Welcome to the Golfer's Footprint® 2007 "Top Ten" Training Aids selection. This season, we looked at both swing trainers and overall game-improvement aids.

To start with, we looked at both old and new training aids at the 2007 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando and then evaluated how well each product complements the Golfer's Footprint® Swing Trainer. Combining these training aids with the Golfer's Footprint® significantly enhances the teaching power of the devices. We also looked at how simple the products were to use, their overall performance, and, finally, their price. We then tried to find the best retail price on the web for each of the products (See Buy Now).

The goal is to help instructors, coaches, teaching Pros, and customers make informed decisions about which training aids are worth their time and money.

GFi Swing Trainer - Start with the patented Golfer's Footprint® Swing Trainer. This trainer is the "bedrock foundation" of any training program. The power to control the ball and shape your shots is essential to lowering your scores and making golf fun. The trainer becomes your standardized practice station where you can work on squaring the club face, alignment, ball position, swing path, and aim. A professional golf lesson that becomes your very own homework assignment. Price: $32.50

Zelocity™Golf Performance Monitors - Time to get serious. If you are in the hunt and ready to take the guesswork out of your training program, then you're ready to own a Zelocity™ Golf Performance Monitor. The PureContact ™ model measures ball velocity, carry and total distance, and calculates average distance and ball velocity. Set the PureContact ™ next to your Golfer’s Footprint® and start tracking your performance. Know exactly how far you are hitting each of your clubs. Price: $395.00 (Buy Now $299)

Trackit-n-Whackit - Trackit-n-Whackit is a set of appliqués that adhere to the top of the club head to help shape a golf shot. A great addition to the Golfer's Footprint® Swing Trainer, these stickers really help the golfer visualize the club head through impact. You can adjust the stickers to set up for a draw or fade as well as the inside power swing. When you swing over the GFi Swing Trainer, the visual images make it even easier to follow and check your swing path and club face angle at impact. Helps overcome the most common swing flaws. Finally, a training aid that you can take from the practice range to the golf course. List Price: $29.50 (Buy Now: $19.50)

Golf Swing Weight – Simple – easy to use. Comes in 3.5 oz and 5.3 oz weights. Well made – easy to install and secure on any club. You can even hit balls with them on your shaft. Great warm-up tool that fits in your bag. The 3.5 oz weight is great for short irons and juniors. It is just the right weight so you do not over-grip the club in your practice swing. Made of Rubber and Steel, these are a great addition to your training program. Price 3.5 oz $12.00 / 5.3 oz $13.00. (Buy Now: $12.00 and $13.00)

Birdieball - Tee The Birdieball up on the Golfer’s Footprint® and you have a great way to practice in limited space (like the backyard). The plastic ball flies about 40 yards and reacts to the club's swing path and club face angle at impact. With the Golfer’s Footprint®, you can work the Birdieball at full speed to hit draws and fades, practice flop-shots, chips, and backspin. Master control of the Birdieball and you master the ball. Price: Dozen $29.00 (Buy Now $23.99)

The GolfGym Club Series - A revolutionary new swing trainer that incorporates an exclusive weight distribution, whereby the club shaft embodies most of the weight closer to the club head to replicate a standard club. Using the GolfGym Club regularly will strengthen your golf-specific muscles which will allow you to hit the ball straighter and farther. Use with your Golfer's Footprint® to maximize your training program. The head weight generates momentum causing the club to swing along a balanced and proper swing plane. Drastic improvement in consistency, balance and clubhead speed. Price: $49.99 (Buy Now $49.99)

Golf-Gym® - The Golf Gym® is an excellent training aid. Those of us with those nasty shoulder injuries know the power of elastic bands and controlled repetition. With a molded golf grip incorporated into the system, the Golf Gym is designed especially for golfers. Using the Golf Gym® with your Golfer’s Footprint® allows you to work your core muscles, grip, shoulder turn, and arm positions while aligning to the proper swing path and target line. Price: (full set) $69.95 / Personal Edition $39.95 (Buy Now $39.95)

Dr. Gary Wiren's Impact Bag - The Impact Bag is a great addition to anybody's training program. Unlike hitting a car tire or other hard object, the Impact Bag is safe and has been designed specifically for golfers. When it is combined with the Golfer's Footprint® Swing Trainer, it helps you stay on the correct swing path, square your club to the target line, and improve your confidence and strength through impact. Just set it on the Golfer's Footprint® to maximize your training - Price: $39.95 (with video) (Buy Now $39.95)

The Speed Stick – Inner core strength and control of your speed is essential to maximizing your swing. The swing stick really helps you control your tempo and helps build inner strength. Great warm-up tool / great exercise tool. But don't just swing in midair; use your Golfer's Footprint® to make sure you're on the right path and not swinging wildly. Comes in Adult and Junior models - Price: $99.95 (Buy Now $94.95)

The Power Stance - Alignment, Balance, weight transfer, and ball position are critical elements to a fundamentally sound golf swing and consistent contact. Research shows 85% of amateur golfers aren't properly aligned, have poor balance, don't transfer weight, and position the ball incorrectly, causing a variety of problems. By using The Power Stance with your GFi Swing Trainer, you can add weight transfer, swing tempo, flexibility, to your training program. Includes a FREE Training Video. Price: $149.95 (Buy Now $97.95)

The Helicopter - The SDF SYSTEM is a simple and innovative golf swing training aid. It teaches how to hit the ball straight. When combined with the Golfer’s Footprint® it creates a visual image of proper swing path and squaring the clubface at impact. Install the SDF in any club and just line up the red blades to the target line in all swing positions and follow the easy to understand steps and you will hit the ball straight; it's that simple! You don't need to think; just see the blades at each position and repeat the motion slowly until you get muscle memory. Also place the SDF on your putter to increase accuracy and improve your scores. Price: $24.99 (Buy Now $24.99)