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SKLZ Rick Smith Refiner Driver - Hinged Training Club (Right handed) |  | Brand: SKLZ
Category: Sports
List Price: $89.99
Buy New: $62.46
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Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  4 reviews
Size: 44
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 46 x 5 x 4.5
MPN: 17SKZREFDRV1111111111101
Model: RED01-000-02
UPC: 831345000413
EAN: 0831345000413
ASIN: B0013E5NU4
Release Date: January 15, 2008
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| Features:
| • | Adjustable hinged driver for immediately analyzing the flaws in your swing | | • | Patented, two-way, adjustable hinge delivers instant feedback on tempo and swing plane | | • | Promotes better overall ball contact to produce longer, straighter shots | | • | Patented see-through grip graphics encourage ideal hand placement | | • | Hits balls on the range; includes adjustment key/divot tool |
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Product Description
The SKLZ Refiner driver features the following: Part of the Rick Smith Signature Series Patented, two-way adjustable-hinged driver Golf swing flaws are immediately exposed by a break in the hinge Engineered to hit golf balls and teach a smooth, even-tempo golf swing Can be used at the range, home, or office, any time of the year Promotes better golf ball contact for straighter driver shots 460cc head Patented see-through grip graphics for ideal hand placement Includes adjustment key/divot tool
Amazon.com Product Description
Work out the kinks in your swing with the SKLZ Rick Smith Refiner driver. The patented, two-way, adjustable hinged club gives you instant feedback on your tempo and swing plane, immediately exposing your swing flaws via a break in the hinge. As a result, it's easy to analyze what you're doing wrong and correct it. Even better, golfers aren't restricted to practice swings, as the club actually hits balls on the range. Designed to promote better overall ball contact for longer, straighter shots, the Refiner driver also offers patented see-through grip graphics for ideal hand placement, a 460cc head, and an adjustment key/divot tool. The club is perfect for the home, the course, or the office. 
The Refiner driver's 2-way adjustable hinge provides instant swing feedback. | About Rick Smith
Famed golf instructor Rick Smith has helped guide some of the most accomplished golfers in the world to major championship wins, including three-time major winner Phil Mickelson and two-time U.S. Open champion Lee Janzen. He's also worked with such golf luminaries as Jack Nicklaus, Vijay Singh, Paul Azinger, Greg Norman, David Duval, Billy Andrade, and Raymond Floyd. Regarded as one of the PGA Tour's best sounding boards for swing advice and consistently ranked one of the top 10 golf instructors in the world by Golf Digest magazine, Smithy currently runs Rick Smith Golf Academies at the Treetops Resort in Gaylord, Michigan, and Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida. 
The see-through grip graphics encourage correct hand placement. | About SKLZ
The flagship brand of Pro Performance Sports LLC, SKLZ was built around the popularity of the company's legendary baseball swing trainer, the Hit-A-Way. After starting with a complete line of baseball and softball trainers, the company expanded into football, tennis, soccer, hockey, lacrosse, and most recently, a full spectrum of golf training products. Headquartered in San Diego, the SKLZ team consists of both seasoned professionals and young upstarts in the sporting goods industry who are passionate about delivering the best skill development products to athletes of all ages.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great Club! August 19, 2009
J. Zawalich (Chicago, IL)
Awesome! I like the sensitivity adjustment feature, which other clubs don't offer. Great practice tool. Good price. Lots of fun.
Best Trainer I've ever used. January 6, 2009
Ed, B. (Western NY)
Not a cure all, but, I really like it. It took awhile to be able to swing it without it breaking (you have to swing on plane with the right tempo). Once I learned to hit it wow. The correct swing carried over to my regular driver and other clubs. For the price, best golf lesson I've ever had.
 Swing trainer for the 'hardest club in the bag' October 8, 2008
Eagle Vision (Southeastern United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought this driver to replace my Medicus Driver (which I accidentally broke). It was irreparable so I got this at half of the suggested price of the Medicus.
This is a lighter and MORE REALISTIC weight than the heavier Medicus Driver.
An adjustable tool comes with the hinged driver to increase the sensitivity to which it can break down or decrease the sensitivity to stay straight.
I ordered directly from the company website which allowed me to select for club length, club grip (Training Grip versus Standard), and type (Men's, Women's or Junior).
The loft is a 10 degree and I opted for a 44" shaft with a training grip.
The value of the club is the immediate feedback regarding errors in the swing of a golfer. Just like the original clubs, Medicus 2000 iron, it hinges if the tempo is too fast, whether you take the club back closed or open, whether you cast the club, shift weight incorrectly or follow through incorrectly.
