t

RotarySwing Community

Ask certified RST instructors about your golf swing. Share videos. Get answers from 30+ years of biomechanics research.

Want to join the conversation? Free to read. Create a free account to reply, share your swing, or get feedback from certified instructors.
Join Free →

Lead-Side vs Trail-Side (for ages 50+)

Justin S · · Tega Cay, SC
A little about me, I am 50 years old, around 6'-1" and 220lbs. I have unusually long arms which makes my longer clubs (driver specifically) a challenge. I am ready to commit to one of these programs but I have always been a trail side dominate player, which has not necessarily been good. However, when I focus on the lead side, my swing feels longer, more fluid, easier, and I have hit some of the best shots of my life recently. Now that I am over a half-century, I am most worried about simply staying healthy. My question, which swing (lead-side vs trail-side) puts the least amount of stress on the body for those of us 50+

1 Reply

Craig Morrow, Certified RST Instructor ·
Hello Justin. Both have pros and cons. Each side still has a role in the swing regardless of which one you pick. If you are trail side dominant it may be quicker to refine how you use the trail side and get some lead side control versus completely rebuilding from the lead side. I prefer lead side (so I'm a little biased :wink: ) but that could be a very long journey for you. You can always add more lead side components as the swing gets longer.
GOATY AI Golf Coach
Get a Free AI Golf Lesson — 10 Minutes of Live Coaching Just prop up your phone, start swinging, and GOATY coaches you live with real-time voice feedback. No upload needed.
Try GOATY Free

We're after one thing: Real Results - Real Fast. And that's exactly what our members achieve. And that's why they say the AXIOM is: Mind-blowing. Game changing. Revolutionary.

Check it out ...

Here at RotarySwing, talk is cheap and the proof is always in the pudding. Come see the massive transformations we can achieve together in your swing.

See for yourself ...

From beginner to pro, we have what you need to get you where you want to go.

See how inside ...

RotarySwing was founded out of frustration with the current state of golf instruction. Quinton knew a better way had to exist to learn this game we all love.

Learn more ...

Join RotarySwing
Member Login