Best Golf Training Aids To Gain Distance

Some swing trainers get you on the right path, square up your clubface or even fix a slice. Good for them. Let’s be honest. Distance is king.

When did you hear anyone complain about hitting the golf ball too far? Adding distance to your golf game makes it easier to shoot lower scores and be more aggressive. Here are some of our favorite golf training aids to gain distance

The Stack System

The Stack is a weight resistance system that helps you incrementally increase swing speed.

With the way The Stack works, you’ll increase your speed the right way. Some golfers go for a weighted club and end up injuring themselves as the club is just too heavy.

With The Stack, you have access to personalized training programs that have been proven to gain speed. It does take a little work and you have to stick to the program, but if you want results, you’ll find them.

The only issue is that it’s priced higher than other golf training aids to gain speed. They just added The Stack Putting app so you get a good value but if you don’t put in the time, it’s not worth the money.

Who’s It For: A player who doesn’t mind putting the time into the exercises will benefit significantly from The Stack System. If you like to practice, this is for you.

Orange Whip

Not only can the Orange Whip help you gain distance, it also grabbed one of our top spots for the best overall golf training aids last year. With the Orange Whip, you can work on rhythm, balance and power by swinging this elongated flexible shaft.

Until you start swinging the Orange Whip, it’s hard to see how it impacts your game. After a few swings, you’ll see how it helps you time your swing, release properly and even create some lag.

The best part about the Orange Whip is you don’t have to do much more than take your regular golf swing.

The tool promotes a natural and fluid swing motion because of its counterweight system.

Add some swings with the Orange Whip to your daily stretching and practice routine.

Who’s It For: Any golfer can benefit from the Orange Whip to increase clubhead speed and improve balance and stability.

Lag Shot

I tested the Lag Shot Lady and was impressed with its instant feedback. If you want to hit good shots with the Lag Shot, you must take a smooth swing using the larger muscles.

It takes a few swings to get this down, as the Lag Shot will quickly exaggerate any swing path issues.

Your tempo and timing will improve and you can really start to feel what it takes to go after the ball with some extra speed.

My favorite part about the Lag Shot is that you can hit with real golf balls. It’s so much easier to transfer those results to the course.

Who’s It For: Invest in this one if you are not easily frustrated (it’s hard to get the hang of hitting golf balls with the Lag Shot in the beginning) and you want a tool you can use to gain power, regardless of your handicap.

SuperSpeed Golf Training System

The SuperSpeed Golf Training System consists of three weighted sticks that help you increase speed by consistently practicing with the proper combination of weights. This is another program where the training program may be more critical (or just as important) as the device itself.

You’ll need a launch monitor to check on your progress. It doesn’t need to be anything overly complicated, just enough to help measure speed. The PRGR portable launch monitor is the one that SuperSpeed recommends.

Like anything else, you’ll need to spend a few weeks consistently working if you want to see the 20 or more extra yards on your drives that SuperSpeed claims are possible.

Who’s It For: Golfers looking to hit longer drives will like this speed training process.

Tour Striker Smart Ball

The Tour Striker Smart Ball is a lightweight inflatable ball that is placed between the forearms when swinging. You can use this while hitting actual golf shots. The concept here is to help your body and arms all work together.

The results?

More accuracy and quite a bit more distance, all at the same time. This one is a little awkward to use initially, but if you can stick with it, you’ll see results. There are even some PGA Tour professionals (Justin Rose) using it.

Who’s It For: The golfer looking to drop some strokes, be it through more distance or just better ball striking.

Rypstick

Rypstick is not just a golf training aid; it is specifically called a “speed training aid.” With the Rypstick, you’ll work through some resistance to improve your power, timing and consistency.

There are eight weight combinations to make it easier to customize your training. Rypstick comes with a free training app to help you make faster progress. It’s a good tool for training and for warming up before a round.

Who’s It For: Golfers of all skill levels who are looking to improve both power and timing. Comes with an option to purchase the launch monitor with the trainer. The new RypBoard can also monitor pressure and weight shift while you work on speed.

What Types of Golf Training Aids Work To Gain Distance?

With hundreds of swing trainers on the market, here are a few things you can look for to increase distance on the golf course.

• Balance and Weight Shift Training: Any training aid like the RypBoard or even the PowerShift Board will make your swing more efficient and capable of hitting longer shots. 
• Resistance and Weight Trainers: The Stack and SuperSpeed provide resistance without adding too much extra weight where you can hurt yourself. The next time you put a club in your hands, it’s a lot easier to get distance. 
• Swing Mechanics Aids: Something like the TourStriker Smart Ball will help you improve your swing path and face angle in addition to increasing your connection and getting more speed.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you gain distance in golf?

Increasing distance is not just about getting more speed (although that greatly helps). However, you must also strike the ball with the center of the clubface, which should be square to the target to maximize distance.

How can I practice golf on my own?

One of the best ways to practice golf on your own is to work with golf swing speed and distance trainers. These weighted or resistance-type devices make it easier to hit the golf ball further. Your golf clubs will feel lighter and your tempo and rhythm will improve.

Does Lag Shot Trainer Work?

Lag Shot can be used while hitting golf shots or just as a way to work up for a round of golf. The training aid helps you improve tempo and create lag in the swing. When you work with Lag Shot, you’ll see more distance, higher ball flight and greater accuracy.

Final Thoughts

We know it’s potentially more important to head to the putting green and work on eliminating those three-putts. However, it’s fun to gain extra distance in your golf game and it will help lower scores.

As an amateur golfer, even five or 10 more yards on a drive can make all the difference when approaching the greens. Talk to a golf professional about your swing issues and then pick up one of these swing trainers to make some significant gains.