Gravenor Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 I'm interested in the forum members' experiences with training aids. I'm sure there are some that all of us are familiar with, such as alignment sticks and things like that. Are there any more unique, lesser-known, or homemade training aids you guys use? What do they do, how do you use them, and have they improved your game? It would be interesting to hear any drills that go with said training aids. So - what training aids have you recently bought or built, or have you had them for years? Might be helpful for lots of us! Rob Person 1 Quote Driver: Nike VR Pro Limited Edition // Mitsubishi Diamana 'ahina 65g (9.5°, Stiff) Fairway Woods: Mizuno ST-G // Mitsubishi Kai'li 60g (15° & 18°, Stiff) Irons: Mizuno MP15 // True Temper DG S300 (4-PW, Stiff) Wedges: Taylormade Z-Spin // True Temper DG S300 (52°/9°B, 56°/12°B, 60°/10°B, Stiff) Putter: Nike Method Milled Model 004 (35") Currently Testing: the ShotScope Pro ZR, see my review here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian A Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 These Flatballs! Will chip on the carpet with them! It helped me so much from blading my chips Shankopotomous, Rob Person, William P and 1 other 4 Quote Driver: G425 9* Hzrdus Smoke Green Small batch 6.5 70g Fairway Wood: Cobra Radspeed Big 3 Hzrdus Smoke Black 6.5 Hybrid: Cobra Aerojet 5 Wood Hzrdus Smoke Black 6.5 Irons: T200 (4-AW) AMT Black Stiff Shafts Wedges: Tour Rack 56* 60* Putter: Scotty Cameron Golo 5 Right Handed Pittsburgh, PA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravenor Posted August 18 Author Share Posted August 18 1 minute ago, Brian A said: These Flatballs! Will chip on the carpet with them! It helped me so much from blading my chips I have never seen these before! Rob Person and William P 2 Quote Driver: Nike VR Pro Limited Edition // Mitsubishi Diamana 'ahina 65g (9.5°, Stiff) Fairway Woods: Mizuno ST-G // Mitsubishi Kai'li 60g (15° & 18°, Stiff) Irons: Mizuno MP15 // True Temper DG S300 (4-PW, Stiff) Wedges: Taylormade Z-Spin // True Temper DG S300 (52°/9°B, 56°/12°B, 60°/10°B, Stiff) Putter: Nike Method Milled Model 004 (35") Currently Testing: the ShotScope Pro ZR, see my review here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian A Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 45 minutes ago, Gravenor said: I have never seen these before! Dicks sporting goods had them, still available on Amazon William P, Gravenor, Rob Person and 1 other 4 Quote Driver: G425 9* Hzrdus Smoke Green Small batch 6.5 70g Fairway Wood: Cobra Radspeed Big 3 Hzrdus Smoke Black 6.5 Hybrid: Cobra Aerojet 5 Wood Hzrdus Smoke Black 6.5 Irons: T200 (4-AW) AMT Black Stiff Shafts Wedges: Tour Rack 56* 60* Putter: Scotty Cameron Golo 5 Right Handed Pittsburgh, PA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 Puttout! Brian A, TJ Hall, Rob Person and 4 others 7 Quote as of Oct 5, 2024 (Past WITB) Driver: GT2 with Graphite Design AD CQ - check out the Driver Shootout! Wood: GT2 with Graphite Design AD CQ shaft (still love my Cobra F7's) Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,57 or SM10 45,49,53,57 degree wedges Putter: LINK! Full putter shootout incoming Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Golf Bag: Ghost Anyday 5.0 Golf bag - Maverick colorway with MGS Logo Other: Vortex Anarch Rangefinder, searching for electric cart, Red Rooster The Root Glove and more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkj427 Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 Puttout, The Stack System, and LagShot all get used by myself. The Stack System more during the "offseason" here when the weather turns colder. The others are used all the time as needed. TJ Hall, William P, Gravenor and 2 others 5 Quote Driver & Fairway: Titleist GT2 8 degree - Ventus TR Red & TSR3 15 - Hzrdus Black Gen 4 Hybrid: TSR2 21 degree - Hzrdus Black Gen 4 Irons: Titleist T200 3G (4) & T150 - (5-G) - Modus 105 Wedges: Vokey SM9 54, and 58 Putter: Cameron Phantom X 5 Ball: Pro V1 & Maxfli Tour Link to Motocaddy M7 w/Remote Trolley & Bag