02  Approach

Improve ball striking.

Fat shots, thin shots, no compression. The three faults that erase the most strokes. Here's how Rob would actually attack it.

Picks
34
Brands
7
Steps
3
Golfer finishing an iron swing on a range mat at sunset, with a strike board by the ball
Coach's noteLow point is the killer. Half an inch separates a stinger from a chunk.

The prescription

One cause at a time. Low point first.

  1. Find the low point

    Fat and thin come from where the club bottoms out. A board that marks every strike shows you where, shot by shot.

  2. Set up the line

    Grip, aim and takeaway set the face and the path before you reach the ball. Plates, sticks and clip-on aids make each one something you can check.

  3. Check it with numbers

    Once a fix feels automatic, a launch monitor tells you whether the ball agrees.

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Swing Plate with Premium Alignment Sticks Package Step 02 · Setup and path
SwingPlate
Swing Plate with Premium Alignment Sticks Package $99.99
Divotboard Instant Feedback Step 01 · Low point
Divotboard
Divotboard Instant Feedback $84.99
Golf Impact Bag® by Dr. Gary Wiren
Golf Training Aids
Golf Impact Bag® by Dr. Gary Wiren $54.99
TRS Slider - Inspired by Robert Rock
Golf Training Aids
TRS Slider - Inspired by Robert Rock $89.99
The Connector
Golf Training Aids
The Connector $99.99
Sure-Strike Training Aid by Sure Golf
Golf Training Aids
Sure-Strike Training Aid by Sure Golf $59.99
Tour Aim 3.0 Base Plate Step 02 · Setup and path
Tour Aim Golf
Tour Aim 3.0 Base Plate $79.95
Tour Aim 3.0 Pro Training System Step 02 · Setup and path
Tour Aim Golf
Tour Aim 3.0 Pro Training System $149.95
Mini Replacement Pad Step 01 · Low point
Divotboard
Mini Replacement Pad $24.99
Divotboard Turf Mat 4×5 Mat Only Step 01 · Low point
Divotboard
Divotboard Turf Mat 4×5 Mat Only $249.99
Extension Pole Step 02 · Setup and path
SwingPlate
Extension Pole $49.00
Replacement Pad for Divot Board Step 01 · Low point
Divotboard
Replacement Pad for Divot Board $42.99
The Stance Towel Step 02 · Setup and path
SwingPlate
The Stance Towel $22.99
Swing Plate Dual Pro – Base Only Step 02 · Setup and path
SwingPlate
Swing Plate Dual Pro – Base Only $109.99
Tour Aim 3.0 Training System Step 02 · Setup and path
Tour Aim Golf
Tour Aim 3.0 Training System $124.95
Tour Aim Alignment Stick Headcover Step 02 · Setup and path
Tour Aim Golf
Tour Aim Alignment Stick Headcover $29.95
Tour Aim Alignment Sticks Step 02 · Setup and path
Tour Aim Golf
Tour Aim Alignment Sticks $44.95
Divotboard Turf Mat 4×5 Bundle Step 01 · Low point
Divotboard
Divotboard Turf Mat 4×5 Bundle $299.99
Tour Aim+ Alignment Stick Adapter Step 02 · Setup and path
Tour Aim Golf
Tour Aim+ Alignment Stick Adapter $39.99
The Swing Eye Step 01 · Low point
SwingPlate
The Swing Eye $34.99
The Swing Plate Step 02 · Setup and path
SwingPlate
The Swing Plate $59.99
Divotboard + One Replacement Pad Step 01 · Low point
Divotboard
Divotboard + One Replacement Pad $118.99
Divotboard Mini Grip Pad Step 01 · Low point
Divotboard
Divotboard Mini Grip Pad $24.99
Divotboard Grip Pad Step 01 · Low point
Divotboard
Divotboard Grip Pad $33.99
Divotboard MINI Compact Feedback Step 01 · Low point
Divotboard
Divotboard MINI Compact Feedback $49.99
Leadbetter Training Aids Bundle Step 02 · Setup and path
Leadbetter
Leadbetter Training Aids Bundle $119.00
Leadbetter Boomerang Step 02 · Setup and path
Leadbetter
Leadbetter Boomerang $36.97
Leadbetter StraightAway Swing Aid Step 02 · Setup and path
Leadbetter
Leadbetter StraightAway Swing Aid $54.95
Leadbetter StraightAway Aimstick 2-Pack Step 02 · Setup and path
Leadbetter
Leadbetter StraightAway Aimstick 2-Pack $30.00
Leadbetter StraightAway Aimstick Step 02 · Setup and path
Leadbetter
Leadbetter StraightAway Aimstick $20.00
Leadbetter Short Indoor Club Step 02 · Setup and path
Leadbetter
Leadbetter Short Indoor Club $64.99
Leadbetter Glove Step 02 · Setup and path
Leadbetter
Leadbetter Glove $33.33
Mevo Gen2 Step 03 · Check it
FlightScope
Mevo Gen2 $1,299.00
Launch monitor.
Shot Scope LM1 Launch Monitor Step 03 · Check it
Shot Scope
Shot Scope LM1 Launch Monitor $199.99
Doppler radar launch monitor for the everyday golfer.

Coach's notes

Before you buy a launch monitor.

When you need one, when a radar is enough, and which numbers to actually watch.

More from the Lab →
When you actually need a launch monitorWhen the numbers earn their placeFour numbers, then stop looking