If you want to improve quickly, practicing your putting is the way to go, yet many players still find it so difficult to drag themselves away from smashing balls on the driving range. The good news is that putting is more exciting than ever to practice thanks to creative companies designing engaging training aids that will keep you hooked and rolling putts day after day.
After researching what’s new in the world of the best putting aids, I selected a few along with some old classics that grabbed my attention and asked two of my regular clients to test them with me.
Meet The Testers
Charlotte was introduced to golf by her father at the driving range. As a teenager, she became a little more serious about the game and had regular lessons with her local pro. By the age of 17 other hobbies began to take over, mainly football, so golf fell to the wayside.
In 2024 and at the age of 35 she dusted off her clubs and got back out on the golf course and has been obsessed with improving ever since. Charlotte’s goal is to win her Club Championship and reduce her handicap from 20 to single figures within the next two years.
Stephanie is new to golf, having recently completed my 3 week New 2 Golf sessions. She is looking to build her confidence and work hard on improving and developing her knowledge of all areas of the game.
PuttOut Slim Putting Mat
PuttOut hit the market with a bang in 2017 with the launch of their innovative Pressure Putt Trainer and has gone from strength to strength designing new and exciting products every year. I decided to test one of their simpler, but by no means less effective, putting training aids, the slimline version of their highly regarded Putting Mat. The mat rolls at a 10 on the stimpmeter and has markings for up to 6ft putts.
Stephanie tries out the PuttOut mat
(Image credit: Emma Booth)
Charlotte’s Verdict
I like that this is reasonably priced, slim and perfect for travelling. It feels good to putt on, with a nice smooth roll. I think this would work better as a training aid when you add in the PuttOut Pressure Putt training aid as there aren’t a lot of markings on the mat.
Stephanie’s Verdict
Good for a basic mat if you haven’t got much space, but it lacks any real features to be used on its own. I think I would get bored quite…
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