In this article, we will explore the data provided by HackMotion and how it can be used to enhance your golf practice sessions. By understanding how to interpret the data and draw meaningful conclusions, you can make informed adjustments to your swing mechanics and improve your overall performance on the course.
In this article, we will explore how to read and interpret the data in:
- Practice Session Card View
- Swing Graph
- Position-Specific Swing Insights
- Session Trends
- After-Session Summary
Overview of HackMotion Data
There are various avenues for reading your data and gaining valuable insights in the Clubface Control mode. These include the practice session card view, swing graph, position-specific swing insights, session trends and after-session summary. In the following sections, we will delve into each of these features, understand how to interpret the data, and draw meaningful conclusions from them.
Practice Session Card View
The main practice session home view in the Clubface Control Mode is where you’ll focus most of your attention during practice sessions, analyzing each golf shot on a swing-by-swing basis. HackMotion detects each swing and provides insights into your wrist positions at key moments: Address, Top and Impact. It’s crucial to observe the target ranges after each swing and strive to align your performance within those ranges for optimal results.
In this view, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of your swing positions, including both absolute and relative values. The relative values in your swing analysis are of utmost importance as they indicate the degree of deviation from the desired position in terms of extension or flexion.
Based on the data in this view, you can identify your weakest points and determine which positions require more improvement and by what margin. Let’s now delve deeper into how to read and interpret the data.
Your wrist angles:
These numbers show the wrist angles at the Top, Impact, or Address positions which are displayed on the corresponding position card. For instance, in the image above, the Top position shows 35 degrees of extension (cupping) from the 0 degrees hand baseline.
Target range:
The green area indicates where you should have had your wrist angles during the swing. By staying within these specified ranges, you will find it much easier to consistently achieve the desired improvements in your swing.
What matters here is the relative change from the Address position.
- For the Top position, you should aim for an extension range of -20 to +5 against your Address. This helps with maintaining a consistent swing and enables you to close your clubface more easily at Impact.
- For the Impact position, you should flex your wrist so that it is -30 to -15 degrees less than your address position. This will allow you to close the clubface.
For example, if your Address position was +15, then the Top should be between -5 and +20, while the Impact should be between -15 and 0. These ranges represent the changes in your wrist angles between the swing positions. By understanding and working within these ranges, you can strive for the desired wrist angles throughout your swing and improve your overall performance.
Outside the range:
The number at the bottom of the position card indicates the deviation between the recommended position and your actual wrist position, indicating whether your wrist angle was too extended, too flexed, or right in the target range.
For example, in this swing we failed to get in the recommended range for Top and Impact. The “Outside Range” values show that at Top we extended our wrist by 15 degrees more than we should have and we should aim to flex our wrist more in the next shot (by at least 15 degrees). For Impact we had extended our wrist by 10 degrees more than we should have, resulting in an open clubface.
Swing Graph
You can access the swing graph by swiping to the right or left on the position card box in the practice session home view. The swing graph visually represents the movement of your wrist throughout the entire swing from Address to Impact, providing valuable information for analyzing your swing pattern and identifying any issues that may be present.
For even more detailed insights, you can pan the swing line on the graph to examine the specific positions of your wrist angle at any point during your swing.
There are various insights that you can get from this graph, for example:
- If your swing graph has a sharp increase in extension right before impact it’s highly likely that you’re flipping your wrists.
A flip happens when your body stalls and your hands overtake the club. You might still hit straight shots but you will lose distance and struggle with consistency.
- If your swing line in the graph never reaches the Impact target area, there is not enough flexion in your downswing.
If you’re simply not flexing your wrists enough during the downswing, you will never reach the required impact position to generate shaft lean and compress the ball.
- If you notice significant variations or jumps in the swing line on the graph (as shown in example), it could indicate excessive wrist movement during your swing.
Typically, golfers strive for a more stable wrist pattern, aiming for consistency and improved swing mechanics. By focusing on minimizing excessive wrist movements, you can train for greater consistency and work towards achieving your swing goals.
Position Specific Swing Insights
This view can be accessed by clicking on any of the position cards or through the swing insights section.
In this view, HackMotion provides detailed explanations of your wrist positions, comparing them to those of professional players. You can gain insights on how to improve your wrist performance and receive suggestions for specific drills to enhance your swing. It’s a valuable resource for understanding your wrist movements and gaining guidance to refine your technique.
Session Trends
This view is accessible at any time during your session through the Menu. It offers an overview of your current session, showcasing your performance and the trends observed in your three positions: Address, Top, and Impact. This information allows you to track your progress and gain insights into how you are improving throughout your practice session.
After-Session Summary
This view becomes accessible once you have completed your practice session. It provides a comprehensive overview of your entire practice session, allowing you to assess your performance.
The all shots graph provides a comprehensive visual representation of your entire practice session. It displays individual swings, along with the corresponding flexion/extension results. By selecting a specific swing, you can replay the shot and observe the graph, which visually depicts the wrist positions at each stage of your swing. This feature allows you to analyze and evaluate your wrist motion throughout the entire swing sequence, providing valuable insights into your performance. You can also review the 3D model of your wrist, watching how it moves throughout the swing for each shot.
Additionally, from this view you can access the Shot list, which presents the same information as a table, displaying the average wrist angles for each position during the session. This gives you a detailed breakdown of your performance across different swings and positions.
Integrating Data Into Training
By incorporating these various ways of analyzing the data provided by HackMotion, you can create focused and effective training sessions to enhance your golf game. Take advantage of the insights to identify potential swing faults specific to you and develop tailored practice drills and exercises based on the data. Set goals and track your progress over time using the data to monitor improvements.
Make the most of the audio feedback and guided drill practice modes to reinforce proper swing mechanics. Use the shot list and session summary to identify trends and track your performance across multiple practice sessions.
Harnessing the power of HackMotion data empowers you with valuable insights into your golf swing, enabling you to make informed adjustments for improved performance. By understanding how to interpret the data, draw conclusions, and structure your practice sessions accordingly, you can elevate your game to new heights.