- The Cactus Club
- Posts
- Mat, Aids, and App for Serious Putting Gains
Mat, Aids, and App for Serious Putting Gains
WellPutt Review


WellPutt
Wins
- True roll, stimp speeds feel tour-ready 
- Smart visual design: alignment lines, Good/Bad zones, stroke-length guides 
- App with 50+ drills + tracking = actual habit building 
- Durable build with a lifetime guarantee 
- Ecosystem: mat + Wellstroke + Ghost Holes + gates 
Drawbacks
- No physical cup 
- Rolls faster than muni greens (12–13 stimp on hard floors) 
- App = helpful, not deeply analytical 
Scores
- Mat: 9/10 
- Aids: 9/10 
- App: 8/10 
- Overall: 9/10 
Who it’s for: Intermediates serious about speed control and start line.
Who it’s not for: Casual golfers who want a gimmick mat with a ball return.
Realism & Practice
WellPutt rolls smoothly, quickly, and accurately. Depending on direction: 10–11.5 stimp. On hardwood? Even quicker (12–13).
This isn’t your muni’s shaggy green. Practicing on WellPutt forces a confident stroke. The printed Good Zone trains you to roll 12–24” past the hole — not short, never timid.
No slopes. No cup. Just pure mechanics. That’s the point: if you can hit it straight, on time, at the right speed here, you’ll do it on grass.
My results: Over winter, I cut ~2 putts/round. My 6–10 footers started finishing past the hole instead of dying short.
App Integration
Most mats = carpet. WellPutt = system.
The free app gives you:
- 3 “18-hole courses” (beginner, intermediate, advanced) 
- Games: Good Zone, Putt Range 
- Multiplayer modes 
- Score tracking 
It’s not sensor-driven. You log results. But that’s enough because practice is now structured, competitive, and sticky.
4-Week Plan (20 mins, 4x/wk):
- Wk 1–2: Orange course 
- Wk 3: Blue course + Good Zone game 
- Wk 4: Black course 2x/wk, beat your score 
Think of the app as your silent coach.
Quality & Design
- Surface: Tight weave, smooth roll 
- Backing: Heavy rubber, doesn’t slide 
- Edges: Durable, no fray 
- Setup: Unroll + go, minimal curl 
Graphics = functional:
- Alignment line 
- Eye-position dots 
- Stroke-length guides 
- Distance zones 
It’s clean. No guard rails, no cheesy ball return. That’s deliberate.
Storage tip: Keep the box. Rolls up tight. Travels easily.
Utility
Cameron McCormick (Spieth’s coach) co-designed this. Translation: it’s built for profound teaching.
1-on-1 lesson:
- Eye and face angle with alignment line 
- Path work with the Wellstroke arc trainer 
- Gate drills with tees 
Group clinic:
- Lag ladder on the zone side 
- 18-hole course as a team game 
- Ghost Holes = targets anywhere 
The Coach Pack (mat + Wellstroke + Ghost Holes + gates) is basically a plug-and-play curriculum.
Value
Price:
- 10ft = $149 
- 13ft = $179–$189 
- Wellstroke = $69 
- Coach Pack = $89 
Comparisons:
| Product | What It Really Is | Why It Fails | Price | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Practice | TikTok toy w/ ball return | Rolls like a driveway, no real drills | $130 | 
| PuttOUT | Gimmick for your desk | Piecemeal, overpriced if full kit | $180+ | 
| PrimePutt | Pretty turf rug | Real feel, zero training value | $250 | 
| WellPutt | System built for killers | True roll, 50+ drills, lasts forever | $149–$189 | 
If you buy one training aid this year, make it this.
Lifetime guarantee. No hidden costs. Built for heavy daily use.
Setup & Space Guide (Arizona Edition)
- 10 ft: Home office, spare room 
- 13 ft: Garage, basement, hallway 
- 16 ft+: If you’ve got the space, flex 
Best surfaces: Hardwood, tile, low-pile carpet.
On thick carpet? Drop plywood under.
Quiet, pet-friendly (though expect lint roll duty).
Drills That Move the Needle
Good Zone Ladder
- 3 ft → 6 ft → 9 ft 
- Must finish in Good Zone 
- Miss short? Restart 
Start-Line Gate
- Tees 1 ft in front, ball-width apart 
- Roll clean or fail 
Arc Check (Wellstroke)
- Trace path w/o hitting tees 
- Focus: tempo + square face 
Alternatives & Add-Ons
Alternatives Recap:
- Perfect Practice = content play 
- PuttOUT = pressure fun, but piecemeal 
- PrimePutt = turf rug 
Add-ons worth pairing:
- Mirror 
- String line 
- Metronome app 
Three months. 20 minutes/day. I stopped leaving birdie putts short. My confidence inside 10 feet skyrocketed.
Bottom line: WellPutt is the line between staying average and finally cashing in those 20-footers.
FAQs
- Works on thick carpet? → Only with a base under it. 
- Stimp speed? → 10–11.5, can play 12–13. 
- App free? → Yes. 
- Simulate break? → No. Straight only. 
- Results timeline? → 2–3 weeks @ 20 mins/day. 
- WellPutt vs Perfect Practice? → One’s a toy. One’s a system. 
- Which length? → 10 ft fits most homes. 
Stop three-putting. Start winning skins. Grab your WellPutt today

Reply