Sometimes a golf ball looks like it needs help getting in the air, doesn’t it? In a tight lie around the green, it’s hard to trust the process and take your stand AFTER the ball.
Here’s where things go wrong.
Golfers spin, catch and try to “help” the ball into the air. No matter how many setup changes, wrist thoughts or swing tips they try, the result usually looks the same: thin putts, chipped chips or the occasional rocket to the green.
of GoSports Pure Strike Golf Practice Discs are designed to fix it.
I’ve gotten them for less than $15 and have seen the price go up between about $13 and $17. Either way, it’s firmly in the category of exercise tools worth a shot.
Here’s what I found.
What is it
The concept is simple.
These discs are roughly the size of a golf ball’s footprint. Instead of hitting a ball, you’re hitting a thin disc off the ground. There is no margin for error.
If you try to help it, turn your wrists or down early, you won’t get the puck in the air. You will either miss it completely or barely move it.
But when you hit it right (the ball first, then the pitch), it flies forward. It gives instant feedback: you either do it right or you don’t.
Why I like it for the short game (More than full swing)
you can use THESE for full swings as well as short strokes. They are useful for working on low point control and cleaner contact with the irons.
But where they really stand out for me is around the green.
The short game is where bad habits show up the most. It’s also where golfers tend to overthink everything. With these discs, you are forced to focus only on clean contact.
What to expect (and what not)
One thing that surprised me early on was the disc flying after contact. Even when you hit these perfectly, you won’t see a realistic ball flight. You’re not getting feedback on spin, height or pitch like a real shot.
At first, I found myself trying to “make it look right”. That is not the purpose of this training aid. It’s just about making sure the shot position is perfect and advancing the drive.
Easy to use (Even indoors)
Another underrated benefit is that you can use these almost anywhere.
If you’re watching golf on TV and want to get in some reps, you can shred these indoors without worrying about injury.
In many ways, I prefer them to foam balls. Foam balls can still let you get away with poor contact. These do not.
Who is it for?
Here’s who I’d recommend these to:
- Novices: This can be one of the fastest ways to figure out how to chip. If I were to build a short list of training tools for new players, this would be in the mix.
- Golfers struggling with contact around the green: If you’re prone to nibbling on chips or hitting them hard, this will expose it immediately.
- Players who think a lot about the short game: This forces you to simplify.
Final thoughts
If you want to take things a step further, I would combine these with one partition board. The discs teach you how to hit it and the split chart tells you where you are hitting the ground as well as your path. It’s a pretty solid structure if you want to improve your ball striking.
I’ve used tees and coins to try to replicate the same concept, but this training aid is simple, inexpensive, and does the job if you’re struggling with thin contact.
