A preliminary investigation of trunk and wrist kinematics when using drivers with different shaft properties

Abstract
It is unknown whether skilled golfers will modify their kinematics when using drivers of different shaft properties. This study aimed to firstly determine if golf swing kinematics and swing parameters and related launch conditions differed when using modified drivers, then secondly, determine which kinematics were associated with clubhead speed. Twenty high level amateur male golfers (M +/- SD: handicap = 1.9 +/- 1.9 score) had their three-dimensional (3D) trunk and wrist kinematics collected for two driver trials. Swing parameters and related launch conditions were collected using a launch monitor. A one-way repeated measures ANOVA revealed significant (p <= 0.003) between driver differences
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Golf, 3D, Kinematics, Kick point, Clubhead speed, Ball launch conditions, Driving performance, Kick point, Golf, Movement, Parameters, Location, Length, Speed, Angle, Engineering, Sport Sciences
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