Golf shafts bend, twist, droop, and deflect during the golf swing and most golfers have NO idea how much this impacts their ball flight.

In this podcast, Mike Granato & Shaun Webb from Athletic Motion Golf sit down with Michael “Nipper” Nef, President and CEO of GEARS Golf, the most advanced golf swing motion capture system in the world. GEARS has captured millions of golf swings, including hundreds of thousands from PGA Tour players, giving researchers unprecedented insight into how the body and golf club actually move during a swing.

We break down the science of shaft droop, torque, and deflection, why most golfers misunderstand how shafts behave, and how GEARS technology measures both body motion and club data simultaneously... something no other system can do with the same accuracy.

Michael explains how GEARS measures:
- Shaft bending, twisting, and drooping
- Clubhead delivery and face angle
- Body joint motion during the swing
- Dynamic lie angle and how it affects shot shape

We also dive deep into the GEARS Curve (sometimes called the Nipper Curve) — a concept showing why every club in your bag should be treated as a completely different tool during club fitting.

If you’ve ever wondered:
- Why long irons tend to go right
- Why wedges sometimes pull left
- Why traditional club fitting can miss critical variables
- How PGA Tour players dial in equipment

…this conversation will completely change how you think about the golf swing.

Whether you’re a golfer, coach, club fitter, or golf tech enthusiast, this episode explains the hidden physics behind the golf swing and how modern motion capture technology is revolutionizing instruction and equipment fitting.

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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction – Michael “Nipper” Nef & GEARS Golf
0:45 What GEARS Measures (Body + Club Data)
2:20 How Golf Shafts Actually Move During a Swing
6:30 Millions of Golf Swings Captured by GEARS
11:00 The Discovery Behind Filament-Wound Shafts
16:10 The Truth About Shaft Torque & Ball Flight
20:30 Why Traditional Club Fitting Often Gets It Wrong
26:00 Why Instruction and Club Fitting Must Work Together
31:00 The “GEARS Curve” (Nipper Curve) Explained
36:00 Why Long Irons Go Right and Wedges Pull Left
39:30 Tour Player Fitting Stories
45:30 How Club Lie Angle Transformed a PGA Tour Player
52:00 The Myth of “Keeping the Clubface Square”
57:00 Why the Golf Swing Is More Complex Than We Think
1:01:00 The Future of Golf Swing Measurement

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If you’ve ever wondered how AI golf coaching actually works, this episode of the Athletic Motion Golf podcast with Mike Granato & Shaun Webb breaks it down in detail. We sit down with the creator of the Swing Coach app, the AI-powered golf swing analysis tool that’s changing how golfers train using just an iPhone. We cover motion capture without markers, 120fps swing analysis, real-time voice feedback, face-on vs down-the-line data, shaft lean measurement, and the future of AI golf instruction.

This is real golf swing data powered by custom-built AI models trained specifically for golf movement. We discuss how the Swing Coach app analyzes 120 frames per second, how it adapts to body type and limb length, and why most Android phones can’t currently support the processing power required for this level of real-time golf swing feedback.

If you care about:
- Golf swing analysis
- AI in sports training
- Shaft lean & shallowing the club
- Face-on vs down-the-line swing mechanics
- Optimizing your golf practice sessions

We also talk about:
- Why great players move similarly
- The “good player funnel”
- Custom model swings coming soon
- AI coaching trained on real instruction
- Second-screen features for coaches
- The Android hardware challenge
- What’s next for Swing Coach in 2026! 

This might be the most important conversation we’ve had about the future of golf instruction.

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Most golfers think they’re practicing correctly.

They’re not.

In this episode of the Athletic Motion Golf Podcast, Mike Granato & Shaun Webb chat with Erik Barzeski to break down the 4 types of golfers we see in lessons — and why only one type actually improves long-term. If you’ve ever wondered how to practice golf properly, why your swing changes don’t stick, or why you’re not getting better despite putting in the reps… this is for you.

We dive deep into:
- How to practice golf the right way
- Why band-aid swing fixes don’t last
- The difference between block practice and variable practice
- Why launch monitors can make you worse
- How tour players actually practice
- Why feedback (video, 3D, cameras) is everything
- Foam balls and slow swings for real change

The biggest mistakes golfers make when trying to improve

If you're not practicing with feedback… you're just exercising.

This episode will completely change how you approach golf improvement.

Whether you're a competitive player, weekend golfer, or instructor — understanding these four types of golfers could be the difference between staying stuck and finally breaking through.

Comment below: Which type are you right now?

