Maybe you don't have a particular problem with your game; you just want to improve certain aspects of it. For example - more distance, accuracy, consistency, or maybe you want to get into golf strength training because you know that when you are fit for golf you can have a better all round game.

In this article I will go over the top four categories and types of golf training products that are available. The first thing you have to determine is why you think you need a golf training aid. You have to be able to identify which specific problem you have with your golf game or which area you want to improve.

Golf training equipment isn't the only choice you have - in their place, you could have a look at the available golf guide books (eBooks) or golf DVD's that show you how to improve certain areas of your game. Many of these eBooks and DVD's are great resources for targeting and fixing a certain golfing problem; the golf swing, golf fitness programs, golf stretching exercises, how to fix a slice, or just some good general golf lessons. If you prefer using a physical golf training aid then here are the top 4 categories:

Full Swing Training Aids: This category is full of training aids but not all of them are good solutions for the complete golf swing. The top choices in this category would have to be the hinged golf clubs such as the Medicus Dual Hinge clubs or the Refiner hinged training clubs. Another good option is the Leadbetter Swing Setter which helps with your grip, release, tempo, and swing plane. Alternatively, try weighted golf clubs from Momentus or a full swing trainer by Explaner.

Golf Fitness Training Aids: By getting fit for golf you will greatly improve all aspects of your golf game; so I recommend any golfer try out these training aids. The GolfGym is the renowned leader in the field of golf fitness and they offer complete solutions for the golfer. To increase your flexibility and to work on your golf specific muscles, there are two options. The first are weighted golf clubs which also improve your swing plane, and the second is the Explaner as it uses a weighted roller.

Golf Grip Training Aids: You can't have a great golf swing without having a good golf grip, so golf grip training aids are very useful if you are not comfortable with your grip. Some of the most popular of these aids are golf gloves that are specially designed to teach you the proper grip and pressure every time and a specially shaped grip that fits on top of your normal grip. If you want to strengthen the muscles of your hands and wrists, there are also grip aids designed for that.

Putting Training Aids: As a good putting game can significantly lower your score, there are many golf putting aids to help you perfect this area of your game. Some putting aids use a laser to help you with alignment and others are used to help with the all important aspect of good tempo. For alignment, there are many putting tracks or guides available, and if you need help with the correct position of your forearms and hands, there are several braces that can help.

These are the top 4 categories of golf training products. The other categories are all more focused on specifics of the golf swing - swing plane, alignment, golf tempo, weight transfer, balance, release, impact position, and short game training aids. As you can appreciate, there is a very specific golf training product for each specific area of the golf game. Just remember to buy only the golf training aid that specifically trains you in the area of the golf game that you need to improve.