HOW TO - Make a $50 golf training aid for 5 bucks

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Max writes -

"It's getting near Christmas time and I needed to prepare some Christmas gifts for my parents. Since my Dad does not get much time on the golf course these days, I figured I could make a training aid he could use at home to keep his swing on path.

Since I didn't want to spend 50 bucks on the golf training aid, so I decided to make one real quick." - Link & photos.


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Posted by: Oracle1729 on December 14, 2006 at 2:57 PM

Why not explain what the device does? You emphasize that you're cloning a $50 device for $5 but you never say what it does or why it's even worth $5. Even following the link doesn't give any useful information about what they guy is trying to build. It takes some real talent to write a how-to without saying what you're doing.

Following the link from the link to the original $50 product explained it, but it's kind of silly to force your readers to do that.


Posted by: philliptorrone on December 14, 2006 at 3:00 PM

oracle did you:

-watch the video? (i did, i don't play golf but i see what he did).
-post your question on his site? (he has comments)

he's more likely to respond and update the how-to over there, than here right?


Posted by: zedomax on December 14, 2006 at 3:02 PM

Ah, try this:

http://zedomax.com/blog/zedomax-diy124-swing-analysis/

The product basically allows you to stay square through the impact of your swing (you have to try to get both LEDs merging right around impact).

Also, you can check the path of your swing since the high output LEDs leave a trace while you swing. This is great for your home when you are not on the golf course.
And can really help beginners to get their swing on square and hit the ball straight...


Posted by: wai_xing_ren on December 15, 2006 at 5:41 PM

Any ideas on classier case/connector materials?


Posted by: Coolinventor on April 15, 2007 at 12:23 PM

Hello,

I am the inventor of a patented and entirely unique golf training aid.

It would be greatly appreciated if you could provide me with information

regarding the services of locating potential licensee(s).

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Todd Hambly: Inventor www.lasergolfball.com

Inventor

Seeks Licensee

For the Development

And Marketing of this Patented Golf Invention

-LASERBALL-

The only Golf Training Aid IN THE WORLD

That Projects a Laser-Dot From the Putted Golf Ball

And turn any room/office floor into a golfers heaven

WWW.LASERGOLFBALL.COM

LASERBALL: it's the only golf training aid in the world that projects a Laser-Dot from the Putted Golf Ball. Using the LASERBALL requires nothing but your favorite putter. Simply putt the "real" golf ball as you normally do- and presto! An instant Laser-Dot verification of your golf balls "precise" putted location/trajectory. That's right! This means no more "ball chasing", or dinged-up walls/furniture (or the Dog/Cat chasing your putts). This is because the Laser-Dot travels - Not the Golf Ball. Simply reset and putt again!... and again!

The LASERBALL comes with colored, free-standing targets. Simply place the targets at any desired distance/location from each other - and putt away! How accurate is it? When testing the LASERBALL with a "mechanical-putting-machine", the representative Laser-Dot does not deviate more than 2" inches for a 100' foot putt from the "intention" of the "mechanical-putting-machine" ( or, ½ inch @25 feet). So! If you really want to know just how accurate YOU are? Then the LASERBALL is your ticket!

Why is the accuracy of the LASERBALL so valuable? Why do golfers need to know their "true putting accuracy"? Answer: Reading the greens for Undulations, Speeds, Obstructions, etc, is an entirely separate and secondary skill from "pure linear putting accuracy". I.e., all golfer's must master this "prerequisite accuracy" (control) in order to get the golf ball where YOU want it to go(point-A), before the ground messes it up. Therefore, just as a "sharpshooter" cannot evaluate his "pure linear shooting accuracy" (ability) on a moving truck, or in high-winds. Neither can a golfer scrutinize his/her putting accuracy on "faulty-grounds", or on the Moon.

DEDUCTION WATSON! :

Therefore, by removing the "ground's effect" upon the golf ball during putting practice. The golfer is then able (perhaps for the first time) to "see" what has otherwise been "obscured, or hidden" by the ground (how well you really putt). Finally, the AGE OLD question can be answered: "Is it my putting that SUCKS?" or " Is it the ground (and/or my ability to read it) that SUCKS?" Simple deduction.

Summary (follow the bouncing ball):

1. The best training for putting is - DOING!

2. The best form of evaluating one's putting is - SEEING what you're DOING!

2. SEEING only what YOU are DOING to the golf ball (not what the ground does to it) - PRICELESS!

The LASERBALL also doubles as an "addictive" multi-player GOLF GAME! (putter-grabbing! and disputes! Not included). Such games as OUT and AROUND-THE-WORLD (adapted from popular basketball games) are two favorites.

There are many other Feature & Benefits. There are several versions: Left & Right-handed ready. And L/R-handed Quick-adjustable (smaller, but with greater room for addressing the golf ball).

Please contact:

Todd Hambly: Inventor

Hambly4@verizon.net

609-698-7521


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