How It Works
A Quick Guide
The Compression Board exists to promote crisp, clean, contact. It provides accurate, reliable feedback so you can create great impact conditions over and over again. Did you know: The deepest point of A PGA Tour level divot is 4 inches beyond where the ball once sat (right before it was compressed tremendously!!)? That’s our goal – not the 4 inches – the COMPRESSION!! (side note: the two are intimately related)
| Level | Handicap |
|---|---|
| Pro | +4 to 0 |
| 1 | 1 to 4 |
| 2 | 5 to 8 |
| 3 | 9 to 12 |
| 4 | 13 to 16 |
| 5 | 17 to 20 |
| 6 | 21 + |
When you first start out with your Compression Board you’ll likely hit it quite often (don’t worry, it won’t break). If you’re not hitting it (and you’re hitting more than the top 1/2 of the ball), perhaps you should move up a level. If you are, great! Use that feedback (how hard? where? on what path? etc.) to guide your improvement. You’re not alone though – check out the videos section for tips, lessons, and general golf talk. If what you’re looking for isn’t there, please email with ideas you have for videos or any questions about the use of your board.
The Compression Board is designed to help improve your contact regardless of your current level of ability. In order to do that, we’ll need only to follow the simple instructions below. But, before we get started, let’s determine your starting point from the Compression Board Handicap Chart.
The Compression Board at setup
The Simple Instructions:
1. Lay your Compression Board on the ground
- You can step on it to ensure it’s level and on-plane with the ball.
- Aim the middle white line to your target.
2. Place your ball so that the back of it is at the level you determined from the chart above. (If you’re unsure, it’s always safe to start at level 6).
3. Fire away!
4. Let the feedback from the board guide your improvement.
Notes:
- Advance to the next level when you are hitting 80% of your shots without making contact with the board.
- Work your way towards the Pro Level.
- The Compression Board is intended for Irons only.
- For Chipping/Pitching, follow the same guidelines as above using the Red indicator lines.
Features:
- White lines give feedback on Alignment, Aiming, and Swing Path
- Level Indicators provide feedback on clubface angle at address
- Pitching/Chipping: use red indicator lines.
- Putting: a Great tool to work on face angle, path, alignment, aiming, ball position, and stroke length. Place the ball at level 6, aim to target, and putt away.