Wearables for Golf – Swing and Movement Analysis
The PGA season is in action and Tiger Woods is struggling to live up to his name. The Wyndham Championship ended his season, due to his early miss of some makeable putts, and lack of energy. While Woods struggled, players on their game included winner Davis Love III, known for his admirable swing. Like clockwork, the accurate repetition and fluidity look powerful, yet effortless – a dance of a swing.
Secrets of his swing sequence may lie in easily measurable movements. Wearables for Golf are becoming increasingly popular, and APDM’s Opal sensor can provide an interesting insight into this analysis.
- Davis has great balance. His stance is irrevocably sturdy and firm. – Opals are ideal for balance analysis in different environments, allowing weight changes in real time for maximum balance.
- Davis has great arm swing. His backswing stretch gives him great power up to his follow-through. – Opals can measure arm swing velocity and range of motion, allowing stretching practice and speed analysis.
- Davis has great posture and hip movement. His weight-shift between legs and hip rotation work together to transfer accuracy and power into his swing. – Opals offer measurements of lean angle and planar movement, including rotation.
- Davis is efficient. His energy is expended where it’s needed most. – Opals can measure the efficiency of energy expenditure in every movement.
- Davis is consistent. His swing is dependable and steady. – Opals are great for measuring repetition to effectively measure performance.
APDM technology can be easily applied to many sports, providing actionable data that looks as easy as Davis’s swing. The ability to fine-tune performance with custom systems differentiates APDM from the competition. On the green or in the water, APDM Athletics offers easy performance analysis.
