TG8 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Curious if anyone has tested and backs anything on temu/wish/amazon/ebay.. Always looking for cheap training aids to help out some buddies and kids I give lessons too. bonus points for training aids to help a very long backswing thanks. Indy_Oz 1 Quote WITB Driver: TSR4 9* - GD VF 5x FW/Hybrid: Stealth Plus 15* 3 wood | 18* 2 hybrid Irons: Mizuno MP225 4-GW - modus tour 120X Wedges: Edison 2.0 52* | 56* Putter: L.A.B. Link.1 Ball: Pro V1x Left Dash Tech: Foresight Sports GC3 Tests: The Edison Challenge featuring Edison 2.0 Wedges Callaway Whitebox Testing: Chrome Tour & Chrome Tour X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nupezb Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 I have the first one, the trainer ball. Just got it this week. I like it a lot it is making me turn my shoulders more. I wouldn't hesitate to get the inflatable smart ball either. TG8 1 Quote Ping G430 Max 10.5 degree PING Tour 2.0 Chrome 65 Ping G430 Max 3 Wood PING Tour 2.0 Chrome 75 Ping G430 Max 7 Wood PING Tour 2.0 Chrome 75 Ping 3i iCrossover PING Tour 2.0 Chrome 85 Wilson D9 Forged 5-GW Ping Glide 4.0 56/10 Ping Glide 4.0 60/10 Ping Kushin 4 putter Maxfli Tour & Wilson Triad White Golf Balls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rgregoryb Posted March 24 Popular Post Share Posted March 24 This may be one of the best training aids I’ve ever used. It’s a $10 dog ball from Amazon (the 5.5 inch (JW Pet Hol-ee Roller Dog Toy), a 2” x 12” Velcro strap, and I blew up a balloon inside the ball to get the level of firmness I wanted. The ball by itself was too soft. The goal is to keep the ball firmly between both arms through the entire swing. TJ Hall, TG8, mpatrickriley and 9 others 8 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 This thread has @GolfSpy MPR written all over it! TG8, TJ Hall, jbern and 3 others 2 1 3 Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaosReigns Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 2 hours ago, rgregoryb said: This may be one of the best training aids I’ve ever used. It’s a $10 dog ball from Amazon (the 5.5 inch (JW Pet Hol-ee Roller Dog Toy), a 2” x 12” Velcro strap, and I blew up a balloon inside the ball to get the level of firmness I wanted. The ball by itself was too soft. The goal is to keep the ball firmly between both arms through the entire swing. I really like this , I already have the dog ball just need the Velcro strap. How has it worked for you so far? sirchunksalot 1 Quote I’m not the greatest but I’ll always play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgregoryb Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 3 minutes ago, ChaosReigns said: I really like this , I already have the dog ball just need the Velcro strap. How has it worked for you so far? It’s been fantastic. I was becoming disconnected in the back swing, and this has helped immensely. I’ve also been using the Gankas g-slot. I’m hitting the ball more pure than ever and had a couple golf buddies tell me the same this past week. Don’t forget to use a balloon inside the ball for the right firmness. I’ve found it needs to be blown up just enough to match the inside volume of the ball. Don’t over inflate it. Indy_Oz, ChaosReigns, TG8 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaosReigns Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 34 minutes ago, rgregoryb said: It’s been fantastic. I was becoming disconnected in the back swing, and this has helped immensely. I’ve also been using the Gankas g-slot. I’m hitting the ball more pure than ever and had a couple golf buddies tell me the same this past week. Don’t forget to use a balloon inside the ball for the right firmness. I’ve found it needs to be blown up just enough to match the inside volume of the ball. Don’t over inflate it. Just got back from the hardware store. I’m thinking combining your idea with my skills tempo and grip trainer I may have the at home training I desperately need. Again awesome idea William P, sirchunksalot, TG8 and 1 other 4 Quote I’m not the greatest but I’ll always play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgregoryb Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 18 minutes ago, ChaosReigns said: Just got back from the hardware store. I’m thinking combining your idea with my skills tempo and grip trainer I may have the at home training I desperately need. Again awesome idea Here’s a video post of me using it with a wood and an iron. