Golfers are always looking to improve. The better you play, the more fun you have out on the course. It is not enough to just practice; you have to practice the right way – that’s where training aids can help. Every training aid helps golfers in many key areas, including making better contact, squaring the club face at impact, swinging on a straight path, becoming a more accurate putter, and improving your speed and tempo. With that in mind, we set out to find the best tools to help golfers improve their game. These are the training aids that every golfer should use to truly help them play better. Click through to watch how-to videos to see how these aids can help you practice the right way.
Wellputt First 10′ Putting Mat
Features:
- Accurately replicates a medium-to-fast putting green surface
- The roll, speed and feel of a real-life green at 10/11.5′ stimp
- Multiple visual aids designed into mat surface to help with consistency, pace and accuracy, including:
- Body and putter head alignment
- Stroke amplitude
- Eye positioning
- Plays in two directions: one way for accuracy and the other for distance control
- Access to Wellputt App that includes 10 practice exercises (for iOS and Android devices)
- UV resistant, can be used indoors or outdoors
- Easy to clean, easy to store
- Approved by Cameron McCormick, coach of Jordan Spieth
- Dimensions: 10′ L x 1′ W
Wellputt Stars and Stripes 13′ Putting Mat
Features:
- Special edition Stars & Stripes mat design will bring the freedom and fun back to training
- Accurately replicates the roll, speed and feel of a real-life green with a 10/11.5′ stimp
- Multiple visual aids designed into mat surface to help with consistency, pace and accuracy, including:
- Body and putter head alignment
- Stroke amplitude
- Eye positioning
- Plays in two directions: one way for accuracy and the other for distance control
- Access to Wellputt App that includes 50+ practice exercises (for iOS and Android devices)
- UV resistant, can be used indoors or outdoors
- Easy to clean, easy to store
- Approved by Cameron McCormick, coach of Jordan Spieth
- Dimensions: 13′ L x 1.6′ W
Voice Caddie SC300i Swing Caddie Portable Launch Monitor
Features:
- Truly portable, provides complete swing and ball flight metrics, including launch angle and apex data
- Uses latest Doppler radar technology and calibrating atmospheric pressure sensors for superior precision
- Measures: Carry/Total Distance, Smash Factor, Launch Angle, Swing Speed, Max Height, Ball Speed
- Connects directly to phone or tablet via Bluetooth for tracking real-time, integrated data
- Position monitor 5′ (1.5 meters) directly behind the golf ball for optimal results
- Instant feedback via 5.3″ LCD display, as well as voice output of distance
- MySwingCaddie App offers real-time shot data and statistics for each club
- App available for iOS and Android devices does not require App to operate
- Accuracy:
- Ball Speed: +/- 2%
- Carry Distance in Target Mode: +/- 3 yards
- Carry Distance in Practice Mode: +/- 3%
- Range: 10 to 370 yards
- Battery Type: Lithium-Polymer
- Battery Life: Up to 20 hours
- Dimensions: 6.5″ x 4.7″ x 1.1″
- Weight: 15.4 oz.
- What’s in the box:
- SC300i monitor
- Remote
- USB Cable
- USB Cover
- User Manual
Callaway Pure Pitch Golf Hitting Mat
Features:
- Perfect aid for working on short game, including chip, pitch and lob shots
- Markings help you learn proper set up, ball position and swing path
- Constructed with durable, maintenance-free material for long-lasting use
- Includes instruction drills you can use to improve your game
- Dimensions: 36″ x 26″
Callaway 10ft Base Golf Hitting Net
Features:
- Create a personal practice range in your yard or local park
- Extra sturdy stainless steel base with reinforced fiberglass framing
- Premium netting, with hanging target, is rated for up to 190mph ball speed
- Easy setup and take down makes it convenient to practice anywhere
- Includes ground stakes and carry case
- Dimensions: 10′ W x 8′ H x 3.5′ D
Challenger Golf Ultimate Tee 4×5 Golf Hitting Mat
Features:
- Designed for players of all skill levels and withstands repeated use from all clubs and irons
- Ideal for those looking for instant feedback, feel and reaction with irons and wedges
- 5/8″ foam back provides the perfect stance, allowing you to hit down and through
- Hit directly off the mat or use real wood tees for a true golf course feel
- Backing: Stabilized multi-layered woven polypropylene
- Tufted pile height: 1.125″
- Face weight: 110 oz.
