If you need to brush up on your golfing handicap, Ping has created an app for that. The new iPing iPhone and iPod putter application has been designed for golfers to enable them to improve their putting by analyzing their stroke type, tempo of the putting stroke, and impact angle.
The new iPing iPhone app is available to download from the iTunes store for free, and it works in conjunction with a cradle that clips onto the putter shaft. Watch a promotional video after the jump to see the new iPing iPhone app in action and see how it might be able to improve your golfing handicap.
How the iPing App Works
The Ping cradles that work in conjunction with the new app are available for $30 for either the iPhone 4 or iPod touch (4th gen). 4th generation Apple devices are required due to the need for accelerometers and gyroscopes, which are the key technology used to measure and record the putter data. These sensors are crucial as they provide precise measurements of the putter’s movement, allowing the app to analyze the putting stroke in detail.
Once the cradle is attached to the putter shaft and the app is running, the iPing app begins to collect data on your putting stroke. It measures the stroke type, which can be straight, slight arc, or strong arc. Understanding your stroke type is essential for choosing the right putter and improving your consistency on the greens.
The app also analyzes the tempo of your putting stroke. Tempo is the rhythm and timing of your stroke, and having a consistent tempo is key to making more putts. The iPing app provides feedback on whether your tempo is too fast, too slow, or just right, helping you to develop a smooth and repeatable stroke.
Another critical aspect the app measures is the impact angle. This is the angle at which the putter face strikes the ball. A square impact angle is ideal for accurate putting, and the iPing app helps you to achieve this by providing real-time feedback on your impact angle.
Benefits of Using the iPing App
Using the iPing app can lead to significant improvements in your putting performance. By providing detailed analysis and feedback on your stroke type, tempo, and impact angle, the app helps you to identify and correct flaws in your putting technique. This can result in more consistent and accurate putts, ultimately lowering your scores on the golf course.
Moreover, the app allows you to track your progress over time. You can save your putting sessions and compare your performance from one session to the next. This feature is particularly useful for golfers who are serious about improving their game, as it provides a clear picture of how their putting is evolving.
The iPing app is also a valuable tool for golf instructors. Coaches can use the app to analyze their students’ putting strokes and provide more precise and effective instruction. The app’s data can help instructors to tailor their coaching to the individual needs of each golfer, leading to faster and more significant improvements.
Source: Ping
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