Simpler is almost always better when it comes to training aids; focus on tools that provide immediate feedback rather than those that force your body into artificial positions.
Their scorecard
Low point / fat: helps/5
Alignment: helps/5
Wrist / slice: helps/5
Face control: helps/5
Rotation: helps/5
Tempo / warm-up: helps/5
What they rate
Feedback-driven tools (lasers, video, apps) help calibrate feels
Simple aids like alignment sticks and Swing Guides remain the most effective
Speed training with real impact (HiTS) is safer and more effective than air swings
What they donβt
Restrictive aids (Swing Jacket) often cause regression once removed
Mechanical obstacles (Inside Approach) can lead to severe shanks if the root cause isn't addressed
Expensive $100k machines often fail to produce lasting swing changes
Simpler is almost always better when it comes to training aids; focus on tools that provide immediate feedback rather than those that force your body into artificial positions.
Feedback-driven tools (lasers, video, apps) help calibrate feels
Simple aids like alignment sticks and Swing Guides remain the most effective