Kinetic Constrained Optimization of the Golf Swing Hub Path
This study details an optimization of the golf swing, where the hand path and club angular trajectories are manipulated. The optimization goal was to maximize club head velocity at impact within the interaction kinetic limitations (force, torque, work, and power) of the golfer as determined through...
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doaj-64136e1f6b40471589246b9da55c293f2020-11-25T00:14:42ZengUniversity of UludagJournal of Sports Science and Medicine1303-29682014-12-01134859873Kinetic Constrained Optimization of the Golf Swing Hub PathSteven M. Nesbit0Ryan S. McGinnisDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Lafayette College, Easton, PA, USAThis study details an optimization of the golf swing, where the hand path and club angular trajectories are manipulated. The optimization goal was to maximize club head velocity at impact within the interaction kinetic limitations (force, torque, work, and power) of the golfer as determined through the analysis of a typical swing using a two-dimensional dynamic model. The study was applied to four subjects with diverse swing capabilities and styles. It was determined that it is possible for all subjects to increase their club head velocity at impact within their respective kinetic limitations through combined modifications to their respective hand path and club angular trajectories. The manner of the modifications, the degree of velocity improvement, the amount of kinetic reduction, and the associated kinetic limitation quantities were subject dependent. By artificially minimizing selected kinetic inputs within the optimization algorithm, it was possible to identify swing trajectory characteristics that indicated relative kinetic weaknesses of a subject. Practical implications are offered based upon the findings of the study.http://www.jssm.org/research.php?id=jssm-13-859.xmlGolf swing biomechanicshand pathoptimizationkineticskinematics |
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Kinetic Constrained Optimization of the Golf Swing Hub Path |
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Kinetic Constrained Optimization of the Golf Swing Hub Path |
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Kinetic Constrained Optimization of the Golf Swing Hub Path |
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Kinetic Constrained Optimization of the Golf Swing Hub Path |
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kinetic constrained optimization of the golf swing hub path |
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University of Uludag |
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Journal of Sports Science and Medicine |
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This study details an optimization of the golf swing, where the hand path and club angular trajectories are manipulated. The optimization goal was to maximize club head velocity at impact within the interaction kinetic limitations (force, torque, work, and power) of the golfer as determined through the analysis of a typical swing using a two-dimensional dynamic model. The study was applied to four subjects with diverse swing capabilities and styles. It was determined that it is possible for all subjects to increase their club head velocity at impact within their respective kinetic limitations through combined modifications to their respective hand path and club angular trajectories. The manner of the modifications, the degree of velocity improvement, the amount of kinetic reduction, and the associated kinetic limitation quantities were subject dependent. By artificially minimizing selected kinetic inputs within the optimization algorithm, it was possible to identify swing trajectory characteristics that indicated relative kinetic weaknesses of a subject. Practical implications are offered based upon the findings of the study. |
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Golf swing biomechanics hand path optimization kinetics kinematics |
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