Everything You Need To Know About Golf Swing Analyzers

Golf Swing Analyzer

In this guide we will explore everything to know about Golf Swing Analyzers. There are many different options on the market to choose from so it can be quite intimidating trying to make a decision.
We will do our best to outline the features and expectations to set when using golf swing analyzers to help you make your decision if they are worth the investment or not.

It’s important to understand, however, that any golf swing analyzer tool is only as good as the user experience you have with it. If it’s super complicated and confusing to use, then you won’t get much value out of it.

Many of these analyzers can also be quite difficult to get set up making your practices more burdensome than they need to be.

But if you find a swing analyzer that is a right fit, you can certainly use it to learn about the golf swing and find ways to improve your game thanks to these devices.
Let’s get started.

Zepp Golf Swing Analyzer

Zepp is currently the leader in the swing analyzer space. Their app is super easy to use for beginners and comes with instructions to make it easy to get everything set up properly. So what is Zepp?

The Zepp Golf 2 is a swing analyzer that actually renders your golf swing motion on the display.

The Zepp 2 attaches to the back of your golf glove to track the motion made during the golf swing and then turns it into a 3-D render you can view on the app on your smart phone. It also works with the Apple watch.

It runs around $150 and one downside to using it is that it doesn’t offer some advanced swing metrics golfers might be looking for.

But overall for the price and basics you get with it, we think it’s one of the best swing analyzer resources to look into further when trying to pick one.

What is Truswing?

TruSwing is another great option for analyzing your golf swing. It’s a small device that attaches to your club shafts near the grip.

It features golf swing sensors inside that calculate the motion your golf club makes during the swing (since its attached to the club) to determine metrics about your golf swing you can review upon analysis.

For example, you can monitor:

  • the swing tempo,
  • swing speed,
  • club path,
  • face to target angle,
  • dynamic loft,
  • shaft angle
  • shaft lean

It comes with mounts as well as cables and chargers. It’s compatible with all Garmin devices from handhelds to Garmin watches. Battery life is up to 12 hours.

The Garmin TruSwing will cost about $150 making it affordable for most budget conscious golfers looking to invest in a swing analysis device.

Swing Caddie

Another option is using a launch monitor like Swing Caddie which sets on the ground as opposed to a swing analyzer that attaches to your glove or golf club.

The Swing Caddie and it’s brother Swing Caddie 2 are two options to consider!

Swing Caddie is a handheld device that looks like a iPhone. It has a stand so that it sits up down the line point at your target. As you swing it analyzes your motion and relays data on the screen after your swing for you to review.

Here are the things Swing Caddie can analyze:

  • Carry Distance
  • Swing Speed
  • Ball Speed
  • Smash Factor

Carry distance is how far the golf ball flies in the air which it can calculate by using ball speed, club speed, and launch angle of the ball at impact.

Swing speed and ball speed are self-explanatory, but smash factor then compares your swing speed to your ball speed to determine how good of contact was made. A score of 1.5 smash factor is highest and this means your ball speed is 1.5 times your swing speed. So on a 100 mph swing, the ball speed should be 150 mph.

How much does Swing Caddie cost? The Swing Caddie 2 has a price tag of $349 but the original Swing Caddie runs $289.

There is also a voice option where it can talk to you so you don’t have to look down at the numbers on the small screen after every shot. Overall, it’s a good option to consider!

Swing Byte 2

Another swing analyzer we recommend is the Swing Byte 2. It’s similar to the Garmin TruSwing in that it connects to your golf shaft. It’s easily switchable to any club from Driver through Putter in your bag.

The sensor tracks your swing and instantly relays information to your phone or tablet through the Swing Byte app. Weight is less than 1 ounce so you don’t have to worry about it making your golf clubs heavy and affecting your swing.

Swing speed, swing path, carry distance, and other swing data can be logged and shared with your swing pro through the app as well or on Facebook.

Other Resources to Use With Golf Swing Analyzers:

Golf swing analyzer devices are great to use on the driving range to help you work on the swing mechanics and work on increasing club speed.

In addition to these devices, you should also have alignment sticks, lots of range balls, and additional golf training aids to make a range day a success.

What are golf alignment sticks?

Golf alignment sticks are skinny rod poles (in diameter) that you can find pretty cheap at most golf shops. They are about as long as your golf clubs so they fit easily into your golf bag to pull out when needed.

The alignment stick is used on the practice range to line up your stance and line up the ball to the target out on the range. They can be used a variety of ways but the main purpose is to help you learn how to properly align your body and stance to the target to hit more accurate golf shots.

Do golf alignment sticks work?

