Return and Refund Policy
We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return. To start a return, you can contact us at dudesgolfshop@gmail.com.
If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return shipping label, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.
You can always contact us for any return question at dudesgolfshop@gmail.com.
Damages and Issues
Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right.
Exchanges
The fastest way to ensure you get what you want is to return the item you have, and once the return is accepted, make a separate purchase for the new item.
Refunds
We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method within 10 business days. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too. If more than 15 business days have passed since we’ve approved your return, please contact us at dudesgolfshop@gmail.com.
Understanding the Golf Swing Path and Plane
A great golf swing isn’t about raw power — it’s about precision, consistency, and control. Two of the most important fundamentals behind a repeatable, powerful swing are swing path and swing plane. Mastering these concepts is what separates elite ball strikers from inconsistent players.
What Is the Swing Plane?
The swing plane is the invisible, angled surface your club travels along during your swing. Picture a sheet of glass resting on your shoulders, running from the ball up through your body — that’s your swing plane. A correct swing plane keeps your club on the ideal angle throughout the backswing and downswing, helping you return to impact square and solid every time. Why it matters: keeps the clubface square at impact; reduces slices, hooks, and topped shots; promotes consistent trajectory and distance; and builds repeatable muscle memory. When your swing plane is too flat, the club moves too far around your body, leading to pushes or hooks. Too steep, and you’ll chop down, creating pulls and slices.
What Is the Swing Path?
The swing path is the direction your clubhead travels through the ball — inside-out, outside-in, or straight relative to your target line. An inside-out path promotes a draw; outside-in path leads to a slice; and a straight path produces a straight shot or soft fade. Mastering your swing path gives you control over your ball flight and accuracy.
How Plane and Path Work Together
Your swing plane sets up your path. If your plane is off, your path will follow — usually in the wrong direction. For instance: coming over the top of the plane cuts across the ball, producing slices; dropping too far under the plane pushes the ball and causes hooks. To fix either, you need instant visual feedback — not just feel or video review.
Seeing Changes Everything
Most golfers think they’re swinging on plane — until they see it. Video helps, but it only shows what already happened. The fastest way to learn is by getting live visual feedback during your swing. That’s where modern laser trainers like Golfzilla make a difference.