[sustainthelag]

You had a "pattern" before you read TGM. Wasn't bad- maybe could be better. I'd start with your pattern and then if you'd like to add or take away something - great! If you try to become a "Machine"- that is rigidly and limitedly apply a concept without understanding the entire nature under which it operates - you'll be in for trouble. Not a speech - just a word of warning- I've been there before.

If just using accumulator #1 is "natural", "comfortable", "gives great results", or is something that you think is worthwhile pursuing then that's great- however, in regards to the lag loading procedure- I'd start with "Which one were you using before you knew what it was?"- Also, all three are available to you- just because you are using accumulator #1 doesn't mean you are hitting or swinging or doesn't mean you have only one choice in regards to your loading procedure.

Actually, I've become very comfortable with the piston-only type stroke for putting--it has been a real improvement for me. I can't say that I've even thought about Lag when I've putted before, even after reading TGM.

But Homer makes the point that Lag should exist from Driver to Putter, so I'm trying to at least see if I can incorporate Lag into my putting stroke even if I'm only test driving it on my living room carpet. With my previous stroke, I would swing back, pause, and swing forward--no Clubhead Lag feel. I mean it works ok, but I've got 5 winter months in Colorado to work on doing it right--it just that I'm not sure what right is.