Who is this for? 1. Someone who doesn't play on a regular basis but has been trained with basic fundamentals. 2. Someone who has problems with consistency with the driver. 3. Someone inconsistent with the woods, in general. This is not a cure all for all golfers and only experience will reveal if it works for you. For higher and mid handicap players, it will help immensely. For advanced golfers, it probably has little benefit.
Will it cure your slice? There are many reasons for a slice so it is difficult to say. Will it help ensure consistent contact? Yes, good or bad, you WILL hit the ball. You will likely "Top it", "hit it fat", or "hit it thin" less often than you do.
This won't teach a swing but it WILL refine it.
This is not for a novice, as it will break down and make the user frustrated. If you think you have a perfect swing, try the club with the highest sensitivity to flaws. The flaws will be uncovered - this is certain. The advantage is that it can be hit like a regular club by allowing you to hit balls with it, unlike weighted drivers/irons.
Hitting with this club is quite challenging, until you have grooved your swing. However, with proper practice, I am, now able to hit it as far as my regular driver. I have had the driver for 6 months, and it has held up in terms of durability.
This training club is probably the fastest way to perfect your swing plane and tempo, short of a PGA professional standing next to you on every facet of the swing.
If you're having trouble with the driver, this is a training aid that can be extremely useful in uncovering the flaws in your swing. If you're a seasoned player and have no problems with your swing plane or tempo, this will not be helpful.
Through many months of use with hinged clubs I have gained confidence and consistency with both types (driver and irons) of clubs. The Refiner Driver is exactly in line with the more expensive alternatives.
I highly recommend this club, if you're struggling with the big stick.
UPDATE:
Not only does the improvement work with the driver (which I have been hitting straighter than ever), but it has helped me with my fairway woods and hybrids. Since you are using a sweeping motion, the longer shaft helps ingrain the type of mechanics you need.
After 6 months of use, I have learned to straighten out my ball flight to a fade or draw. With constant use, I have added about 15 yards to my drive.
Swing trainer for the 'hardest club in the bag' September 17, 2008
Eagle Vision (Southeastern United States)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
I bought this driver to replace my Medicus Driver (which I accidentally broke). It was irreparable so I got this at half of the suggested price of the Medicus.
This is a lighter and MORE REALISTIC weight than the heavier Medicus Driver.
An adjustable tool comes with the hinged driver to increase the sensitivity to which it can break down or decrease the sensitivity to stay straight.
I ordered directly from the company website which allowed me to select for club length, club grip (Training Grip versus Standard), and type (Men's, Women's or Junior).
The loft is a 10 degree and I opted for a 44" shaft with a training grip.
The value of the club is the immediate feedback regarding errors in the swing of a golfer. Just like the original clubs, Medicus 2000 iron, it hinges if the tempo is too fast, whether you take the club back closed or open, whether you cast the club, shift weight incorrectly or follow through incorrectly.
Who is this for? 1. Someone who doesn't play on a regular basis but has been trained with basic fundamentals. 2. Someone who has problems with consistency with the driver. 3. Someone inconsistent with the woods, in general. This is not a cure all for all golfers and only experience will reveal if it works for you. For higher and mid handicap players, it will help immensely. For advanced golfers, it probably has little benefit.
Will it cure your slice? There are many reasons for a slice so it is difficult to say. Will it help ensure consistent contact? Yes, good or bad, you WILL hit the ball. You will likely "Top it", "hit it fat", or "hit it thin" less often than you do.
This won't teach a swing but it WILL refine it.
This is not for a novice, as it will break down and make the user frustrated. If you think you have a perfect swing, try the club with the highest sensitivity to flaws. The flaws will be uncovered - this is certain. The advantage is that it can be hit like a regular club by allowing you to hit balls with it, unlike weighted drivers/irons.
Hitting with this club is quite challenging, until you have grooved your swing. However, with proper practice, I am, now able to hit it as far as my regular driver. I have had the driver for 6 months, and it has held up in terms of durability.
This training club is probably the fastest way to perfect your swing plane and tempo, short of a PGA professional standing next to you on every facet of the swing.
If you're having trouble with the driver, this is a training aid that can be extremely useful in uncovering the flaws in your swing. If you're a seasoned player and have no problems with your swing plane or tempo, this will not be helpful.
Through many months of use with hinged clubs I have gained confidence and consistency with both types (driver and irons) of clubs. The Refiner Driver is exactly in line with the more expensive alternatives.
I highly recommend this club, if you're struggling with the big stick.
UPDATE:
Not only does the improvement work with the driver (which I have been hitting straighter than ever), but it has helped me with my fairway woods and hybrids. Since you are using a sweeping motion, the longer shaft helps ingrain the type of mechanics you need.
After 6 months of use, I have learned to straighten out my ball flight to a fade or draw. With constant use, I have added about 15 yards to my drive.
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