StrikePad Summary
The StrikePad is a pad used for hitting golf balls. What separates the hitting mats you would find at the local golf course with the Strikepad are the visual graphics depicting the proper swing path on the pad. It is somewhat similar to the silhouetted shoes often given as aids for people learning a dance. It might not be as effective, however, because with a decent swing speed you can’t visually see your club’s position through the impact zone.
Is the StrikePad effective?
The StrikePad suffers from the same thing that plagues all mats, hitting off grass and mats are two different things. The capability to take a divot off a mat is not there and thus practicing off a mat promotes a flatter swing plane, which can lead to thin shots. The club swing path on the StrikePad helps reinforce the correct plane, which should help high handicappers.
How much is the StrikePad?
The StrikePad can be purchased online for $25.99. It can be purchased in conjunction with BirdieBalls for $32.50, which might appeal to some.
Is the StrikePad a good value?
The StrikePad is a decent product. The StrikePad is not a must-have golf product but it could be beneficial to those whose wives are fed up with the golf divots in the lawn.
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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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