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There is a lot of cool gear in the golf equipment world that doesn’t always fit neatly into Most Wanted Tests or Buyer’s Guides. You still want to know how it performs. In our We Tried It series, we put gear to the test and let you know if it works as advertised.

What We Tried:

The ONE Golf Swing Trainer. A golf training aid designed to help with speed, power and timing. 

Who Tried It:

Connor. Director of Soft Goods Testing and resident sneakerhead. I believe golf is better with a pair of cool shoes and comfortable joggers. 

ONE Golf Swing Trainer to Rule Them All

At first glance, the ONE Golf Swing Trainer is an odd duck. The series of weights and resistance bands is honestly a little overwhelming at first. That said, the goal of the device is to help you train for speed, power or timing. 

Based on your training preferences, the ONE Golf Swing Trainer can be configured to work on any of these three attributes. Can ONE club really do it all? I put it to the test. 

AskMyGolfSpy is an opportunity to submit questions to our experts here at MGS. Today, we’re pulling questions left at the bottom of previous editions. If nothing else, it proves we read the comments. 

 Sometimes. 

If you’ve got a question for a future edition of AskMyGolfSpy, you can pass it along to the team on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or right here in the comments section below!   

Q: Are direct-to-consumer clubs like DTC balls when it comes to manufacturing? Are they all being manufactured in only a few factories? Or are they actually being made somewhere owned by the company? – Mike B 

Unlike the major ball manufacturers, nobody owns their own club factories so, in that respect, everybody is a little bit DTC. 

With allowances for the fact that everybody borrows a little bit from everybody else, the difference is that OEM products are 100-percent designed by the manufacturer. A good bit of the DTC stuff comes from what’s called “open molds.” From there, designs are tweaked—milling, logos, whatever the DTC company doing the ordering wants. The idea is to add a bit of unique flair to make the product stand out in the marketplace. 

A great way to improve your game is to focus on statistical tracking during your rounds, then creating goals. Here's a simple guide to start.

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What do the rules say about when a player can decide to apply a Local Model Rule during a round? Rules Guy has the answer.

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On Thursday evening, 4 of the sports world's biggest stars faced off in a 12-hole match in Las Vegas. Here were the 15 best moments.

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Rod Pampling leads the U.S. Senior Open by two strokes after the first round.

Why did Rickie Fowler struggle at the end of his round Thursday at the Rocket Mortgage Classic? He has a toilet story.

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Dylan Wu made the third albatross in the PGA Tour this season when he holed a hybrid from 262 yards on the par-5 14th hole Thursday at the Rocket Mortgage Classic.

Nick Faldo (still) detests LIV for what he sees as a lifeless format for team golf, but he has a different perspective on the Saudi merger.

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Justin Thomas was struggling. Ahead of this week’s Rocket Mortgage Classic, he said his wife’s late-night text then “hit home.”

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Justin Rose carded a 7-under 65 during first-round play at the British Masters on Thursday, grabbing a one-shot lead over Jamie Donaldson.

PGA Professional Jason Hong shares a 2-club drill that can help amateurs correct their swing plane to see flusher, straighter shots.

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Why lie around by the pool when you could also be getting better at golf? Keep it interesting this summer while you get a little sun.

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Nick Faldo, a six-time major championship winner, says 'nobody's really interested' in LIV Golf.

"The Miracle at Medinah" refers to the incredible comeback by Team Europe during the 2012 Ryder Cup, held at the Medinah Country Club in Illinois, USA. Here's a summary of this remarkable event:

In the final day of the Ryder Cup, Team Europe, captained by José María Olazábal, found themselves trailing Team USA, captained by Davis Love III, by a score of 10-6 heading into the singles matches. With 12 singles matches remaining, Team Europe needed to secure 8 points out of 12 to retain the cup, while Team USA needed only 4 points to win.

The European team began their comeback in dramatic fashion, with several players making incredible shots and clutch putts. One of the most memorable moments came from Justin Rose, who holed a 35-foot birdie putt on the 17th hole to defeat Phil Mickelson. This victory sparked a series of wins for the European team, with players like Ian Poulter, Luke Donald, and Sergio Garcia delivering exceptional performances.

Sergio Garcia's shot on the 16th hole added to the excitement. Facing a difficult approach shot from the fairway bunker, Garcia struck an outstanding iron shot that landed just inches from the hole, securing a birdie. His impressive play boosted the European team's morale and put them in a favorable position.

The pressure continued to build as the matches progressed, and it all came down to the final singles match between Martin Kaymer and Steve Stricker. With the match tied on the 18th hole, Kaymer sank a crucial putt to secure the half-point needed for Europe to retain the Ryder Cup. The European team had staged an extraordinary comeback, winning 8.5 out of the 12 points available and securing a stunning victory with a final score of 14.5 to 13.5.

What exactly is kinesiology tape, and how can it benefit golfers? Dr. Eli Rogers shares his expert opinion on some burning questions.

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Full 2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic tee times for Round 2 on Friday, featuring Rickie Fowler, Justin Thomas and more.

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GOLF Top 100 Teacher Mark Durland shows the steps an amateur used to shave 10 strokes off his game by eliminating a chicken-wing golf swing.

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Jack Nicklaus has built courses virtually everywhere. Now comes his first virtual course: an exclusive private club in the metaverse.

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We caught up with PGA Tour U grad — and new tour pro — Ludvig Aberg at this week's Rocket Mortgage Classic to go inside his golf bag.

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