Your Top Training Aids

[JudgeSmails]

I wasn't looking for more distance as my old body has too many nicks in it. What I do see is better timing and it helps to feel the lag.

mostly looking for some consistency

 

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[ole gray]

mostly looking for some consistency

 

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Keep working with it and that will come. IMO,,,, good timing is a very critical part of the golf swing.

[cnosil]

I spend most of my time working on my putting since it is something I can do indoors.  I learned a drill from my putting instructor and use is extensively;   just put a dime about 16"" in front of your ball and roll balls over the dime using different stroke lengths.    If you can't roll the ball over the dime consistently you will never be a good putter.

When I can get to a green,  I setup 2 tees as a gate for my putter.   

 

I always see good things about the Orange Whip;  I am seriously considering getting one.  I do the research and compare reviews with the SKLZ equivalent,  but never pull the trigger.

[BigtazzGolf]

I think my favorite training aid would be the lil nerf golf balls. I can hit them inside all day long.

Swinging inside so much and for so long, may be the reason I'm a picker of the golf ball instead of one of those guys who takes beaver pelts with every shot lol

 

 

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[ole gray]

I spend most of my time working on my putting since it is something I can do indoors.  I learned a drill from my putting instructor and use is extensively;   just put a dime about 16"" in front of your ball and roll balls over the dime using different stroke lengths.    If you can't roll the ball over the dime consistently you will never be a good putter.

When I can get to a green,  I setup 2 tees as a gate for my putter.   

 

I always see good things about the Orange Whip;  I am seriously considering getting one.  I do the research and compare reviews with the SKLZ equivalent,  but never pull the trigger.

 

Something to consider if you go this route. They have the driver length orange whip and then the shorter one.   One of my friends bought the shorter one and I actually like it better. 

[cnosil]

Something to consider if you go this route. They have the driver length orange whip and then the shorter one.   One of my friends bought the shorter one and I actually like it better. 

Hence the hesitation.   And none of my local stores have one in stock to play with; they only have the SKLZ product.

[Dgolfer]

Practice practice practice!!!

[txstroker]

I always see good things about the Orange Whip; I am seriously considering getting one. I do the research and compare reviews with the SKLZ equivalent, but never pull the trigger.

I highly recommend the Orange Whip, I am confident you will not be disappointed. I do believe the SKLZ trainer would work too - not sure how heavy it is however and not sure if it's offered in multiple sizes. The OW is available in three sizes I believe - I have the driver size and love it.

 

Thanks for the putting drill by the way.

[josmi15]

Just talking about this last night. Trying to decide between orange whip, speed stick, or SKLZ . It appears the Orange Whip may be the way to go

 

 

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[djahubes]

I've been using the swing shirt a bit. Looks stupid, works great. Keeps everything together in one piece. Combined with the sklz training glove for wrist position, and it really gives you a feel for a great swing

 

 

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[cnosil]

Something to consider if you go this route. They have the driver length orange whip and then the shorter one.   One of my friends bought the shorter one and I actually like it better. 

 

Why do you like the shorter one better?  

 

I highly recommend the Orange Whip, I am confident you will not be disappointed. I do believe the SKLZ trainer would work too - not sure how heavy it is however and not sure if it's offered in multiple sizes. The OW is available in three sizes I believe - I have the driver size and love it.

 

Thanks for the putting drill by the way.

 

Thanks for the input on the OW.  Do you use it as a warmup tool or do you find that it helps your swing?  I hope you like the putting drill;  great drill that can be done anywhere and really helps with starting the ball on line and make sure that the putter is working for you to get the best performance.

[ole gray]

Better control and feel for me. It could have something to do with my long arms . It's a great tool for timing and pre round warm up

 

 

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[DawgDaddy]

I highly recommend the Orange Whip, I am confident you will not be disappointed. I do believe the SKLZ trainer would work too - not sure how heavy it is however and not sure if it's offered in multiple sizes. The OW is available in three sizes I believe - I have the driver size and love it.

 

Thanks for the putting drill by the way.

I had the SKLZ brand for about a year but the balance always made it feel very heavy.  After swinging a friends Orange Whip I sold the SKLZ and bought the OW and have been very happy with the change.  

 

I am somewhat intrigued with ole gray's post about the shorter version, I may check it out.  

[ole gray]

I had the SKLZ brand for about a year but the balance always made it feel very heavy. After swinging a friends Orange Whip I sold the SKLZ and bought the OW and have been very happy with the change.

 

I am somewhat intrigued with ole gray's post about the shorter version, I may check it out.

 

Partner I would definitely go with the shorter version if I bought another one.

 

 

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[ole gray]

One more thing about the shorter version. You can feel your driver swing as well as your iron swing with the shorter one 🏻

 

 

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[txstroker]

Why do you like the shorter one better?

 

 

Thanks for the input on the OW. Do you use it as a warmup tool or do you find that it helps your swing? I hope you like the putting drill; great drill that can be done anywhere and really helps with starting the ball on line and make sure that the putter is working for you to get the best performance.

I do not use the OW for warm up, instead I swing it every evening for about 20 minutes non-stop. Although 20 minutes may not seem long, I can assure you it's a good workout. I focus on using the clubs momentum to lengthen my swing (both backswing and finish). I also focus on starting the downswing from the ground up. In focusing on those things it has had the added benefit of improving my swing tempo.

[Gerard_N]

I started golf ~ 1 year ago, and my two biggest 'A-ha' moments so far have come to me via the two training aids below.

