(Let the Club Do the Work)
If you want consistent speed and solid contact, you have to learn how to use momentum. In Day 18, Mike Malaska explains how to let the weight of the club do the work—hinging, unhinging, and rehinging the wrists naturally through the swing. Too many golfers try to force motion or "release" manually, which destroys timing and consistency. Instead, this lesson teaches you to feel and direct the club’s energy with smooth, controlled motion.
Using drills like swinging the club handle-first, you’ll learn how to sense the natural momentum of the shaft and head. Mike relates this concept to Iron Byron—the robotic arm that proves momentum alone can create perfect release and ball striking. When your grip is correct and your motion allows momentum to build and unload, you’ll strike the ball cleanly with effortless speed.
This is one of the most powerful lessons in the series, showing you how to maximize your swing without muscle—by trusting momentum.

What You’ll Learn About Momentum:
Why forcing the release ruins your swing—and how to stop doing it
How to train your awareness using the handle-first drill
What the Iron Byron machine teaches us about swing physics
How a correct grip and swing path allow momentum to hinge and unhinge naturally
Why this is the secret to consistent distance and face control

Key Takeaway:
If you want to strike the ball with speed and control, let momentum do the work. Trust the natural motion of the club, and your wrists will release at the right time—without trying.