TRIDENT ALIGN BALL MARKER £25
rident Align is the world’s first fully adjustable ball marker. You’re probably wondering why this has been invented and what is wrong with a good, old fashioned coin?
Firstly, it allows golfers to begin fine-tuning the aim of their putt even when the ball is not in place on the ground. Then, when coupled with the trident-shaped markings on the ball, golfers can match up the aim of their ball to the predetermined aim point, as set in place by the Trident Align marker.
TFor a golfer using a line on their ball to putt, the line sitting at 90° (so pointing directly up to the sky) is critical. If the line is tilted or rotated in either direction, it affects how and where the golfer perceives their aim to be when they stand over the putt. The square shape that is created between the ball and Trident Align marker ensures this 90° position and results in the golfer starting more putts on their desired target line.
If the golfer does not set the ball down correctly in relation to the marker, the square shape created by the Trident Align and the markings on the golf ball will not match up.
Having tested the Trident Align, there’s unquestionably some merit in the design. The extra lines on the ball might be a little off-putting at first, but you soon get used to them and it is a clever way to prevent you from positioning the ball incorrectly.
If you’re second to putt on the green from the opposite side of the hole to where the first person putting is, it also allows you to aim the marker while they are putting, which should help speed up play. This is important, as using a line on the ball can be a timeconsuming process. It is worth pointing out that it has been deemed legal for tournament play by the powers that be at the USGA and R&A.
For your £25 investment, you get a 25mm marker coin, stencil tool, marker pen and carrying pouch, as well as the Trident Align tool itself. If you struggle with aim on the greens, we’d certainly recommend investing in a Trident Align marker from www.tridentalign.com.