Over the last couple years I’ve accumulated several laser alignment tools. Some are simple and inexpensive and others are more expensive and work better. Let’s take a look at them one by one.
Note: Do not point a laser at yourself or anyone else. Follow the manufacturers instructions at all times.
Overview
Initially, I purchased “red line” lasers at the local hardware store. There was a recommendation online to buy two Black & Decker lasers.
I bought SKIL red line lasers instead because they didn’t have the ones I was looking for.
I ended up buying both. Neither brand works well and here is why.
Red line lasers are hard to see in a lighted room and are impossible to see outdoors in bright sunlight.
Purchasing The Smart Golfer Laser Alignment System happened after a short game lesson. I still like it, but it’s really for putter alignment at setup only.
Then I went all in and bought Wright Putting Dynamics Laser Optics Version 3. It’s an extremely bright “green line” laser. I would recommend this one for indoor use.
It works better on cloudy days or in the shade outside. It does work in bright sunlight, but not at a great distance.
So, I was kind of disappointed.
I still use my Pelz elevated aim line outside. That too, has limitations on length of putt. It’s good for about 8 or 10 feet.
Then, I really went all in and bought The Perfect Putter with the laser attachment. It has a “green dot” laser.
These work great inside and outside.
It doesn’t provide a line, but you can move the laser in a line to an aim point.
Then, I came across an inexpensive “green dot” pen laser on Amazon. It’s handheld.
It’s hard to hold steady for long putts, but works well aligning shorter putts or aiming at an aim point next to the hole.
Laser Alignment Options
SKIL
Cost – $22.98 each
These are for hanging pictures mostly or for indoor use. The idea is to point them at each other laying on the floor. This gives you a continuous line against the back of the putter and against the front of the ball and putter.
I used tennis shoes to create a ball gate and putt into a electronic ball return using these.
They are no good for use in a well lit room or outside. They don’t sit up high enough either.
The brightness and battery life is not good.
Laser Alignment Options
Black & Decker
Cost – $17.45 each
These work the same as the SKIL lasers, but sit up higher, are a little brighter and the batteries last longer.
It’s the same process of aiming them at each other on the floor.
Laser Alignment Options
Wright Putting Dynamics Laser Optics V 3
Cost – $139.00
These are the real deal for a bright laser that shines right over the top of your putter and ball to the target or from the target back to you putter. The object is to create an aim line on the floor or green to gauge your start line abilities.
I’d recommend this one. The one shortcoming is that even as bright as this green line laser is, it does not work great in bright sunlight.
It’s a first rate device with a long lasting rechargeable battery. It comes with a remote so you can turn it on or off easily.
You may want to check out their other products. I believe they have a green dot laser also. I didn’t purchase one because I bought the following true roller and laser package.
Laser Alignment Options
The Perfect Putter Laser Attachment
I would recommend these as well, but they are not cheap.
Cost for just the laser – $149.00 plus you need to buy The Perfect Putter. Premium model – $299, Tour Model – $349.00
This attachment does not work by itself. You need to attach it to The Perfect Putter making it pretty expensive.
Having said that, I use both all the time and they work well indoors or outside.
This option is a “green dot” laser that swivels vertically to allow you to aim it close or pretty far away at an aim point. I use non-reflective objects to aim at.
The one thing I wish it has was a remote to turn it on and off.
The Smart Golfer Laser Alignment System
Cost – $49.95
I use this one indoors for putter alignment practice all winter. I aim it at the Visio aim board.
They say you can hit putts with it… I don’t.
It’s a red dot laser and it comes with a red line attachment. I do not use the line attachment.
Laser Alignment Options
Luein pen laser on Amazon
Cost $16.99
I bought this because I saw someone using one just to point out an aim point on the green next to the hole. I thought that it would be good for lining up drills that use a mirror, putting, gate and ramp or target hole.
It works well indoors or outdoors. It’s much like a laser pointer for a presentation on a screen. However, it’s a very bright green dot laser.
I thought I would try something extra. I have charts that indicate rise over run. Measurements would be things like knee high, thigh high, etc.
I like to measure thing exactly. I purchased a 4 pack of gunsmith scope mounting levels. ($4.99) My thought was mount the little level on the handheld laser and run it up the putter shaft to level and get a measurement that way.
Doing a lot of math on the green is not my thing. It has to be simple. Like knee high over 30 feet equals hit it like a 40 footer.
I just want to make sure I’m measuring accurately and this might work well.
I really only just started to use this laser. Like I say it would good for lining thing up in a line or pointing to a spot near the hole as a reference aim point.
Conclusion
These may not be for everyone. In fact, there is nothing wrong with using an elevated aim line. You can pick up a Dave Pelz elevated aim line for about $20.
There may be cheaper versions. You could make one yourself. In fact, that’s my next article.
I use the Wright Putting Dynamics Laser Optics V3 indoors and periodically outdoors if the weather is right or if the pin is in the shade.
However, I use The Perfect Putter Tour with the Laser Alignment option all the time.
The handheld doesn’t take up a lot of space and is easy to use. It will throw a green dot a long way.
I take it along with The Perfect Putter all the time.
Leave the red lasers for hanging pictures.