True Stroke Putting Trainer - 2024 Forum Member Review

[GolfSpy_BEN]

Testers Announced!

This training aid was created by Brian Tennyson, the founder of LEAN LOCK putters. While this training aid may seem simple on the surface, it packs a wealth of options and varying degrees of difficulty with its module design. And best of all this has the ability to work for any putter and can be used both indoors or outside on the practice green!

How It Works:

The goal is to swing the putter and hit putts without banging into anything; which Brian feels is a superior training method compared to intentionally running the putter against something to "force" the putter to stay on line, like virtually all other training devices have you do. Brian claims using the TrueStroke Trainer teaches and ingrains in you the feels of what you, personally, have to do to control the putter's path, face rotation, and angle of attack.

The two rails can be placed at any width to accommodate different sizes of putters. Works for both left and right handed golfers. This also allows the user to make the trainer more or less challenging depending on how much distance they leave between the rails and the heel and toe of the putter, and it enables variations to accommodate the different stroke types mentioned above.

The TrueStroke Training Aid aims to fix or manage these three key areas
(1) Minimal clubface rotation and a square clubface at impact 
       *PGA Tour Pros have only 3-6 degrees of face rotation when they putt, while amateurs average 20 degrees
(2) Straight path through the critical impact zone 
(3) A slightly upward angle of attack at impact

How It Works:

The goal is to swing the putter and hit putts without banging into anything; which Brian feels is a superior training method compared to intentionally running the putter against something to "force" the putter to stay on line, like virtually all other training devices have you do. Brian claims using the TrueStroke Trainer teaches and ingrains in you the feels of what you, personally, have to do to control the putter's path, face rotation, and angle of attack.

The two rails can be placed at any width to accommodate different sizes of putters. Works for both left and right handed golfers. This also allows the user to make the trainer more or less challenging depending on how much distance they leave between the rails and the heel and toe of the putter, and it enables variations to accommodate the different stroke types mentioned above.

The TrueStroke Training Aid aims to fix or manage these three key areas
(1) Minimal clubface rotation and a square clubface at impact 
       *PGA Tour Pros have only 3-6 degrees of face rotation when they putt, while amateurs average 20 degrees
(2) Straight path through the critical impact zone 
(3) A slightly upward angle of attack at impact

How It Works:

The goal is to swing the putter and hit putts without banging into anything; which Brian feels is a superior training method compared to intentionally running the putter against something to "force" the putter to stay on line, like virtually all other training devices have you do. Brian claims using the TrueStroke Trainer teaches and ingrains in you the feels of what you, personally, have to do to control the putter's path, face rotation, and angle of attack.

The two rails can be placed at any width to accommodate different sizes of putters. Works for both left and right handed golfers. This also allows the user to make the trainer more or less challenging depending on how much distance they leave between the rails and the heel and toe of the putter, and it enables variations to accommodate the different stroke types mentioned above.

The TrueStroke Training Aid aims to fix or manage these three key areas
(1) Minimal clubface rotation and a square clubface at impact 
       *PGA Tour Pros have only 3-6 degrees of face rotation when they putt, while amateurs average 20 degrees
(2) Straight path through the critical impact zone 
(3) A slightly upward angle of attack at impact

Please welcome and congratulate our testers!

@cjeffs12

@MN.LeftyGolfer

@DiverDown

[cjeffs12]

Howdy, my name is Corbin Jeffs, cjeffs12. I work in the Trucking Industry. I was a driver, then an instructor, and just recently I was promoted to Operations Supervisor in College Station, Texas. My wife and I love to travel, and we have dogs and horses. 

                               

I started golf in college. A few years ago, I started playing in a few amateur events a year. I am usually around a 4 with my goal of getting to scratch or better. I grew up playing sports so I am naturally very competitive, so when I would play with people who were better they would typically hit it further than me. This is when I found MYGOLFSPY, in my research of SuperSpeed sticks. I loved how the review process was, it was not like an infomercial. It was real people sharing their real experiences. My strength is being long off the tee, and this last year I really focused on my approach game. This has paid off and now I am averaging around 10 GIR, but averaging 34 putts a round is not going to get me to scratch. This year my main focus is maintaining my ball striking, and drastically improving my short game and putting. My putting is really holding me back, I have buddies who are scratch or a 1, and all my stats are as good as or better than theirs, except for one: Putting. I am averaging about 2 more putts a round than them, so this is really motivating me to improve. 

