putting aids

[hovis]

i've been looking at a putting mirror and a putting rail for about £45. i want something to use at home and these look a simple but effective means of practicing when the mrs is watching 'eastenders'

i was wondering if anyone rates them as an effective training tool. dont want to shed out the cash if there pants

 

[G_Mulligan]

Bob? ... Bob? ... BOB!!! must be having an early night

I have looked at the putting rail myself but reckon a couple of quid for a meter ruler that we had at school would do the same job.

One thing I am going knock up my self is the aim line made of string and a couple of spikes to suspend it above the ball line.

 

[richy]

I would recommend the yes putting mirror for making sure your eyes are over the ball and your shoulders are square, along with a V-Easy for keeping the stroke correct. I have both and they can be used together and will undoubtedly improve your putting.

 

[haplesshacker]

Errr. I can't, must resist, the urge is strong!

Enough of that.

Putting mirror, V-easy, Pathfinder, all good products, and regular use will help. Just don't forget to put it into practice on the putting green, and I don't just mean 5 minutes before you tee off.

Just one thing I would add is one of those ball marking alignment aids that not only puts a direction of putt line on the ball, but also a perpendicular line on the ball for squaring the club face to. Not only useful on the green, but also off the tee.

I won't post links to it all, but the site has a link below.

 

[bobmac]

Errr. I can't, must resist, the urge is strong!

Enough of that.

Putting mirror, V-easy, Pathfinder, all good products, and regular use will help. Just don't forget to put it into practice on the putting green, and I don't just mean 5 minutes before you tee off.

Just one thing I would add is one of those ball marking alignment aids that not only puts a direction of putt line on the ball, but also a perpendicular line on the ball for squaring the club face to. Not only useful on the green, but also off the tee.

I won't post links to it all, but the site has a link below.

Shameless.

You'll have Chesster in here in a minute calling you all sorts of names

If a practice aid helps you, then great. What I'm not keen on are the ones that show you that you have a fault but dont offer a solution.

 

[philly169]

definetly purchase a V Easy, locks your shoulders exactly where they should be and keeps your putting stroke smooth and straight.

Also line you putts up using either a line on the ball, or I use the <-AD333-> on my ball and line it up with the line in your putter..

Booom.... rolls in the hole.

 

[RGDave]

The rail is a damn frustrating bit of kit. I kind of like it, but hate it too.
There are so many good gadgets out there. I like the true-plane.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I have a myriad of devices. The V-Easy really is simple to use and does what it says on the (funny shaped) box. I have a putting rail

http://perfectmygolf.co.uk/acatalog/Yes_Mirror_Rail.html

a putting mirror into which the rail fits to make it a whole putting system

http://perfectmygolf.co.uk/acatalog/Yes_Rail_and_Mirror.html

and my wife bought this for me for Christmas which is ideal for getting the clubface travelling back and through with instant feedback

http://www.improvemygolf.co.uk/acatalog/Pathfinder_Putting_System.html