The 13 Best Golf Training Aids For 2022
With UK Covid
restrictions lifting, golf clubs are about to be bustling again. So, it’s time
to sharpen your golf game before you hit the green.
Golfers have never
had so much choice, with hundreds of different devices and tools designed to
improve every aspect game.
Here you’ll find 13 of the best golf training aids for you to consider. Invest now and you’ll hit the ground running when the summer season returns.
With its
scientifically designed parabolic curve, this device auto-returns your good putts,
rejects missed putts and holds your perfect putts, giving you crucial feedback
to help with pace and line.
With a host of PuttOut challenges such as holing 25 in a row, you can enhance your ability to perform under pressure. This feature will definitely help when you’re stood over a meaningful putt in real competition.
If there’s one
downside to hitting balls in your back garden, it’s the damage that’s inflicted
on the lawn.
This 25″ x 16″ mat
isn’t designed with horticulturalists in mind; rather, it simulates three
different types of lie golfers encounter on the course. So, you can practise
off compact lies as well as longer grass, something you don’t always get at the
local driving range.
And yes, it will also stop those divots from spoiling your perfectly manicured turf.
Of course, if
you’re going to hit balls in the back garden, then you’ll need a net – such as
this one.
It looks a little
like a tent; only it’s nowhere near as difficult to erect. The beauty of this
net is its user-friendly pop-up design.
It’s not always
easy to work out how well you’re hitting the ball into a net, but with the 60cm
diameter target, you can at least get an idea of your starting line.
Having a target
also adds an element of fun to your practice and makes this one of the best
golf training aids for improving your aim.
If you’re
struggling on the greens and feel like your stroke lacks consistency, this
training aid will put you on the road to recovery.
The mirror provides
instant feedback, so you can see your swing path in action and work out why you
might not be delivering a square face at impact.
Meanwhile, the 50mm
putting gate provides the ultimate test: place it a foot in front of the ball
and see if you can roll the ball through it.
Get used to this, and it’s amazing how big the hole appears when you switch back to putting for real.
We’ve all stood in
front of the mirror and rehearsed our swing, haven’t we? Well, try doing it
with this device, designed to help you with the rhythm of your golf swing.
An orange ball
replaces the clubhead and allows you to focus on swinging naturally without
thinking about the position of the clubface.
It’s weighted in
such a way to promote a fluid swinging motion rather than a jerky hitting
motion.
Meanwhile, a counterweight helps stabilise the swing and provides feedback as to whether you are loading or unloading the club properly. In conjunction with this, a proprietary shaft naturally promotes the need to swing in rhythm, creating synchronisation between your arms, upper body, and lower body.
The Compact model
(35.5in) simulates short iron motion, but there’s also the longer Whip Trainer
(47in) and Mid-Size (43in) in this range of golf swing aids, which simulate the
driver motion.
Just make sure no
one’s standing too close when you have a swing!
If your brain is
flooded with mechanical thoughts each time you take a swing, let the Impact
Ball Golf Swing Trainer rectify that.
You can place it
between your forearms or knees to adjust the position of your hands, wrists,
and body —ultimately promoting a better impact position.
Regular use boosts
your distance and overall swing consistency by allowing you to develop a feel
for the optimum stance.
The Impact Ball
Golf Training Aid is extremely versatile as it can also be used to improve your
putting, chipping, and pitching technique, making it one of the best golf
training aids available in the UK.
Endorsed by PGA
Tour professionals such as Matthew Wolff and Marc Leishman and voted 2020
Indoor Golf Product of the Year, this is no ordinary putting mat.
Since it’s
manufactured with a unique Crystal Velvet material, this aid is second to none
when replicating a putting green.
The Tru-Roll
Technology will have your ball rolling at 10-14 stimp, which is equivalent to
that of a PGA Tour green.
Plus, the best way
to optimise your putting skills is to up your practice difficulty. This product
features a 50% hole, which is ideal in this scenario as it allows you to challenge
yourself when you’re away from the course.
If more distance is
what you’re after, this is one of the best golf training aids to help you reach
those new yardage goals. How does an extra 20 yards sound in less than eight
weeks?
You might have to
put some work in, but with its interchangeable head weights (100g, 150g and
200g), the Swing Speed golf training aid is a very effective bit of kit.
Not only does it
help build up your swing speed, but it also provides a core muscle workout and
improves your sequencing through the ball.
Keeping your head
ahead of the ball is key to making good, solid contact – and this clever
training aid will help you to see and feel what it’s like to compress the ball.
Place the plastic
rod into the butt of your club, and midway through the downswing, the rod will
elongate, which encourages you to keep your hands ahead of the ball.
The result? After
the ball has gone, more divots and a more penetrating ball flight.
It might be called
a smash bag – and let’s be honest, we all feel like letting off a bit of steam
now – but there’s far more to this training aid.
Have you ever found
yourself marvelling at the world’s best ball strikers, wondering how they
produce such well-struck shots time after time?
It’s largely due to
the position top professionals get into at impact – which is what makes this
training aid so effective.
By learning that
correct feeling, you can transform your ball striking – and release some
pent-up frustration, of course.
Do you struggle to visualise your swing path? If so, you’re not alone. It’s a troublesome aspect of improving your overall swing.
With this device,
you’ll be able to focus on your downward path and adjust any issues that mean
you’re not squaring the club face at impact.
The adjustable foam
pegs will provide parameters for your swing and remove the guesswork that amateur
golfers spend hours working against.
They’re also great
for helping skilled players adjust their technique and get straight back to
where they left off in their last session.
The Tee Claw is
truly one of the best golf training aids on the market for its affordable yet
versatile nature.
Not only does it
eradicate the need for the dreaded rubber tees in poor conditions, but it
provides a pocket-friendly aid to drills like:
AlignmentSwing pathBall positionChippingPutting
It is compatible
with any tee and can be affixed to any form of putting surface, from both
natural and artificial grass to carpet.
The Tee Claw YouTube
channel comes with various tutorials, helping you get the most out of your
training sessions once you’ve made your purchase.
Whether you’re a
beginner or a professional, it never hurt anyone to improve their grip.
Compatible with
most golf clubs, the SKLZ Golf Grip Trainer will help beginners to develop
muscle memory and overall accuracy. It’ll also mean they avoid common pitfalls
like hooking, slicing, or re-gripping.
Seasoned golfers
will benefit from training these skills in their pre-range sessions and avoid
reverting to any bad habits they’ve picked up.
Specialist golf
insurance from Golf Care
Before taking your
golf training aids out on the green, you need to make sure you have insurance.
At Golf Care, our specialist golf insurance includes equipment cover up to £7,500, meaning the rest of your kit will also be covered. Not just that – it’s also underpinned by our very own ‘Ripe Guarantee’, which promises great cover and exceptional service at the right price.
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