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Video Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction: How Golfers Actually Practice
00:40 – The 4 Types of Golfers
01:00 – Type 1: The Bad Concept Golfer
02:40 – Type 2: The Band-Aid Golfer
04:15 – Why Quick Fixes Don’t Work
04:50 – Type 3: The Well-Meaning Golfer
06:10 – Why Most Practice Is Too Fast
06:45 – Launch Monitors Can Make You Worse
07:00 – Why Foam Balls Work So Well
08:15 – Let the Ball Go Right (Swing Change Reality)
09:50 – The “Money Game” Golfer Mistake
10:48 – Practice vs Playing: Separating the Two
12:20 – Why Indoor Practice Accelerates Improvement
13:38 – Type 4: The Great Practicer (The Only One Who Improves)
14:14 – Small Mistakes = Faster Learning
15:20 – Exaggeration & The “Bend the Spring” Concept
15:59 – Mechanics vs Feel (You Need Both)
18:04 – Why 3D Feedback Beats Launch Monitors
19:46 – Block vs Random Practice (The Truth)
22:18 – Flawed Golf Practice Studies
23:41 – How Many Full Swings You Actually Take
25:00 – Tour Player Practice Secrets
27:07 – Technique First, Then Skill
28:31 – What Great Practicers Do Differently
29:42 – Practice vs Nervous Swing
31:04 – Don’t Jump Between YouTube Tips
32:55 – Drills vs Real Swings
33:45 – Slow Full Swings (Ben Hogan Example)
34:42 – Why Great Practicers Start in November

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Are men and women golf swings actually different? Or is there really just one fundamental golf swing?

In this episode of the Athletic Motion Golf Podcast, Mike Granato and Shaun Webb sit down with instructor Nathalie Sheehan to discuss the real differences between male and female golfers, common swing tendencies, and how instructors should approach coaching each.

While the fundamentals of the golf swing remain the same, Nathalie explains there are often physical tendencies and skill development differences that show up between male and female players.

Some of the key topics covered include:

• Why many female golfers struggle with grip strength early on
 • Common swing tendencies instructors see in men vs women
 • Why female golfers often over-rotate the backswing
 • The role of strength, flexibility, and posture in the golf swing
 • Why creativity in practice can improve scoring
 • How coaching juniors differs from coaching adult golfers
 • Mental game differences between male and female players

Nathalie also shares her journey from competitive junior golf to becoming one of the top instructors in the game, working with players at Pelican Golf Club in Florida and appearing regularly on the Golf Channel.

If you've ever wondered:

• Should women swing differently than men?
• Do female golfers need different instruction?
• Are there mechanical differences between male and female golf swings?

This conversation breaks down the science, coaching insights, and real-world experience behind those questions.

If you’re trying to increase driver distance, gain clubhead speed, or add serious carry to your drives, this episode of the Athletic Motion Golf Podcast with Mike Granato and Shaun Webb breaks down a real-world speed training transformation.

In just four weeks, Athletic Motion Golf student Kyle increased his driver clubhead speed from 101 mph to 107 mph, producing 11 mph more ball speed and roughly 28 yards of additional carry distance. The best part? Every session was tracked and verified on a professional launch monitor (GC3 / Bushnell Launch Pro).

Mike Granato and Shaun Webb walk through the exact speed training protocol, how many swings were required, how long each session took, and why hitting balls during speed training produced better results than traditional overspeed systems.

Kyle explains how only two speed sessions per week (20–30 minutes each) completely changed his golf game — turning long iron approaches into wedges and making par 5s reachable.

This episode covers:

• The exact protocol used for speed training
 • How overspeed training actually works
 • Why hitting balls matters for speed development
 • How to track speed improvements correctly
 • What speed gains mean for scoring and approach shots

If you're serious about hitting the driver farther and improving your golf performance, this podcast episode provides a real case study showing what happens when speed training is done correctly.

Is the “shallow the club” trend ruining your swing? In this episode, Mike Granato & Shaun Webb from Athletic Motion Golf sit down with Wills Murray...AMG’s newest certified instructor now coaching out of The Lab in Monterey, California. Wills dives into what he's seeing on the West Coast, and we break down the overcorrection epidemic that’s sabotaging thousands of amateur golfers trying to “get more shallow.”

From over-shallowing and clubface control to why your backswing is killing your rotation—this episode unpacks it all. We also dig into the Gears 3D motion capture system and how it’s changing the game for understanding your swing mechanics. If you've ever dropped kicked a driver, sliced your irons, or tried to look like a PGA pro based on YouTube swings… this one’s for you.

