Most training aids are expensive, ineffective, or even dangerous. They tend to cost more than the ones that are affordable and can actually be useful. The user is responsible for discerning between the ones that work and those which don’t.
Question: “What’s the difference between a Gadget and an EFFECTIVE training aid?”
- An electronic gadget can take money out of your pocket and put it in another person’s!
- Sometimes gadgets are useless or worsen things.
- Gadgets will make you look like a village idiot. Remember these scenes from the movie “Tin Cup”Cup was seen wearing all of the gadgets
While a good training tool will not make it easier or stop you from making mistakes, they can give you the information you need to determine whether you are doing things right. You can’t make the same mistake twice if you have a device that restricts or hog-ties your movement. It is essential that you can feel the mistake as well as correct movements and positions in order to be able learn. Although there are some advantages to using restrictive devices, they have very few. You are more likely to make the same mistake again after the device has been removed. It is simple. Even though you may be moving, it is still wrong. When you’re free, everything will be back to normal. They are usually not worth the cost.
It is important to be cautious when using lighter and weighted clubs. Researchers have found that overweight and overspeed training aids should not exceed 20% of normal club weight. An average driver is about 340g, or 12 ounces. A device that is overweight should weigh no more than 410g or 14.5 ounces. Unskilled clubs should not be less than 270 grams (9.6 ounces). Because you’re stronger, heavy clubs will NOT increase your swing speed. They have two main benefits. First, they build strength. This allows you to control the club better at various positions. You also have more control and flexibility, which can give you greater speed in your swing. One warning: fan-like devices that use air resistance in order to slow down your swing are not recommended. This can affect your timing. Mother Nature is not to be messed with, so you need to take care of your timing.
You must learn to swing faster if you wish to improve your swing speed. It means that you should use a lighter club than usual and practice by swinging faster. “gut buster”You can swing at maximum power… quicker than you could swing on the fairway. This should feel like a normal swing. The idea is that you do not have to hit a ball. It’s better to just swing. Don’t do it! Speed building takes time and is slow. Mechanical improvement is the best way to improve swing speed (a wider stance, improved extension, delayed wristcock, and a better top of your backswing).
Training aids should almost be ID10T-proof… “teach without words”. You don’t need to know complicated instructions or prepare for use. The correct usage of your device should be easy and straightforward. A training aid should closely mimic the movements in real swings. This is in accordance with motor learning laws “specificity of training”In lay terms “practice like you play”.
Although it may sound obvious, a great training tool should work. Not only must they be useful, but also should produce rapid results. You should find them affordable, so you don’t feel bad about taking them out of the house once you learn what they can teach you or leaving them on the range.