- Made in the USA
- Turf material: 100% nylon
- Dimensions: 4′ x 5′
Garmin Approach R10 Portable Launch Monitor
Features:
- Portable launch monitor can be used on the driving range, backyard or inside your home
- Pair with compatible smartphone and subscription to Garmin Golf app
- Includes free 30-day trial to Garmin Golf App premium content and features
- Tracks metrics, including club head speed, ball speed, spin, launch angle and direction, and more
- Analyze your own swing with video clips that include your real stats overlaid on each shot
- Phone mount clips to golf bag so you can interact and view and check out your stats between swings
- Play virtual rounds on over 42,000 preloaded golf courses around the world
- Battery: Internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery with up to 10 hours life on full charge
- 1-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty
- Dimensions: 3.5″ W x 2.8″ H x 1″D
- Weight: 5.22 oz. (7.79 oz. with tripod)
- What’s In The Box:
- Approach R10 unit
- Tripod stand
- Phone mount
- Carrying Case
- Micro USB cable
- Owners Manual
- 1-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty
Full Swing KIT Launch Monitor
Features:
- Measures 16 points of club and ball date to provide absolute accuracy
- 4K camera and 1080P video outfit lets you review, save, and share video of the highest quality
- Connected app offers serious customization, allowing you to select which data points matter to you and arrange them across your devices
- Send and share videos via the app through social media or email
- Review dispersion charts, averages, and trends to track your improvement over time
- Free app includes:
- Unlimited live session data and video
- Custom data views and audio playback on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch
- Data syncing across multiple devices
- Live video session sharing
- Custom bag and club management
- Premium app includes all of the above plus:
- Unlimited video storage
- Historical session archive
- Historical stats visualization
- Historical club averages
- Historical session analysis
- Unit requires 10 feet of distance directly behind the golf ball to accurately measure and record shots
- Includes launch monitor unit, durable carrying case, charging blog, and USB-C charging cable
- Compatible with iPhone 10 or higher running iOS 14 or higher, iPad 7 or higher running iOS 14 or higher, iPad Air 3 or higher running iOS 14 or higher, iPad Pro running iOS 14 or higher, Apple Watch 3 or higher running watchOS 7 or higher, Apple AirPods or most any Bluetooth headphones
- Indoor virtual golf simulator capabilities powered by e6 Connect Software subscription may be purchased separately
Bushnell Launch Pro Launch Monitor
Features:
- Three-camera system uses high speed, high resolution cameras with infrared technology to show you impact like never before
- Thousands of frames per second offer accuracy and consistency, providing exact carry distance, club head speed, launch, and spin
- Camera system is reliable in any type of light so you can practice indoors or outdoors, wherever you can safely swing a golf club
- Unmatched ball flight data allows you to set up your own simulation while dialing in your game
- Launch Pro Software is powered by Foresight Sports to provide the highest accuracy to fit every golfer’s needs
- Includes 1 free year of Basic Subscription plus a 30-day free trial of the Gold Subscription
- Basic Subscription – First year free, $249/year after year 1
- Allows you to save sessions, create a player profile, and record up to 14 clubs
- Includes 2D ball flight
- Barometer feature is now included with the Basic Subscription
- FSX Pro software configured for Basic Subscription requires an iPad
- Gold Subscription – $699/year, comes with a 30-Day free trial
- Allows you to save sessions, create a player profile, record up to 14 clubs, round tracking, and online play and contests
- Include Foresight Range and compatibility for up to 8 players
- Includes 3D ball flight
- Includes 10 courses and Simulation option
- FSX Pro software configured for Gold Subscription requires a gaming PC
- Unlocked – $3,499 one-time fee, includes everything in the Gold Subscription with no yearly fees, you own it forever
- Allows you to save sessions, create a player profile, record up to 14 clubs, round tracking, and online play and contests
- Include Foresight Range and compatibility for up to 8 players
- Includes 3D ball flight
- Includes 10 courses and Simulation option
- FSX Pro software configured for Gold Subscription requires a gaming PC
Rapsodo MLM2 PRO Launch Monitor + Golf Simulator
Features:
- Bring all angles of your game into view with this all new mobile launch monitor + golf simulator
- Two cameras combine multiple visuals with doppler radar processing for precision accuracy and multi-option swing replay, including:
- Impact Vision:
- An integrated high-speed camera captures 240 frames per second for a slow-motion view of your club path and contact point
- Shot Vision:
- 2nd integrated camera allows you to see swing videos complete with shot-tracer for visualization of ball flight.Watch your swings in slow motion replay and pair the feeling of your swing with the outcome of your shot
- Swing Vision:
- Dual swing replay, down the line plus face on swing replay when paired with your device
- 13 core metrics are provided, including 6 measured metrics:
- Carry Distance – Total Distance – Decent Angle – Shot Apex – Shot Type – Side Carry – Smash Factor.