Review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Person Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 I'd like to say my brain, but that's just unpredictable most of the time. I use a putting mirror, a swing net, and alignment sticks. William P, Shankopotomous, rkj427 and 1 other 4 Quote WITB- Driver -Titleist 910D, 3w- Titleist 910F, 5hy/7hy- Titleist 910H, 6-PW - Stix , 52⁰, 56⁰, 60⁰ - Stix , Putter- AI-ONE DB / Lombardi Tour 34 custom Just an old newbie golfer, trying to learn and improve 1 club at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankopotomous Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 Does this count as a training aid?!?! I've been using it for the past 15 years! cnosil, rkj427, William P and 3 others 4 1 1 Quote Modern Bag: G410 LST 10.5*, Hzrdus Smoke RDX 6.5 Flex; 915F 3w, Diamana S+ 70 S flex; Mavrik 18* 5w; JPX 919 HM Pro 4i; JPX 900 Forged 5 - PW, PX LZ 6.0; Edison 2.0 49*, 53*, 57* KBS Tour 120 S; Heppler Fetch; Ball - MTB-X; Bag - Jones MyGolfSpy Edition! Shot Scope H4, MG600 Rangefinder Classic Bag: Driver - Persimmon; 3w - Speed Slot; 5w - Tour Block; 3 - pw - Dynapower; sw - Ram Tom Watson; putter - bullseye standard or flange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrashBrandoCoot Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 This may not exactly be a “training aid” per se, but Rapsodo MLM2 Pro has helped me lower my handicap 4.5 strokes this year due to simply giving me a way to play and practice more often. I highly recommend for anyone who has a hard time getting by the course just for some practice after work during the week. Absolute game changer for me. Shankopotomous, Gravenor, Rob Person and 3 others 6 Quote CrashBrandoCoot Callaway Mavrik Driver Callaway Mavrik 3 wood Callaway Rogue ST Heavenwood Callaway X-14 Steelhead 3i-AW Odyssey Eleven Triple Track DB 11.5 current HCI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golferguy2727 Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 2 minutes ago, CrashBrandoCoot said: This may not exactly be a “training aid” per se, but Rapsodo MLM2 Pro has helped me lower my handicap 4.5 strokes this year due to simply giving me a way to play and practice more often. I highly recommend for anyone who has a hard time getting by the course just for some practice after work during the week. Absolute game changer for me. @CrashBrandoCoot - how far behind the teeing area does the MLMPro need to be for good shot detection? Is it will 8-10 behind ball and 8 feet from tee location to screen? William P and Gravenor 2 Quote Titleist T300 (2022) 5-PW, W48, W53 plus Taylormade Full Face 56 SW Current driver Titleist TSi3 Hybrids Titleist 818 19 H2 23 H2 Gamer Putter Nike Method Matters B1-07 Ball Titleist Tour Speed / Taylormade Tour Response Bag is Titleist Linksmaster Pushcart is Kaddey Rangefinder is Voice Caddie SL2 Shotscope club tags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhammer Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 Putting mat ad putting mirror. Gravenor and William P 2 Quote Driver: Speed Zone 9* HZRDUS Smoke Yellow Shaft 3 Wood: King Speedzone 13.5* HZRDUS Smoke Black Shaft 2 & 3 Hybrids: Speedzone Recoil 480 ESX Shaft Irons: Speedzone 5-GW Recoil 460 ESX Shafts Wedges: PM Grind 54* & 58* Putter: Dual Force Rossi II Ball: Whatever I find in the woods HCP:18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrashBrandoCoot Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 2 hours ago, golferguy2727 said: @CrashBrandoCoot - how far behind the teeing area does the MLMPro need to be for good shot detection? Is it will 8-10 behind ball and 8 feet from tee location to screen? I set mine up in the garage. My hitting mat is about 6-7 feet from the net, and the MLM2 sets up around 5-6 foot behind the mat. I have also used it outside on nice days. Works well in both settings. golferguy2727, William P and Gravenor 3 Quote CrashBrandoCoot Callaway Mavrik Driver Callaway Mavrik 3 wood Callaway Rogue ST Heavenwood Callaway X-14 Steelhead 3i-AW Odyssey Eleven Triple Track DB 11.5 current HCI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrashBrandoCoot Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 