We believe using golf alignment sticks can improve your golf game. Golfers who line up incorrectly to their target (fairways and greens) can end up hitting less than stellar golf shots.

One reason you may be missing fairways or greens and causing yourself bogey’s is improper alignment with your golf stance. Therefore, it’s worth giving these a try and once you get the feel of proper alignment using the sticks, you’ll be able to remove them and trust yourself to still set up properly.

Does Apple Watch Have Golf App?

There are a number of apps you can download in to Apple Store that are compatible with the Apple Watch. A few of the best golf apps that are free include:

  • Golf GPS
  • Hole 19
  • GolfShot
  • GolfLogix GPS
  • Golf Pad

This list was sourced from iPhoneLife.com. Click to see the full article with reviews of each app.

Additionally, there are paid apps (usually $5 to $10) you can buy that have more advanced features like swing analysis. These apps include:

  • Golf Coach
  • Golf Channel Academy
  • Hudl Technique Golf
  • Coach’s Eye

This list was sourced from iPhoneLife.com. Click to see the full article with reviews of each app.

What is the Best Golf Training Aid

One golf training aid we highly recommend is the Arccos 360 golf swing technology. It’s another analyzer device that connects to the golf club to track data. What’s different about Arccos is the sensors connect into the butt end of your golf grip with a pin that fits into the hole your grip has on the top.

You’ll get access to their app which pairs with the sensors over bluetooth and relays the data to the app for analysis.

There are 14 sensors, one for each club so you don’t have to manually track which club hit which shot. This also helps you quickly learn your distances of each of your clubs after hitting several shots to get an average calculation.

The biggest benefit form using the Arccos training aid is that you improve your knowledge of your club distances. Most beginners struggle to accurately judge how far they hit the golf ball with each of their clubs and this leads to them choosing the wrong club selection for certain golf shots.

Studies found that golfers miss 2-3 greens per round because of poor distance judgement. This can save a couple of strokes, if not more, from your golf scores by getting smarter with your club distances.

Golf Swing Video Analyzer

If you want to video tape your golf swing, there are also many video analysis apps that you can use to record your swing. They usually involve a simple set up like downloading the app, clicking on the video mode, and then adjusting the screen / mounted position in front or behind you to record the swing.

Then you make the swing and pause the recording and the app will then save the video to it’s library for further analysis in full or slow motion.

Some of the top video analysis apps include:

  • Tiger Woods My Swing App
  • UberSense Golf Coach
  • V1 Golf App
  • Swing Plane

What is the best golf swing analyzer?

The best swing analyzer is one most golfers cannot afford; a Trackman Golf Simulator. However, there are more affordable simulator options that you can purchase that offer similar features. Or like we discussed above, you can invest in a $150 to $350 swing analyzer which serves a similar role as golf simulators.

The Trackman stands out as the best because of how accurate it’s launch monitor is as analyzing your golf swing motion. It offers detailed swing information like:

  • Club Speed
  • Club Path
  • Ball Speed
  • Ball Launch Angle
  • Landing Angle
  • Face to Path Relation
  • Smash Factor
  • Carry Distance
  • Spin Rates
  • And more

Using a Trackman can certainly reveal faults in your golf swing and give you data to help you understand what you need to work on to increase your distance or reduce severity of a slice / hook swing.

If you can’t afford a Trackman Simulator, most golf shops offer them to rent similar to how you can rent a booth at a Top Golf for an hour. Call your local golf shops and see if any have a Trackman and what the hourly rate would be to come in and use it.

If you take golf swing lessons from an instructor this is also a device they’ll likely have you using during your swing lesson on the range. And if you ever go to a PGA Tournament, you’ll see countless Trackman monitors lined up on the driving range, further proof it’s the best training aid.

Conclusion

After reading today’s guide on golf swing analyzers, you should have a better understanding of what’s out there on the market to choose from. We discussed some of the best golf swing analyzers that connect to your hand or golf club. We also talked about launch monitors that sit on the ground behind you and in front of you to analyze your swing. Then we covered some of the best free and paid golf apps you can get from the app store and how these apps pair with your golf watch or Apple watch.

There is also a wide spread on prices depending on which device, launch monitor, or app you choose from. On the low end you could spend around $5 to $10 for a basic app or $150 for a basic swing analyzer device. On the high end you could spend thousands on launch monitors and golf simulators.

It’s important to remember that these devices can’t sure a swing slice or hook by themselves. But the data you get back from these analyzers can be used to learn how your swing path and club face are interacting to create the slice or hook spin.

The biggest advantage is you can increase clubhead speed by having access to an analyzer as they allow you to see where you are currently and then check back with time to see your swing speed as you make changes to the swing.