No one ever talks to you about the dangers of hitting golf balls from a hard Turf Surface Mat… Learning Golf Is Hard Enough – How much harder it is to play well if you’re trying to hit shots off a hard-surface mat! You could also practice shooting from a cart track.
Why do people even consider golfing from a hard surface or Astroturf mat? artificial grass is nothing like grass… when it comes to hitting a golf ball. Think about it- Would you play golf on an Astroturf golf course? What most golfers don’t know about hitting off a golf mat could lead to serious, lifelong injuries. When you strike from a hard surface or Astroturf, you can subject your body to an impact that over time can lead to pain, inflammation, joint disorders and even long-term injury.
I have done a lot of research on soft fiber golf mats, which are specifically designed to overcome the epidemic problems of golf pain and injuries. Read on and you’ll find out how the jarring effect of hitting a hard surface is the biggest culprit!
How Hitting from a Fiberbuilt SOFT FIBER Mat Is Actually Better Than Grass… A soft fiber mat will naturally instill proper downward trajectory into your swing. You will learn to create more backspin just because you will be constantly practicing the proper downward movement.
Golfers who play on Fiberbuilt golf clubs consistently report that they are hitting higher and straighter shots with their irons.
It is extremely difficult to hit a metal/wood or hybrid club off a hard surface or artificial turf mat. The reason is that the flat sole of these clubs makes them even more likely to bounce off a hard surface, resulting in a lean or smash shot.
The Fiberbuilt soft fiber putting surface is the most realistic artificial golf surface ever built. The ball sits very well on the grain, just as it would on a fairway or rough first cut. No other golf mat can come close to the realistic experience of golfing from our soft fiber mats.
“But what if I like to hit from a ‘narrow lie’ so I can get a realistic feel for hitting the ball from a short fairway? Otherwise, how will I know I hit fair and make sure I’m not hitting big shots?”
That’s a question I asked because I previously had my soft fiber golf mat. I had gotten used to practicing a certain way from a hard surface mat or firm grass. What I discovered is that even a good ball hitter I won’t do it Get that ball spinning in one practice session from our soft fiber mat. It is simply physically impossible to create the same backlash effect that you would with a closed lie.
However, here is what surprises most strong players after practicing on Fiberbuilt soft fiber mats: When they start to play, they improve the backspin.. The reason is simple: his practice swings had a stronger downward swing motion. Better recoil is the natural result.
This happened to me: I started hitting the ball much higher as a result of better backspin. My golf buddies noticed the difference. I really like how I can make the ball stick to the greens.
More important to me is that I’m not hitting skinny shots anymore. I used to hit a line drive wedge every once in a while. Embarrassing, to say the least.
The most important consideration that most serious players ask for is “How can I hit a lot of balls in practice without getting hurt?.” Think about how injuries have slowed down even great champions like Phil Mickelson, Mike Weir, and even Jack Nicklaus.
Barb Lot he is a seasoned veteran of the LPGA who has won 5 times on tour. She makes an interesting point about why even golf pros like to hit from the soft-grass mat:
“Many golf professionals are used to hitting from tight positions on well groomed courses and fairways. They get used to the ‘tingling’ sensation in their hands if they hit a slightly fat shot. However, you don’t need to feel this impact from the hard-surfaced floor or rug to tell if you have made a fair shot – you can tell by the sound of impact and the flight of the ball. I appreciate practicing on a Fiberbuilt soft fiber golf mat because I can practice for hours without straining my joints.”
Medical research reveals one of the leading causes of golf injuries: hitting from a Hard surface golf mat David Lindsay is one of the world’s leading golf physiotherapists and one of the foremost authorities on golf-related injuries.
He is the chief physical therapist at the University of Calgary Sports Medicine Center. David has written over 30 peer reviewed articles for various medical journals. His research includes work on back, shoulder, wrist and elbow injuries suffered by golfers. His research reveals some interesting clues about the rise in golf injuries…
David Lindsay is also a Personal Physiotherapist for:
- Stephen Ames – PGA Professional Tour
- jason zuback – 5X Long Drive World Champion
- Dale Goehring – Canadian Amateur Champion
- Wes Heffernen – Winner of 2 Canadian Tour events
Here’s what David Lindsay has to say about golf injuries and hitting a hard surface rug:
“The majority of injuries that affect golfers occur in the upper extremity (eg, wrist, elbow, and shoulder). One of the main causes of these injuries is the jarring effect that occurs when the golf club hits a hard surface. The harder the surface, the greater the impact. stress on the arms. This repetitive jolt leads to wrist sprains, tennis and golfer’s elbow, as well as rotator cuff injuries in the shoulder.”
