Golf Training Aids

A simulator shows you what the ball did. A training aid helps you fix why. These are the best-rated aids for tempo, alignment, impact and putting.

Top Pick

Orange Whip Swing Trainer

$120

A flexible shaft with a weighted orange ball on the end. It punishes a jerky transition and rewards a smooth, connected swing.

Budget Pick

Rhino Valley Golf Alignment Sticks

$8

Two fiberglass alignment sticks for aim, ball position and swing path. The cheapest training aid that actually works.

All Golf Training Aids Reviews

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Orange Whip Swing Trainer

Top Pick
★★★★½4.7/5

A flexible shaft with a weighted orange ball on the end. It punishes a jerky transition and rewards a smooth, connected swing.

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Rhino Valley Golf Alignment Sticks

★★★★½4.5/5

Two fiberglass alignment sticks for aim, ball position and swing path. The cheapest training aid that actually works.

86

EyeLine Golf Putting Mirror

★★★★½4.6/5

A mirror you putt over. It shows if your eyes are over the ball, your shoulders square and the putter on line.

84

SKLZ Gold Flex Swing Trainer

★★★★½4.6/5

A flexible shaft with a weighted head. It does the same job as the Orange Whip for less than half the price.

80

GoSports Golf Impact Bag

★★★★½4.5/5

A bag you fill with towels and hit with a club. It trains forward shaft lean and a square face at impact, indoors and without balls.

80

Amazon Basics Golf Swing Trainer

★★★★½4.6/5

A weighted warm-up stick with a training grip. Simple, cheap and well rated.

Buying Guide

Training aids give you feedback on tempo, aim, impact and putting setup, at home and without a coach. The best ones cost under $50.