- Measured metrics include Spin Rate – Spin Axis – Ball Speed – Club Speed – Launch Angle – Launch Direction
- For Spin Rate and Spin Axis, custom designed Callaway RPT Chrome Soft X Golf Balls (included) with special markings provide spin measurements within 1% of the accuracy of high-priced launch monitors
- Includes more than 30,000 simulated golf courses, including world-renowned championship venues and a 3D range
- Includes 1-Year MLM2PRO Premium Membership ($199 value)
- Membership is non-transferrable, automatically renews every 12 months, and can be cancelled at any time
- Fully functional for indoor or outdoor use
- Compatible with iOS and Android phones and tablets
Voice Caddie SC4 Simulator Portable Launch Monitor
Features:
- A complete simulator and portable launch monitor package, for indoor or outdoor use
- Uses Doppler radar technology and a barometric pressure sensor for superior precision
- Position monitor 5′ (1.5 meters) directly behind the golf ball for optimal result
- Instant feedback via 4.8″ LCD display, as well as audible voice output of distances
- Connects directly to smarphone or tablet (iOS, Android) via Bluetooth
- This allows golfers to save and track date, record swings, and produce swing overlays
- Two Modes of Operation: Practice and Target
- Measures:
- Swing Speed, Ball Speed and Smash Factor
- Launch Angle, Launch Direction, Spin Rate
- Carry Distance, Total Distance, Apex (Max height)
- Accuracy:
- Ball Speed: +/- 2%
- Carry Distance in Target Mode: +/- 3 yards
- Carry Distance in Practice Mode: +/- 3%
- Measuring Range: 3 to 370 yards
- Includes MySwingCaddie App, providing a complete virtual display along with metrics and statistics
- Fully compatible with E6 Connect and its suite of photrealistic golf courses (optional subscription)
- Includes free simulator driving range demo
TGW Players Pop-up Golf Chipping Baskets
Features:
- 3 targets of 12″, 18″, and 24″ to practice varying distance and direction
- Pops up in seconds and stores neatly in the included carrying case
- Can be used outdoors with real golf balls or indoors with foam practice golf balls
- Weight: 1.3 lbs.
Wellputt Wellstroke Golf Putting Aid
Features:
- Designed to develop muscle memory of the key components of putting stroke, including:
- Improves eye line positioning to ensure you are accurately aiming your putter
- Improving stroke consistency, both in putter path and face alignment gets ball started on line
- Help improve the dimensions of your stroke, length of backswing to length of forward swing
- Visual markers on mat for ball position, putter head alignment, stroke arc and length
- Degree of putting arc: 12º
- Includes storage case with carabiner so you can take it to the practice putting green
- Available models for right-handed and left-handed putters
- Approved by Cameron McCormick, coach of Jordan Spieth
- Dimensions: 31.9″ L x 7.7″ W
