There are 2 distinct ways to do a rollback. Which one suits you?

There are two primary schools of thought in golf today when it comes to it rotary motion.

One believes that during the backswing, you load by shifting your center to the right as you spin, then reverse by shifting your weight and spin back to the left. The other favors a more concentrated, single-axis motion—turning around a fixed pole both back and through.

This is where I admit to being a bit of a chameleon – maybe even a hypocrite. I teach, train and believe in both methods, depending on who is in front of me. Each student who walks on my barge brings a unique set of physical traits: varying levels of flexibilitymobility, strength and limitation. My job is to assess what their body can (and can’t) do, then choose the movement that gives them the best chance of success.

So instead of debating which model is “right”, I focus on what suits the player.

Shift and load reversal

For players who lack the flexibility or mobility to stay centered and still generate meaningful force, we need to allow for some movement—a load to the right and an unload to the left. In this model, the body collects pressure on the side of the track during the backstroke, then shifts and rotates through the shock.

Yes, this model takes time and coordination. There are more moving parts. But with the right repetition and conscious practice, it can absolutely produce consistent and powerful strokes. For many golfers, especially those who need help building speed, this dynamic swing is not a handicap. It is a necessity.

Concentric rotation with a single pole

Then there are players who are physically fit, flexible and able to generate significant speed without excessive movement. For them, I prefer a single pole, centered swing, turning around a relatively stable axis both back and through.

This design minimizes moving parts, reduces timing dependency and allows the player to control the low point and clubface with greater precision. The result is often clearer contact, better compression and more repeatable results. When the body allows it, simplicity is powerful.

In short, my teaching relies on a deep and multidimensional toolbox. One size does not fit all. There is more than one way to build an effective swing, because no two golfers are built the same.

LAB Golf DF3 Custom Putter

Ever since we launched our first player, Directed Force, golfers have been asking if we could make it less weird. DF3 is that shooter. The DF3 still does everything golfers love about the original. It stands square in itself. It’s still irrationally forgiving of mistakes. But there is much less to think about. The DF3 is completely CNC milled from 6061 aluminum, with 8 screws in the bottom made of steel or tungsten in different densities to precisely target the swing weight and balance the alignment angle of each shooter.

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