I get to test a lot of training aids and equipment so I have a good handle on what works, what’s new and what you shouldn’t waste your money on. What I haven’t seen before is real sales data on what golfers are buying.
PGA TOUR Superstore shared some of their top-selling training aids from 2026 with me, in no particular order. I found it interesting and, honestly, a lot is what I’d recommend.
Ten of the best-selling training aids at PGATSS
| Training aid | What it’s for |
|---|---|
| 3×5 Thick Turf Mat | Hitting surface |
| 7×9 Auto Return Hitting Net | Hitting net |
| Divot Board | Swing feedback: path and low point |
| Foam Practice Balls | Practice balls for home use |
| Orange Whip | Tempo and warm-up |
| Palladium Putting Mat Trainer | Putting mat with ball return |
| Pro-Stix Alignment System | Alignment |
| PuttOut Compact Mirror | Putting setup feedback |
| Roll-A-Putt Putting Mat | Putting mat with ball return |
| Tour Aim | Alignment |
Golfers want a place to practice
Before anything else, the list is about having somewhere to hit and putt. Mats, nets, putting surfaces and practice balls make up a big share of the top sellers. That includes the 3×5 Thick Turf Mat, Dual Height Mat, 7×9 Auto Return Hitting Net, 9×7 Deluxe Net, Premium Practice Net w/Side Guards, and foam and mesh-bag practice balls.
That makes sense to me. The best training aid in the world doesn’t help if you can’t get reps in and a good mat and net give you a spot to practice whenever you have a free half hour.
Putting gets real attention and a better mat is worth it
Putting shows up a lot on the list with the Perfect Practice Roll-A-Putt, the Palladium Putting Mat Trainer and a couple of other putting mats in different sizes. I think that’s smart and it’s where a little extra money goes a long way.
The Roll-A-Putt, for example, sets up and stores away in seconds on a roll-away base and returns the ball automatically and the Palladium mat has a ball return for continuous play. Both make it easy to get in a lot of putts.
If you’re going to buy a putting mat and use it, I think a better one is worth paying for. The putting surface is the most important feature you want something that’s consistent and similar to the greens you play.
My pick is the Wellputt 10′ High Speed Mat which PGA TOUR Superstore carries. It’s built around dual speeds, alignment and speed-control training and an app with more than 50 practice exercises so it gives you things to work on, not just a surface to roll the ball on.
Tools that do more than one thing stay relevant
Alignment tools show up several times on the list: the Pro-Stix Alignment System, Tour Aim, the Collapsible Alignment Pole. I like gear that does multiple jobs and alignment sticks are the best example. Aim, ball position, swing path, putting gates and more, all from one inexpensive set.
The Orange Whip is the same idea. It’s on the list in two sizes and it works as a tempo trainer and a warm-up tool. That kind of versatility is a big part of why these products keep selling. Training aids are known for getting stuck in the corner of a garage but with multiple uses its easier to keep them in your setup.
Feedback is what makes practice count
A mat gives you reps but feedback tells you what those reps mean. That’s why I was glad to see the Divot Board on the list. I like the feedback it gives. It’s one of my favorite training aids. It shows you where your club strikes the ground with instant feedback on swing path, low point and ball-first contact. You see it right away without needing a launch monitor.
The PuttOut Compact Mirror does the same job for putting, letting you check your setup in a couple of minutes. If you’re building a practice space, make sure you are incorporating feedback tools and not just practice tools.
If it’s not easy, you won’t use it
The last thing I took from the list is how much of it is simple to set up at home: a putting mat that rolls out and returns the ball, an auto-return net or a feedback board you can use in the living room. Convenience is a big part of what sells.
I agree with that completely. If a training aid is a hassle, it ends up in the garage and then what’s the point? The best practice setup is the one you’ll use. I’ve always felt like the Orange Whip, alignment sticks and even a grip trainer are good because they fit in the golf bag.
Final thoughts
How many of these do you own? If you’re missing a feedback tool, start there. A mat and a net give you reps but feedback is what makes them count. And if you don’t have a putting mat yet, make it a good one.
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