| Over the past twenty years golf has grown into | | | | Consistent swing |
| a worldwide phenomenon. The game of golf is | | | | -The inside approach golf swing training aids - This |
| now widely accessible, with high quality local | | | | will help to correct hooks / slices in your swing |
| affordable golf courses available for the general | | | | and therefore improve your game. |
| public. With the popularity of players like Tiger | | | | -Hinged clubs - These will 'snap' if the swing is |
| Woods the game has become a marketers | | | | flawed, therefore encouraging you to swing in a |
| dream, and nowadays there are hundreds of golf | | | | consistent manner. |
| swing training aids available. Before, you jump | | | | -Weighted clubs - The evenly weighted shafts |
| straight in and buy the most expensive items in | | | | generate momentum along the correct swing |
| the store; you need to be aware that this is not | | | | plane. |
| always the best way forward. The best thing to | | | | -Laser trainers - These allow you to see the |
| do is ensure that you carry out your research, | | | | swing path / plane of your swing. |
| and that you are clear exactly what aspect of | | | | Speed of swing |
| your golf swing you want to improve. Eg. Is it | | | | -Power Stance - Addresses the lower body of |
| your grip? Do you want more consistency in your | | | | the golf swing. This is critical because it is the |
| swing? Do you want to increase the speed of | | | | source of power of the swing. |
| your swing? All of these need to be considered. | | | | -Power Hitter Swing Trainer - Strengthens all the |
| Within each of these areas there you have a | | | | important muscles of the golf swing, therefore |
| wide choice of golf swing training aids, varying | | | | enabling you to increase power. |
| widely in cost and this is where your research will | | | | -Speed Stik - Contains a speed gauge in mph. |
| be invaluable. Below is a brief idea of what is | | | | Your speed of swing is directly proportional to the |
| available in the golf swing training aids market. | | | | distance the ball travels (if hit sweetly!). This will |
| Improving your grip | | | | help to build up your power. |
| -Gloves which indicate where you are supposed | | | | These are just a selection of the golf swing |
| to hold the club. | | | | training aids on the market. There are many |
| -Moulded grips - Fit directly onto the club and | | | | others to bear in mind as well as a wealth of |
| direct where your hands should lay on the club. | | | | videos, DVDs, and books. If you do buy a training |
| -Grip wrap straps - Facilitates the correct grip | | | | aid then using it sporadically will not help. You will |
| pressure and secures control of the club. | | | | need to ensure repeated use in order to benefit, |
| -Power Balls - Builds up grip and forearm strength. | | | | but I can assure you it will be worth it in the end! |