Ramped Putting Device Feedback on Ball Momentum and Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Putting in golf is challenging due to the need for precise line and speed control, mental pressure, difficulties with ball position, green reading, and mechanical thoughts that can hinder performance.
Innovation Solution
A ramped device with a flat area at the top, designed to mimic a golf hole, allows golfers to practice putting by aiming to enter the ramp without hitting the sides and reaching the flat area, providing feedback on striking force and alignment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a golfer practices putting on a flat surface only, then the practice is simple and easy to set up, but it does not prepare the golfer for non-level putting surfaces encountered on actual golf courses
Solution Approach 1:
The practice device is segmented into multiple ramp sections with different inclines (e.g., 2%, 4%, 6% grades) that can be individually selected or combined. Each ramp segment represents a different putting condition, allowing golfers to practice on various non-level surfaces without requiring a single complex device structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The ramp sections are designed to be adjustable and reconfigurable, allowing the golfer to dynamically change the putting surface conditions during practice sessions. The ramps can be positioned at different angles and configurations to simulate various on-course putting scenarios, making the device adaptable to different practice needs.
2Measurement precision
If a golfer focuses on precise line and speed control during putting, then putting accuracy improves, but the mental pressure and difficulty increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates visual feedback mechanisms such as colored indicators or target zones that show whether the putt had the correct line and speed. This immediate feedback helps golfers adjust their putting technique without the overwhelming pressure of unknown outcomes, making precise control more achievable and less stressful.
Solution Approach 2:
The ramp sections are pre-configured with specific inclines and lengths that correspond to standard putting distances and break conditions. This preliminary setup eliminates the need for golfers to calculate complex line and speed parameters during pressure situations, as the physical device has already encoded the correct putting parameters.
3Loss of information
If a golfer thinks about multiple mechanical aspects of the putting stroke, then technical understanding improves, but performance is hindered by over-analysis
Solution Approach 1:
The device is designed to be self-instructive, with built-in visual cues and physical feedback that guide the golfer's technique without requiring conscious analysis of mechanical parameters. The ramp geometry itself teaches the correct putting mechanics through physical interaction, allowing the golfer to internalize proper technique without over-thinking during execution.
Solution Approach 2:
The device replaces complex mechanical analysis with simplified physical interaction. Instead of requiring the golfer to mentally calculate line, speed, break, and surface conditions, the physical ramp structure embodies these parameters, allowing the golfer to rely on feel and intuition rather than mechanical computation during actual putting.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The device helps golfers improve their putting skills by providing feedback on ideal striking force and alignment, allowing for practice in various conditions, including non-level surfaces, and promoting mental and emotional clarity during gameplay.
Implementation Method 1
a ramp that receives initial contact with an oncoming putted and rolling golf ball and that allows the ball to naturally roll upward
Data Source
AI summary
A system for supporting improvement in golf putting is provided. The system comprises a raised flat surface. The system also comprises a ramp with an upper edge approaching and attached to a front edge of the flat surface. The ramp receives initial contact with a putted golf ball at a lower edge of the ramp, the ball putted from a surface area approaching the lower edge. After the received initial contact, the system allows the ball to roll upward toward the upper edge. When the rolling ball has a first quantity of momentum, the system allows the ball to roll past the upper edge and onto the raised flat surface. In another event, when the rolling ball has a second quantity of momentum, the system allows the ball to discontinue rolling prior to reaching the upper edge and allows the ball to roll down the ramp to the ground surface.