| A golf swing trainer is a device that helps | | | | your swing in the correct plane, and others |
| you to consistently swing properly. There are | | | | keep your arms and legs in the correct |
| many options available, from those that are | | | | posture. Some do both, but remember that you |
| designed to fix your slice to those that will | | | | get what you pay for. |
| help you get a longer, faster drive. | | | | |
| | | | Before you invest in a golf swing trainer |
| Don't be fooled by the manufacturers that say | | | | like this or something simpler, try it out. |
| their trainer will solve any and all golf | | | | Most pro shops will allow you hit a few balls |
| swing problems. Know your primary swing | | | | in a hitting bay to get a feel for the |
| faults and focus on finding a golf swing | | | | equipment and its effectiveness. Whether you |
| trainer designed to fix them. All trainers | | | | are considering a big or small investment in |
| have the same purpose: to improve your swing | | | | equipment, have a golf pro look at your swing |
| mechanics. The majority do this by using what | | | | and suggest a golf swing trainer. Ask other |
| is known as 'muscle memory.' The idea is that | | | | golfers what they have tried. |
| if you carry out a movement time after time, | | | | |
| exactly the same way each time, your muscles | | | | One thing to consider when determining |
| become attuned to it. You will be able to | | | | whether a trainer is worth the money is its |
| execute that movement without having to | | | | longevity. If you consistently see |
| consciously make your muscles follow the | | | | advertisements for it, it's probably an |
| routine. | | | | effective training aid and therefore a good |
| | | | buy. But, if you see people trying to unload |
| One type of golf swing trainer you might be | | | | their used trainer at steep discounts on the |
| familiar with is the large, round devices | | | | Internet or at yard sales, chances are pretty |
| often made of white piping. These are called | | | | good that it was less than effective. |
| golf swing plane trainers. They specifically | | | | |
| help you get a feel for the proper swing | | | | Once you chosen a golf swing trainer, use it |
| plane for your body size. These trainers have | | | | regularly. It will take some time to fix your |
| stood the test of time so you'll see them at | | | | swing faults, so give it a chance. Too many |
| a lot of driving ranges and courses that | | | | trainers are collecting dust because their |
| offer instruction. Some have exercise cords | | | | owners got frustrated and gave up on it after |
| that strengthen your muscles while keeping | | | | just a few sessions. |