Divot on matts

[inthecup]

I am working on my swing into a net.  Without being able to take a divot I am looking for a way to verify I am hitting down and taking a divot in front of the ball.

Is it a valid test to put a paper towel an inch or two behind the ball and see if you it the towel?

[geauxforbroke]

That might work. I would wonder if the swing would create too much wind and move the paper towel before impact.

[Ernest Jones]

Assuming you're laying a single paper towel flat on the mat, I'd put it way closer than that. Almost touching really. If you put the paper towel 2 inches back you could still be hitting the shot fat. Search divot and mat in the forums here and you'll find lots of suggestions, most involving painter (or masking) tape.

[Tax Man Golfeth]

Tape works (and doubles as cheap impact tape), or cardboard instead of paper.  I use cut-up beer cartons sometimes because it's thin and stiff.  (and readily available.. lol).

[inthecup]

Paper towel does not move and it gives great if not messy feedback.  Tears a part off exactly at the point of impact with the ground.

[geauxforbroke]

Originally Posted by inthecup

Paper towel does not move and it gives great if not messy feedback.  Tears a part off exactly at the point of impact with the ground.

Interesting. I stand corrected.

[glock35ipsc]

Instead of a paper towel, use a cloth towel.  Your wrists will tell you if you don't miss the towel!

[colin007]

How do the "Matts" feel about getting divots in them?  I'm guessing they must hurt?