  

 

I have really been struggling the last two years with putting. I tend to bring the putter inside which leads to pushes and the dreaded compensated pulls. So getting putts to start on-line is not my strength. My Pro has really been trying to get me to be more Straight back straight through, but old habits die hard, so the True Stroke trainer focus to fix face awareness and straight path really excites me. My goal of how to test this is my tracking my number of putts in my last 20 rounds vs how many rounds I will get in during testing, and then when I stand with 20 rounds after I start with the trainer. I plan on ending each day with 15 minutes a day of rolling putts with the trainer. Most of my focus will be from 5 and 10 feet, but will do putts at 20 feet as well.  I will track my putting stats through each week from 3,6 and 10 feet. I will do my ladder drill where I set up tees at 12,15,18,21’ and keep a score. Although most of the tracking numbers will be done on the practice green, I am curious to see how it translates to the course. I do have a WellPutt stroke trainer that I will compare with the True Stroke. My expectations for the True Stroke is that with better face control and a more neutral path that I will see a massive difference on putts made inside of 10 feet. If True Stroke can help me start the ball on-line, this will definitely stay in my practice routine. I have watched a few videos about the True Stroke and as an Aggie, a bright orange training aid will be a bit difficult, but nothing a sticker can’t fix lol.  As of when I post this, I am not in a good mind space when it comes to putting, and borderline yippy. I do not feel comfortable with putter in hand, so this is much needed for my game, and I am very excited to get this testing started. 

First Impression ( 7 out of 10) 

When I first opened the True Stroke Putting Trainer and set it up, I almost immediately thought about Lego’s. . The mesh packaging is flimsy and looks as it will not hold up for the length of this test, but it does the job of getting from the car to the green. The Tour Stroke Putting Trainer appears to be a well-built device that can endure regular use without showing any signs of wear and tear. However, I can't help but feel a bit apprehensive about the device's durability in the event of an accidental fall or impact on a hard surface, particularly at the edges. I found aligning the training aid to the hole/ line to be challenging. The notches on the bars to set the width of the two tracks do not hold while you adjust the two tracks, and so setting them parallel and on line is not as easy as I would have liked. As far as performance goes, I am seeing massive improvements already. I am hitting about 50-100 putts each day, and I did not realize how I take the putter inside so much. Getting more down the line has really helped my strike and start line. I have already tied my best putting round in my last 20 rounds. I have noticed that there are some areas where production can be improved, but overall, the performance is very promising. With a few positive changes and adjustments, I believe that the production could be taken to the next level and lead to even greater results. 

 

 

 

Aesthetics (15 out of 20)  

 Although I am not a huge fan of orange, the process is fairly straightforward. I did dock points for the flimsy bag it comes in; it’s weak and way too big and bulky, and makes it look cheap. I still have not added my Texas A&M sticker, but it will help the way it looks. 

THE NUMBERS (20 out of 20)

Now I may be biased because I am coming off my career-best round of 72, with my best-putting round of 28 putts, but this has really improved my game!! When I started our competition from 10 feet and see how the total distance of the misses, I had 0 makes and my total was 12’4”. My most recent is 3 makes and a total of 5’4”!! The confidence I have in putting is insane. Since I have started using the TrueStroke I have dropped almost one stroke a round. Even my buddies I play with have noticed a difference. 

ON THE COURSE (12 out of 20) 

On the practice  green is better than indoor, but I have a hard time getting the TourStroke setup. Having the holes to place tees in to hold it in place are great, but it does take time to setup. Once getting it setup and placing the tees in so it does not move its great, but since there is no alignment tool, and the rods do not stay in place when trying to adjust it to the line. I have been using an alignment rod, but I think that the notches need to be deeper and more width to stay in place while moving the rails to get parallel and on line. The performance I get out of it is well worth it, and I do not think it needs much to make it a lot easier to use and setup. 

THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE INBETWEEN (7 out of 10)

The good is performance and that is an understatement. The bad is the getting setup. I have stressed that throughout testing and still stand by it. I do not think it is far off, but the little things really do make it frustrating. For the good performance I get out of it, I would use this before a tournament, and I have changed my outlook on this point. I have purchased a ghost hole so I can still be out of the way. The inbetween is the indoor performance. Since it has no way of staying in place, if you bump it at all it moves. All in all I feel like it really does what the manufacturer promises. My stroke is more straight back straight through with much better face control. 