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C43QAGurESk/?igsh=ZDE1MWVjZGVmZQ== William P, sirchunksalot, RickM71 and 2 others 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preeway Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 1 hour ago, GolfSpy_APH said: This thread has @GolfSpy MPR written all over it! It’s funny because it’s true. jbern, William P, ZJeb67 and 4 others 3 3 1 Quote Driver: Aerojet LS, Ventus Velocore+ Blue Shaft - 6S 4 Wood: Rogue ST Max 16.5, Tensei White Shaft - 7S Utility Iron: Fli Hi 3-iron, HAZARDOUS Smoke Black Shaft - S Irons: JPX 921 Tour 4-P, Project X Shafts - Stiff 125g Wedges: 52º, 56º, 60º Putter: Ai-One 7 T CH, 34" Preferred Ball: Z-Star Diamond Pushcart: Nitron Rangefinder: Pro X3+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mpatrickriley Posted March 25 Popular Post Share Posted March 25 In my (only semi-serious) defense: as a general rule, I don't love buying knock-off training aids. I would make a distinction between DIY-ing a training aid that is clearly inspired by a commercial product and buying something that is commercially violating someone's IP. In general (again), I avoid the latter, while rather enthusiastically embracing the former. I have also found that a dog ball velcroed to a wrist strap, with a spatula stuck in the back of the wrist strap makes a very useful AmateurSENDR. sirchunksalot, William P, Wheelieb and 8 others 6 5 Quote TS3 9.5°, Tensei Blue CBX E722 16.5°, Tensei AV RAW Blue 65 S Epic Super Hybrid 19°, Aerotech Steel Fiber FC HYB S C722 22°, Ventus Blue 8S CBX Iron-Wood 25°, Project X HZRDUS Black 6.0 Epic Forged 7 27° 639 CB, Aldila NV 95 Graphite, 7–PW Diamond Tour Inazone 3.0 50°, 54°, 58°, Aldila NV 95 Graphite DF3, Counterbalanced 37", TPT shaft, Garsen Quad Tour 17" Full WITB with pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgregoryb Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 30 minutes ago, GolfSpy MPR said: In my (only semi-serious) defense: as a general rule, I don't love buying knock-off training aids. I would make a distinction between DIY-ing a training aid that is clearly inspired by a commercial product and buying something that is commercially violating someone's IP. In general (again), I avoid the latter, while rather enthusiastically embracing the former. I have also found that a dog ball velcroed to a wrist strap, with a spatula stuck in the back of the wrist strap makes a very useful AmateurSENDR. There’s no spatula. Just a balloon inside to firm up the dog ball. mpatrickriley, TG8 and sirchunksalot 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpatrickriley Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 16 minutes ago, rgregoryb said: There’s no spatula. Just a balloon inside to firm up the dog ball. My version has a spatula. I think it was a buck at Walmart. My coach had the idea. I heated the handle and removed it, and what was left fits neatly into the back of the wrist strap to make the "cup" of the AmatuerSENDR TG8, jkimbrell0, sirchunksalot and 3 others 5 1 Quote TS3 9.5°, Tensei Blue CBX E722 16.5°, Tensei AV RAW Blue 65 S Epic Super Hybrid 19°, Aerotech Steel Fiber FC HYB S C722 22°, Ventus Blue 8S CBX Iron-Wood 25°, Project X HZRDUS Black 6.0 Epic Forged 7 27° 639 CB, Aldila NV 95 Graphite, 7–PW Diamond Tour Inazone 3.0 50°, 54°, 58°, Aldila NV 95 Graphite DF3, Counterbalanced 37", TPT shaft, Garsen Quad Tour 17" Full WITB with pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary nagel Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 I do not buy knock-off of any golf products. Quote Gary Nagel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary nagel Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Do not use knock off products Quote Gary Nagel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelieb Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 2 hours ago, GolfSpy MPR said: In my (only semi-serious) defense: as a general rule, I don't love buying knock-off training aids. I would make a distinction between DIY-ing a training aid that is clearly inspired by a commercial product and buying something that is commercially violating someone's IP. In general (again), I avoid the latter, while rather enthusiastically embracing the former. I have also found that a dog ball velcroed to a wrist strap, with a spatula stuck in the back of the wrist strap makes a very useful AmateurSENDR. So build our own training aid