Our Picks: 5 speed-training aids to help transform your game

By: Nick Dimengo

November 19, 2024

We all want to bomb the golf ball, but it requires generating more power. To help, here are our top speed-training aids from Fairway Jockey.

GOLF

Welcome to GOLF’s 2024 holiday edition of Our Picks, where our experts are hand-selecting the items you — and your golf-loving family and friends — need on your radar. Scroll below for our latest batch of recommendations, and visit our Best Golf Stuff of 2024 hub page for more articles.

While the weather outside feels frightful for many folks around the country, adding tons of great golf gear to your holiday wish list sure is delightful — and we here at GOLF.com and GOLF Magazine have you covered.

Considering every amateur player loves the idea of swinging faster and harder to increase their clubhead speed, we’re giving you a few of our favorite speed-training aids that actually worked for us in 2024.

Look, you’re not just going to see the gains you want by just gripping it and ripping it — unless you enjoy looking for your ball in the woods. So with the products below, you’ll learn the feels and the tempo you need to properly bomb it farther.

Plus, since each product gives instant feedback, you can make adjustments in real-time to make sure you never leave a practice session unhappy. Take a look at our picks, and see which speed-training aid is best for you as you prep for the upcoming offseason.

5 speed-training aids that we loved in 2024

Keep scrolling to see the most effective speed-training aids that we used in 2024.

TheStack

TheStack Swing Speed Trainer (Hardware + App Bundle)

$314 (was $349)

TheStack Hardware 5 milled Stack weights enable 30 weight combinations between 0g and 300g Dual-purpose weight case / phone stand Highly engineered training club – Adult (41.5″) or Junior (38.5″) version (see Fitting Juniors) Speed radar not included. View all compatible devices here. We recommend the PRGR TheStack App Training 2-year License included, accessible on iOS only. Dynamic speed training formulated by Dr. Sasho MacKenzie Guided workout timer for reps, sets, and rest intervals Custom speed metrics to track your gains Hands-free data entry using voice entry technology Includes access to Stack Putting (Beta) – Learn more Includes Single User License – Enables training and tracking for up to five local (i.e. family) users under one login. Multi-user Coaches License license sold separately. Access TheStack App from the App Store when your order arrives. Requires iOS 15.0 or later.

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I’m currently in the midst of conducting a long-term “I Tried It” with TheStack, using my husband, who’s a club pro, as the guinea pig. We’re less than two months in, but man, the results are already impressive. I think the best thing about this trainer is the low-level commitment required — just 10 to 15 minutes of swings every couple of days — and your swing speed somehow magically increases. You can track your progress in real-time on the app, and you don’t need access to a driving range or even golf balls. It really is that simple! — Jess Marksbury

SuperSpeed Golf Training System

$379.99

The Speed Training System of Choice for Padraig Harrington, 3x Major Winner and 2024 World Golf Hall of Fame Inductee.Realize the dream of more distance with our original overspeed training system. This system has helped hundreds of thousands of golfers increase their swing speed and create more powerful, consistent golf swings.This system includes our 3 specifically weighted training clubs and access to our full online training program. The research is clear showing 5% swing speed gains in about 6 weeks of regular practice.Choose your appropriate set and then choose your tech to track your speed gains. BUNDLE YOUR SET WITH TRACKING TECH FOR UP TO $80 OFF! Choose the MEN’S set if you use an X, S, or R flex driver and/or swing above 90MPH. Not sure which set you need? Take our quiz here!

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Considering a guy like Padraig Harrington swears by the SuperSpeed Golf Training System — and he’s won three majors and still bombs it over 300 yards at age 53 — I’m interested. Plus, he’s one of the more instruction-friendly pros, so I have a feeling this thing works wonders for even the most Average Joe. — Nick Piastowski

GPOD

GPOD X – for MagSafe®

$119.99

Introducing our brand new GPOD X. Many GPOD fans asked for a collapsible version so we constructed the GPOD X with a 3 piece carbon fiber body that is X-tendable from 20″ – 51″ to give you the freedom to film at any height and angle! Traditional tripods have always suffered from needless bulk and take too much time to setup. The GPOD X makes it lightning fast to film videos on the course, range, or any other activity! Simply just stick the GPOD X into the ground and stick your iPhone to the magsafe compatible magnet. For hard surfaces, click on the Indoor Base(sold separately). FEATURES AND COMPATIBILITY Compatible with all phones and tablets (with the metal plates included). iPhone 12,13,14, & 15 models work without metal plates. Collapses to 20″ and fully x-tends to 51″. Compatible with Indoor Base. Can be used with or without case. Cradle-free design for one-handed use. Ultra light and stable carbon fiber body. 10x stronger than steel! 360 degree adjustable mount. Compatible with all camera accessories with 1/4″ thread. Compatible with GoPro. Use your device in Portrait or Landscape mode by simply rotating your device. Silicone cover protects your gear. The magnets are 100% safe for your electronics. Film/photograph unique angles and on different terrain in practice and on the golf course. Fits into your golf bag, backpack, or carry on, except it weighs only 8oz. INSTALLATION Screw the Magnetic head to the ball head screw clockwise. Stick the GPOD into the ground. Adjust the magnetic head to your preferred angle by twisting the knob. Stick your iPhone directly to the magnet and film! WHAT’S INCLUDED (1) Carbon Fiber Pod, (1) MagSafe Magnetic Mount, (3) Metal Plate PATENT 11555577

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Confession: I don’t actually own this product, but damnit, I wish I did. It’s stupidly easy to use — especially for those of us with MagSafe iPhones — and it offers a service (swing video) that’s downright indispensable for improvement. — James Colgan

Bushnell Golf Launch Pro

$3499.99

#1 Rated Launch Monitor by Tour-level accuracy both indoor and out. Capture club and ball data for industry-leading performance insights. Experience everything Launch Pro has to offer your game by adding our Gold subscription, Awesome Golf, GS Pro and more! Note: Subscription and 3rd party connectors sold separately Accuracy Above All Launch Pro delivers unmatched precision and reliability both indoors and outdoors. You can now practice any aspect of your game anywhere, anytime you want. We measure what matters, and we do it with the most accuracy and consistency of any personal launch monitor. Carry distance, clubhead speed*, launch, spin, when you know your number, you can take your practice sessions and performance on the course to the next level. Launch Pro gives you true-to-life simulation and lets you enjoy the best of both worlds by allowing you to play on the world’s best courses and dialing in your game on the range. Whether you want a basic setup in your garage or a custom indoor simulator room, Launch Pro is the answer. Additional Information Includes 14-day free trial of Club Data* and Gold Software Software subscription sold separately. FSX Play available in Gold software subscription NOTE: Gaming-optimized PC and TV Monitor required for simulation. Sold separately. NOTE: Device will not work outside U.S.

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OK, so a launch monitor might not actually teach you how to swing faster the right way, but having a trusted one that tracks each swing is a must when you’re seeking more speed. I’m a big fan of the Bushnell Launch Pro, which is easy to use and fun to chart your progress as you start seeing gains. — Nick Dimengo

Tour Tempo Speedball Full Kit

Tour Tempo Speedball Full Kit

$249.99

We include extra velcro that you can attach to an old driver if you want to swing a longer club and hit the impact target.

I’m a big fan of both TheStack and the SuperSpeed, but I’ve personally seen the biggest gains come from the Tour Tempo Speedball Full Kit. It’s similar as the aforementioned speed-training aids, but it goes even deeper on how to generate the speed you want in the golf swing, using a formula that teaches you how to sequence correctly while using the right body parts to get power both safely and efficiently. — Nick Dimengo