Reviewers agree that the HackMotion Wrist Sensor delivers instant biofeedback on wrist angles, accurate metric tracking, and automated drills that improve strike quality and dispersion through a comfortable design. However, some testers point out a steep learning curve with difficult drills, tedious setup and calibration, software quirks, and a high price accompanied by extra subscription costs.
Strong consensus: 12 of 13 recommend. 13 reviews from 5 creators. 12 positive, 1 mixed. Reviewer scores (0–100): median 92.
Where reviewers agree
Each theme groups reviews that make the same point. The lines under it are each reviewer’s point, summarised from their video — not direct quotes.
What reviewers praise
Instant biofeedback on wrist angles — Praised in 11 reviews
H.I.T GOLF: Excellent multi-sensory feedback through vibration, audio, and visuals (0:12)
Alex Etches Golf: Immediate audio-visual feedback loop for every swing (0:11)
Comfortable design and extra features — Praised in 8 reviews
H.I.T GOLF: Lightweight and non-intrusive sensor that fits over a golf glove (0:12)
Alex Etches Golf: Free software updates without recurring subscription costs (0:11)
MrShortGame Golf: Integrates well with a mobile app (6:36)
Automated drills and coaching — Praised in 7 reviews
Alex Etches Golf: Tailored drills automatically assigned based on diagnosis (0:11)
MrShortGame Golf: Specific drills for takeaway, casting, and release (2:39)
Alex Etches Golf: Guided practice drills specifically for putting (0:58)
Accurate wrist metric tracking — Praised in 6 reviews
H.I.T GOLF: Accurately identifies specific wrist faults like cupped or extended positions (0:12)
MrShortGame Golf: Precise data on extension and flexion (6:36)
MrShortGame Golf: Visual charts show exact degree of casting or rotation (2:39)
Better strike quality and dispersion — Praised in 5 reviews
MrShortGame Golf: Helps diagnose clubface control issues at impact
Fraser Golf Institute: Provides immediate feedback to fix faults within 20 shots
Alex Etches Golf: Significantly improves strike quality and distance through better swing plane (1:37)
Where they push back
Steep learning curve and difficult drills — Raised in 6 reviews
Alex Etches Golf: Visualizing impact metrics can be frustrating for high-flipping golfers (0:11)
MrShortGame Golf: Steep learning curve for data interpretation (6:36)
MrShortGame Golf: The casting drill is difficult to master even for scratch golfers (2:39)
Tedious setup, calibration, and app requirements — Raised in 5 reviews
MrShortGame Golf: Requires consistent calibration to ensure accurate data (2:39)
MrShortGame Golf: Requires app setup and sensor placement on hand
Alex Etches Golf: Highly sensitive sensor requires precise setup (0:58)
High price and extra subscription costs — Raised in 4 reviews
H.I.T GOLF: Pro version is very expensive for most amateur golfers (0:12)
MrShortGame Golf: Relatively expensive compared to manual aids (6:36)
Alex Etches Golf: Requires subscription/software access for full features (0:58)
Clunky tech, software quirks, and distractions — Raised in 3 reviews
H.I.T GOLF: App language and coaching instructions can feel clunky and AI-generated (0:12)
H.I.T GOLF: Lacks the nuanced understanding of a real golf coach for individual swing styles (0:12)
Alex Etches Golf: Sensor might flag 'ambers' on shots that feel relatively good (0:11)
Hard to build muscle memory and maintain mechanics — Raised in 3 reviews
Alex Etches Golf: Requires consistent repetition to convert new feels into permanent muscle memory (1:37)
Alex Etches Golf: Requires significant practice to override long-term muscle memory (1:48)
Alex Etches Golf: Requires consistent use to maintain mechanical feels (0:21)
Will it fix your miss?
Wrist / slice: 13 of 13 say it helps
Face control: 11 of 13 say it helps · 2 partial
Slice: 8 of 13 say it helps
Rotation: 3 of 13 say it helps · 3 partial
Low point / fat: 2 of 13 say it helps
Tempo: 2 of 13 say it helps
Every verdict
Each reviewer’s point, summarised from their video.
H.I.T GOLF: Phenomenal biofeedback tech for wrist awareness, but the automated coaching feels too 'one-size-fits-all'. — mixed, 60/100. Rick Shiels Honest Review Of HackMotion (145K views, at 0:12) · Intermediate · Advanced
MrShortGame Golf: The gold standard for biofeedback on lead wrist position and face control. — positive, 90/100. 20 Gifts EVERY Golfer WANTS! (23K views, at 6:36) · Advanced · Slicers
Alex Etches Golf: Provides essential real-time feedback on wrist mechanics to eliminate early extension and stabilize the club face. — positive, 95/100. 12 Months of using HACKMOTION (The TRUTH) (6.5K views, at 0:21) · All Golfers · Slicers
Scratch Golf Academy: Provides essential real-time data on wrist extension and flexion to master club face control and swing plane. — positive, 82/100. This Golf Gear Improves Your Swing (3.8K views) · Intermediate · Advanced
How this page is made: each reviewer’s verdict, pros and cons, sentiment, score and launch numbers are machine-extracted from their video — summarised, not quoted word for word. The themes are machine-grouped and the intro is machine-written from those summaries. We have not tested this product ourselves. Updated Jun 2026.