Best Golf Training Aids Compared
A side-by-side comparison of our top training aid picks, ranked Best Overall and Best for Path Feedback.
SKLZ
Gold Flex Swing Trainer
The lowest cost and most general-purpose pick, suited to any golfer.
- Length
- 47 inches
- Weight
- Approx. 16 oz swing weight
- Best For
- Golfers working on tempo, sequencing, and swing speed
- Builds swing speed and tempo through weighted, flexible resistance
- Compact enough for indoor or backyard use
- Feedback is tempo-based rather than data-based
EyeLine Golf
Speed Trap 2.0
Targeted visual feedback once you know what swing fault you're correcting.
- Includes
- 4 adjustable alignment rods, carrying pouch
- Use Cases
- Full swing path training, putting stroke training
- Best For
- Golfers working on consistent face-to-path control
- Adjustable rods give immediate visual feedback on path and face
- Works for full swing and putting stroke path training
- Requires some setup calibration to match your specific miss
How these compare
SKLZ Gold Flex and EyeLine Speed Trap 2.0 solve different problems: general tempo and speed versus targeted path and face feedback.
Best Overall — SKLZ Gold Flex
The lower-cost, more general-purpose pick — a weighted, flexible trainer that builds tempo and swing speed without requiring a pre-diagnosed fault.
Best for Path Feedback — EyeLine Speed Trap 2.0
Adjustable rods create an immediate visual gate for swing path and face angle, most useful once a specific issue has been identified.
For the full guide, see Best Golf Training Aids This Season, or browse the training aids category.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which one should I buy if I can only get one?
Gold Flex is the safer general-purpose choice if you don't yet have a specific diagnosed swing fault. Speed Trap 2.0 is better once a lesson or launch monitor session has identified a path or face issue.