POWER PACKAGE GOLF TRAINING AID
Power Package Golf was developed by a golf instructor as a way to fix
common swing flaws. Essentially, it fastens to the base of your grip and then
guides your arms into cups on the device, so you know where they should be
at the top of the backswing and all during follow-through. It helps you quickly
learn the proper positioning to keep your clubface square at impact, hopefully
eliminating slices and hooks. “Instantly you’ll see the ball go straighter and
curve less,” says PGA Tour pro and brand ambassador Tom Pernice, Jr.
“That’s what we’re all after.” $80
powerpackagegolf.com
TOUR STRIKER 7-IRON PRACTICE CLUB
The very popular Tour Striker 7-iron is ideal for intermediate and advanced
golfers wanting to improve ball contact on full swings. It also aims to help
gain shot control from within 100 yards. The stainless steel club features a
small clubface with grooves below the sweet spot, to intuitively teach golfers
to deliver the club’s sweet spot to the ball properly—essentially encouraging
golfers to hit down on the ball—resulting in the forward shaft lean that Tour
pros get. $95
tourstriker.com
SWINGYDE TRAINING AID
The Australian-made, bright yellow Swingyde is lightweight and designed to
correct various swing positions, particularly the correct hinge position at the
top of a backswing. It also remedies any clubface alignment issues throughout
the swing, which leads to increased distance and accuracy, and perhaps
lower scores. It works for righties and lefties, and is used in practice by Tour
pros worldwide. Simple to use, it clamps to a shaft and then cradles a golfer’s
leading forearm during the swing. Many golf instructors are loyal to this veteran
product, especially because of how quickly it seems to help their students
improve. $35
swingyde.com
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