Golfers commonly swing the club "over the top," cutting the clubhead from outside the target line and across the ball, producing a slice. Training clubs, such as a weighted driver or iron or a dual-hinged driver or iron, help you swing with the right tempo and on plane, which is from the inside to the ball, down and through just to the right of the target line. Training clubs can help you master the swing plane and proper tempo to hit consistent, solid shots.
Step 1
Swing a weighted iron or driver for 15 minutes to get a proper feel. Hit balls with the club as you become comfortable. Don't try to swing hard; the point is to find proper path and tempo.
Step 2
Swing smoothly and feel the club drop to the inside on the downswing with a hinged driver or iron to keep the club from breaking down. Swing gradually faster as you get the idea. Hit shots with the club when you can complete full swings without the club breaking down.
Step 3
Groove your putting stroke with a sand wedge. Putt the ball in the center with the wedge's leading edge to promote a level, smooth stroke. Keep your wrists firm but relaxed during the stroke.
Tips and Warnings
- Momentus Golf, an Iowa company, and Medicus Golf, an Ohio firm, make weighted clubs. Medicus and Refiner Golf, of Florida, make hinged clubs.
- Don't fall to the temptation to try to swing hard with training clubs. The idea is to build the correct swing, not to pound balls down the driving range.
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