I Tried It: This simple training aid will easily improve your ball striking

Welcome to I Tried It, a GOLF.com series about golf items — apparel, gear, accessories, etc. — that we’ve recently taken out for a spin. We’re here to give our honest, no-frills takes on the latest and greatest golf or golf-adjacent items. So, scroll down to read about what we love about golf’s newest (or new to us) products.

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Working in the instruction space, I get sent tons of training aids. Some I love, while others … not so much. The ones that I do end up liking are the ones that are simple while also helpful for my swing.

When it comes to simplicity, you won’t find a training aid much easier to use than the Swingzy. This little gadget is a small, L-shaped piece of plastic that can help improve your ball striking in just a few swings.

Swingzy Golf Training Aid

Swingzy is a patented visualization tool to help you strike the ball at the proper position to reduce slicing & topping. Swingzy is perfect for golfers of all ages & skill levels, fits in your bag, won’t hurt your clubs, & provides feedback on each swing. Each package includes 3 plus a rubber holder for use at TopGolf or anywhere that has mats. Promotes solid contact and strike consistency Won’t damage club if hit Use on grass or turf

$29.99 from Fairway Jockey

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Setting up the Swingzy is simple. All you have to do is push one end of the L-shaped device into the turf while you position the other arm above your ball. From there, the only goal is making normal swings while avoiding hitting it.

Having this barrier in place can help solve all sorts of swing faults. If you’re topping the ball, you can push the Swingzy farther into the ground to force yourself to swing underneath it. If you’re chunking the ball it can be helpful as well. All you need to do is set up the gate a little farther in front of the ball and make sure you swing underneath post-impact.

Best of all, with this training aid, it won’t harm your clubs if you mess up and hit it. Although the plastic is tough and can withstand some impact, it won’t leave any permanent damage on your clubs.

If you’re looking for a simple training aid that won’t break the bank — while also providing plenty of valuable feedback — check out the Swingzy.