An apparatus and method is provided for analyzing a golfer’s individual swing attributes and determining, based on that analysis, a suitable golf club configuration for that golfer. The swing analysis apparatus include video cameras for obtaining video images of a golfer swinging a golf club, such as a putter, at a golf ball. Images obtained from the video cameras may then be analyzed to determine what golf club dimensions will provide improved results in combination with the golfer’s individual swing characteristics. The apparatus may additionally include a golf club having predetermined dimensions. When such a golf club is included, images from the video cameras may be analyzed to determine how the golf club of known dimensions must be adjusted to provide the golfer with desirable swing results. The apparatus may also include a method for confirming the dimensions that it is believed will provide a golfer with improve swing results.
Apparently, the system will also include a “force plate” to measure the golfer’s weight distribution. Personally, I have no idea how weight distribution factors in to a putting stroke. If you think about it, your weight shouldn’t move around at all when you’re putting; a force plate seems more appropriate for analyzing a golf swing. But what do I know? Certainly a lot less than Mr. Cameron!
Do you think we’ll ever see something like this in your average golf shop?
This new apparatus seems like a bit much to analyze your putting. It truly is amazing what we as golfers are willing to do to try and improve our game. I have to agree with you on the wight plate. I would hope that when you are putting your weight isn’t shifting.
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