PLAY IT OR TRADE IT (18 out of 20) 

I will continue to use the True Stroke as long as I keep putting the way I have been putting. Although I do get frustrated with the setup, I have never been so in control of my putting. Everyone who has been around my game has noticed an improvement in my putting, and it has helped my game improve. I and my pro have wanted me to be more straight back and through, and not take it away inside. I am interested to see how low my putting can get with the use of the Tour Stroke. 

 

CONCLUSION 

Over the last few weeks my putting has improved by almost one stroke a round, and I have seen my best putting round of my career of 28 putts. I have difficulty setting up the True Stroke, and I think just some minor improvements could make this phenomenal. I struggle(d) with an inside takeaway, and this really helps me get the feels that I need to be a more consistent putter. I think with time with the True Stroke I can really be a good putter, and I know I have seen great improvements.

 

FINAL SCORE 79 out of 100 

Edited May 5 by cjeffs12
Added Final Review

[MN.LeftyGolfer]

Hello Fellow MGS Members! 

I am excited for the opportunity to test the True Stroke Putting Trainer and share my experiences with you all.   Let me first begin by introducing myself.  My name is Dan and I reside in south central Minnesota.  I am a registered nurse and currently work within an Emergency Department in Mankato, MN.  I have been working in the medical field for over 12 years and had previously spent time on Active Duty in the Army as an Army Nurse. 

I am happily married and have two beautiful daughters.  When I am not golfing, they keep me busy with activities such as dance, softball, and keeping me up to date on all things Taylor Swift. 

As far as my golf game, it is a work in progress.  I have been golfing for most of my life, but the first 20-ish years were very casual.  I would occasionally golf with friends for entertainment, but I would hardly put in any additional practice to improve my game.  It wasn’t until the winter of 2022, when I decided to get fitted for clubs, that my desire to take the game more seriously and improve really sparked.  I made an investment in my equipment, so it became time to invest in myself.  I am a member of Minnesota’s Public Country Club, which gives me great access to 160+ courses throughout the state and region.  I absolutely love playing new courses because it brings about new challenges while also experiencing the intricacies of each region. 

Where does my game currently stand?  I am currently in my mid-thirties and my game continues to improve.  I set out last summer with a goal to be a consistent bogey golfer by the end of the season and was able to accomplish that goal.  I am not a long-ball hitter.  I never have been, and I probably never will be.  Because of this reality, it is crucial for my short game to be dialed in.  That’s a major reason why I am so excited to test the True Stroke Putting Trainer.  I have always been confident in my putting, but after getting the advice of “you have to learn how to score” by fellow MGS member @Preeway, I realize that I need to take better opportunity on the green to take my game to the next level. 

True Stroke Putting Trainer – The Plan

Going into this test, I know very little about the True Stroke Putting Trainer.  Currently, my primary putting tool is the Compact Putting Mirror as made by Puttout Golf.  I enjoy the compactness of this tool and ability to easily bring it with me wherever I go.  This tool is primarily beneficial for verifying a consistent setup but fails to provide any real feedback mechanism on my actual putting stroke.  This is where I hope the True Stroke Putting Trainer will help my putting; through the application of real time feedback that promotes a more consistent stroke and keeps my putts on-line.

I will plan to utilize the True Stroke Putting Trainer on both synthetic and real greens.  At home, I utilize the Competitor Pro TW Putting Green (made by Big Moss Golf) and this will serve as my primary putting surface as I gather my initial impressions and practice with the True Stroke Putting Trainer.  In addition, I will utilize outdoor greens at my local golf club to validate my initial impressions and perform any testing on the effects of the True Stroke Putting Trainer.

The Methodology

My hypothesis: The re-enforcement of positive movements within my putting stroke will establish improved muscle memory and ultimately improve my putting performance after implementing the True Stroke Putting Trainer within my practice regiment. 

To test this, I must first establish a baseline for putting performance to measure the impact of the True Stroke Putting Trainer.  I will conduct my testing on a real grass surface at my local golf club and create measures of putting success both before and after implementation of the True Stroke Putting Trainer.  I am expecting to see improvements in my putting performance after the implementation of the True Stroke Putting Trainer and will ultimately make recommendations on the True Stroke Putting Trainer based on the results of my testing. 

