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Putting mats· 4 compared

Best putting mats for small-space home practice

A putting mat lets you practice rolling a golf ball toward a hole or target at home. Start with the floor space you can keep clear.

Picks: Perfect Practice Rollback, PUTT-A-BOUT Par Three, PuttOUT Large

Practice nets· 4 compared

Best golf practice nets for garages, yards, and driveways

A golf practice net catches balls hit during full swings. It needs space for the club, missed shots, and balls that bounce back.

Picks: GoSports PRO, Spornia SPG-7, The Net Return Pro Series

Launch monitors· 5 compared

Best launch monitors for home golf practice setups

A launch monitor reports how a golf ball travels after a shot. Some also work with virtual golf courses, but space requirements and software costs vary.

Picks: Rapsodo MLM2PRO, FlightScope Mevo Gen2, SKYTRAK ST MAX

Hitting mats· 4 compared

Best golf hitting mats for garage and home practice

A hitting mat gives you a repeatable surface for full swings into a net or screen. Compare size, thickness, the hitting strip, and the tees it takes.

Picks: SIGPRO Softy 4 × 7 ft, Carl's HotShot, Fiberbuilt Studio 7 × 4 ft

Rangefinders· 4 compared

Golf rangefinders: slope controls and model differences

A laser rangefinder is a handheld device you aim at the flag to measure distance. Some also adjust the distance for uphill or downhill shots.

Picks: Gogogo GS24, Nikon COOLSHOT PROIII, Bushnell Tour V7 Shift

GPS watches· 5 compared

Golf GPS watches for yardages and shot tracking

A golf GPS watch shows distances on the course. Some also record shots or work as everyday watches.

Picks: Garmin Approach S12, Garmin Approach S72, Shot Scope V5

Golf gloves· 5 compared

Golf gloves for different fits and playing conditions

A golf glove helps you grip the club. Choose the right hand and size first, then compare leather and synthetic materials.

Picks: FootJoy WeatherSof, FootJoy StaSof, Kirkland Signature

Swing trainers· 5 compared

Golf swing trainers for tempo, alignment, and speed

Swing trainers help golfers practice a specific movement, such as swing rhythm or where to aim. Choose one for a drill the golfer already wants to work on.

Picks: Orange Whip, Callaway Alignment Stix, Speed Sticks Pro