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- Everybody’s golf swing includes a backswing, but Hideki Matsuyama’s is one-of-a-kind. There’s nothing unusual about the backswing itself, or about his downswing. It’s the moment between the two that’s unique. Rather that swinging in one continuous motion, Hideki gets to the top and makes a pronounced pause.
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Jul 27, 2022 · The 2021 Masters champ gets to the top of his backswing and makes a pronounced pause before starting the downwing and, usually, hitting a perfect shot. Even if he doesn't react like it's perfect.
Aug 19, 2019 · His backswing is just over a second long. His pause may seem long to the naked eye, but really it’s just two-tenths of a second — about the same length as his downswing.
- Luke Kerr-Dineen
Before he won the Masters, Hideki Matsuyama might have been most memorable to casual fans as the player with the dramatic pause at the top of his backswing.
- Matthew Rudy
Jul 27, 2018 · "There's a distinct pause between his backswing and downswing. Everything stops for a split second," says Jim McLean, one of Golf Digest's 50 Best Teachers. "It allows him to get...
- Ron Kaspriske
Apr 12, 2021 · Matsuyama has a huge transfer of weight into his right side during the backswing, but he transitions back to his left side perfectly. Amateurs often move off the ball and stay...
Aug 20, 2024 · In Hideki Matsuyama’s swing, the downswing begins with a subtle yet significant transition. He shifts his weight from the back foot to the front foot, maintaining a balance that ensures the sequence isn’t rushed. His hips initiate the movement, moving laterally toward the target before turning.