2 hours ago, golferguy2727 said: @CrashBrandoCoot - how far behind the teeing area does the MLMPro need to be for good shot detection? Is it will 8-10 behind ball and 8 feet from tee location to screen? In my garage I’m about 6-7 foot from the net with the hitting mat, and the MLM2 is 5-6 foot behind me. It can be moved further back and the dimensions aren’t set in stone in my experience. If I move my setup outside, it can extend things a bit with no drop off in readings. William P and Gravenor 2 Quote CrashBrandoCoot Callaway Mavrik Driver Callaway Mavrik 3 wood Callaway Rogue ST Heavenwood Callaway X-14 Steelhead 3i-AW Odyssey Eleven Triple Track DB 11.5 current HCI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Hall Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 So far it has been the Puttout, but get the feeling the Rapsodo/mat/net might quickly take over! Gravenor and William P 2 Quote TaylorMade SIM 2 Max Driver TaylorMade Sim Ti 3 wood Titleist U505 Hybrid (3H) TaylorMade Tour Preferred CB Irons (4-PW) Vokey SM8 Wedges (52/56/60) Odyssey Ai-ONE 7S Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William P Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 Alignment sticks and more recently the Puttout has been added to the routine. Gravenor 1 Quote GT4,10 *, Ventus Black TR 6 S Velacore TSR1, 15*, TPT Power Range Fairway 17 Lo TSR2, Hybrid, 18*, TPT Power Range Hybrid 17 Lo T-200, (2023), 5-PW, SteelFiber, i95cw, S Vokey Design - 50 & 54, SteelFiber i95cw S, and Vokey S10 - 46 & 58, SteelFiber i95cw S Odyssey JAILBIRD 380 Limited Edition ELIXR (2022), MaxFli Tour S (2024) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravenor Posted August 18 Author Share Posted August 18 6 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said: Puttout! I really need to get some gear from Puttout! William P 1 Quote Driver: Nike VR Pro Limited Edition // Mitsubishi Diamana 'ahina 65g (9.5°, Stiff) Fairway Woods: Mizuno ST-G // Mitsubishi Kai'li 60g (15° & 18°, Stiff) Irons: Mizuno MP15 // True Temper DG S300 (4-PW, Stiff) Wedges: Taylormade Z-Spin // True Temper DG S300 (52°/9°B, 56°/12°B, 60°/10°B, Stiff) Putter: Nike Method Milled Model 004 (35") Currently Testing: the ShotScope Pro ZR, see my review here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravenor Posted August 18 Author Share Posted August 18 4 hours ago, rkj427 said: Puttout, The Stack System, and LagShot all get used by myself. The Stack System more during the "offseason" here when the weather turns colder. The others are used all the time as needed. Thanks for the recommendations! William P 1 Quote Driver: Nike VR Pro Limited Edition // Mitsubishi Diamana 'ahina 65g (9.5°, Stiff) Fairway Woods: Mizuno ST-G // Mitsubishi Kai'li 60g (15° & 18°, Stiff) Irons: Mizuno MP15 // True Temper DG S300 (4-PW, Stiff) Wedges: Taylormade Z-Spin // True Temper DG S300 (52°/9°B, 56°/12°B, 60°/10°B, Stiff) Putter: Nike Method Milled Model 004 (35") Currently Testing: the ShotScope Pro ZR, see my review here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravenor Posted August 18 Author Share Posted August 18 4 hours ago, Shapotomous said: Does this count as a training aid?!?! I've been using it for the past 15 years! I, and everyone else who has seen this, are very jealous haha! If only... TJ Hall and William P 2 Quote Driver: Nike VR Pro Limited Edition // Mitsubishi Diamana 'ahina 65g (9.5°, Stiff) Fairway Woods: Mizuno ST-G // Mitsubishi Kai'li 60g (15° & 18°, Stiff) Irons: Mizuno MP15 // True Temper DG S300 (4-PW, Stiff) Wedges: Taylormade Z-Spin // True Temper DG S300 (52°/9°B, 56°/12°B, 60°/10°B, Stiff) Putter: Nike Method Milled Model 004 (35") Currently Testing: the ShotScope Pro ZR, see my review here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Hall Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 8 minutes ago, Gravenor said: I really need to get some gear from Puttout! I got mine from Amazon for either $20 or $30. Well worth the investment in my opinion. sirchunksalot, William P and Gravenor 3 Quote TaylorMade SIM 2 Max Driver TaylorMade Sim Ti 3 wood Titleist U505 Hybrid (3H) TaylorMade