GForce Wedge Trainer Review
Joel Tadman takes this short game training aid to the practice ground to see how it could help improve greenside results
For inconsistent chippers or those seeking a smoother motion around the greens, the GForce wedge trainer is a cost-effective way to engrain good habits.
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Helps adopt a smoother tempo
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Can help with strike
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Skills are easily transferable into a normal wedge
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Hitting balls with it takes practice and patience
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Chipping anxiety can be one of the most debilitating and frustrating ailments a golfer suffers with. Often it can seem like there’s no route out and that you’re destined to be forever known as a bad chipper, the thought of which compounds the problem.
But one possible solution, along with a switch to the most forgiving wedges, is to try the GForce Wedge Trainer, which has been designed to engrain a better strike, rhythm and tempo on all types of wedge shot. Where the GForce 7-iron swing trainer helps with the full swing, this product is specifically designed for the short game (although you can hit full shots with it too).
Its main design feature is a strong yet highly flexible shaft which encourages a smoother motion around the greens. Problems with chipping often arise when the golfer pulls the handle or flick the clubhead too quickly and aggressively, causing issues with strike and distance control. This isn’t possible with the GForce wedge trainer if you want to make solid contact with the ball. Instead, you are encouraged to implement smooth changes in direction by using a more body-driven motion and feeling the weight of the clubhead as you swing.
Our results in testing, after a little bit of practice, were very positive. Eventually, you can cover all distances and even transfer the feelings into your full swing. The GForce wedge trainer is surprisingly easy to use. By starting with full swings and working your way up to longer pitches and eventually full shots, it begins to engrain good habits like correct sequencing and a smoother transition.
The clubhead itself has a lovely brushed steel finish and we particularly enjoyed the jazzy ferrule. With 10 degrees of bounce, it’s playable in all conditions and fully conforming to the Rules of Golf should you wish to take it out on the course. It also comes with micro milled CNC grooves to ensure you get similar greenside control to your normal wedge and an online video series to get the most out of it and ensure you're using it correctly.
While we’d only recommend transferring the feelings the GForce Wedge trainer provides into a round of golf rather than the club itself, there’s no doubt that spending some time with this effective training aid will have a positive impact on your short game performance.
With that comes added confidence and commitment to pull off the most difficult of shots, which should ensure your scores start to come down.
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Joel has worked in the golf industry for over 12 years covering both instruction and more recently equipment. He now oversees all product content here at Golf Monthly, managing a team of talented and passionate writers and presenters in delivering the most thorough and accurate reviews, buying advice, comparisons and deals to help the reader find exactly what they are looking for. So whether it's the latest driver, irons, putter or laser rangefinder, Joel has his finger on the pulse keeping up to date with the latest releases in golf. He is also responsible for all content on irons and golf tech, including distance measuring devices and launch monitors.
One of his career highlights came when covering the 2012 Masters he got to play the sacred Augusta National course on the Monday after the tournament concluded, shooting a respectable 86 with just one par and four birdies. To date, his best ever round of golf is a 5-under 67 back in 2011. He currently plays his golf at Burghley Park Golf Club in Stamford, Lincs, with a handicap index of 3.2.
Joel's current What's In The Bag?
Driver: Titleist TSR3, 9°
Fairway wood: Titleist TSR3, 15°
Hybrid: Titleist TSi2, 18°
Irons: Ping i230 4-UW
Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM8, 54°. Titleist Vokey SM9 60° lob wedge, K Grind
Putter: Evnroll ER2V
Ball: 2023 Titleist Pro V1x
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