Putting mirror, any users?, helpful tips?

[duck hook]

I recently purchased a putting mirror to practice with indoors while waiting for spring to arrive. First thing I’ve noticed is how much closer I am to the ball at address, also the ball position is a lot further back in my stance. I’m about 5’11” and use a 35” inch putter, I could easily switch to a 33” now with the new setup position. Anybody made huge changes since acquiring a mirror ,and do you think it was a beneficial aid or a wise decision to change?

[dwboston]

I recently purchased a putting mirror to practice with indoors while waiting for spring to arrive. First thing I’ve noticed is how much closer I am to the ball at address, also the ball position is a lot further back in my stance. I’m about 5’11” and use a 35” inch putter, I could easily switch to a 33” now with the new setup position. Anybody made huge changes since acquiring a mirror ,and do you think it was a beneficial aid or a wise decision to change?

 

I recently got the PuttOut mirror, to go along with the ramp and the putting mat. I've noticed that I am a little more upright and closer to the ball in order to get my eyes just inside the ball. Ball position seems the same - centered to slightly forward. I'm 6' and use a 34" putter that is 3* upright. I like the mirror a lot - it helps me get into a setup position where it feels like all I need to do is rock my shoulders.

[dbdors]

I recently got the PuttOut mirror, to go along with the ramp and the putting mat. I've noticed that I am a little more upright and closer to the ball in order to get my eyes just inside the ball. Ball position seems the same - centered to slightly forward. I'm 6' and use a 34" putter that is 3* upright. I like the mirror a lot - it helps me get into a setup position where it feels like all I need to do is rock my shoulders.

I did the same. I have used Eyeline mirrors before and consistently get my eyes above the ball. Got confirmation from a SAM fitting the other day.

Unfortunately, I hate the gate attachments and that little bridge. It just seems to mess me up. Like all I can think about it missing the gates and getting the ball under that bridge, I then totally forget the goal is to hit the ball.

[dwboston]

I recently got the PuttOut mirror, to go along with the ramp and the putting mat. I've noticed that I am a little more upright and closer to the ball in order to get my eyes just inside the ball. Ball position seems the same - centered to slightly forward. I'm 6' and use a 34" putter that is 3* upright. I like the mirror a lot - it helps me get into a setup position where it feels like all I need to do is rock my shoulders.

I did the same. I have used Eyeline mirrors before and consistently get my eyes above the ball. Got confirmation from a SAM fitting the other day.

Unfortunately, I hate the gate attachments and that little bridge. It just seems to mess me up. Like all I can think about it missing the gates and getting the ball under that bridge, I then totally forget the goal is to hit the ball.

 

I moved the bridge to two feet away from the mirror. I don't focus on it as much and rarely hit it now. I like the gate attachments - I have both on the "5" setting and don't hit them either. I was laughing the other night - I got in a good rhythm and put 4 in a row into the little hole on the PuttOut ramp from 6 feet away.

[dwboston]

One thing that's important to realize is that the PuttOut mat is marked a bit sloppily - I had to get out a laser level to get a straight line from the ball to the center of the ramp, and it showed me the markings were a little off and not centered perfectly. After making the adjustment I was much more consistent.

[Krt22]

I'd recommend a samlab putter fitting and then use the mirror as a check point. I ended up in a much shorter putter than I was gaming

[LeftDaddy]

I have the Eyeline one. I think it was a good purchase.

 

I'm starting to wonder about any of the golf training aids these days. Some force you into a position and thus you make these "un-natural" moves to fit the device. Some prevent you from doing the "bad" thing. I think I like the ones that force you into the right move without totally preventing the wrong move...i.e. it makes you think about what you are doing and helps ingrain a good move.

 

For example, I bought one of those arm band things to keep my forearms together, and I hit the ball great while wearing it...but I could almost feel my muscles that want me to separate my forearms strengthening, and I eventually decided that was probably a bad thing and stopped using it.

 

Back to the Eyeline...I make putts left and right when I use it, so it must work. And I can tell that my path gets very straight, which is generally good. I had stopped using it because it seemed a little pointless to make putts all of the time with it, but lately I'm thinking it is a pretty good tool to force me into a straighter path and thus am probably going to start using it again!!!

[T.B.]

I got one from birdie ball and I think it’s great. Has helped me line up square and straight back straight through. At 1st it was awkward and didn’t feel comfortable. It started to click and was making more putts. Especially 5-10 footers.

[BrandonDunes]

I have a mirror but don't use it too often. I use the Pelz Putting Trainer more often