Tour Preferred CB Irons (4-PW) Vokey SM8 Wedges (52/56/60) Odyssey Ai-ONE 7S Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Hall Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 4 hours ago, Shapotomous said: Does this count as a training aid?!?! I've been using it for the past 15 years! Ok, super jealous! What is the longest putt you can hit on this? sirchunksalot, William P and Gravenor 3 Quote TaylorMade SIM 2 Max Driver TaylorMade Sim Ti 3 wood Titleist U505 Hybrid (3H) TaylorMade Tour Preferred CB Irons (4-PW) Vokey SM8 Wedges (52/56/60) Odyssey Ai-ONE 7S Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravenor Posted August 18 Author Share Posted August 18 1 minute ago, TJ Hall said: I got mine from Amazon for either $20 or $30. Well worth the investment in my opinion. I'll have a look now. Their products all look high quality and every review i've read has been positive. William P, TJ Hall and sirchunksalot 3 Quote Driver: Nike VR Pro Limited Edition // Mitsubishi Diamana 'ahina 65g (9.5°, Stiff) Fairway Woods: Mizuno ST-G // Mitsubishi Kai'li 60g (15° & 18°, Stiff) Irons: Mizuno MP15 // True Temper DG S300 (4-PW, Stiff) Wedges: Taylormade Z-Spin // True Temper DG S300 (52°/9°B, 56°/12°B, 60°/10°B, Stiff) Putter: Nike Method Milled Model 004 (35") Currently Testing: the ShotScope Pro ZR, see my review here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankopotomous Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 (edited) 2 hours ago, TJ Hall said: Ok, super jealous! What is the longest putt you can hit on this? It is a 20' putt from the back left corner to the front right pin in the pic. I had them make it as flat as possible figuring there would be some subtle breaks develop as it settled. I have four spots marked on the green for a straight putt from 5, 10, 15 and 20 feet. My thinking was I can work on my stroke better with straight putts. The green can also hold wedge shots pretty well and I have space for up to a 65 yard shot before I run into the edge of the trees. I have hit 10's of thousands of wedge shots in the last 15 years. Between the putting and wedge practice it has been a worthwhile investment. Edited August 18 by Shapotomous TJ Hall, William P, cnosil and 1 other 4 Quote Modern Bag: G410 LST 10.5*, Hzrdus Smoke RDX 6.5 Flex; 915F 3w, Diamana S+ 70 S flex; Mavrik 18* 5w; JPX 919 HM Pro 4i; JPX 900 Forged 5 - PW, PX LZ 6.0; Edison 2.0 49*, 53*, 57* KBS Tour 120 S; Heppler Fetch; Ball - MTB-X; Bag - Jones MyGolfSpy Edition! Shot Scope H4, MG600 Rangefinder Classic Bag: Driver - Persimmon; 3w - Speed Slot; 5w - Tour Block; 3 - pw - Dynapower; sw - Ram Tom Watson; putter - bullseye standard or flange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Hall Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 1 hour ago, Shapotomous said: It is a 20' putt from the back left corner to the front right pin in the pic. I had them make it as flat as possible figuring there would be some subtle breaks develop as it settled. I have four spots marked on the green for a straight putt from 5, 10, 15 and 20 feet. My thinking was I can work on my stroke better with straight putts. The green can also hold wedge shots pretty well and I have space for up to a 65 yard shot before I run into the edge of the trees. I have hit 10's of thousands of wedge shots in the last 15 years. Between the putting and wedge practice it has been a worthwhile investment. Awesome…truly amazing practice area! It would be hard for me not to practice with that! Gravenor and William P 2 Quote TaylorMade SIM 2 Max Driver TaylorMade Sim Ti 3 wood Titleist U505 Hybrid (3H) TaylorMade Tour Preferred CB Irons (4-PW) Vokey SM8 Wedges (52/56/60) Odyssey Ai-ONE 7S Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off Map Oscar Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 Flightscope mevo plus. Probably the thing that is most responsible for me breaking 80 in less than a year of play. Gravenor, sirchunksalot, William P and 1 other 4 Quote I should be golfing instead of talking smack on the web. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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