07/02/2025
We have been using 3D measurement at Par 4 Fitness for over 10 years. It started with KVest but now we utilize to model our golfers. SportsboxAI is able to take a slo motion swing and give us real time feedback on 50+ significant measurements of the body. The new swing report is also a fantastic addition to their product. We can instantly analyze iron and driver swings to create a custom report for each player! ⛳️💪🏼
For Speed: we are able to see the velocity of each segment of the body as well as the sequence of your movement. Amateurs do not typically use the ground well and will start the downswing with the upper body. This disrupts the flow of energy while ultimately making you slower. Ideally we want energy to flow from the feet, to the hips through the torso, to the shoulders and ultimately out into the hands and clubhead. If your body is moving well and you’re strong in the right areas, you are simply going to be more efficient than the next player.
For injury management: sportsboxAI will show us areas that are susceptible to injury. The speeds of each segment help to show where energy is disrupted or lost throughout the swing. It can also show us which areas may be overworking to compensate for a bigger issue. Sportsbox also allows us to make sure you are moving within your body’s ability. Many amateurs tend to overswing and then need to compensate in the downswing to get the club back to the ball. A specific example would be too much torso side bend in the downswing (one of the key contributors to low back pain in golf). Minimizing these compensations can be key to allowing you to play without pain.
For Performance: we have always thought it is important to collect data on our clients to gauge improvement. In some cases it’s also very helpful to collect data when our players are striking the ball particularly well. This gives us a model that we can always fall back to should things start to go awry. If you’re not measuring you’re simply guessing.
