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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