Tourstriker Planemate

[stingerfade]

No way man this thing will make me have a tour level swing more than actually playing...lol

[Krt22]

Martin Chuck just posted a video out on the course, blasting drives. The nerve of that guy, he should be in the garage printing and sticking labels!

[stingerfade]

I know it’s in jest but does kinda get under my skin when they’re posting people using the thing this past week while we’re waiting!!! Haha it’s absurd but I can’t help it

[games]

Who knew it was so easy to run a business? Just listen to the Ham and Eggers on GolfWRX and hire temps!

[jgonz69]

And someone in this thread with a straight face said Chuck should hire temps at $20-30- bucks /hr. to box up the product. SMDH

[Krt22]

So easy a cave man could do it!

[ZAP]

I think time will tell if it hurts or helps their business. Waiting is tough especially in the winter here when we can't really play but since I have never run a business I am too ignorant of this to really comment much.

I just keep checking back here to see what people have posted and hoping to see that someone has gotten a shipping notification. Until mine arrives I will continue to work on my putting and keep up with my honey-do list so when it does come I can devote some time to it. I really do enjoy reading the different perspectives on this whole thing. Interesting stuff. Hopefully we can be back to posting about the actual item fairly soon. Sounds more fun than this as interesting as it is.

[ohakim82]

The super complex task of boxing up was done a long time ago. What was needed as of 5 days ago was someone to do the arduous task of popping shipping labels on the boxes and getting them to FedEx. Previously I had thought that any functioning adult could accomplish this task but apparently I am a logistical genius.

[games]

 

Not just any genius...

[Stanks]

Oh man. It’s gettin bitter in here. Let’s be patient boys. Our handicaps are gonna fall with this thing coming in hot

[airjammer]

I’m sorry, I still believe in under promise and over deliver.

Being a small operation doesn’t mean you get a free pass for making less than good decisions and not paying the price for them. They set the delivery date and they controlled how many orders they took..all things they have control over.

I have no dog in the fight as I made something very similar after seeing Dan in Dec 2017 to help feel keeping my hands up at the top of my backswing.

[GoGoErky]

They didn’t set a delivery date. It was stated around a date.

[ohakim82]

They set an estimated ship date that they haven't met yet, estimated gives them some wiggle room but underpromise, overdeliver still applies.

If it was out of their hands that would be one thing, but the boxes have literally been sitting in the office awaiting shipping labels. If I estimate I will get something, even minor, to a boss or customer on Wednesday and I can't for some reason, I do everything I can to deliver asap, working through the weekend if needed. Clearly, here there is zero urgency and the boxes were just sitting ideally over the weekend.

Anyway, just saw that Martin is Canadian and now chalk it up to cultural differences. They don't have the same insane corporate grind we have in America. Enjoy life, smash drives, promise about what you think is right and deliver whenever you get around to it.

[Krt22]

Do you have first hand knowledge of these boxes Just sitting around waiting for labels?

[Jose c.]

 

this was the dec email.

[ohakim82]

Yes, Martin Chuck posted exactly that on his Instagram account last Wednesday.

[glk]

Here's what he said. You have him saying something else?

https://www.instagram.com/p/B7C-s37Jdu-/tourstrikergolfHey, it’s a good start toward a new groove. ???? Super pumped to get out the thousands of PlaneMate preorders! Product is finally in the US, Canada and UK and my team will work tirelessly to get them to you ASAP. Thanks for all of your support. #planemate #tourstriker @tourstriker @davidwoodspga

[ohakim82]

[glk]

I posted that a few days back - he was joking - see my posts 999 and 1017.

show where he posted that today - please.

Or maybe send email to their support address instead of bitching on here .

[Stanks]

I don’t know about you boys but, I joined a private range just so the public won’t ridicule me when they see me hitting balls with elastics attached to my waist. Haha. but seriously, let’s just be patient. No shipment date was promised. Only a strong desire to get these out as fast as possible.

