A well-made, genuinely versatile aid I keep coming back to — especially for flippy chippers and players fighting early extension. It gives an extreme, body-led feel that transfers back to a normal swing, as long as it’s coached with the right concept. Not one for full swings or players who already under-release, but for the average golfer trying to stop flipping it’s a really nice bit of kit.
COACHES QUICK TAKE
Use code ROSSEVES10 at TRS Golf.
THE REVIEW
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Tested by PGA coach Ross Eves, the TRS Rotation Stick is a golf swing training aid that screws into the butt of the grip and costs £45.55 in the UK for a single stick.
It’s a light, flexible rod that clamps onto the end of the club and points out along your trail side. Because it pops out of the grip, you get a clear visual: in the backswing you can see it pointing at the ball, and again on the way down — so it’s a genuinely simple way to show a player how the club sets and where it’s pointing on plane.
What I mainly reach for it for is the flip. It creates a strong shuffle-and-hold feel that forces you to drive the body and clear the left hip rather than saving the shot with the hands. It’s a very exaggerated feel, which is exactly what a lot of stubborn flippers need — sometimes you have to go to the extreme to feel the opposite of what you normally do.
I love it for chipping, especially with higher handicappers who get flicky on those little shots, and for the abbreviated “sawn-off” pitch. It’s also quietly good for early extension: once you’re shuffling into impact you have to rotate and clear, so it doubles as a rotation and body-clearing tool — a use most people never think of.
You could hold an alignment stick against the grip to get a similar idea, but it’s awkward, it can sling off, and a firm alignment stick hurts if you catch yourself. The TRS is a flexible rod, so it’s far more forgiving, and it’s solidly made — the cheap Amazon copies I’ve tried tend to fall off the club. This one fits straight in the bag and takes seconds to attach.
Who should skip it: if you already have very little hand action, or you drive it too much through a chip, it’s not for you — and it’s only a handful of players who fall into that. For the average golfer fighting a flip, wanting more rotation, or working on early extension, it’s a really nice tool, and if you coach it’s a great little thing to have in the arsenal.
One honest caveat: use it with the right concept. Because the feel is so extreme, an under-releaser can drift into a blocky, held-off finish and start to misunderstand the release — we still want to release the club. Framed correctly it’s excellent; framed wrong it can teach the wrong thing.
Use code ROSSEVES10 at TRS Golf.
Tested July 2026.
Pros
Cons
Solidly made — stays put where cheap Amazon copies fall off the club
Light and fits straight into the golf bag; attaches in seconds
Flexible rod, so it doesn’t hurt if you catch yourself (unlike a firm alignment stick)
Strong, exaggerated feel that gets stubborn flippers to feel body-led rotation
Great visual for the club setting on plane — points at the ball back and through
Versatile: flip, chipping, early extension and body rotation all in one aid
Reasonable price for the build quality
The protruding stick can be awkward to work around at setup
You can’t really make a full swing with it
The extreme feel can push an under-releaser into a blocky, held-off finish
Needs the right coaching context — misused, it can muddle a player’s understanding of the release
Not for players who already have too little hand action or drive it too much on chips
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£45.55
Golfers who flip or scoop through impact — especially in chipping — and players working on rotation or early extension
COACH'S VERDICT
A well-made, genuinely versatile aid I keep coming back to — especially for flippy chippers and players fighting early extension. It gives an extreme, body-led feel that transfers back to a normal swing, as long as it’s coached with the right concept. Not one for full swings or players who already under-release, but for the average golfer trying to stop flipping it’s a really nice bit of kit.
- Ross Eves, PGA Professional
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is the TRS Rotation Stick worth it?
For the money, yes. The TRS Rotation Stick is well made, fits in your bag, attaches in seconds and does several jobs — flip, chipping, rotation and early extension. As a coach it’s a tool I actually reach for rather than one that sits in a drawer.
Who is the TRS Rotation Stick for, and who should skip it?
The TRS Rotation Stick suits the average golfer who flips or scoops through impact, anyone wanting more body rotation, and players working on early extension. Skip it if you already have very little hand action or drive the ball too much on chip shots — that’s a small minority.
How does the TRS Rotation Stick work?
The TRS Rotation Stick screws into the butt of the grip and extends a flexible rod along your trail side. It gives you a visual of the club on plane in the backswing and downswing, and creates a shuffle-and-hold feel that forces you to rotate the body and clear the hip instead of flipping the hands.
Is the TRS Rotation Stick good for chipping?
Chipping is where I use the TRS Rotation Stick most, especially with higher handicappers who get flicky on little shots. It stops the hands taking over and encourages a body-led, sawn-off pitch — just not for players who already drive it too much through the chip.
Can you make a full swing with the TRS Rotation Stick?
Not really — the TRS Rotation Stick is best for chips, pitches and rehearsal moves. You can just about make a swing, but the protruding rod makes a genuine full swing awkward, so I use it mainly for feel and short-game work.
Does the TRS Rotation Stick have a discount code?
Yes — use code ROSSEVES10 at TRS Golf.
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.