Combining Club and Body Data
If you don't have club data along with body data, you're missing a big piece of the puzzle.
Club Fitting & Swing Instruction
I don't know how you can responsibly separate club fitting and instruction because when you move one, the other moves.
The Issues With Markerless Motion Capture Systems
The truth is that there are a lot of blind spots when you're using an iPhone face on or down the line.
Data Accuracy Matters
They're still using marker tracking at hospitals for surgery, gait analysis, they're not doing that markerless, so ask the doctors who are doing surgical techniques based on their motion capture research and ask them if it matters.
Timestamp
1:17 - Michael Neff's journey from aspiring dentist to PGA professional and GEARS founder.
3:42 - Development of GEARS and its significance in combining club fitting with instruction, and the technology behind GEARS
14:17 - Challenges and Achievements with GEARS technology, its scalability, and the impact on golf instruction and fitting
19:22 - Comparison with Other Technologies like markerless motion capture and the accuracy of GEARS in capturing detailed club and body data
27:12 - The Importance of Accurate Data in golf instruction and how GEARS addresses this need
38:57 - Specific Metrics that Differentiate Elite Golfers from non-elite golfers, based on GEARS data analysis
44:52 - Case study: Enhancing Ricky Fowler's performance through GEARS adjustments.
1:09:07 - Advice for Players and Coaches: Emphasizing the importance of understanding club and swing interaction, and being open to technology and data for improvement
1:19:47 - How Michael Neff's perspective on swing models and golf instruction has evolved over time
Resources
GEARS Website - Link
About Michael Neff
Michael Neff is a PGA Professional and the founder of GEARS, a golf motion analysis and body tracking system. His contributions to the sport were recognized when he was awarded the 2021 Pacific Northwest PGA Teacher of the Year. Having worked with numerous PGA Tour players, Michael Neff has cemented his reputation as a leading figure in golf instruction and technology, continually pushing the boundaries to enhance the way golf is played and taught.
Elite Golf Performance w/ Michael Neff, PGA