Which Golf Training Products Do You Really Need?

There are so many golf training products available that you probably don’t know which one to buy. First, you need to know why you need them and what type of golf training products you may need. Many golfers spend too much money on golf aids without seeing any progress in their game.

Maybe you don’t have a particular problem with your game; you just want to improve certain aspects of it. For example - more distance, accuracy, consistency, or maybe you want to get into golf strength training because you know that when you are fit for golf you can have a better all round game.

In this article I will go over the top four categories and types of golf training products that are available. The first thing you have to determine is why you think you need a golf training aid. You have to be able to identify which specific problem you have with your golf game or which area you want to improve.

Golf training equipment isn’t the only choice you have - in their place, you could have a look at the available golf guide books (eBooks) or golf DVD’s that show you how to improve certain areas of your game. Many of these eBooks and DVD’s are great resources for targeting and fixing a certain golfing problem; the golf swing, golf fitness programs, golf stretching exercises, how to fix a slice, or just some good general golf lessons. If you prefer using a physical golf training aid then here are the top 4 categories:

Full Swing Training Aids: This is the biggest category of them all, but not all products that are lumped into it are a complete golf swing solution. Probably the best full swing trainers are the hinged golf clubs like the Medicus Dual Hinge Driver or the Refiner hinged training clubs. Next, you could try the Leadbetter Swing Setter or weighted golf clubs like the Momentus weighted driver. Finally, a full circle swing trainer like the Explaner can really help you with the full swing.

Golf Fitness Training Aids: By getting fit for golf you will greatly improve all aspects of your golf game; so I recommend any golfer try out these training aids. The GolfGym is the renowned leader in the field of golf fitness and they offer complete solutions for the golfer. To increase your flexibility and to work on your golf specific muscles, there are two options. The first are weighted golf clubs which also improve your swing plane, and the second is the Explaner as it uses a weighted roller.

Golf Grip Training Aids: A good golf grip promotes a good golf swing therefore golf grip training aids are a good investment to perfect your golf grip. There are various different types of these aids, from special golf gloves that train you to grip the club perfectly every time and with the right pressure to molded grips that slip over your regular grip of your golf clubs. There are also grip aids that are for strengthening the muscles used for gripping the club.

Putting Training Aids: As a good putting game can significantly lower your score, there are many golf putting aids to help you perfect this area of your game. Some putting aids use a laser to help you with alignment and others are used to help with the all important aspect of good tempo. For alignment, there are many putting tracks or guides available, and if you need help with the correct position of your forearms and hands, there are several braces that can help.

These are the main categories of golf training products. There are several other specialized categories that are more specific, like; swing plane, golf tempo, alignment, balance, weight transfer, impact position, release, and short game training aids. So, as you can see, there is a specific golf training product for each and every area of the game of golf. Remember, only buy a golf training aid when you have identified the specific area of your game that you need help with or that you want to improve.

Source: Golf