Ok, Im sure there will be a mixed bag of comments on this one.

I have a couple of friends currently wearing these and they have said that they are noticing benefits by doing so. I am very sceptical about things like this and wonder if some people make statements as they feel that they dont want to look a mug by spending money on something completely useless.

Do any golfshke members wear these? What are your views wether you own one or not?

Another question I ask myself is that £19 is not a great deal of money to lose if the product does not work.

Your views are very much appreciated.

I've had the Q-Link for some years John and although I can't say 100% it works I do feel better generally, I also bought the Trion-Z bracelet last year and have possibly the same view, however I got the orange and black one and it matches some of my outfits brilliantly   so job done.

So it also acts as a fashion accessory Wayne?

So for £19 you can look good, feel good and hopefully play good!

Complete tosh I'm afraid.  Lots of tests* have been done on this type of 'woo' therapy devices and not one has shown any real measurable benefits at all.  The only demonstrable effect that these devices have consistently shown is that users often feel a psychological benefit by wearing them, so in that sense they could be said to work.  Having said that, the effect is probably no different than that of other good luck charms and superstitions - such as my insistence in wearing all black when I play competition golf or using my 1956 sixpence as a ball marker.

If it works for you, then use it, but personally I'd use something cheaper.  

* Proper medical double blind trials, not the 'my mate says' type tests.  I've got a few links if anyone is particularly interested.

I think for every test that disproves it there will be one that proves it

John,

I have wondered for years about the same thing take a look at a few articles I have written.

One being a case study for a magnetic therapy website and the other is a feature on Trion:Z who sent us some products to test out.

http://www.golfshake.com/news/view/1607/MagneticBraceletsMythorSubstance.htm
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http://www.golfshake.com/news/view/1691/TrionZTheleaderinMagnetic_Therapy.html

Like Tim says, it could all be psychological but there have been case studies that prove otherwise and it is now being used by hostpitals and doctors as treatments, so read into that as you will.

All down to personal opinion in the end. Hope you find something that suits you.

If you are wearing one to alleviate stiffness (which I did for years) a better answer is to  cut out coffee, tea, alcohol and all of the crap in modern drinks. In other words drink bottled water.

My body was almost locked up with rh. arthritis pain until I changed my drinking patterns. Now, I'm completely pain free. 

Don't get me started on this, I could lose a lot of friends!

From the manufacturers webiste:

 Colantotte International dba Trion:Z, nor its distributors, make any claim that any of its products are intended to prevent, cure, mitigate, treat or diagnose illness. If you believe that you have a health problem you should consult a doctor or health professional.

If they don't believe it....

And from the Trion Z website:

 Magnetic Therapy is a complimentary and non-invasive natural therapy, deemed a ‘no health risk’ by the World Health Organisation.

That's allright then, how about Wikipwedia?

 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minus_ion

It's all in your head. 

I gave one a try a couple of years ago.  I suffer with sciatica (although the golf really helps with that) and stiff knees due to a bi-lateral patella release aged 19 and I did find it helped.  All in the head or not I'm not sure but as it worked I don't really care. 

If you want a more practical option, try one of these (other colours are available) -> http://www.breo.com/item/BrandRoamWatchBlack19502208_1.html

I'm testing for some nerve issues in my left wrist, neuralgia or something. Will see how it goes.

I think everyone or nearly everyone are in agreement that it all comes down to whether you actually believe so it is in your head.

Where does it prove that positive thinking is a waste of time (unless you follow the England Football team)

Therefore if you think it works you just may be right.  

it is when you think it does not work, then you have a problem because you are looking for it to fail.  Not a good thought to have, its like saying 'i must not go in the water' as you decide to drive over 300yds of water, rest assured theres a good chance you're ball is going swimming.

be positive, remember if the scientific community cannot prove a scientific assessment then theyalways deny these thins work.

I statrted to wear a copper magnetic bracelet in the mid 1990's and was at first sceptical about if it worked, but then i did not wear it for a couple of months and i thought i suffered because of it and started wearing it again and continued until the magnets fell out.  I replaced it and now actually wear the Trion necklace version and have done for over 2 years now.  I have no intention of not wearing it.  A friend wears a wrist version and he swears by it, he claims it does ease most wrist problems he incurs.  And he alternates the band to whichever wrist is affected. 

he always complains about these injuries but i kep reminding him that it's better to have sore wrists than to eventually go blind!

Couldn't help but comment on your post, I wear a bioflow sport wristband - I think they are pretty new to the market. I paid £29.99 on their site.

Since wearing it my back pain has definitely eased somewhat. I've seen Lee Westwood wearing one on the course.

I know they won't help everyone but when all else fails it's worth a try. They offer a 90 day guarantee too.

Padraig had all the heat strips on the other day.  Anyone tried those ?  I'd only seen track and field atheletes use up until Harrington, although someone's pointed out some of the footballers use them.

I think it's all a con trick.You pay way over the odds for a plastic bracelet, wear it for a while and you think you are playing much better. How long will that last?If you see a professional golfer wearing one they are probably being paid to wear it!Russ

Placebo effect!  It is all a placebo effect.  The human brain is so strong it can actual beieve something and make it real.

That means that if you believe your bracelet works then it does!

No scientific proof needed.  The placebo effect has been documented so many times simply do a search on the Internet.

It may be this effect completely but if it works for you or want to do it then go ahead.  You only have what you want rid off to get rid off and if this helps then use it.