Showing posts with label swing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label swing. Show all posts
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Thursday, 5 February 2015
My Golfing Resolutions for 2015
Anyhow, I have made up my mind that this year will be different. By making this statement, I hope to shame myself into making sure that I pull my finger out and get things done otherwise, the progress report in December will be interesting!
I do not play enough golf. Time and other commitments have not always been on my side. So my first resolution is:
1. To play more regularly. I am determined this coming year to play at least 2 times each month and practise in those weeks I cannot play a full round.
It is vital to keep track of progress in my game so game statistics are to be kept. The next resolutions relate to basic statistics.
2. Putting. I want to improve my putting stats. 32 putts per round would be good.
3. Long Game. My aim is to hit 12 greens in regulation in each round. (really my aim is to hit 18 greens in regulation. However this is not realistic and so 12 is the target.
If I am to reach the above targets I realise that I must stay fit. Fitness is something which becomes more elusive as the years progress. In general terms this will include healthy eating and drinking. Being aware of what you put into your body is important. Most top sportsmen take this seriously so why shouldn't I do the same?
The next resolution is therefore related to improving my general fitness levels.
4. General Fitness. So, my resolution with regards to fitness is to be comfortable walking 3 miles at a time. Not on a golf course as I figure that a constant 3 miles walk each day will equate to a round of golf where you regularly stop and start.
Swinging a golf club at over 100mph with all the resulting forces exerted on the body is not something to do without training. I am going to set up a routine of simple exercises to improve muscle tone and suppleness and swing speed. So the next resolution is to get fit for golf.
5. My fit for golf resolution means that I will commit to my series of simple exercises on a daily basis.
I reckon that if I spend 30 minutes less time watching the television/computer each day and use that time to exercise I will be feel better and stronger in a matter of months.
In the coming months I’m hoping to put up some fun and useful exercises on the blog. I plan to, but it’s not a resolution!!
Last but not least…
6. Resolution #6 - be happy and keep smiling.
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2. Putting. I want to improve my putting stats. 32 putts per round would be good.
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3. Long Game. My aim is to hit 12 greens in regulation in each round. (really my aim is to hit 18 greens in regulation. However this is not realistic and so 12 is the target.
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If I am to reach the above targets I realise that I must stay fit. Fitness is something which becomes more elusive as the years progress. In general terms this will include healthy eating and drinking. Being aware of what you put into your body is important. Most top sportsmen take this seriously so why shouldn't I do the same?
The next resolution is therefore related to improving my general fitness levels.
4. General Fitness. So, my resolution with regards to fitness is to be comfortable walking 3 miles at a time. Not on a golf course as I figure that a constant 3 miles walk each day will equate to a round of golf where you regularly stop and start.
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Swinging a golf club at over 100mph with all the resulting forces exerted on the body is not something to do without training. I am going to set up a routine of simple exercises to improve muscle tone and suppleness and swing speed. So the next resolution is to get fit for golf.
5. My fit for golf resolution means that I will commit to my series of simple exercises on a daily basis.
I reckon that if I spend 30 minutes less time watching the television/computer each day and use that time to exercise I will be feel better and stronger in a matter of months.
In the coming months I’m hoping to put up some fun and useful exercises on the blog. I plan to, but it’s not a resolution!!
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Last but not least…
6. Resolution #6 - be happy and keep smiling.
Sunday, 1 February 2015
Tuesday, 21 October 2014
GSA Pro: A Review
I visited the local driving range yesterday and took along a gismo from GSA Pro to test with my swing. Well, I do love my gadgets and hardly need an excuse…
The GSA Pro is a tiny device that fits on the grip end of the golf club. When you swing the club it records, and sends to a phone, information about each golf swing.
Sounds like fun.
The objective of the device is to assist you in swing analysis and improvement. I certainly need all the help I can get.
First things first, the GSA Pro fits easily int the grip of the golf club. It is so light and does not, in my opinion, interfere in any way with the swing which is obviously so important.
The app for the phone is free and really easy to set up. I used an iPhone and was completely happy with the interface.
The app itself shows a variety of pieces of information and allows you to choose a best swing for comparison purposes. You can also take a video of your swing for more realistic reviews. Once you have completed a swing the gizmo automatically sends thousands of data points to the GSA Pro phone app which is analysed and presented on the phone screen.
Info includes:
Club head speed
Force applied
Ball speed
Carry distance
Tempo
Back swing and downswing time
Face angle
Swing path
In the above screen shot I have compared my swing with an included pro's swing (the green figures). I found the comparison interesting and it has given me several points to work on including attaining a flatter swing plane.
After many swings I can say that the face angle and swing path statistics are a good representation. and the tempo seems pretty accurate. The ball speed is calculated by an algorithm which takes the speed at the grip end and calculates the resulting ball speed. The carry distance is similarly based on an algorithm based on the club loft and assumes a solid hit from the sweet spot. (For more on this, see our blog on Smash Factor).
I think the ratio of the club head speed to ball speed may be a little high but I don't think this matters as the GSA Pro is a tool for comparison and improvement, not for achieving absolute numbers.
This screen comparison with the pro golfer shows a couple of things.
I have a faster backswing and it is too upright which makes it difficult to get inside on the downswing.
My objective is to flatten the swing and improve tempo.
Overall, I really enjoyed playing with this little gadget and feel that not only are the stats interesting but it actually gives you something to work towards in terms of your swing.
I would rate this device at 9/10 and recommend it to any golfer interested in the stats of their swing.
For more information, click here.
The GSA Pro is a tiny device that fits on the grip end of the golf club. When you swing the club it records, and sends to a phone, information about each golf swing.
Sounds like fun.
The objective of the device is to assist you in swing analysis and improvement. I certainly need all the help I can get.
First things first, the GSA Pro fits easily int the grip of the golf club. It is so light and does not, in my opinion, interfere in any way with the swing which is obviously so important.
The app for the phone is free and really easy to set up. I used an iPhone and was completely happy with the interface.
The app itself shows a variety of pieces of information and allows you to choose a best swing for comparison purposes. You can also take a video of your swing for more realistic reviews. Once you have completed a swing the gizmo automatically sends thousands of data points to the GSA Pro phone app which is analysed and presented on the phone screen.
Info includes:Club head speed
Force applied
Ball speed
Carry distance
Tempo
Back swing and downswing time
Face angle
Swing path
In the above screen shot I have compared my swing with an included pro's swing (the green figures). I found the comparison interesting and it has given me several points to work on including attaining a flatter swing plane.
After many swings I can say that the face angle and swing path statistics are a good representation. and the tempo seems pretty accurate. The ball speed is calculated by an algorithm which takes the speed at the grip end and calculates the resulting ball speed. The carry distance is similarly based on an algorithm based on the club loft and assumes a solid hit from the sweet spot. (For more on this, see our blog on Smash Factor).
I think the ratio of the club head speed to ball speed may be a little high but I don't think this matters as the GSA Pro is a tool for comparison and improvement, not for achieving absolute numbers.
This screen comparison with the pro golfer shows a couple of things. I have a faster backswing and it is too upright which makes it difficult to get inside on the downswing.
My objective is to flatten the swing and improve tempo.
Overall, I really enjoyed playing with this little gadget and feel that not only are the stats interesting but it actually gives you something to work towards in terms of your swing.
I would rate this device at 9/10 and recommend it to any golfer interested in the stats of their swing.
For more information, click here.
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