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Short Game - Distance Control

Distance Control is the group of metrics that directly influence the distance of the shot you hit. Identifying areas for improvement within the Distance Control grouping will help with your proximity (short – long) to the hole.
Backswing Time

Backswing Time is the elapsed time it takes to complete your backswing (address to top of backswing), measured in seconds.
Downswing Time

Downswing Time is elapsed time it takes to complete your downswing (top of backswing to impact with the ball), measured in seconds.
Total Swing Time

Total Swing Time is the elapsed time it takes to complete your swing (start of the swing to impact with the ball), measured in seconds. Total swing time will vary based on the type of shot you are hitting.
Swing Tempo

Swing Tempo is the ratio between Backswing Time and Downswing Time.
Swing Speed

Swing Speed is the speed of the clubhead’s sweet spot at impact, measured in miles per hour (mph). Swing speed will depend on age, ability, mobility, strength and power, along with the distance of the shot and club selection. Due to these dependencies, a goal for Swing Speed is not automatically set.
Peak Hand Speed

Peak Hand Speed is the observed maximum speed of the hands as measured on the grip of the club, measured in miles per hour (mph). When taking full swing shots, Peak Hand Speed should occur prior to the moment of impact, very close to the commit time in the swing when the hands transfer the energy of the swing into the shaft enabling the club head to move faster and pass the hands speed. This is reflected in the range automatically set in the app. When taking short game or bunker shots, Peak Hand Speed should occur prior to the moment of impact but will vary with the type of shot you are hitting.
Attack Angle

Attack angle is the up or downward movement of the club head approaching the ball at impact, measured relative to the horizon. With irons, most great ball strikers have a slightly downward attack angle. With wedges, most players with a strong short game, as well as most great ball bunker players, have a slightly downward attack angle. The goal ranges in the app have been determined using data from the professional tours.