I am excited to take on this opportunity and share my experiences, I hope you enjoy the roll with me! 

 

 

 

First Impressions (7 out of 10)

The Unboxing:

Unboxing Quick Thoughts:

Pros: 

• Comes in a nice mesh, draw string bag that can fit within a golf bag
• Made of sturdy plastic

Cons:

• Poor packaging for shipping
• Some assembly required (magnetic strips are loose without clear recommendation for placement on L brackets)
• Lacks robust information, instructions, or recommendations for use within the packaging (will cover in more detail in future posts)

The Instructions

The Instructions Quick Thoughts:

This product is rather intuitive, but overall lacks front facing exposure of instructions and the overall purpose of the device within the initial presentation of the product.  Why this matters?  If I were to gift this to my technologically challenged parents, they would have a hard time understanding the concepts of the TrueStroke Putting Track because the only way to gather information about the product is through the QR code interface.   

The product does have clear instructions for use within the QR code business card that comes with the product.  I think this approach assumes that the purchaser has some level of understanding of the TrueStroke Putting Track prior to purchase of the product itself. 

I appreciate the ability to watch videos that are generated by the creator of the product, but I do wish there were more robust training regiments or recommendations included within the instructions.  For example, I wish there were specific drills that incorporated the training device over a set period of time to address the three crucial components that the TrueStroke Putting Device is intended to correct.  Finding ways to incorporate the theory of the device within the initial instructional page would benefit the overall adoption of the product. 

The Setup

The Setup Quick Thoughts:

I appreciate the flexibility of this product to be used with any putter.  Within the above video, I utilize a Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport 2, Ping Prime Tyne 4, and Ping Doc 17 to capture the flexibility of this product to match any putter.  I had challenges with the magnetic L brackets working with any of these three putters, therefore my training regiments will likely forego the use of them. I could utilize rubber bands to hold these brackets in place, but I lack motivation to find others means to get a product to work as intended if it means that I need to gerry-rig something outside of the product contents itself.

Overall, my initial reaction is that the immediate feedback that is provided by the TrueStroke Putting Track is a key component of this product.  The initial alignment can be cumbersome, but once in use, the ability to putt and feel when the putter head comes off line, whether because of take back or face rotation through the stroke is a huge benefit.  Understanding that this product is designed to improve the overall putting stroke, I project there will be great benefit in conducting putting motions without the ball in order to increase repetition and build muscle memory. 

Other putting tools that I have used in the past are great for improving the address of the golf ball but fail to incorporate a strong influence on the putting stroke itself.  After familiarizing myself with the TrueStroke Putting Track, I am hopeful that this product with improve my ability to keep my putts on my intended line.

 

Aesthetics (12 out of 20) 

Overall, the True Stroke Putting Track is made out of sturdy plastic.  I never felt worried about having the product loose in my trunk and overall it has held up during the testing period.  The pieces were able to fit within my golf bag but were rather bulky so I don't anticipate storing them within my bag.  The additional pieces, which include the L brackets and spacers were essentially unusable because 1. The magnetic pieces on the L bracket didn't work on any of my putters and 2. The teeth on the spacers aren't deep enough to hold the product in place, therefore my training mostly excluded these pieces.  

 

The Numbers (16 out of 20)

I wanted to apply both objective and subjective measurements within my testing.  Obviously a lot goes into successful putting, so utilizing data to validate how I am feeling on the course is important.  Overall, since training with the True Stroke Putting Track, I have been feeling very comfortable on the putting green.  It feels as if I am keeping my ball on line consistently within each round that I play.  Additionally, my roll and ability to control my speed has improved.  I attribute much of this new found confidence from the live feedback that is generated by the TrueStroke Putting Track and its promotion of putting at a consistent upward angle.  

For testing, I completed 100 putts from each distance of 5', 10' and 15' both before unboxing the True Stroke Putting Track and after training with it for the last couple of months.  My pre-training results from 5' were 73/100 made putts and my post-training results from 5' were 63/100 putts.  Obviously this data does not support improvement, but I will say, I felt that I rushed through the post-training testing at this distance.  It took me a little bit to settle in as my helping hands' (6 and 8 years daughters) excitement settled down.  I would be curious what my results would be if I re-tested from this distance.

