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The K-VEST™ allows my students to climb into the
experience of what actually occurs during their swing. The
technology makes it possible for me to capture and measure
physical motion in real time, identify swing faults, and
then use the same technology to effortlessly and precisely
communicate the correct movements to my students.”
The byproduct of over 16 years of research conducted by
PGA Tour Instructor Michael Bentley in conjunction with
many leaders in the field of human motion, the K-VEST™
uses three wireless sensors strategically placed on the
golfer's hip, shoulder and hand. The sensors communicate
with the KINESYNC™ software on a laptop computer to
display live 3-D animation and video.
The system’s precise methodology is achieved by its
rapid delivery of detailed visual pictures. A human eye
sees 15 frames per second and a two-dimensional video image
captures 60 frames per second. The K-VEST™ captures
at 120 frames per second, preserving details that are impossible
to see without it.
Initially my students are overwhelmingly stunned when they
practice the movement watching the screen as they swing.
For example, if the student's posture at address is off,
I can set the program to a precise posture measurements
I want the student to take. If the student achieves the
posture perfectly, the image on the computer screen turns
green and it gives them a guide tone. If the student does
not accomplish the posture as programmed, the image turns
red and the tone goes away. It is amazing to watch as students
respond to the images and correct their errors.
This system was a significant investment for my program.
But it is helping me to communicate more effectively with
my students, which helps them to progress faster and with
more understanding about their own golf swing. And as an
instructor, this is what makes my job rewarding –
to see my students enjoyment of the game increase and their
competitive skills improve.
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