👀 What you’ll learn:

• The truth about shallowing (and why it’s often misunderstood)
• Why your rotation might be hurting you more than helping
• How to actually fix your ball striking using data, not feels
• Why the best players keep it simple (and how to model that)
• How the Monterey Lab is changing coaching on the West Coast

Whether you're a serious player, a coach, or just trying to break 80, Wills brings incredible insights that’ll change the way you see your swing forever. Stop copying swing trends blindly—start measuring, adapting, and playing better.

👉 If you’re in California, go see Wills at The Lab. This facility is TOUR LEVEL: full Gears system, Trackman, and an elite gym setup to help you move better and swing faster.

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When top PGA Tour pros need to fix their swing, they call Scott Hamilton.
In this exclusive episode of the Athletic Motion Golf Podcast, Mike Granato and Shaun Webb sit down with one of the most respected coaches on tour — Scott Hamilton — to uncover what really separates the best in the world from everyone else.

From tour-level ball striking and the myths average golfers still believe, to how Scott simplifies complex swing changes, this episode is a goldmine of insight from someone who coaches the game at the highest level.

What you’ll learn:

• The common traits shared by elite players
• Why so many amateurs chase the wrong things
• The tour-pro mindset during a swing rebuild
• The most misunderstood mechanics in the modern golf swing
• What you should stop doing today if you want better results

Whether you’re a scratch golfer or just want to stop fighting your swing, Scott’s perspective will give you clarity, confidence, and a roadmap to better golf.

This might be the most misunderstood concept in the golf swing… and it's costing golfers more than they realize.

In this episode of the Athletic Motion Golf Podcast, Mike Granato and Shaun Webb break down one of the most commonly botched elements in the modern golf swing: shaft lean at impact.

Golfers everywhere are obsessed with achieving that “tour-level look” — hands forward, clubface compressing the ball — but most are chasing a pose, not a position rooted in proper movement and mechanics. And the results? Inconsistent ball striking, weak compression, and frustration on the course.

Mike and Shaun dive into:

• Why holding lag is ruining your swing
• The truth about wrist angles and body positioning
• How “posing impact” is hurting your real performance
• Why even elite players misunderstand what shaft lean actually is
• The role of swing sequence and movement patterns in achieving natural compression

This episode is for every player who's chased compression, tried to "hold the angle," or been told their hands need to be way forward at impact.

🎯 Want real, lasting improvement? Start with a deeper understanding of how the best in the world actually move — and how YOU can train your body to do the same.

What if everything you thought about early extension was wrong?

In this episode of the Athletic Motion Golf podcast, Mike Granato and Shaun Webb dive deep into one of the most misunderstood and misdiagnosed swing faults in golf: early extension.

Most golfers (and sadly, a lot of coaches too) are watching the wrong hip, misreading camera angles, and making massive swing changes to fix a problem they don't fully understand. The result? Wrecked pivots, locked hips, and stalled progress.

This is the real truth about early extension — and how it’s often a symptom, not the root cause.

Inside, we’ll unpack:

• The #1 camera mistake that leads to misdiagnosis
• Why your lead knee and hip rotation matter more than trail side movement
• How most swing aids and drills make the problem worse
• What you should actually focus on to fix your swing
• Why locking your pelvis down is destroying your power and consistency

🔥 Whether you're struggling with contact, rotation, or just can’t stop early extending, this is the video that sets the record straight — backed by Gears data, not guesswork.

This is one of the most important concepts every serious golfer and coach needs to understand.

Are you struggling with early extension, poor pelvic control, or losing depth in your backswing? You’re not alone — and today, we’re breaking it all down.

In this episode of the Athletic Motion Golf podcast, Mike Granato and Shaun Webb sit down with golf coach and biomechanics expert Erik Barzeski to uncover the most common swing faults they see in golfers of all levels — and more importantly, how to fix them.

From pelvis thrust and hip overturn to trail knee extension and loss of depth, Erik brings years of data-backed coaching experience using tools like Gears and force plates to help golfers identify what’s really going wrong in their swing.

Topics include:

• Why most amateur golfers misuse their pelvis during the backswing
• The real reason your trail knee is causing early extension
• How to control hip rotation for a more athletic swing
• Creating better pivot and arm structure to stop losing depth
• The truth about sway, pressure shifts, and shoulder tilt mechanics

Whether you’re a competitive player or a weekend warrior, this episode is packed with real-world fixes that will make your swing more athletic, more consistent, and more powerful.