If you’re completely new to the training aid and want to read my full long-term breakdown of build quality and general performance, head over to my full TRS Slider review.
How the TRS Slider works with a driver
When using the TRS Slider with a driver, the setup process is the same as with an iron. The Slider straps around the chest and the trail arm’s elbow slips through the small loop. The key difference is in the swing. For a driver, you create a wider swing arc and aim to hit up on the ball with a positive angle of attack. For an iron, you use a more compact swing and a downward angle of attack to compress the ball.
Although you swing differently with each club, the TRS Slider works well with both. In fact, during my initial practice sessions, I tracked exactly how those compact iron dynamics completely transformed my ball-striking consistency.
If you need a refresher on positioning the band or chest strap before hitting balls with the driver, check out my step-by-step TRS Slider setup and drills guide.
Encourages an in-to-out club path
Many amateur golfers slice their tee shots with the driver because they throw their trail shoulder (right shoulder for right-handed golfers) and elbow out towards the ball on the downswing. This causes an out-to-in or over-the-top swing. With a shorter, less lofted club like a wedge, you can sometimes get away with this. But with a longer, less lofted club like the driver, you really can’t.
The TRS Slider helps by keeping your trail elbow close to your ribs during the transition, which drops the club to the inside and promotes an in-to-out path.
Promotes a positive angle of attack
The TRS Slider also encourages a positive angle of attack, important for maximising distance with modern drivers. Without it, golfers might tilt their spines or flip their wrists to increase the attack angle, risking blocks or hooks.
With the TRS Slider, your upper body stays connected to the arms and club during rotation. As your hips and chest turn past the ball, the tucked trail arm stays under your lead arm, creating a shallow, upward strike with no need for manual flipping.
Prevents overswinging
One swing flaw I have suffered from for as long as I can remember is a huge overswing. Every golf coach I have ever worked with (and there have been a few) has remarked on the length of my backswing with irons and my driver. However, none of these coaches has ever managed to reduce the length of my backswing quickly and as easily as the TRS Slider does.
Naturally, when chasing distance with the driver, many golfers overextend their arms at the top of the backswing and let the trail elbow flare out. This makes the arms get stuck behind the body, costing speed and distance. The TRS Slider prevents the trail elbow from flaring and stops your arms from lifting too high. While the swing might feel shorter and seem less powerful, it actually encourages a better torso turn instead of just lifting your hands.
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Driver vs. Irons: Why patience is required
From the first use, the TRS Slider instantly improved my ball striking with an 8-iron. My swing felt tight and controlled. The numbers on my FlightScope Mevo Gen 2 showed immediate carry gains, which you can find out more about in my TRS Slider launch monitor test data post. However, I did notice that I took longer to get comfortable swinging the driver whilst wearing the Slider.
With a longer club like the driver, swing issues and mishits are amplified, so you do have to work at it over a longer period of time and can’t expect immediate results.
When using the TRS Slider with your driver, be patient. Don’t try to copy the feeling of swinging an iron. With the driver, make a big shoulder turn. The TRS Slider isn’t meant to stop this. It’s there to stop your arms from lifting. Instead of hitting golf balls right away like you might with an iron, I recommend making several practice swings with the driver while wearing the TRS Slider. This lets you get used to how it feels. If you go straight to hitting balls and keep missing, you might get disheartened and give up.
If you’re struggling with your driver, the TRS Slider is worth trying. It feels restrictive at first, but once you learn to rotate properly, you’ll see big improvements.
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There’s no denying there’s a lot of hype around the TRS Slider at the moment, and for good reason. Have you used it before? If so, how have you found it? Do you use it only with your irons, or have you tried it with other clubs too? I’d love to hear from you, so let me know in the comments below.
