that the striking zone was plastic i whould of not got it...

This thing broke during the first use. Even when it did work, it would move when the ball was hit. This thing was so cheap, I knew I should have just returned it when I opened the box (I almost did). Please trust that you will not be happy with this.

I don't recall ever being quite as disappointed with a product as I am with the Swing Groover II. Last night I went to the driving range to check some yardages of my clubs, just so I could verify the accuracy of the Swing Groover.

I was hitting my 5-iron between 180-190 yards most of the time, occasionally hitting 200. My 7-iron was flying about 165 yards. Tonight, I just finished setting up the Swing Groover. My first few swings with a 5-iron produced readings of 133 yards. I warmed up a little more and started hitting the 7-iron. These swings produced readings of 121 yards, with an average of 121.

This product is designed to indicate swing speed and yardage hit. The yardage is off by about 50 yards, but believe it or not, I think the swing speed indicator is probably pretty accurate. With the 5-iron, it was indicating a little over 70 mph. I've had my speed tested before with the driver and it registered a little over 100 mph, so this number of 71-73 with the 5-iron sounds reasonable.

I'm not sure if I just got a defective machine or what exactly the problem is, but I'm very disappointed. I'm very inclined to think I just wasted $150.

My suggestion is to keep looking for other products, because this one is horribly inaccurate.