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Alignment Sticks: Use them?

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jdtox said:
I have never purchased true alignment sticks or even used them. Then after noticing an issue during a video before all the covid craziness I purchased a couple of sticks from Home Depot for like $6. I'm not sure if they are longer than typical alignment sticks but pretty sure they are the same thing.
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They are.
 
I have a set but they just sit in a closet. My ball goes where it pleases alignment sticks or not.
 
Got some driveway markers during my last visit to Home Depot to fix my fence. Haven't had a chance to use them much yet since it has been so wet out.
 
I found an old set of Masters Edition Callaway alignment sticks in the extras bags, going to put them to work today in the indoor
 
We have a few sets and I will take them out to The range. Our pitch area has flags at 90 yards and I will put a stick up at 40 yards and 60 or 70 yards to use as targets. It is nice to have something to aim at.

I do use one on the ground to help me with my alignment but not each time I am out.
 
Jman said:
I’m in the market for a new set as I have my last ones away to one of my HS kids as I pretty much demand they use and practice with a set.

Do you carry alignment sticks? Do you practice with them?
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No. No
 
Jman said:
Theyre one of the vest visuals ever for getting golfers to realize you’re feet don’t or shouldn’t be aimed the same place your club face does.
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I think I need to take a quick refresher on how to use alignment sticks. I believe anytime I used them, I had them pointing parallel with the target. If trying to hit it straight (not draw or fade), should the stick be pointing a little left of parallel to the target?
 
Misike said:
I think I need to take a quick refresher on how to use alignment sticks. I believe anytime I used them, I had them pointing parallel with the target. If trying to hit it straight (not draw or fade), should the stick be pointing a little left of parallel to the target?
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If you use two sticks, the one for your ball path should be pointing at the target; the one for your stance should be parallel to it, which will have your feet aligned slightly left of the target.
 
Ok. Then I’ve been doing it correctly , phew. Thanks!
 
I have them and can’t even use them correctly! Lol
I still have to set them up to be properly aligned-Parellel left. I have to get out a tape measure etc. but I think it helps when I use them
 
I picked up a set of driveway markers from walmart. I've tried to use them at the range but I'm not sure how.
 
I use mine about 50% of the time on the range. +1 for the $4 ones from HD.
 
I was just looking for mine and they were apparently lost at some point. Today at Walmart, they had a Callaway pair of alignment sticks for $12.97. Just for the heck of it, I went through the auto department and found a pack of 4 orange/white rods that were very much like alignment sticks, with one end sharpened and the other end capped, and would definitely work for that purpose for $7.97.

I SHOULD use them but never really have. Maybe I'll get them next time.
 
I use mine every time I go to the range.
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I love my alignment stick when on the range. Use them every time.
 
Thanks for the post, @Jman. You reminded me that I left a stick on the range. Had to walk back and get it. You're the best!
 
tehuti said:
I use mine every time I go to the range.
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What type of range is that? Do they have nets in the water to catch the balls?
 
Misike said:
What type of range is that? Do they have nets in the water to catch the balls?
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Nope. Floating balls. They have a boat that trails a net and scoops them up. It’s called The Islands Golf Center.


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tehuti said:
Nope. Floating balls. They have a boat that trails a net and scoops them up. It’s called The Islands Golf Center.


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After spending some time at a range like that, island greens on a course would be no big deal. :LOL:
 
tehuti said:
Nope. Floating balls. They have a boat that trails a net and scoops them up. It’s called The Islands Golf Center.


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How much of a difference are the floating range balls compared to normal range balls?
 
The range at my home course is a lake with floaters and I hate them. The balls will fly in S patterns at times and I would guess that the average distance loss on the balls that fly straight is around 20%. I only use the range on that course to warm up before a round. When I want to use my alignment sticks and work on my game, I run across the street to the other course in my area and use their range. Grass, not mats, regular balls, not floaters.
 
Drumdog said:
The range at my home course is a lake with floaters and I hate them. The balls will fly in S patterns at times and I would guess that the average distance loss on the balls that fly straight is around 20%. I only use the range on that course to warm up before a round. When I want to use my alignment sticks and work on my game, I run across the street to the other course in my area and use their range. Grass, not mats, regular balls, not floaters.
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That doesn't sound like fun... or that it can even tell you what your ball flight is for the day.
 
I bought one which I’ve been using. May need to add another soon
 
Canadan said:
Haven't used mine in ages - although they are just the sticks you buy from Lowes.

I miss the range.
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Buy the ones from Lowes/Home Depot and they're cheap. Buy the exact same thing from a golf shop, call them 'alignment sticks', and you pay twice as much for them!
 
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