Golf swing analysis apparatus and method

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are disclosed for user analysis of his or her golf swing during use of an associated golf club. The apparatus includes first and second spaced display elements positioned so that they appear to a user of the club similarly located relative to the golf club head face, each providing a light emanation (active or passive) during a golf stroke that is or appears to be consistent. A light emitting display, such as a plurality of light emitting elements, is positioned between the first and second elements, and a control unit is associated with the light emitting display for activating and deactivating the display thereby providing several short intervals of light emission during the golf stroke. The apparatus may be integrated into a golf club or a separate unit releasably attachable to a club.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention relates to aids for golfers to improve their play, and, more particularly, relates to devices and methods for analyzing a golfer's swing. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] It is known that the ability to strike a golf ball correctly is important to a golfer's continued enjoyment of and improvement in the game. Thus, most golfers expend considerable effort to refine and perfect their golf swing. In the last few years, golf has moved from a somewhat elite sport to one with a more general public appeal. Despite the greater appeal, it has been noted that golfers as a group are not significantly improving. It is apparent that correcting defects of swing is difficult, even if one has access to a “pro” to assist in the process. [0003] One problem in developing a good golf swing is the fact that there is a discontinuity between muscle memory and visual cues. Furthermore, since a golf club head moves so quickly through a golfer's line of sight, i...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0017] It is another object of this invention to provide an apparatus integrated with or attachable to a golf club for aiding a golfer in golf swing improvement that includes first and second spaced display elements positioned so that each appears similarly located relative to an associated golf club head face and with each providing at least an apparently consistent light emanation during a golf stroke, an elongated light emitting display positioned between the first and second spaced display elements, and a control unit operatively associated with the elongated light emitting display for activating and deactivating the elongated light emitting display to provide several short intervals of light emission from the elongated light emitting display during the golf stroke.

[0018] It is still another object of this invention to provide an apparatus integrated with or attachable to a golf club for aiding a golfer in golf swing improvement that includes a plurality of light emitting elements, a controller operatively associated with the plurality of light emitting

Problems solved by technology

Thus, most golfers expend considerable effort to refine and perfect their golf swing.

Despite the greater appeal, it has been noted that golfers as a group are not significantly improving.

It is apparent that correcting defects of swing is difficult, even if one has access to a “pro” to assist in the process.

One problem in developing a good golf swing is the fact that there is a discontinuity between muscle memory and visual cues.

Furthermore, since a golf club head moves

Images