 

From 10', my testing shows improved results.  During the pre-training period, I made 35/100 10' putts.  Following the implementation and training regiment of the True Stroke Putting Track, my results jumped to 54/100 10' putts.  As I have spent more time on the putting green this spring, my confidence from this distance has greatly improved both on the practice green and on the course. 

From 15', again my data showed improved results.  My pre-training period makes were 13/100.  My post-training results were 34/100.  I do feel the True Stroke Putting Track has allowed me to gain muscle memory for a productive stroke and I believe the results from both 10' and 15' support this. 

 

 

On The Course (14 out of 20)

This product is best suited for practice at home, or at a facility.  Given that this trainer is focused on improving the putting stroke, I found it most beneficial just taking dry swings without a ball in order to maximize repetition to build muscle memory within my busy life schedule. 

It is too bulky to carry in the golf bag and too cumbersome to setup quickly at the course.  I foresee myself primarily just utilizing one piece of the track going forward if I bring it to the course. One individual rail with the overhead attachment can provide me with the same feedback mechanisms that I am looking for.  

 

The Good, the bad, the in between (5 out of 10)

Overall, I appreciate the opportunity to utilize this tool and I have found benefit in it but I believe some major opportunities still exist.  I don't think the True Stroke Putting Track is easily gifted, as it lacks fundamental education and concepts at the fingertips within the packaging and presentation of the product.  I play golf with my Dad pretty regularly (he's 67) and he still has very little understanding of QR codes.  I think finding ways to market and promote this product outside of the website would be beneficial.  I also think it would be beneficial if they gave more recommendations on how to train with it.  More robust training recommendations such as, "we recommend using this product in this way, over this time in order to start seeing results". Demonstrating more proof of concept would help promote this product.

I wasn't overly concerned about whether the golf ball went into the hole while training with the True Stroke Putting Track and I think that allowed me to find ways to incorporate the tool that has yielded improvements within my game.  I am frustrated that the L brackets did not work for me and understand that I could have found alternative ways such as utilizing rubber bands to hold the L brackets in place, but I am one that if I buy something, I want it to work as purchased and not necessarily have to add additional components or methods to make it work as intended.  Lastly, this product retails for $119 online.  I think this price-point is extremely high when compared to other putting aids.  It is a price that I wouldn't pay if I encountered it on a store shelf.  

 

Play it or Trade it? (14 out of 20)

Ultimately since I have it, I will continue to use it, but at its current retail price of $119, I don't think it's a product that I would purchase off the shelf.  It's hard to not recommend a golf product that I believe has allowed me to improve my putting, but considering there are similar products or even tee setups that can replicate many of the the same mechanisms of this product for a fraction of the cost, those options seem much more equitable. 

 

Conclusion

The True Stroke Putting Track is intended to build muscle memory within the putting stroke.  I believe there is merit within their claim.  I will continue to train with my True Stroke Putting Track away from the course.  I have seen improvements in my putting and feel much more comfortable on the green this year.  Some of that could be due to the volume of rounds that I have already put in this season, but some of that also has to be attributed to my training with the True Stroke Putting Track.  Hopefully some of the opportunities identified within these reviews can improve the product and ultimately improve all of our games. 

 

Final Score (54 out of 100)
 

Edited May 7 by MN.LeftyGolfer

[DiverDown]

Hi there My name is Jeremy Foote aka DiverDown!! 

I am from the Great White North we have had some spring temps but its over for a week or so back to snow and rain.

I am new to the golfing world but have always followed it and always said when I have more time I will pick the game up.  Now that my kids are teens I started playing approx. 5 years ago just before COVID.  I started on a sim at work at the end of the day in the oil patch in Northern Alberta Canada.  I got hooked on the game just on the sim, then me and my buddy took to a real course the following summer and as they say the rest is history!

5 years later I finally broke 100 and that got me wanting to start taking lessons which I did two days ago.  What did it for me was my wife bought me a Perfect Practice Mat for xmas and that helped me dial my putting in, I'm hoping the true stroke will help even more!!

My plan is too use myself and my son and daughter as guinea pigs and use it on the mat until courses open here end of April as well as take it too my golf instructor/pro for his input.  I will be videoing it starting with an unboxing and then videoing progress and posting it too Youtube!

Other than golf you can find me at the rink watching my son and daughter both playing hockey.  Being a Maritimer and as you can tell I am an avid Scuba Diver and have been doing that for 24 years, in fact I'm heading to the Caribbean in exactly 7 days!! Anyway I hope everyone has a warmer day than I'm having and have a good day!!

