Director of the Center for Sports Innovation at MIT and Harmon's Tom Cavicchi Conduct iClub Swing Study
Sat Mar 26, 2005 - By

Harmon Golf and iClub(TM) Announce Research Partnership.

Leading authorities from the worlds of science and golf instruction come together for a research partnership on the latest breakthroughs in golf improvement.

Golf swings from thousands of PGA professional and amateur golfers will be analyzed for the purpose of generating more precise swing flaw diagnoses. iClub(TM) technology will enable professional golf instructors to pinpoint problems and apply more targeted corrections, with the result of achieving faster improvement for their students.

The research partnership is jointly lead by Kim Blair, iClub(TM)'s Vice President of Research and Director of the Center for Sports Innovation at MIT; and Harmon's Tom Cavicchi, winner of the New England Professional Golf Association Teacher of the Year award.

"iClub(TM) technology takes us beyond what the human eye is capable of seeing. Breakdowns can happen at so many different points in the swing that determining cause and effect is often the most difficult, and admittedly most overlooked component in golf instruction -- yet it truly is the most important piece and a cornerstone of what we do here at Harmon. We are therefore proud and enthusiastic to have the opportunity to partner with iClub(TM) in this endeavor to bring faster success to the golfing public," stated Tom Cavicchi, Harmon's Director of Golf.

The study is possible through the use of the iClub(TM) suite of products. The Body Motion System(TM), a lightweight vest with embedded sensors that measures power gains and losses during a swing; and, the iClub(TM), a tiny sensor that attaches to the end of any golf club and measures motion during a swing. Data from both devices is sent wirelessly to a personal computer where artificial intelligence converts the information to a 3-D view of the person and club in motion.

"Our preliminary findings have turned up some fascinating results," stated Dr. Blair. "As we release them over the next few months, we anticipate reducing the learning curve for golfers of all skills and handicaps."

About iClub(TM), http://www.iclub.net/

The iClub(TM) system includes a suite of golf instructional products proven to help a golfer dramatically improve performance. Created by scientists, engineers, and faculty from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the system combines wireless motion sensing platforms and state- of-the-art technology to create the best golf instructional products in the world.

About Harmon Golf, http://www.harmongolf.com/

Harmon Golf is a private membership club and learning center dedicated to golf enjoyment and game improvement. Located 20 miles south of Boston, the facility features the latest in video swing analysis, computer imagery and ball flight monitor technology plus acres of dedicated practice grounds, a championship golf course and Fitcorp health club. Individual and family memberships offered. Corporate outings also available.


 


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