 

Orange Whip: Picked this up ~6 months ago, and it immediately provided me with the feel / sequence of a golf swing. Within a couple of days I made the most drastic improvement in my golf swing to date, and I believe it will remain as so.

 

Swing-Gyde: Also bought this ~6 months ago - thought it was useless, and it lay dormant in my bag. Two weeks ago when I came across a review of the item by Dan Whitaker on Youtube. I have only been practicing with it for the past two weeks and I finally understand more how the wrists should work to get that sweet swing plane.

 

For now I am going to focus on putting more. I am awaiting delivery of eyeline edge rail and mirror combo, and a bigmoss indoor green. With these I am expecting massive improvements in my putting game.

[Greasegun]

The impact master is a great tool for short game. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_7NGuz7HVoM

I am a single digit handicap, with a decent short game, and I found this tool very helpful. A high handicapper would benefit tremendously from this. This is one training aid that will actually lower your score.

[Kenny B]

The impact master is a great tool for short game. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_7NGuz7HVoM

I am a single digit handicap, with a decent short game, and I found this tool very helpful. A high handicapper would benefit tremendously from this. This is one training aid that will actually lower your score.

This is a nice training aid that I have used for years.  However, I took a club, drilled a hole in the grip, and stuck an old shaft into the end of grip.  Works the same.

[cksurfdude]

This is a nice training aid that I have used for years. However, I took a club, drilled a hole in the grip, and stuck an old shaft into the end of grip. Works the same.

Did a similar DIY also!

 

Took an old wedge and stuck a broken orange driveway marker down the butt end of the grip, then put a piece of white foam on the outer end of the marker to further enhance its visibility in my peripheral vision. Can easily adjust the length of the marker just by sliding it in or out.

 

It sits outside my back door and I use it a lot .. has definitely been very helpful!

[cksurfdude]

Oh, to respond to the original question:

 

That homemade wedge, DST 8i and wedge, and recently Pocket Bunker are my current top training aids.

 

Oh, and a putting mat (the type where the hole end is raised and the ball rolls back towards you).

 

Also have ... balance disks, a weighted club, Tour Striker 7i / PW / SW, SKLZ version of the Orange Whip, GotchaReady club weight, a small speed trainer stick, a Leadbetter "Swing Setter" iron, Tour Tempo earpiece, .... etc..... etc....

(Training aid 'Ho!!)

[PlaidJacket]

cksurfdude...I'm thinking you might want to start your own training center.

[cksurfdude]

cksurfdude...I'm thinking you might want to start your own training center.

Ha! Could be fun, though .. make you guys work out and practice hard every day

[PlaidJacket]

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[Smalls1588]

How about a can of Dr. Scholls to spray your club faces and see where you're striking the ball on the face. My coach showed me this about a year ago and everyone that sees me spraying my driver on the range is astounded by how simple, cheap, and effective it is. I'd recommend everyone keep it in their bag and it will keep your shoes smelling fresh!

 

 

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[skrupa15]

I'm loving the cam caddie.  What a great idea.

[cpsekhon]

I am using PuttOut and just got Navigator. I will probably return Navigator... but havent made up my mind. 

[TR1PTIK]

I'll try to throw up some pictures tonight or tomorrow, but my favorite training aids have been:

 

WellPutt Putt Mat - I can't even remember how I first came across this mat, but it was a game changer for me and it is currently making a huge impact for a buddy at work (I'm actually selling it to him due to a lack of space at my new house ). This is a great mat for dialing in distance control. Pair it with a putting rail, mirror, or some gates and you'll have one heck of a setup to help you reduce the 3-whacks.

 

Zepp Golf - I only have hands-on experience with the first version, but Zepp has made tremendous progress in the swing analyzer market. The features incorporated into the latest units have the potential to make a big difference when working on your swing without the aid of an instructor. Likewise, Hudl is a great tool as well and makes it very easy to share swing videos with your instructor between lessons.

 

The Haack Net by Rukket Sports - This has to be the best bang-for-your-buck practice net I have found. It goes together fairly quick and will catch more shots than you'd expect it to (even without the side nets).

 

Bag Shag Original - Not what most would consider a training aid, but think about it this way... What's the primary reason most people don't work on the short game (actually hitting multiple bunker shots, chips, pitches, etc from different lies)? For me, it was simply because picking up that many balls and repeating the process was too much work. Seriously, get a ball bag to use for practice. It doesn't have to be this one.

 

Eyeline Putting Rail & Edge Putting Mirror - I'm combining these two because most of the time I used them in conjunction. It's a great way to dial in setup and stroke. At $60ea. they are a little pricey IMO, but well worth it if you're struggling with this aspect of your game.

 

I've tried several others, but these have to be my absolute favorites, and the ones I'd recommend to pretty much anyone.

[sanziano1]

I own a trackman five indoor/outdoor, in a indoor golf fitness studio in palm desert ca. Available to any of you testers [email protected]

[TheWahoo]

How about a can of Dr. Scholls to spray your club faces and see where you're striking the ball on the face. My coach showed me this about a year ago and everyone that sees me spraying my driver on the range is astounded by how simple, cheap, and effective it is. I'd recommend everyone keep it in their bag and it will keep your shoes smelling fresh!

 

 

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My golf instructor made the same suggestion to me regarding spraying the face of my driver.   With my irons, I also spray a line just in front of the ball.   The idea is for me to make clean contact with the ball and at the same time remove some of the spray.