Measuring Golf Swing Dynamics -Using the Mizuno Shaft Optimizer

Measuring Golf Swing Dynamics is a very important part of the golf club fitting process.  In our in-person fitting sessions, we utilize the Mizuno Shaft Optimizer to measure tempo, transition, kick point and release.  This information is fundamental to our BGF Fitting System and TrueFitClubs Fitting Wizard to make more accurate shaft recommendations.

Swing Dynamics – Tempo, Transition and Release

Most golfers are not actually sure about their swing dynamics.  They think their tempo is fast when actually it is probably pretty standard.   In our fitting recommendations, it is very clear how the swing dynamics of Tempo, Transition and Release can impact shaft selections.

In general, the smoother your swing, the softer and lighter shaft you can play to optimize distance, accuracy and consistency.  We call this a “Swinger” type of swing.  On the other had, if you have a faster tempo, short and aggressive back swing, you will need a firmer, and potentially heavier shaft to optimize your results.  We call this a “Hitter” type of swing.  See more on this topic at this blog on swing dynamics.

Mizuno Shaft Optimizer

Mizuno has been at the forefront of the effort to help determine the proper shafts with their Shaft Optimizer.  And, the new release of their software and measuring club will make this an even better fitting tool.  There are roughly 4,000 locations around the world that use the Mizuno Shaft Optimizer in their fitting carts.  See more about the Mizuno Shaft Optimizer here.

The Mizuno Shaft Optimizer is a unique golf club with sensors that measure  40 data points including club speed, Tempo, Toe Down (Transition), Kick Angle, and Release Factor.  The results are given in a series of numbers.  The scale is from 1 to 9 and is a little different in each interpretation.  Here are a few results from our in-person fittings:

Speed	Tempo	Toe Down	Kick Angle	Release Factor	Shaft
80.33	5.00	5.33	3.00	4.00	Project X LZ 5.0
89.67	7.33	3.00	4.33	4.67	KBS S Taper X
86.33	5.67	4.33	4.33	3.33	DG 120 X
76.00	7.00	4.00	4.67	5.33	Modus 120 S
55.00	3.67	1.33	7.00	5.33	Recoil ESX A
81.33	5.67	5.00	6.00	5.33	C-Taper Lite S
79.00	6.00	4.00	5.67	2.67	PX LZ 5.5

Tempo:  1 = Slowest, 9 = Fastest

Toe Down:  1 = Slowest Transition, 9 = Fastest Transition

Kick Angle:  1 = Less Forward Bend, 9 = More Forward Bend

Release Factor:  1 = Late Release, 9 = Early Release

Using The Mizuno Shaft Optimizer

While the Mizuno Shaft Optimizer is a great tool, it only recommends shafts that are in the current Fitting Matrix for Mizuno clubs.  This can present some limitations as to the best shaft fitting recommendations.

At D’Lance Golf, we profile thousands of shafts each year.  This awesome database allows us to fit shafts that we may not even have in our extensive fitting system.  We can even re-fit to a shaft you may have had in years gone by that you broke!

Using These Results with the BGF Fitting System

The BGF (Better Golf Faster) Fitting System was designed to utilize the Mizuno Shaft Optimizer results for Tempo, Transition and Release in conjunction with several other fitting parameters.  The Predictive Modeling system is the most accurate in the golf industry for making the best recommendations for club length, shaft weight, shaft flex, shaft profile (trajectory and spin) and swing weight. BGF Fitting System – Ai before Ai was Cool!

With our lifetime fittings, we literally guarantee that you will get improved performance whether you purchase new clubs or re-shaft your existing clubs!  

 

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Dan Sueltz