 

Final Review

First Impression    6/10

When opening the product it came in a handy mesh bag with closing clips to keep everything contained.  In the mesh bag was the putting aid along with a small bag for the putter attachments.  The product itself was made of plain orange plastic.  There was no wow factor out the gate for me.  It didn't come with a user guide or instruction guide for ease of use or how to put the product together, I had to go to the website for guidance on how too use it.  The purpose of the True Stroke putting trainer or what they claim the will do is help give you an even and consistent putt.  Can be used for any type of putter.  

When putting it together for the first time I found the construction reminded me of a child's toy and when using it I found it fell apart even if I nudged it by accident.  Spending time putting it back together was a drawback for me, the only way around this is too use it in a single rail setup.  Although nudging it still put it out of alignment.  That being said my first use of it was on a putting matt as there was still snow on the ground here in Canada.

Honestly my first impression on day 1 of using it was a mirror would give me the same result but would continue on.

Aesthetics  8/20

Honestly not sure if we were sent prototypes, but the look was a plain orange plastic with not very great construction.  The look of it was not a major wow factor for me, which could be important with the number of putting aids on the market, you want something that will draw your eye too it.

The Numbers  12/20

Hard to track stats with this product.  I gave it about 100 putts to give it a fair review.  For me it did not improve my game as I have spent years working on just putting on my putting matt, in fact I think it may have hindered it a bit.  If I was someone brand new to the game such as my children who used it with some improvements this would be a great thing too have.

On The Course    10/20

I never got too use this product on a actual practice green as my courses opened really late.  I just got out last Friday myself and the course opened a few days before that outside the testing period.  I gave it a 10/20 because I feel it may be more useful outside as it can be pegged down using tees into the ground.  Making it more stable and user friendly.

The Good The Bad and The In between  7/10

The True Stroke Putting Trainer is lightweight could easily put it in a suitcase or golf locker/ bag for quick use at the course or in a hotel room.  It does breaks down quickly and easily into a nice little bag for the transport to the course.

Like I said I feel personally that this is more geared to the beginner golfer looking to get their  swing down and not really for fine tuning.  When using on a putting mat it moves or falls apart  quite easily unless swing is perfect but if you have a perfect swing this isn’t meant for you this is more geared for outdoor use where it can be pegged down.

Now as far as in-betweens I have more recommendation's in the form of maybe a quick user card to be included in the packaging so I didn't have to go hunting on how to use it.  Even a sticker with a QR code linking to the website would have been handy.  As well when your fully setup two things have everything lock together so that it doesn't fall apart so easily and maybe the addition of grippy sharp feet can help give it more grip so its not knocked out of alignment.

Play it or Trade it  14/20

I currently will play it.  The reason is I have two teenagers starting out in the game.  In Canada we have a golf season and the only thing you can really work on is putting unless your fortunate enough to have a home simulator.  So I would keep it for the kids to work on their putting skills.  I also want to give it some more time, some time on the putting green this summer.  Maybe my thoughts will change by the time the fall rolls around.

Conclusion

The quick and dirty I found the construction of the product a bit on the cheap side comparing it too a toddlers toy.  Finding it got knocked out of alignment for me was a major drawback as having to set it back up after every mishit was a major drawback.  Also if you have spent hours on your putting this product may not be for you.

 

Final Score  57/100

[GolfSpy_BEN]

Congrats to the testers! Now the fun begins! 

[GolfSpy_BNG]

Congrats testers. This should be an interesting one. 

[Josh Parker]

Congrats Testers!  

Looking forward to seeing everyone's thoughts on this and how it improves your putting.

[cjeffs12]

So thankful that I was selected, my putting is in desperate need of help. My ball striking has been so good, but putts are not falling. I have even put an armlock(Midlock) putter in the bag, and I am hoping this helps me get back to my ER5v standard putter. I am ready to get to work. 

[Rob Person]

Congratulations! With so many training aids out there, I will be following to see how this one helps to develop better putting for you!!!

[Mike10487]

Congratulations guys!! 

[revkev]

Congrats to our testers - that thing looks like braces did back in my day - I will be I treated to earn how it works 

 

[BreakfastBall15]

Congrats testers! Very interested in this one to see if it can be a legit putting training aid

[Parshooter36]

Congrats to the testers!

