Golf Training Aids are Excellent to use for Improving your Game

I have been a fan of golf training aids ever since I started teaching. The reasons being, they add value to a lesson and help the student develop a feeling instantaneously for the desired swing feelings.

During my PGA apprenticeship years I developed some of my own training aids. For example I used a plastic arm band which kids use to swim with. The band was placed on the right upper arm close to the elbow and inflated fully.


This prevented the right arm in the backswing from bending further than the 90 degree angle, helping to maintain a wider arc in the back swing, which is so essential for a better release and striking the ball solidly. If you have a tendency to over swing then this aid will prove invaluable.

Another golf training aid I made was a balance board to help with weight transfer. It gave instant feed back for the transfer, and also taught me to get a full shoulder turn on the back swing which is essential to swing the club head on an inside path on the down swing.

All the training aids mentioned below I have used myself and with my students. They have proven themselves invaluable in bringing the desired “feelings” across.

First you need to understand how to use golf training aids and how to get maximum benefit from them.

Here are my suggestions on which ones can give you maximum benefit.


Medicus Dual-Hinge Irons

This golf training club has been on the market for many years now and has proven to be a real winner in golf swing training aids. Endorsed by over 70 PGA Pro’s it certainly has a lot to offer.

Most of us are familiar with the 5 version and when you made the wrong move it would give you instant feedback.

I like this golf training club because it gives you instant feedback on how good or bad your takeaway is, and the back swing plane which is so important for obtaining more accuracy.

Medicus have improved the hinge so that it can be set at different tension levels.

Most golfers experience difficulty with the hand and arm rotation in the back swing and the correct shoulder turn.

The medicus dual hinge club promotes the correct swing feeling instantaneously, forcing you to improve your timing and tempo in the whole swing.

Also available in a driver with a dual hinge, worthwhile for getting more consistent drives. Available in left hand as well.

I highly recommended both the iron and the driver for all levels of golfers.



Speed Stik

Increases the speed of your swing. We all want distance. This golf trainer gives it to you. Remember the feel it gives and combine it with good rhythm.

Recommended for any level of golfer but not beginners.


Perfect Grip (Mark O'Meara)

Take a perfect grip everytime. Recommended for any level of golfer. Get the grip right every time and you will swing better every time. You should have this in your bag permanently.A very simple yet effective golf training aid.


Swingyde

Great for grooving the correct wrist hinge on the back swing. A must have for any level of golfer. Without hinging your wrists correctly and fully in the back swing you will not be able to create any power at impact.

This training aid helps to get the proper wrist hinge on the back swing. It also gives the feeling of swinging the club in the perfect plane.

Excellent and highly recommended.


Power Swing Fan

Another excellent golf training club, swinging this fan will help you to develop more swing speed, also the feel for the correct swing path. A cheaper version of the speed stik.

I have used this aid with great success in my teaching to give my students the sensation of releasing the club and accelerating there hands in the down swing.

Take a few swings with the fan and then swing with a normal club afterwards. Feel the speed sensation in the hands and arms it gives you. Unbelievable! Be warned, that using it too much could get you to start forcing and lose your sense of timing and balance.

Recommended for any level of player.


Power Leg Strap

This training aid is excellent for getting the feel for the body coil in the backswing.It holds your right leg in place allowing you to turn the hips properly. You can also feel a better follow through by reversing the strap to the left leg.

I have had great success with this training aid.You will too.For those of you who straighten your right knee on the back swing you may want to consider getting the Power Coil Good for any level of player.


Heavy Hitters (7 Iron)

Highly recommended strength training club for grooving your swing, improving tempo, stretching and strengthening the golfing muscles.

I used to hit ball after ball with this club in between my lessons. Always take caution when swinging a weighted club, you can injure yourself. The only problem I found was, it makes you tired quickly.

Unfortunately it is only available in right hand. Recommended for any level of golfer.


Tac-Tic Wrist

Very good aid for keeping your left wrist in place throughout the swing. It clicks when you make a mistake. Good feed back tool. You will know when you are correct. Also available for your lead elbow providing a wider swing arc during the swing. Most high handicappers don't get a feeling of a wide arc. This aid will improve that.


Ernie Els Training System

Two great golf training aids in one package, The rockroller gives you the perfect feeling for the putting action with the shoulders and arms.

I used to place an old aluminium cooking pot between my forearms. It gave a similar feeling to the rockroller.

The other training aid is to help your tempo and who better to learn from than the "master" in swing tempo. Highly recommended for any level of golfer and good value.

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