Method and apparatus for determining golf ball performance versus golf club configuration
US6669571B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 17, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2220/807
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
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. Such methods include an analysis of the performance of a golf ball following impact with the golf club, and an analysis of the golfer's wrist and head movement during the golf swing.
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