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DrJeffDC

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DrJeffDC

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Just heard about this new training aid getting set to release at the Las Vegas expo in September.

It got me thinking as to what everyone's favorite training aid was, and why?

Hopefully you'll list something that can really turn our game around.
Dr. J

"Golf and sex are about the only things you can enjoy without being good at."
Jimmy Demaret


What's In My Bag: FT-i 9* Stiff Flex R5 Dual 5w Reg Flex Halo 3 Hybrid 18* Burner 4 Hybrid 22* Burner 5 Hybrid 25* G2 iron Blue Dot Reg Flex Graphite Shafts 6-W Vokey Wedges 52* and 56*


DrJeffDC Member

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Sorry, but that new traing aid is called the PivotPro. Looks like a snowboard binding.
Dr. J

"Golf and sex are about the only things you can enjoy without being good at."
Jimmy Demaret


What's In My Bag: FT-i 9* Stiff Flex R5 Dual 5w Reg Flex Halo 3 Hybrid 18* Burner 4 Hybrid 22* Burner 5 Hybrid 25* G2 iron Blue Dot Reg Flex Graphite Shafts 6-W Vokey Wedges 52* and 56*


kfowler Great Member

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Camcorder. Hands down my favorite.

Kevin

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goblue107501 Great Member

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I agree with the local PGA pro. You could get 5 different training aids and use them to perfection, but unless they are fixing a major flaw, it won't do much good.

That being said, when I took lessons, the pro I went to had every training aid made it seemed like. We only used one...the inside approach. I was coming over the top big time and this really helped me. It provided instant feedback if you didn't swing properly, and just by looking at it, it made you think about swinging in the proper path.

I will judge my rounds much more by the quality of my best shots than the acceptability of my worse ones.


enis750 Great Member

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never used one
i recorded my swing the other day just to look at, not really for any "training"
never had a lesson either...guess you could say i have a "natural ability"

"My swing is homemade - but I have perfect flaws!" - Me

MiniMoe Dedicated Member

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best training aid is something you might have lying around. A piece of PVC pipe, or a broom handle, and three golf balls. With this you can learn the golf swing in 4 moves.

My swing thoughts:

- Negative thinking hurts more than negative swinging.
- I let my swing balance me.
- Full extension back and through to the target. - I swing under not around my body. - My club must not twist in my swing. - Keep a soft left knee


Parker0065 Dedicated Member

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I own 2 training aids that I believe are the best for my game. They are the 5-iron Medicus and the weighted Driver Maximus, both made by Medicus Golf.

I use the Medicus 5-iron mainly for tempo, and the Maximus for power.

In My Bag:
Driver: :Cobra Amp Cell Pro 9.5*, Stock X-Flex

3 Wood: :Cobra Bio Cell 16*, Stock X-Flex

5 Wood: Cobra Bio Cell 20*, Stock S-Flex
Irons: Bridgestone J40-CB 3-PW, Project-X 6.0

Gap Wedge::Vokey: 52* CNC  

Sand Wedge: :Vokey: 58* CNC  

Putters: Scotty Cameron Newport II 

Ball: Bridgestone 330-S(2014)


BirdIsTheWord Established Member

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best training aid is something you might have lying around. A piece of PVC pipe, or a broom handle, and three golf balls. With this you can learn the golf swing in 4 moves.

Gee don't throw out "learn the golf swing in 4 moves" then leave us hangin, lol!! Sum up the ol' how-to if you please...

In my bag:
r7 9.5, 47"
18* burner rescue 08
x-18, 3-Pw
cg14 camo, 52* 56* 60* DFX 5500, blade, $70 jewel.. ........Jack herer....mountain dew......You know you wanna play here, pony up::http://www.lakeofisles.com/golf/nort...seflyover.html


Zeph Incredible Member

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Learn the swing in 4 moves? Haha...that's funny. It's like selling a can of hope.

My camera is the best training aid I've ever used.

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imtomtomim Great Member

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A Mirror!!! it helps check your posture at setup, and at the top of your backswing. Once you get those down, it shouldn't be too much harder. Makes enforcing the fundamentals much easier. Just set up and check and do it over and over.
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bIGwIRE Well Established Member

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An aiming stick.
A shaft pulled from an old driver works well. Before each round I put it down on the range before I hit my shots. If my shots are going off line I now know its not in my aiming, its something I'm doing in my swing, and I can correct it without second guessing if its my aim or a slight block or whatever.
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ERC7.5 Great Member

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My camera is the best training aid I've ever used.

I agree with this.....in collaboration with a set of knowledgeable eyes.


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