5 popular golf training aids that help fix common swing faults
GOLF editors selected five popular training aids for working on grip, swing path, pressure shift, early extension and alignment.
- For open-minded golfers, GOLF editors selected five proven training aids that can help address common swing faults — and provide motivation for better golf in 2027.
- Grip trainer Right-Handed Golf Club Grip Trainer — Golf Gifts & Gallery Designed only for right-handed golfers, this trainer indicates exact finger, thumb and hand placement to help develop a proper grip.
- The low-cost grip trainer is beloved by Scottie Scheffler and makes a good small gift.
- “The fundamentals may not be the most exciting things to work on, but when they are in working order, playing consistent golf becomes much easier,” wrote game-improvement editor Zephyr Melton.
If you’re looking for a golf gift, an improved game may be the most impressive option. A lower handicap is a gift that keeps giving. Still, game-improvement products can be delicate presents because few golfers want their weaknesses pointed out directly.
For open-minded golfers, GOLF editors selected five proven training aids that can help address common swing faults — and provide motivation for better golf in 2027.
Grip trainer
Right-Handed Golf Club Grip Trainer — Golf Gifts & Gallery
Designed only for right-handed golfers, this trainer indicates exact finger, thumb and hand placement to help develop a proper grip. It fits over any golf-club grip, is easy to attach and remove without damaging the club, and promotes a consistent grip and sound swing mechanics.
Price: $9.99 from PGA TOUR Superstore.
The low-cost grip trainer is beloved by Scottie Scheffler and makes a good small gift.
“The fundamentals may not be the most exciting things to work on, but when they are in working order, playing consistent golf becomes much easier,” wrote game-improvement editor Zephyr Melton. “You may not swing like Scheffler with a grip trainer, but at least you can practice like him.”
Swing-path trainer
Eagle Mat Pro — Swing Path Trainer
This mat provides immediate visual feedback on every swing. Its flip-sequin technology reveals whether the club is moving too far inside-out, outside-in or down the line. It also shows where the club contacted the ground — on a fat, thin or clean strike — helping diagnose common mistakes such as chunking or topping the ball.
The Eagle Mat Pro is designed for indoor and outdoor use, can withstand repeated swings and changing conditions, and is lightweight and portable. It suits beginners learning the fundamentals as well as experienced players fine-tuning their technique.
Price: $29.99 from Fairway Jockey.
“I can see why this product went viral a few years ago,” said game-improvement editor Maddi MacClurg. “The Eagle Mat Pro doesn’t overcomplicate things — it just shows you what’s happening at impact and lets you work from there. For me, it turned practice into something more focused, fun and effective.”
Pressure plate
Why Golf Pressure Plate with Power Wedge Training Aid
One of the keys to consistently powerful contact is learning to get to the lead side before impact. Center-face contact, avoiding fat and thin shots, and compressing the ball are all directly connected to moving to the lead side correctly.
The package includes the Pressure Plate and Power Wedge, an inclined platform for the trail foot that teaches the feel of activating the lower body properly. The better a player loads the trail leg, the more speed they can create and the easier it becomes to get to the lead side early — similar to throwing a ball.
The aid is designed to add speed and consistency by teaching an effective pressure shift without swaying. It also clarifies when the player has made the transition: the Pressure Plate tilts only when pressure is shifted correctly.
Price: $119.99 from PGA TOUR Superstore.
Resistance bands
Mini Bands+, Green/Black — GOLFFOREVER Recovery
Part of the GolfForever Training System, these bands are designed to strengthen the glutes, relieve back pain and help generate more distance. They can be used independently or with the GolfForever system. The pinch-free fabric construction is designed for comfort and durability, with light, medium and heavy resistance levels. The non-slip, non-roll design stays in place, and a carry bag is included.
Price: $34.99 from PGA TOUR Superstore.
“Swinging with a resistance band around my legs was a great way to train my body to swing without early extending,” said MacClurg. “It’s a great drill to practice on the range while actually hitting golf balls. After a while, you can take the band off and try to maintain that feel when you swing. If you can continue to feel that pressure on the outside of your legs, you will stabilize your core and make it difficult to early extend.”
Alignment mirror
Why Golf Alignment Mirror Training Aid
The mirror helps monitor setup and alignment, including body lines, posture and head position. These fundamentals can change slightly from day to day or swing to swing — often too subtly to feel, yet enough to disrupt the result.
Price: $69.99 from PGA TOUR Superstore.
“For golfers who struggle with alignment, setup or unwanted movement, the Why Golf Alignment Mirror is a smart way to check your swing,” said MacClurg. “It helped me become more aware of my tendencies and, more importantly, gave me a simpler way to work on them.”
Source: GOLF.com, Jessica Marksbury, October 11, 2026.
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