If Patrick Reed could get through these past few months with all the heckling and BS surrounding him, then we can get through these next few days waiting for a planemate. Be strong. Go practice chipping.

[ohakim82]

His offer for us to help label was a joke, but I don't think it was joke that they were labeling the boxes.

 

[Krt22]

Which may be partially true, but also not the same as a bunch of boxes sitting around with no one doing anything. Give it a rest man, almost all of your 18 posts are in this thread whining like little Timmy on Christmas morning, who wants to open presents at 5am and can't wait until everyone is up and breakfast is cooked.

[ohakim82]

I probably won't even use the thing for another few weeks. What's annoying me is that I'm moving, and due to Tourstriker's lackadaisical approach and logistical ineptitude its seems possible that the damn bands and belt I paid $162 for months ago will get tossed in the trash whenever they are finally delivered.

 

[TundraToad]

When this arrives this month (seriously people relax) I am trying to come up with a plan to get the most benefit from the Planemate (currently a 8 index but wildly inconsistent) . I have 3 months to practice before the courses open up here in my area. I have a area setup in the basement where I can do 9 to 3 drills but the ceiling is too low for anything else. I might be able to do slow full swings upstairs, guessing maybe up to a 7 iron. I have a mirror and a way to record myself. The worry I have is that I am quick at the top and where I believe I need the most help. With my current setup that is the part that will get the least amount of reps at speed.

Should a guy do one week with each protocol. Work myself through a all 7 in a week and repeat each week. How would do it?

Thanks

[GoGoErky]

Seriously? You think they are inept and lackadaisical despite the numerous communications they have put out while also doing their main jobs.

 

[wolvverine]

Late to the party here but preordered in early Nov. I received an email a couple weeks ago saying that the shipment was on schedule for Jan. Are we expecting tracking numbers when they ship out or no?

[swh0507]

I like Monte's approach where he states to make swing changes with wedges - 7 iron and let the changes bleed down to longer clubs (particularly driver). I would suggest doing the regular protocols with a ball, short band and wedge. Do the advanced protocols with a 7 iron and long band, no ball (or red if you want a workout). As for doing one protocol a day etc, I would do whatever you have time for . The next day, I would do the protocols from the previous, but less reps so you can move on. If one protocol hits on something you need more than others, do more reps of that protocol. I would always at least do a few of each protocol per day and determine for yourself the areas you need the most reps. For example:

Day 1 = Protocol 1 30 rep, Protocol 2 30 rep, Protocol 3 30 rep

Day 2 Protocol 1 5 rep, Protocol 2 10 rep,, Protocol 3 10 rep, Protocol 4 30, Protocol 5 30 rep

Day 3 Protocol 1 5 rep, Protocol 2 5 rep,, Protocol 3 10 rep, Protocol 4 10, Protocol 5 30 rep, Protocol 6 30 reps

Biggest thing with Planemate, don't rush into full swings hitting balls. You are just going to get frustrated.

[swh0507]

I apologize if this has been posted already and I missed this being mentioned already amidst all the whining, but Tour Striker posted more protocols.Protocol 1: PlaneMate Warm-UpProtocol 2: Maximize Your DriverProtocol 3: Pitch ShotsProtocol 4: Advanced Pitch ShotsProtocol 5: Chip ShotsProtocol 6: Chipping from the RoughProtocol 7: Bunker ShotsProtocol 8: Strength & ConditioningProtocol 9: Questions & AnswersProtocol 10: Tour Players Only

[dslatt33]

 

My 2 cents, I think the fairest thing for Martin to do would be to reward returning customers who have been with him through the tour striker 7 iron and smartball years and send them there Planemate FIRST!

Regardless of when you placed your order.

 

Show us some love Martin, for hanging with you through the years

[slowcelica]

You're about as dramatic as a 13 year old girl, they said when you pre-ordered it wouldn't ship to january, and that you would be charged when you place your pre-order. Why don't you email their support, change your ship to address to a family member or friends house so if it does ship after you move you can just pick it up.