When I was a junior in high school, I had the amazing opportunity to work at a local golf shop. It taught me the basics of club making, repair and best of all, gave me access to a complete swing analysis machine. This was back in the early 90’s, which meant that the data was more like what you might see in a vintage video game, but it did let me know how fast I was swinging and the face angle at impact. Today, all of that simplistic measuring won’t tell you much, but there is some serious help for those that want to get a better look at their swings right in the palm of their hands.
The above screen capture is from the Android App, SwingAid. SwingAid allows you to either shoot a video in the App or import one from your session. With a few taps, you can mark the swing planes for both your backswing and impact. You can take things a step further by marking your spine angle, head position and just about anything else you would like inside the App. After you line out your setup, you can start the video and run it at various speeds to see where your swing plane is drifting or if your spine angle is causing your inconsistencies in your contact point.
The wealth of knowledge that these “freemium” Apps can give the average golfer is amazing. If you have an Android phone, you can download SwingAid by clicking the link below. Apple iPhone users can check out V1 Pro for a great experience as well. By using Apps like these to make your swing more consistent and repeatable, you should see your scores start falling without spending a dime.
Apple: V1 Pro
Android: SwingAid
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