[David Leighton Reid]

Congratulations testers!  I look forward to your reviews!

[LeakyValve]

Congrats testers!!! Hopefully you all shave off a few strokes with the flat stick after testing!!

[Wieskemp]

Congrats guys! Looking forward to seeing how it works

[Willie T]

 Congrats to the testers - I like using gates to work on the putting so this will be a good one to follow…

[GolfSpy_BEN]

Nice intro, @Barley Spargewater!

The data collection from the youth clinics is a unique and interesting testing angle, so I will be following along to see your conclusions. 

[Shrek74]

On 3/11/2024 at 6:17 PM, GolfSpy_BEN said:

Testers Announced!

Please welcome and congratulate our testers!

@cjeffs12

@MN.LeftyGolfer

@DiverDown

@Barley Spargewater

Congrats testers!! I look forward to hearing your experiences with this training aid and if it made you a better putter. Good luck team!

[Preeway]

On 3/11/2024 at 6:23 PM, Barley Spargewater said:

Good Morning MGS Community,

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to you as one of the testers for the True Stroke Putting Trainer.  My name is Tom but my MGS profile is Barley Spargewater. This is an homage to my love of homebrewing. This is my first review so here's to hoping that I do well and provide you with valuable information that may guide a future purchase.

Putting is an area of the game that can account for half of our strokes in a round of golf and therefore an opportunity for most players to immediately lower their scores. There are a lot of putting specific training aids out there and I think I own most of them. My experience suggests that they all work but they do not work for everyone. 

My  house is full of junior golfers and I teach short game for our CYC (Catholic Youth Council) section. I am uniquely positioned to get a great deal of testing done with the kids that I am working with. 

The plan for testing is as follows:

• Select 2-3 players per clinic (16-24 kids per week for the next 6 weeks)
• Ask them to hit 10 5-8’ putts and record the number made.
•  Use the trainer for 5 minutes and then redo the test and record.
•  Hit 10 putts from 20-25 feet record the avg proximity to the hole
• Use the trainer for 5 minutes, redo the test and record.

I realize that there are other variables at play here but having this many kids using over the course of the next 6 weeks will give me a pretty large data set should provide demonstrable data that should at least hint at the efficacy of the device as well as the durability. 

Unboxing and initial impressions will be posted as soon as it is in my hands. Until then,

Fairways and Greens,

Tom (Barley Spargewater)

 

Great intro, Tom. As an avid homebrewer myself, you’ve given me a second reason to follow your evaluation. I really like your plan to get such a large testing group together and gather a ton of data. 

[BreakfastBall15]

I really like how you are going to be testing this @Barley Spargewater. Getting data from multiple users rather than just yourself will really show how effective this training aid can be. Looking forward to diving into your data once you have it!

[GolfSpy_BEN]

Nice intro, @MN.LeftyGolfer! 

[TSauer]

Good intros, fellas!

@MN.LeftyGolfer If that is your home course, I am jealous. That hole in the middle picture looks like it'd be fun! Beautiful course. 

@Barley Spargewater I really like the approach you are taking with the testing. That should produce some cool results. 

 

[MN.LeftyGolfer]

2 hours ago, TSauer said:

Good intros, fellas!

@MN.LeftyGolfer If that is your home course, I am jealous. That hole in the middle picture looks like it'd be fun! Beautiful course. 

@Barley Spargewater I really like the approach you are taking with the testing. That should produce some cool results. 

 

Thank you!  I wish I could claim it as my home course but just a bit too far away to say that.  I will claim it as my favorite hole in the state though!  Giants Ridge up in the Northern Range is definitely worth the trip!

[cjeffs12]

My introduction is up, and I am absolutely pumped to get this going. I have tried left hand low, claw and even midlock right now. I haven’t even wanted to look at a putter let alone be excited to roll putts, but here I am like a kid waiting for Christmas. 

[MN.LeftyGolfer]

On 3/11/2024 at 6:19 PM, cjeffs12 said:

Howdy, my name is Corbin Jeffs, cjeffs12. I work in the Trucking Industry. I was a driver, then an instructor, and just recently I was promoted to Operations Supervisor in College Station, Texas. My wife and I love to travel, and we have dogs and horses. 

