Top two training aids

[uttexas]

Name the three training aids that have helped you the most.

1. Heavy 8 iron (purchased from Academy Sports for very little $) Has "perfect grip" built into it.

2. Medicus/Refiner golf driver. Helps with tempo the most. I don't believe that the Medicus/Refiner swing plane is for everyone, but this training aid teaches you to not rush the down swing. ie the tempo of the down swing starts with a similar tempo as the take away (slow).

3. Basic Yoga DVD. Bought at 1/2 price books for $5. Has improved my flexibility and muscle tension endurance greatly. New Years resolutions will include using this DVD more frequently again.

[dozer996]

Swingyde is probably one of the best inexpensive training tools to keep your swing plane on track.

http://www.swingyde.com.au/

I was starting to lose everything left and after some video analysis I was coming way inside and flat. The Swingyde was able to get me back on plane and hitting the ball more consistent. I typically pull it out and use it during the beginning of my range workout, then hit some full shots with it, then hit the remainder of the balls without it. If you get the Swingyde it also comes with an instruction DVD that is also very helpful...not a bad price either, somewhere around $30 US.

[divottool]

An old shoe box that you set up even with your target line..... a couple of inches above the ball.

You would be amazed how much feed back you can get. It really helps for stoping the over the top move, or if you are dealing with the sh##ks!

[traviswise]

  dozer996 said:

Swingyde is probably one of the best inexpensive training tools to keep your swing plane on track.

I just bought this off ebay yesterday. Most people think it is a good training aid. I hope it helps me.

[CosmosMpower]

I've been using a Swinggyde during my lessons and picked one up to practice at home. It's helped me a lot, amazing how a cheap $2.00 piece of plastic can make such a difference.

[Andyall]

  uttexas said:

3. Basic Yoga DVD. Bought at 1/2 price books for $5. Has improved my flexibility and muscle tension endurance greatly.

This is a great idea. If folks are interested in flexibility/Yoga as an aid, and if you have the Nintendo Wii, then I also recommend the Wii Fit to supplement your workout. The games and exercises include many balance, coordination and Yoga type exercises that make it more entertaining and less like exercise.

[trjohnson2]

1. A towel; put one down five to seven inches behind the impact spot to drill feel of swinging down on the ball.
2. A slim rod or dowel to use as a target line, keeping the body parallel to the swing path

both are cheap, portable and easy reference points that provide immediate feedback on a basic level

[Big_M]

1) Ben Hogan's Five Lessons
2) Video Camera - if you know enough to correct yourself

[mako224]

My top two training aids are the two fiberglass sticks I got at the hardware store for $3 each.

[Titleist Man]

Im not sure if this counts as a training aid but its what the guy who teaches me uses it called MEGSA http://www.megsappe.com/index.php i think Zach Johnson uses this. Brought me down 30 strokes. Another thing i like is this club fan thing http://www.sklz.com/sklzflashgolf.ht...Swing%20Kite/3 havent used it yet but its on my Christmas list.

[Doctorfro]

An instructor and a momentus swing trainer

[uttexas]

  Andyall said:

This is a great idea. If folks are interested in flexibility/Yoga as an aid, and if you have the Nintendo Wii, then I also recommend the Wii Fit to supplement your workout. The games and exercises include many balance, coordination and Yoga type exercises that make it more entertaining and less like exercise.

The Basic Yoga DVD I chose has Kathy Smith as instructor. This helps motivate me to watch and participate in the stretching program. My wife and kids sometimes exercise with me. Simple, cheap yoga mat from Wmart or Target helps to increase comfort level if wood/tile/marble/concrete floor.

[imtomtomim]

hitting mat, hitting net, basement, reading every online golf magazine swing article, and time to swing until it feels natural and loose. Just reading consistently helps me to play better golf. I don't have time to take lessons every week or find a team to join and get coached every day so I need technical advice elsewhere. I found that if I read a lot about certain fundamentals the day before a round, I play much better. Developing my understanding of the physics of the game has helped me play better at a great speed.

[nevets88]

1 - Mirror
2 - Video Camera

More importantly,

0 - Your mind

[Guinness23]

I use Pelz putting clips and think they are one of the best things you can get. It will get you putting the ball in a much smaller area of your clubface, which will make your distance control much better, and it gives you feedback on where you usually miss (heel or toe).

I also use the Momentus. For me it allows me to feel the club in my swing, kind of let the club do the swing instead of me manipulating. Really just frees me up to make a natural swing. It is amazing how much better contact I get, which gives me better distance. When I use it frequently, I hit more of the shots where you absolutely know you hit it pure.

[titaniummd]

As a beginner:

Medicus 5 iron
Swingyde

Now, as an intermediate:

Refiner Driver
Digital camcorder to see my swing
Accelerator Putting mat as a distant 3rd

[flopdarock]

my chipping nets in my backyard
automatic putting matt with cup

[lynchjo]

I like the Medicus Driver. Endorsed by PGA Tour Pro Mark O'Meara who is a big advocate of swinging the club on plane.

The thing I really like about the Medicus Driver is you can hit balls with it, even with the 460cc head.

It took me a few swings as I had some obvious flaws in my golf swing I had no idea were there.

Once I got the hang of hitting balls with the Medicus Driver (after about 20 minutes), my swing was no less than amazing.

I suddenly realized before the Medicus Driver I had been rushing my take away, now I'm giving my golf swing the time to develop into a powerful and repeatable swing.

Even my 13 year old daughter was hitting balls with the Medicus Driver in no time and she's a beginner golfer.