If you’re researching swing plane trainers, you’ve likely come across both TrueGroove and PlaneSwing. Both are serious training aids built for golfers who want to improve their mechanics. But they take fundamentally different approaches, and the difference matters depending on how you practice and what you’re trying to fix.
What PlaneSwing Gets Right
PlaneSwing is a recognizable name in the swing trainer space with a following, particularly in the UK market where it originated. It guides the club along a fixed arc and gives golfers a basic sense of swing plane.
Where TrueGroove Goes Further
TrueGroove was built on a simple premise: swing plane and posture are connected problems, and fixing one without the other produces incomplete results. That’s why TrueGroove includes two integrated components that PlaneSwing does not.
The Poly-Glide Plane Rail guides your club along the correct swing plane with a continuous, smooth surface — no gaps, no joints, no interruptions. Every rep delivers clean, unbroken feedback.
The Power Bar addresses early extension, the habit of rising out of your posture through impact that costs golfers distance and consistency. PlaneSwing has no equivalent component. TrueGroove gives you immediate physical feedback the moment your posture breaks down, on every single rep.
Built to Last
TrueGroove is constructed from powder coated aluminum, which means it won’t rust, won’t corrode, and won’t degrade in outdoor conditions. That matters more than it might seem. Golf professionals and avid golfers who have owned steel-frame trainers know the problem firsthand — exposure to humidity and weather eventually takes its toll, and a rusted trainer is a retired trainer. Aluminum eliminates that problem entirely. TrueGroove is built to be a permanent fixture in your practice routine, not an equipment casualty.
Side-by-Side
| TrueGroove | PlaneSwing | |
|---|---|---|
| Swing plane guidance | ✓ | ✓ |
| Early extension feedback | ✓ | ✗ |
| Uses your own clubs | ✓ | ✓ |
| Indoor/outdoor use | ✓ | ✓ |
| Construction | Powder coated aluminum | Powder coated steel |
| Weight | 22 lbs. | 55+ lbs. |
| Price | $595 | $1,000+ |
| Free US shipping | ✓ | ✗ |
| Certified Instructor program | ✓ | ✗ |
The Bottom Line
If you’re looking for a trainer that addresses swing plane only, PlaneSwing is a capable option. If you want a system that fixes both plane and posture, ships free, weighs half as much, and costs significantly less, TrueGroove is the clear choice.
Ready to fix your swing? Order the TrueGroove Swing Plane Trainer for $595 with free shipping to the lower 48 states.
Questions? Call (251) 379-0825 or email joey@truegroove.golf.