5 Golf Training Aids to Sharpen Your Game This Offseason
By Staff Writer
3 min read
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Key takeaways
- These five offseason training aids each target a different skill area: speed, weight shift, mobility, tempo and putting.
- The Stack System uses 30 adjustable weight settings between 0 and 300 grams and was built with input from Ping engineer Marty Jertson.
- U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick has used The Stack, and Scottie Scheffler has used the GolfForever system since before his first Masters win.
- GolfForever is the PGA Tour's official golf fitness system, built around a 44.5-inch training bar and resistance cords.
- The Orange Whip Trainer comes in a full-length version and a Mid-Size version for indoor use.
With fewer rounds on the calendar, the offseason is when many golfers finally address the things the season pushes aside: swing speed, weight shift, mobility, tempo and putting. The five training aids below were chosen to cover each of those areas, from a full speed-training system to a simple putting target.
The Stack System
The Stack is a speed trainer developed by biomechanist Dr. Sasho MacKenzie and Ping engineer Marty Jertson. U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick used it to help build the speed behind his win at Brookline. The training club uses five milled weights that combine for 30 settings between 0 and 300 grams, with an app that lays out guided workouts and tracks progress. A separate Stack Radar accessory can monitor speed gains directly.
Why Golf Pressure Plate
Most fat and thin shots trace back to one move: failing to shift into the lead side before impact. The Pressure Plate is a platform that only tilts when a golfer makes that shift, removing the guesswork about whether they are moving correctly or just swaying. It sets up easily in a garage or backyard.
GolfForever Training System
GolfForever is the official golf fitness system of the PGA Tour, and Scottie Scheffler has used it since before his first Masters win. It centers on a 44.5-inch training bar that pairs with resistance cords, handles and a door anchor for golf-specific strength and mobility work. A weighted-ball attachment turns the bar into a warm-up club.
Orange Whip Trainer
The Orange Whip has been one of golf's most trusted tempo trainers for years. A counterweighted, flexible shaft with a weighted ball on the end makes it nearly impossible to swing well with poor rhythm, giving instant feedback on every swing. The full-length Trainer most closely mimics a driver and builds a patient transition; a Mid-Size version suits indoor or tighter spaces.
PuttOut Premium Pressure Trainer
The PuttOut Pressure Trainer is a small target with a curved ramp that sends good putts back to the golfer while off-line putts roll off the side. It also teaches speed control: a putt struck on line but too firmly returns the same distance it would have rolled past the hole, while a putt hit perfectly stays at the top. It works on carpet, a mat or the practice green.
| Training aid | Focus area | Notable backing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stack System | Swing speed | Built by Dr. Sasho MacKenzie & Marty Jertson; used by Matt Fitzpatrick | Golfers who have lost distance and want a structured plan |
| Why Golf Pressure Plate | Weight shift | N/A | Golfers who fight fat or thin shots |
| GolfForever Training System | Mobility & strength | Official PGA Tour fitness system; used by Scottie Scheffler | Golfers dealing with stiffness or limited rotation |
| Orange Whip Trainer | Tempo | N/A | Golfers who rush the transition or come over the top |
| PuttOut Premium Pressure Trainer | Putting speed | N/A | Golfers who leave putts short or blow them past the hole |
The list is built around five problem areas, not five random products: speed, weight shift, mobility, tempo and putting.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best golf training aid for swing speed?
The Stack System is built specifically for speed training, using a progressive weighted-club design and an app that tracks gains over time.
Can training aids help with putting in the offseason?
Yes. The PuttOut Premium Pressure Trainer is designed to sharpen distance control on putts and can be used indoors on carpet or a mat.
Do any tour pros actually use these training aids?
Matt Fitzpatrick has used The Stack and Scottie Scheffler has used the GolfForever system as part of his own training.
Is the Orange Whip Trainer good for indoor use?
The standard Orange Whip Trainer mimics a driver's length, but a Mid-Size version is made for swinging in tighter indoor spaces.
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