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Practice Long Putts
Practice long putts if you want to lower your scores. Be that person who can roll the ball within 2 putt distance from almost anywhere. Let’s take a look.
Alignment and Ball Postion
I’ve been working on my alignment and ball position at setup with various clubs. After purchasing a few training aids, I thought it might be useful to do a review of them. Let’s take a look.
The Stack System re-review
This is a follow up article on The Stack System. In a previous article I addressed the putting portion of the app. This is a more detailed opinion on the whole system and software. Let’s take a look.
Club Face Alignment Aids
Club face alignment or face alignment is the primary factor, representing 85%, in determining initial ball flight. The other 15% is associated with club path. Let’s take a look at a couple face alignment training aids.
Putting Loft and Lie
Effective Loft and Lie in putting are often ignored by amateur golfers. It is somewhat understandable as there are few tools to measure both without spending some money. Let’s take a look at answers.
The Stack Putting App
The Stack Putting app helps you track your putting success or needed improvements. There is no substitute for analyzing your putting data. If you aren’t measuring, you are guessing. Let’s take a look.
KAVOOA PRO
The KAVOOA PRO is like the Swiss army knife of golf training aids. It’s a versatile training aid that is fun to use and is handy for golfers of all skill levels.
The Rain Drop
The Rain Drop retractable putting string by Perfect Practice Golf is the best elevated aim line I’ve ever tried. Let’s take a look.
Putting Setup
Repeating your ideal putting setup is critical. That is width of stance, stance distance from the ball, ball placement, etc. Being off just a small amount can result in missed putts. Let’s take a look.
Green Reading System
The Green Reading System from WhyGolf is a must have addition to you green reading tool box. I have recently added this system to my training aid arsenal. Let’s take a look.
Reading Breaking Putts
Reading breaking putts and being good at it can significantly lower your score. Your control over speed and the putter face at impact might be perfect, but if you have misread the putt you have nothing. Zip. Zero. Let’s take a look.
FJ Quantum Golf Shoes
FJ Quantum men’s golf shoes by FootJoy feature SofFoam which delivers all day playing and walking comfort. The spikeless traction targets rotational and lateral swing forces. Let’s take a look.
Eyeline Putting Mirrors
Eyeline putting mirrors come in various sizes and configurations. I prefer the larger putting mirror with the additional shoulder alignment mirror. The smaller version of this with a shoulder alignment mirror fits in my golf bag for pre-round practice. Let’s take a look.
Wellputt Ghost Hole
Wellputt Ghost Holes are a great practice tool. They work perfectly if you like to visualize the ball rolling in the hole. Let’s take a look.
BAL.ON Smart Kit
BAL.ON Smart Kit is advertised as a training system for all areas of golf. The smart kit consists of a pair of pressure insoles, two smart pods and a smartphone app. Finally, an affordable ground force measuring tool. Let’s take a look.