Biomechanics & Orthopedics

Innsbruck University, Austria

The advantages of MTM Setup Engineering clubs compared to existing market trends.

In golf the spine is tilted forwards to create the address position. At impact a similar spinal angle must be reproduced in order for the golfer to reach the ball. The initial forwards flexion of the spine is transformed by the rotation of the body into a lateral flexion or sideways bending. The mobility of the spine is made possible by the intervertebral discs. In optimum positions the discs can withstand enormous load pressures. Increased tilting of the spine causes high peak pressures in the intervertebral discs (ADAMS et al, WILKE et al) and this can result in damage to the discs. There is also a rotational movement within the discs themselves which results in very high stress within the annulus fibrosus. (KRISMER, HAID, RABL) The movement in golf combines to exert two undesirable forces on the intervertebral discs.

Taller and senior golfers are more at risk. The taller golfer because they are forced to bend further forwards in the address position and as a result create more lateral bending during the golf swing. Senior golfers with a reduced spinal mobility will experience equally high pressure loads at an earlier stage of bending.

MTM Golf?s Setup Engineering and golf equipment promote a more upright spinal angle in the address position and in the golf swing. This will alleviate some of the undesirable pressure loads to the discs and reduces the risk of a prolepsis or protrusion.

Further, one can postulate that if a movement is biomechanically sound, then that will not only reduce the risk of injury, but increase the efficiency and performance of that movement.

This is the case in terms of MTM?s Setup Engineering.

Dr Prof Christian Haid

I could hardly stop smiling!

That was my first impression after being personally measured (by Jody Morris) and hitting one 7 iron shot after the other, straight as an arrow with a high flight and very respectable distance, down the driving range. What I found remarkable was the fact (apart from the above mentioned straight, high flying, long shots) with which ease this was achieved.

The reason for this became immediately clear to me. Because my upper body was much more upright, the rotation became simpler, giving me more freedom of movement which improved my balance and also made it easier to maintain my body angles. The resulting increase in control of movement simplifies both hitting and ball control immensely.

After testing the club extensively myself, I let my pupils try out MTM clubs.

The effect was enormous. Everyone, without exception, from youth to senior golfer, profited immediately. The unanimous statement of all golfers was; easier, simpler (more length and height of shot) and more comfortable!

Jochen Hünert

To build the optimum golf club many aspects must be taken into consideration. One can go to a golf shop and have the clubs Custom Fitted. But what is Custom Fitting? Which options does the Custom Fitter have at his disposal in order to optimise the club to the customer?

MTM has given the golf sport the possibility of building a golf club which is matched to the personal requirements of the golfer. From the sound scientific measuring system to the construction of the golf club, MTM offers everything a golfer could wish for.

An efficient swing is generally a healthy swing.

Whoever preoccupies themselves intensively with Custom Fitting will at some time face the following questions: What is Fitting? What is being optimised? Why does a golfer 1.68cm tall have a different  posture when compared to a golfer two meters tall? Upon which priorities is Custom Fitting based? Is it mandatory to accept the possibility of back pain in order to hit a golf ball or is there a more logical solution?

I have given up answering the question, "Why do you play such long clubs"?

The counter question is much more fascinating, "Why do you play such short clubs"?

When I hit much better, more accurate shots with MTM clubs, relieving my hips and knees, without excessive bending of the spine, then why should I play "Fitted" clubs?

MTM has given me the possibility, without pain, to play even better golf than before.

Many thanks for your diligent work.

 Harald Stienemeier

Professor of Movement and Trainings Science at The Institute for Sport Science and Sport, German Army University, Munich

The golf club concept of MTM Golf, viewed from the scientific standpoint of training and movement, resolves a long neglected area of the golf sport. This development will give many golfers room for individual variations of movement, which is orientated on personal requirements and capabilities.