                               

I started golf in college. A few years ago, I started playing in a few amateur events a year. I am usually around a 4 with my goal of getting to scratch or better. I grew up playing sports so I am naturally very competitive, so when I would play with people who were better they would typically hit it further than me. This is when I found MYGOLFSPY, in my research of SuperSpeed sticks. I loved how the review process was, it was not like an infomercial. It was real people sharing their real experiences. My strength is being long off the tee, and this last year I really focused on my approach game. This has paid off and now I am averaging around 10 GIR, but averaging 34 putts a round is not going to get me to scratch. This year my main focus is maintaining my ball striking, and drastically improving my short game and putting. My putting is really holding me back, I have buddies who are scratch or a 1, and all my stats are as good as or better than theirs, except for one: Putting. I am averaging about 2 more putts a round than them, so this is really motivating me to improve. 

  

 

I have really been struggling the last two years with putting. I tend to bring the putter inside which leads to pushes and the dreaded compensated pulls. So getting putts to start on-line is not my strength. My Pro has really been trying to get me to be more Straight back straight through, but old habits die hard, so the True Stroke trainer focus to fix face awareness and straight path really excites me. My goal of how to test this is my tracking my number of putts in my last 20 rounds vs how many rounds I will get in during testing, and then when I stand with 20 rounds after I start with the trainer. I plan on ending each day with 15 minutes a day of rolling putts with the trainer. Most of my focus will be from 5 and 10 feet, but will do putts at 20 feet as well.  I will track my putting stats through each week from 3,6 and 10 feet. I will do my ladder drill where I set up tees at 12,15,18,21’ and keep a score. Although most of the tracking numbers will be done on the practice green, I am curious to see how it translates to the course. I do have a WellPutt stroke trainer that I will compare with the True Stroke. My expectations for the True Stroke is that with better face control and a more neutral path that I will see a massive difference on putts made inside of 10 feet. If True Stroke can help me start the ball on-line, this will definitely stay in my practice routine. I have watched a few videos about the True Stroke and as an Aggie, a bright orange training aid will be a bit difficult, but nothing a sticker can’t fix lol.  As of when I post this, I am not in a good mind space when it comes to putting, and borderline yippy. I do not feel comfortable with putter in hand, so this is much needed for my game, and I am very excited to get this testing started. 

Can't wait to see your progress and hope this tool gets you to scratch!!

[MN.LeftyGolfer]

Update - 2/17/2024

Greetings to all on this fine Sunday!

As I enjoy the final round of The Players, I figured I'd provide a quick update!  The TrueStroke Putting Track is enroute from the manufacture with an expected delivery date of Thursday, March 21st.  I'm excited to see the initial presentation of this product and I am most eager to see how user friendly it will be perceived right out of the box!  I'll share my initial impressions once it arrives!   

 

[GolfSpy_SHARK]

Cant wait to see these start to arrive! As we all say, drive for show putt for dough! Lets see the money fly at the end of this test!

[MN.LeftyGolfer]

 

Good evening ya'll!

Unboxing Quick Thoughts:

Pros: 

• Comes in a nice mesh, draw string bag that can fit within a golf bag
• Made of sturdy plastic

Cons:

• Poor packaging for shipping
• Some assembly required (magnetic strips are loose without clear recommendation for placement on L brackets)
• Lacks robust information, instructions, or recommendations for use within the packaging (will cover in more detail in future posts)

 

I thought I'd share my quick unboxing reactions with you all!  Please note this post is intended to help you generate your own initial reactions before being exposed to a ton of information.  I will provide more details within photos, videos, and postings as we go along that will hopefully provide strong insight and recommendations!

 

 

[GolfSpy_BEN]

1 hour ago, MN.LeftyGolfer said:

 

Good evening ya'll!

Unboxing Quick Thoughts:

Pros: 

• Comes in a nice mesh, draw string bag that can fit within a golf bag
• Made of sturdy plastic

Cons:

• Poor packaging for shipping
• Some assembly required (magnetic strips are loose without clear recommendation for placement on L brackets)
• Lacks robust information, instructions, or recommendations for use within the packaging (will cover in more detail in future posts)

 

I thought I'd share my quick unboxing reactions with you all!  Please note this post is intended to help you generate your own initial reactions before being exposed to a ton of information.  I will provide more details within photos, videos, and postings as we go along that will hopefully provide strong insight and recommendations!

 

 

Nicely done