A lot of golfers have a closet full of gadgets that promise to fix their swing. I’ve got one, too. Most of them end up collecting dust. But every once in a while, a training aid actually delivers.
While putting this list together, I found myself laughing at some of the gimmicks for sale. Trust me, if it looks ridiculous, it probably is. That’s why I’ve narrowed it down to five training aids on Amazon that are actually worth your money.
Here are the five that made the cut.
1. Mele Links Pro Swing
If you haven’t seen it yet, this Mele Links Pro Swing training aid has become quite popular thanks to Korn Ferry Tour pro Michael Johnson. Johnson missed a cut earlier this year and, instead of searching for a high-tech fix, bought a $30 training aid online.
He uses it during wedge practice to improve connectivity and wrist control, saying: “I’m just a normal person like any other golfer.”
This aid is the same style as the ProSENDR but it comes in at a much lower price.
The goal with this one is to help you keep the club connected to your body and train better wrist mechanics. I haven’t spent a ton of time with the Mele Links Pro Swing but I love its versatility and the price is hard to beat.
2. Triple Bead Stringline Putting Trainer
Chalk lines are a helpful tool for training your putting stroke, but try pulling one out on a course practice green and you’ll probably get a few looks. Not every course wants players marking up the green.
The Triple Bead Stringline is the cleaner solution.
It gives you the same visual reference as a chalk line without the mess or hassle. The string stretches tight across your line and the beads serve as checkpoints to confirm your path and face control. It’s simple, lightweight and fits in any pocket of your bag.
For golfers who want a tour-quality putting station without the side-eye from course staff, this one is a no-brainer.
3. SKLZ Power Position Weighted Trainer
Swing plane is one of those concepts that’s easy to explain but hard to feel. I like the way the SKLZ Power Position Weighted Trainer does it.
The SKLZ has some extra weight to it so it naturally guides your hands and body into the correct slot. The exaggerated feel forces you into better sequencing and builds muscle memory without overthinking mechanics. Once you go back to a regular club, the correct plane feels automatic.
It’s compact enough for the range or your backyard and it doubles as a warm-up tool before a round. If you’ve ever struggled with “coming over the top” or getting too flat, this is a smart way to retrain your body. I also like it for beginners who are still trying to figure out how this all works!
4. Tour Aim Alignment Aid
This one isn’t for everyone. The Tour Aim Alignment Aid is part alignment stick system, part creativity tool. You can set it up in different positions to train alignment, start lines or even club path.
The reason it works is that it gives golfers options. If you like experimenting with feels, tweaking your setup or building custom practice stations, this is a lot of fun to work with. If you want something simple, skip it and just get an alignment stick.
If you spend a bunch of time on the range and want to make it more effective/interesting, I would add this one to your training aid collection.
5. SuperSpeed Force Board Pro
Ground forces are one of the most important (and misunderstood) concepts in the golf swing. The best players in the world use the ground to generate speed, balance and consistency but, for most golfers, it’s hard to feel and even harder to teach.
The SuperSpeed Force Board Pro is a versatile balance platform with multiple attachments that lets you train pressure shifts, lateral force, torque and vertical force. Paired with the SuperSpeed app, you can work through guided protocols, test different stances and get real feedback on how you’re using the ground.
Here’s the caveat: this isn’t a “grab-and-go” training aid. If you only get a range bucket and a round of golf on Saturday morning, it’s probably not worth the money. But if you enjoy spending time experimenting and have some time to kill, this one is fun and valuable.
Final thoughts
The most important advice I can give about training aids involves use. Almost every training aid I’ve tried works to some extent but if you don’t commit to using it, don’t buy it. Choose things that make practice more fun and you’ll actually want to go and do it.
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