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by Mick Euan Tait

There are so many golf training products available that you probably don’t know which one to buy. First, you need to know why you need them and what type of golf training products you may need. Many golfers spend too much money on golf aids without seeing any progress in their game.

Some golfers don’t have a specific problem with their game – they just want to improve upon a certain area of it. Some desire a ways of achieving more distance or more accuracy, while others are interested in getting fit for golf and want to buy some golf strength training aids.

In this article I will point out the top 4 categories and which type of golf training products you can find. You should first try to identify why you believe you think a golf training aid can help you. Once you have identified your particular problem you will be in a better position to choose the right golf aid to help you improve your game.

Golf training equipment isn’t the only choice you have – in their place, you could have a look at the available golf guide books (eBooks) or golf DVD’s that show you how to improve certain areas of your game. Many of these eBooks and DVD’s are great resources for targeting and fixing a certain golfing problem; the golf swing, golf fitness programs, golf stretching exercises, how to fix a slice, or just some good general golf lessons. If you prefer using a physical golf training aid then here are the top 4 categories:

Full Swing Training Aids: This is the biggest category of them all, but not all products that are lumped into it are a complete golf swing solution. Probably the best full swing trainers are the hinged golf clubs like the Medicus Dual Hinge Driver or the Refiner hinged training clubs. Next, you could try the Leadbetter Swing Setter or weighted golf clubs like the Momentus weighted driver. Finally, a full circle swing trainer like the Explaner can really help you with the full swing.

Golf Fitness Training Aids: By getting fit for golf you will greatly improve all aspects of your golf game; so I recommend any golfer try out these training aids. The GolfGym is the renowned leader in the field of golf fitness and they offer complete solutions for the golfer. To increase your flexibility and to work on your golf specific muscles, there are two options. The first are weighted golf clubs which also improve your swing plane, and the second is the Explaner as it uses a weighted roller.

Golf Grip Training Aids: As the perfect golf swing starts with a good golf grip, golf grip training aids are another essential product if you have problems with your grip. These products range from specially molded grips that fit over your regular grip of your clubs to special golf gloves that help you grip the club with the right pressure and the right position every time. Also in this category you will find grip training aids that are designed to strengthen the muscles of your hands and wrists.

Putting Training Aids: As putting is such an important part of the game of golf, you will find dozens of different putting aids available. These range from aids that help you with your tempo to laser devices to help your alignment. There are also a bunch of putting tracks and guides for alignment as well as braces to teach you the proper position for your forearms and hands while putting.

These are the main categories of golf training products. There are several other specialized categories that are more specific, like; swing plane, golf tempo, alignment, balance, weight transfer, impact position, release, and short game training aids. So, as you can see, there is a specific golf training product for each and every area of the game of golf. Remember, only buy a golf training aid when you have identified the specific area of your game that you need help with or that you want to improve.

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