A training aid that genuinely lives in my lesson bag. I use it most for a inside takeaway and to teach shallowing, and the finish work is superb for chicken-wings and flips; the band tells the truth every time. It leans more towards a better-player tool than a beginner fix, and it's a rehearsal aid rather than a full-swing free-for-all, but for takeaway, transition and release feels it's one of the best going. The reboot's alignment-stick loops and Connection Sphere Velcro make it far more versatile than the original.
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THE REVIEW
Quick heads-up before we start: some of the links on this page are affiliate links, so if you buy through them I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only ever review kit I've genuinely used and coach with — and the PlaneMate is a training aid I keep in my lesson bag.
Tested by PGA coach Ross Eves, the ProSENDR PlaneMate is a resistance-band swing trainer that costs around $149.99 (roughly £118). You wear it on a belt and clip the band to your club. If it looks familiar, it should. The PlaneMate was a 2020 smash — named the best new training aid at that year's PGA Merchandise Show and worn by some of the best swings in golf, Rory McIlroy included. Co-inventor David Woods went on to found ProSENDR, and this is his rebooted version: effectively PlaneMate 2.0, with a 2025 update to the bands and belt and, crucially, two new tricks — alignment-stick loops on the belt and Velcro so you can attach a ProSENDR Connection Sphere. It's a genuine step on from the old Tour Striker one.
It ships with three interchangeable resistance bands, from a lighter one for wedges and short game up to a stiff full-swing band for driver and building speed. The concept is simple and it genuinely works: you stretch the band in the backswing, let it relax through transition, then stretch it again into the follow-through. That sequence trains the club to shallow on the way down — and it does exactly what it says on the tin.
The takeaway is where I get the most out of it. If you whip the club inside, that stretch cleans your backswing up beautifully. Feeling the band relax as you transition is a lovely shallowing cue, and because the band wants to pull on you, it forces you to rotate through rather than throw the club at it. Personally it helps my early extension — it makes me shallow, use my body and rotate out of the shot.
The finish is the other standout. You have to stretch the band out to complete the follow-through, so it's brilliant if you chicken-wing or flip: flip it at impact and the band goes loose and floppy; over-release and it crosses over your hands. You get instant, honest feedback. I love it for little pitch shots too — same stretch-and-relax, just on a smaller scale.
Two features set the reboot apart. The belt loops take an alignment stick — pop one out behind you and it stops you getting stuck and gives you something to feel you're rotating away from, which is great for early extension (just not with the bands attached). And the Velcro takes a Connection Sphere: on the trail hip it stops you getting stuck because you're busy compressing the sphere, on the lead hip it helps you clear, and jammed between hip and belly it kills early extension and gives a lovely load-and-squat feel into the ground. If you've already got my ProSENDR cradle and Connection Sphere, they slot straight in.
It isn't perfect. It's restrictive — you can't rip a full-speed follow-through or the band will catch you — so treat it as a rehearsal and range tool, not something to wear on the course like the cradle. It takes up a touch more bag room, though it still fits. And at around $149.99 (roughly £118) it's at the pricier end of training aids, though that's about the cost of a decent lesson or two.
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Tested July 2026.
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The stretch–relax–stretch sequence genuinely shallows the club — it does what it claims
Outstanding for the takeaway — kills a whippy, inside takeaway and tidies the backswing
Forces rotation and body use through transition rather than throwing the club
Brilliant finish trainer — instant feedback on chicken-wing and flipping (the band goes loose and floppy)
Great for early extension — makes you shallow and rotate out of the shot
Works for pitch shots and short game, not just the full swing
Reboot adds real value: alignment-stick loops on the belt and Velcro for a Connection Sphere
Three interchangeable bands scale from short game to full-swing power
A proven design — worn by tour players including Rory McIlroy
Restrictive — you can't take a full-speed follow-through (the band can catch you), so it's a rehearsal tool, not for on-course use
It puts you in position rather than letting you find it yourself — I'm still in two minds on whether that's a good thing
Takes up a little more bag space than the cradle (though it still fits)
Pricey at ~$149.99 (≈£118), though comparable to a good lesson or two
Better suited to lower handicaps — higher handicaps can get tangled up in it and are often better using it slowly for feels and positions than hitting balls
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Better players and coaches, mostly. Superb for cleaning up a whippy takeaway, shallowing the transition and fixing a chicken-wing or flip at the finish. Also good for early extension and short-game contact. Higher handicaps can find it a lot to manage.
COACH'S VERDICT
A training aid that genuinely lives in my lesson bag. I use it most for a inside takeaway and to teach shallowing, and the finish work is superb for chicken-wings and flips; the band tells the truth every time. It leans more towards a better-player tool than a beginner fix, and it's a rehearsal aid rather than a full-swing free-for-all, but for takeaway, transition and release feels it's one of the best going. The reboot's alignment-stick loops and Connection Sphere Velcro make it far more versatile than the original.
- Ross Eves, PGA Professional
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the ProSENDR PlaneMate and how does it work?
It's a resistance-band swing trainer worn on a belt with the band clipped to your club. You stretch the band in the backswing, relax it through transition and stretch it again to the finish — which trains the club to shallow on the downswing and rewards proper rotation and release.
Will the ProSENDR PlaneMate help fix my slice?
It can, yes. A slice usually comes from a steep, over-the-top move, and the PlaneMate trains you to shallow the club and rotate through rather than throw it from the top — so it tackles the root cause rather than the symptom.
What does the ProSENDR PlaneMate help with?
Shallowing the downswing, a whippy or inside takeaway, rotation, early extension, and chicken-wing or flipping at the finish. It also works well for pitching and the short game.
Is the ProSENDR PlaneMate the same as the Tour Striker PlaneMate?
It's the reboot. The PlaneMate began as a Tour Striker aid co-invented by David Woods; Woods founded ProSENDR and relaunched it with a 2025 update — improved bands and belt, alignment-stick loops and Velcro for a Connection Sphere. The new one is better for those extras, but if you want to save money the old Tour Striker version still does the core job — a used one is a solid budget option.
Is the ProSENDR PlaneMate used on the PGA Tour?
Yes — the PlaneMate has been worn by tour players including Rory McIlroy, with the brand also listing Justin Rose, Charles Howell III and Russell Henley among its users.
Is the ProSENDR PlaneMate good for high handicaps?
It can be a lot to manage. In my experience lower handicaps get more out of hitting shots with it, while higher handicaps are often better using it slowly for feels and positions rather than full swings.
Can you use the ProSENDR PlaneMate at home?
Yes — it's great for that. You don't need to hit balls: you can rehearse the stretch-and-relax move at home or even in the gym to groove the feel, which is one of the best ways to get value from it.
Can you use the ProSENDR PlaneMate on the course?
No — it's restrictive and you can't take a full-speed follow-through, so keep it for rehearsals and range work. For an on-course-friendly aid, my ProSENDR cradle is the better bet.
Is the ProSENDR PlaneMate worth it?
If you fight a steep, over-the-top move or a poor finish, yes — it gives instant, honest feedback and it transfers. At around $149.99 it's at the pricier end of training aids, but that's about the cost of a lesson or two, and it's one I actually keep reaching for.
How much does the ProSENDR PlaneMate cost?
Around $149.99 (roughly £118), direct from ProSENDR. The Connection Sphere is sold separately.
Ross Eves Msc, Bsc Hons
PGA Golf Professional - Biomechanics Coach
Ross Eves is a golf professional and biomechanics coach based in the UK. He specialises in swing analysis, golf fitness and helping golfers at all levels improve through evidence-based coaching methods.