Popular Post LeftyRM7 Posted May 25, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 25, 2019 After reading Phil’s “Secrets of the short game” last year I was interested in the Pelz putting tutor he used, but I wasn’t interested in the price tag for something that seemed so simple. I’ve been using it for almost a year now and I can say it’s helped me tremendously. It’s helped me with my eye line, which I’ve struggled with being left handed but right eye dominant. The other big thing I notice when I’m using it regularly is that I strike the ball cleaner and get better roll. With the ball sitting up on it, it forces me to hit up on the ball and not de-loft the face like I tend to do. I haven’t seen anything on here about it so I figured I’d share my project in hopes it helps someone else out there! I started with a piece of .060 aluminum, I think it will work on anything under maybe .25” but solid enough to stay flat. I cut out the basic shape and rounded the edges, the punched a few holes. Pretty basic. I think the only crucial measure here is that the centerline of the holes is 90° square to the back edge. I used an .125” hole for the ball to sit on and countersunk it a bit to keep it in place. Then .25” holes to sit the marbles on. I bought a whole bag of marbles on amazon for like $6, I think they’re .600” diameter. I made a drawing with all the measurements I used. The last set of holes are just wide enough for a ball with no gap. I’d love to see if anyone else out there has done a similar project and hear other suggestions or ideas. I can definitely say that after using this my putting improved tremendously and I notice when I haven’t been using it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk DriverBreaker, GolfSpy MPR, Rickp and 9 others 10 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy MPR Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 This is great, and you're in the right place to post this: there's a number of us that seem to love hacking together our own versions of training aids both just because it's fun and to save some bucks. I've had the same interest in replicating thus Pelz trainer, for the exact reasons you mentioned. Great work, and thanks for sharing! TR1PTIK and JohnSmalls 2 Quote TS3 9.5°, Tensei Blue CBX T3 15°, Project X HZRDUS Black Epic Super Hybrid 18°, Aerotech Steel Fiber FC HYB S C722 21°, Ventus Blue 8S CBX Iron-Wood 25°, Project X HZRDUS Black 6.0 639 CB, Aldila NV 95 Graphite, 6–PW CBX 48° T22 54° and 60° EAS 4.0, Garsen G-Pro grip TP5x and Tour Response Full WITB with pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyRM7 Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 This is great, and you're in the right place to post this: there's a number of us that seem to love hacking together our own versions of training aids both just because it's fun and to save some bucks. I've had the same interest in replicating thus Pelz trainer, for the exact reasons you mentioned. Great work, and thanks for sharing!Thank you, I’m new to this whole forum thing. I love finding new ways to work on my game and save some money. I can’t say enough good things about this tool! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk GolfSpy MPR, JohnSmalls and TR1PTIK 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy MPR Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Here's some of the other projects that people have posted here: https://www.google.com/search?q=site%3Aforum.mygolfspy.com+diy JohnSmalls 1 Quote TS3 9.5°, Tensei Blue CBX T3 15°, Project X HZRDUS Black Epic Super Hybrid 18°, Aerotech Steel Fiber FC HYB S C722 21°, Ventus Blue 8S CBX Iron-Wood 25°, Project X HZRDUS Black 6.0 639 CB, Aldila NV 95 Graphite, 6–PW CBX 48° T22 54° and 60° EAS 4.0, Garsen G-Pro grip TP5x and Tour Response Full WITB with pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriverBreaker Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 After reading Phil’s “Secrets of the short game” last year I was interested in the Pelz putting tutor he used, but I wasn’t interested in the price tag for something that seemed so simple. I’ve been using it for almost a year now and I can say it’s helped me tremendously. It’s helped me with my eye line, which I’ve struggled with being left handed but right eye dominant. The other big thing I notice when I’m using it regularly is that I strike the ball cleaner and get better roll. With the ball sitting up on it, it forces me to hit up on the ball and not de-loft the face like I tend to do. I haven’t seen anything on here about it so I figured I’d share my project in hopes it helps someone else out there! I started with a piece of .060 aluminum, I think it will work on anything under maybe .25” but solid enough to stay flat. I cut out the basic shape and rounded the edges, the punched a few holes. Pretty basic. I think the only crucial measure here is that the centerline of the holes is 90° square to the back edge. I used an .125” hole for the ball to sit on and countersunk it a bit to keep it in place. Then .25” holes to sit the marbles on. I bought a whole bag of marbles on amazon for like $6, I think they’re .600” diameter. I made a drawing with all the measurements I used. The last set of holes are just wide enough for a ball with no gap. I’d love to see if anyone else out there has done a similar project and hear other suggestions or ideas. I can definitely say that after using this my putting improved tremendously and I notice when I haven’t been using it. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkVery nicely done! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Instagram: @tony_rosselli_ Training Pre training max driver speed: 124mph Current: 130mph WITB: Driver: G425 Max, 9* Woods: 2007 Burner TP 3 wood and 5 wood Irons: Z765 4-PW (1 degree flat) with KBS $-130 shafts Wedges: SM7 50/12/F, 54/10/S and 58/12/D Putter: L.A.B. Directed Force 2.1 Ball: ProV1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrookeFaulkner Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 (edited) Great tutor! I wish all tutors would be so good at their job, I have visited my tutor for college and now I still need it to prepare for exams. I will have to write an essay on how did the cold war affect domestic policy and American society. Have you ever written it? Edited September 16, 2020 by BrookeFaulkner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Nice but anyone looking for a great putting aid that’s cheap can get the seemore putting triangle for $10 that does basically the same thing Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 1 hour ago, RickyBobby_PR said: Nice but anyone looking for a great putting aid that’s cheap can get the seemore putting triangle for $10 that does basically the same thing The Seemore triangulator is about aim. You can used the Pelz tutor (or DIY version above) to help see aim. The pelz tutor also helps check startline which based on my looking at the Triangulator isn't something that it helps with. TR1PTIK 1 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: XCG7 Beta 15* w/Fujikura Fuel Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMUSC08 Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 not sure what all the Pelz tutor is but you can find eye alignment mirors similar to this on amazon for like $15 Quote Charleston, SC HDCP 13.0 Driver: M6 9* with 65g Stiff Mitsubishi Tensei Red shaft 3 wood: G425 stiff shaft 5 wood: Stealth 2 stiff shaft 4-gw irons: JPX 921 Hot Metal w/ X-stiff KBS 130gr shafts (soft stepped) Wedges: MG3 52, 56, 60 Putter: 34" Scotty Cameron 12.5 Ball: ProV-1x Tracked By: MGS Tester '20 - G710 Iron Review MGS Tester '19 - Precision Pro NX9 HD Pro laser rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 4 hours ago, JonMUSC08 said: not sure what all the Pelz tutor is but you can find eye alignment mirors similar to this on amazon for like $15 It isn't a mirror. It is essentially a gate that you roll the ball through to ensure your are starting the ball on your intended line. Allows you to work on face angle at impact. DriverBreaker and TR1PTIK 2 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: XCG7 Beta 15* w/Fujikura Fuel Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriverBreaker Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 It isn't a mirror. It is essentially a gate that you roll the ball through to ensure your are starting the ball on your intended line. Allows you to work on face angle at impact. The thing for me with these types of training aids is you have to really find a perfectly straight putt right? I mean if there is some break to it and you think it’s straight, it might cause one to push/pull thinking it’s a straight putt. Maybe people are more aware than that. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Instagram: @tony_rosselli_ Training Pre training max driver speed: 124mph Current: 130mph WITB: Driver: G425 Max, 9* Woods: 2007 Burner TP 3 wood and 5 wood Irons: Z765 4-PW (1 degree flat) with KBS $-130 shafts Wedges: SM7 50/12/F, 54/10/S and 58/12/D Putter: L.A.B. Directed Force 2.1 Ball: ProV1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 1 hour ago, ChasingScratch said: The thing for me with these types of training aids is you have to really fine a perfectly straight putt right? I mean if there is some break to it and you think it’s straight, it might cause one to push/pull thinking it’s a straight putt. Maybe people are more aware than that. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy doesn't have to be straight. The distance from ball to gate is about 11" and the goal is to roll the ball between the gate; on the Pelz tutor it is balls. I use a similar aid indoors and only roll the ball about 3 feet total and use different stroke lengths. I don't uses it to verify my read, but people do use it to verify they are starting the ball on their desired line for breaking putts. Depending on how you line up your putt (line on the ball, spot in front of your ball, or distance left/right of the hole) it can work for you. For the distance left or right of the hole, I would use a string or something to make sure that the aid was setup correctly and then work on rolling the ball the correct speed on that line. If you hit the ball/gate you are pushing or pulling your putt. I actually use this type of approach for testing putters to see if it works for my stroke. If I can't start it on my intended line it will be harder to make putts. TR1PTIK 1 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: XCG7 Beta 15* w/Fujikura Fuel Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriverBreaker Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 doesn't have to be straight. The distance from ball to gate is about 11" and the goal is to roll the ball between the gate; on the Pelz tutor it is balls. I use a similar aid indoors and only roll the ball about 3 feet total and use different stroke lengths. I don't uses it to verify my read, but people do use it to verify they are starting the ball on their desired line for breaking putts. Depending on how you line up your putt (line on the ball, spot in front of your ball, or distance left/right of the hole) it can work for you. For the distance left or right of the hole, I would use a string or something to make sure that the aid was setup correctly and then work on rolling the ball the correct speed on that line. If you hit the ball/gate you are pushing or pulling your putt. I actually use this type of approach for testing putters to see if it works for my stroke. If I can't start it on my intended line it will be harder to make putts. But doesn’t gravity affect the putt right off the bat if there is some slope to it?Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Instagram: @tony_rosselli_ Training Pre training max driver speed: 124mph Current: 130mph WITB: Driver: G425 Max, 9* Woods: 2007 Burner TP 3 wood and 5 wood Irons: Z765 4-PW (1 degree flat) with KBS $-130 shafts Wedges: SM7 50/12/F, 54/10/S and 58/12/D Putter: L.A.B. Directed Force 2.1 Ball: ProV1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 15 hours ago, ChasingScratch said: But doesn’t gravity affect the putt right off the bat if there is some slope to it? Maybe a little if you are on a significant slope. The ball is also in its bounce/skid phase so that would limit some of the impact of gravity. But if you hit the gate, you aren't starting the ball on the line you need to start the ball. Ultimately putting through a gate is a good face control drill and it seems to be advocated by many teaches and done by many professionals. DriverBreaker 1 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: XCG7 Beta 15* w/Fujikura Fuel Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cciciora13 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Thinking of trying to make this. Love the design. Do you think using a rubber spray paint covering would be okay? Or would it affect performance? Quote In my bag: Driver: Ben Hogan GS53 10.5* Stiff Mitsubishi tensei blue Stiff 3 Wood: 939 x 15 deg. UST Proforce Black V2 7F4 stiff Hybrid: 939x Hybrid UST 680 recoil shaft stiff Irons: 699 irons 4-PW KBS tour 90 v Stiff 50 Deg: TAIII Satin 54 deg: TAIII Satin 58 Deg: TAIII Satin Putter: 004 Single Bend Masters Edition Rangefinder: Caddytek V2 Check out my MyGolfSpy 2020 Forum Official Tester: Ben Hogan GS53 Driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Thinking of trying to make this. Love the design. Do you think using a rubber spray paint covering would be okay? Or would it affect performance?Evenly applied there should be no impact. Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: XCG7 Beta 15* w/Fujikura Fuel Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grit Golf Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 How does it roll with the ball placed in that small detent/drill hole? I've been putting down a 2" aluminum ruler and at first I was starting with the ball placed in the "nail hang" hole. What I noticed was that depending on how the dimples were resting in that hole, I could get some serious weird stuff happening (the ball would jump left or right, side spin, hops, and just strange things). It took me a while to realize that it was caused by placing the ball in that hole. I now just rest the ball on the dimples on a flat part of the ruler. The nail hole is much larger than on your project, but I was curious how it was working for you? Quote “He’s a Cinderella story. A former assistant groundskeeper about to become the Masters champion. It looks like a mirac… It’s in the hole! It’s in the hole! It’s in the hole!” — Carl Spackler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyRM7 Posted July 22, 2020 Author Share Posted July 22, 2020 How does it roll with the ball placed in that small detent/drill hole? I've been putting down a 2" aluminum ruler and at first I was starting with the ball placed in the "nail hang" hole. What I noticed was that depending on how the dimples were resting in that hole, I could get some serious weird stuff happening (the ball would jump left or right, side spin, hops, and just strange things). It took me a while to realize that it was caused by placing the ball in that hole. I now just rest the ball on the dimples on a flat part of the ruler. The nail hole is much larger than on your project, but I was curious how it was working for you?I’ve never had an issue. It’s only and 1/8” hole countersunk just enough to get the ball to rest in the same spot on the center line. I believe the real deal from Pelz has a bigger indent for the ball to rest on. I believe I saw Phil is still using it this weekend on the putting green. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk cciciora13 and Grit Golf 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grit Golf Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 16 hours ago, LeftyRM7 said: I’ve never had an issue. It’s only and 1/8” hole countersunk just enough to get the ball to rest in the same spot on the center line. I believe the real deal from Pelz has a bigger indent for the ball to rest on. I believe I saw Phil is still using it this weekend on the putting green. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That's awesome that yours is rolling pure! My ruler has a .300" hole (not counter sunk) - either the extra 175 thou's in diameter, or the lack of a chamfered edge (probably both), definitely "grab" the ball. Just a heads-up for other DIY'ers! Quote “He’s a Cinderella story. A former assistant groundskeeper about to become the Masters champion. It looks like a mirac… It’s in the hole! It’s in the hole! It’s in the hole!” — Carl Spackler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schlacky Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 On 5/25/2019 at 5:20 PM, GolfSpy MPR said: Here's some of the other projects that people have posted here: https://www.google.com/search?q=site%3Aforum.mygolfspy.com+diy This is going to keep me busy for way too long! If my wife asks, I’ll be in the garage!!! GolfSpy MPR 1 Quote Adam “Schlacky” Woods: Cobra F9/Callaway Rogue Irons: Cobra F9 Wedges: Ping Glide 2.0 Stealth Putter: Ping Anser 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMart519 Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Just get a steel ruler from the hardware store for $5 and save chasing and resetting the marbles after every miss. Quote G425 MAX Driver & 5W Baffler Rail-H 3H-4H 699 Pro Utility V2 - 4i APEX CF19 6-AW INDI Wedges 52, 56, 60 EAS 2.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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