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http://dx.doi.org/10.5103/KJSB.2015.25.1.011

Analyze the Correlation between Variable Factors, Kinematic Factors(x-factor, x-factor stretch) and Club Impact Factors, Affecting the Total Length of the Ball During a Pro-Golfer's Driver Swing  

Park, Hye-Lim (Department of Physical Education, Graduate School of Konkuk University)
So, Jae-Moo (Department of Physical Education, College of Education, Konkuk University)
Kim, Jai-Jeong (Department of Physical Education, College of Education, Konkuk University)
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Korean Journal of Applied Biomechanics / v.25, no.1, 2015 , pp. 11-19 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objective : The purpose of this study was to analyze the correlation between physical factors (X-factor, X-factor stretch) and club factors (club speed, ball speed, club path, smash factor, vertical launch angle, spin rate, flight time, total length) during impact and it affect on the total distance of the ball during a golf driver swing. Background : There were not enough studies that analyzed the correlation between physical factors(X-factor, X-factor stretch) and club factors(club speed, ball speed, club path, smash factor, launch angle, spin rate, flight time, total length) during a purpose swing to increase total distance. Method : For this study, 9 right handed professional male golfers (KPGA) were chosen. The test subject group used their own drivers and each took a total of 10 swings. These swings consisted of 5 purpose swings to increase total distance and 5 normal swings. Results : The purpose swing to increase total distance showed larger physical factors(X-factor, X-factor stretch) compared to a normal swing however the results were not statistically significant. Total distance increased during a purpose swing as a result of ball and club speed. Conclusion : The results showed that club factors, ball speed and club speed contributed the most in affecting the total distance of the ball during a purpose swing.
Keywords
Kinematic; Impactor factor; Driving distance; X-factor;
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