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Golf Learning Aids

When first learning or just trying to improve your golf game it is one thing to mentally understand the golf swing, it is another to get the correct feel for the swing. Learning aids will help a player get the correct feel for the swing. There are training aids to help every aspect of your game.

FULL SWING

Medicus is a hinged training club that you can hit balls with. The hinge that is in the shaft of the club will break when a player swings the club out of position. If a player opens or closes the club face during the swing the hinge will break down give you instant feedback and feel. It is a great aid to help a player improve their tempo and rhythm of their swing.

Momentus is a weighted club that helps a player feel the correct swing plane. It has a training grip to help a player feel the correct grip. There is a short version that can be used indoors without hitting the ceiling.

Power Hitter weighted trainer is a club that a player can hit balls with when they practice. It will give a player the feel for a proper swing plane and helps a player feel the proper wrist action through the ball.

Swing Accelerator is another swing trainer that helps with timing and club head speed of your swing.

PUTTING

The Medicus dual-handle putting trainer prevents a player from using their hands during the stroke. Breaking down in the wrist is one of the most common reasons why players make bad strokes.

Several different putting arcs are out there. They give a player the correct feel and build muscle memory for the path of the putter.

I feel a player needs to be careful not to over-use any training club or practice drill. When you first start with a drill or training club it can be close to 100 percent of your practice. After that try to limit drills and training aids to 20 percent of your practice. You must eventually train yourself to have the same feel with your club. After all, it is only you and your club on the course.