that mimics the real training aids. This makes more sense and probably more cost efficient. In all seriousness, when I was struggling with weight transfer I was gonna buy that callaway training aid. A friend told me not to and showed me that same very thing can be done with a golf ball. So that’s what I used, and will still use when I feel I need that. ChaosReigns, TG8 and mpatrickriley 2 1 Quote Callaway Paradym AI Smoke Max 9* with Tensei AV Blue 55 Mizuno ST Max 3 wood PXG 7 wood with Mitsubishi Diamana Shafts Mizuno Pro 225 5-GW with Dynamic Gold S300 shafts Mizuno S23 54 and 58 degree wedges L.A.B. DF3 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG8 Posted March 25 Author Share Posted March 25 12 hours ago, GolfSpy MPR said: My version has a spatula. I think it was a buck at Walmart. My coach had the idea. I heated the handle and removed it, and what was left fits neatly into the back of the wrist strap to make the "cup" of the AmatuerSENDR Gotta know what style spatula jkimbrell0 and ChaosReigns 2 Quote WITB Driver: TSR4 9* - GD VF 5x FW/Hybrid: Stealth Plus 15* 3 wood | 18* 2 hybrid Irons: Mizuno MP225 4-GW - modus tour 120X Wedges: Edison 2.0 52* | 56* Putter: L.A.B. Link.1 Ball: Pro V1x Left Dash Tech: Foresight Sports GC3 Tests: The Edison Challenge featuring Edison 2.0 Wedges Callaway Whitebox Testing: Chrome Tour & Chrome Tour X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG8 Posted March 25 Author Share Posted March 25 11 hours ago, gary nagel said: Do not use knock off products I give lessons to kids once or twice a week. I do it just for fun and not to make money. This thread is mainly about how myself and the kids can get better on a low budget. ChaosReigns and rgregoryb 2 Quote WITB Driver: TSR4 9* - GD VF 5x FW/Hybrid: Stealth Plus 15* 3 wood | 18* 2 hybrid Irons: Mizuno MP225 4-GW - modus tour 120X Wedges: Edison 2.0 52* | 56* Putter: L.A.B. Link.1 Ball: Pro V1x Left Dash Tech: Foresight Sports GC3 Tests: The Edison Challenge featuring Edison 2.0 Wedges Callaway Whitebox Testing: Chrome Tour & Chrome Tour X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaosReigns Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 23 minutes ago, TG8 said: I give lessons to kids once or twice a week. I do it just for fun and not to make money. This thread is mainly about how myself and the kids can get better on a low budget. For the love of the game and to make yourself better at it I say if it works and you made it cheaper then win win. Plus it helps to teach anyone to think outside the box. TG8 1 Quote I’m not the greatest but I’ll always play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkimbrell0 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Love this thread specifically for the DIY aspect of it as @GolfSpy MPR said and @rgregoryb demonstrated. I think it's pretty insane how expensive a lot of official training aids are when the vast majority of them are a squishy ball, a rubber band, a strategically placed weight, or a combination of the 3. Purchasing the dog ball from amazon as soon as I hit 'submit reply' mpatrickriley, TG8 and rgregoryb 3 Quote JK Driver: Callaway Rogue 3W: Callaway Rogue Hybrid: Callaway Apex Irons: Callaway APEX 21 Wedges: Cleveland RTX6 Zipcore Putter: PXG Hercules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nupezb Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 Aimee Cho has a YT video of a simple Chicken Wing Cure using a water bottle. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk rgregoryb and TG8 2 Quote Ping G430 Max 10.5 degree PING Tour 2.0 Chrome 65 Ping G430 Max 3 Wood PING Tour 2.0 Chrome 75 Ping G430 Max 7 Wood PING Tour 2.0 Chrome 75 Ping 3i iCrossover PING Tour 2.0 Chrome 85 Wilson D9 Forged 5-GW Ping Glide 4.0 56/10 Ping Glide 4.0 60/10 Ping Kushin 4 putter Maxfli Tour & Wilson Triad White Golf Balls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG8 Posted March 28 Author Share Posted March 28 Make sure to share pics of your diy training aids! Would love to see them all. Quote WITB Driver: TSR4 9* - GD VF 5x FW/Hybrid: Stealth Plus 15* 3 wood | 18* 2 hybrid Irons: Mizuno MP225 4-GW - modus tour 120X Wedges: Edison 2.0 52* | 56* Putter: L.A.B. Link.1 Ball: Pro V1x Left Dash Tech: Foresight Sports GC3 Tests: The Edison Challenge featuring Edison 2.0 Wedges Callaway Whitebox Testing: Chrome Tour & Chrome Tour X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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