8board Summary
The 8board is a training tool that promises to improve balance and coordination. It consists of a board that has a double-swivel. The board moves as you stand on it and you have to use balance and strength to stay on. Golf is just one of the many sports that you can use the 8board to train for.
Is the 8board effective?
With dedicated practice on the 8board, you will get better balance. Balance is key in golf. If you can’t keep your balance on the golf course, hitting quality golf shots will prove difficult. However, it is important to note that when you lose your balance in the golf swing it is usually due to an overaggressive golf swing and not poor balance.
Some golfers have complained that the 8board doesn’t improve coordination as much as advertised.
How much is the 8board?
The 8board can be purchased online for $119.99
Is the 8board a good value?
The 8board is expensive for an exercise aid that will only indirectly help your golf game. But, if you play other sports and would like more balance than the 8board might not be a bad pick.
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Golf Training Aids
The Sybervision Golf DVD is one of the best-selling golf training aids of all time. It's based on principle of muscle memory. Essentially, if you watch the "perfect" golf swing over and over again, your subconcious tells your body -- your muscles -- what to do.
The Sybervision method was discovered and developed at Stanford University. It's been endorsed by dozens of athletes from various sports. If you were a golfer in the 80's, you've undoubtedly heard of this program. If you're part of "Generation Y," such as myself, then chances are you haven't. I "discovered" it in a Golf Magazine at my Dentist's office. America's Top 100 Golf Pros voted on the best training aids of all time. Two out of the top three were Sybervision. So I decided to give it a shot and have no regrets.
For more information about the Sybervision Golf DVD, click on one of the links below.
My second pick is the Medicus Dual Hinge Driver. It helps correct two key components of a good golf swing: plane and tempo. It helps you get rid of that slice and it helps you hit the ball longer and straighter.
If you haven't seen the Medicus Driver, check out the video on the manufacturer's site.
It's essentually a typical driver with two hinges. If your takeway is off plane, the hinge breaks and you won't hit the ball. The same thing happens if your try to crush the ball, helping you perfect your tempo.
I bought my Medicus for $200 about two years ago. Since then, the prices have dropped. You can get it for about $160. They're even offering a free trial. For more info, click on the links below.
The "Simple Golf Swing" is my favorite Golf eBook available. If you're a technical learner (such as myself) and not totally lost (I was VERY lost), then this book is a great choice to help straighten out your ball flight.
I got a lot out of my "Simple Golf Swing" purchase. Not only does it detailed pictures of every step of the golf swing, but it also includes video with great side notes. Plus, it recommends dozens of great drills with video examples so you know you're doing them right. After all, only perfect practice makes perfect.
If you have the time and patience to study and truly learn the golf swing, the "Simple Golf Swing" eBook is a great choice. It's the cheapest of the three recommendation at only $47.00 and it's an instant download.
For more information, click on the links below.
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