A golf swing meter can help you keep your swing consistent and increase your distance. It takes the guesswork out of measuring your swing speed. It's not always easy to tell by just eyeballing your swing whether you're hitting it the same each time or not.

If you're looking to buy a golf swing meter, there are several out there to choose from. You can get a swing meter that either attaches to your club, or sits in front of the ball and measures ball speed by radar.

If you are getting one that attaches to the club, make sure that it is light and not in your way. Different models attach in different ways. Try a few swings in the shop to see how it feels before you take it home.

The radar swing meters are usually a little pricier, but they may be better for you if you don't want to deal with having it attached to your club.

Here are some of the most popular golf swing meter devices on the market.

- Golf Hook/Slice Talking Swing Meter

Yes, this one talks to you. It attaches to your golf club and has a little speaker on the top that says, "Hook", "Slice," or if you hit a good one, "Nice Shot!"

The Golf Hook/Slice Talking Swing Meter is light and compact, and attaches easily to your club. It sits right above the club, and is a little bit smaller than the club itself. It takes 3-Button Cell Batteries.

The talking meter is no gimmick. It's fun to hear the voice call your shot, but the real reason for it is that it gives you instant feedback. You don't have to stop and check the little display. Right after your shot, the Meter lets you know how you did.

The Golf Hook/Slice Talking Swing Meter costs around $20 new.

- The Dyna Flex Digital Speed Meter

This speed meter is one of the most accurate and complex, offering various features for users, but it must be used with the Dyna Flex Powerball Wrist Exerciser. The Dyna Flex Powerball attaches to your club, and the tiny meter is easily attachable to the Powerball.

This device gives you an accurate reading of the speed of your swings, and it also keeps track of your highest speed. It measures the gyro speed, so it gives you an accurate reading. It can also calculate the maximum RPM for your gyro speed.

The Dyna Flex Digital Speed Meter sells for about $15, but you also have to buy the Dyna Flex Powerball Wrist Exerciser separately.

- Swing Mate Speedmeter

The Swing Mate Speedmeter is nice because you don't have to attach it to your golf club. It uses a radar to measure your club speed without having to be attached. It's small and takes a simple 9-vold battery.

This device shows you your speed on a big, easy-to-read display screen. It also has a memory function that allows you to keep track of your last ten swings, your average speed and which clubs you've been using.

Some swing meters can be pretty clumsy with their club attachments, and that might keep you from getting an accurate reading. Because the Swing Mate Speedmeter uses radar technology, you don't have to attach it to your club.

The Swing Mate Speedmeter retails for about $110.

A golf swing meter is an important training tool, helping golfers to determine and assess their swing speed. A good look at your swing speed can help you build accuracy and consistency, and improve your game.