Face Rotation @ Impact
The starting point for a Puttalyze Assessment is `Face Rotation`. It is imperative that the golfer has a putter that can swing consistently back and througe the ball. Inconsistent `Face Rotation` will lead to a poor face angle at impact. Style of putter, player`s posture, the dead weight of the putter, Length, Lie, swing weight (counter balance), grip size (and weight) are kiy factors that con influence `Face Rotation`.
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Face Rotation (Pre and Post Impact): Face rotation is the speed at which the club face opens or closes during impact. It is calculated on the average of available frames prior to and after impact. A consistent face rotation (Range of 6 or more putts of <5 degrees per second) is a very good indicator that the style of putter you have matches your type of putting stroke.
The Face angle at impact as close to 0.00⁰ as possible with a face rotation of between -10 & -50⁰ / sec
Causes of too much or inconsistent Face Rotation
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Upper spine angle is too upright, Too much forearm rotation.
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Manipulation of the wrists (flipping).
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Anchor point of the putter is too low (low hands – putter too long?)
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Excessive movement in posture during the putting stroke.
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Poor visuals of the putt line, the line is viewed a curve.
Remember, a putter face which is open 2 degrees at impact will miss the hole from 5 feet! For a putt to go in at 8 feet the angle of the face needs to less than 1 degree open or closed. Increase the distance to 15 feet and the putter face needs to less than 0.5 of a degree open or closed. Can you tell the difference between 1⁰ closed or open to your target line?
Does it become harder or easier to start the ball on your intended line with a club face that is rotating inconsistently?
Please note: A positive face rotation means the putter is moving from a closed position to open!
Consistency / Range Values How to interpret the numbers...
Blue / Eagle – Best of the Best!
The equivalent of a robot, it is not possible to do any better as a human being, please don’t try and improve this parameter, just ensure the you understands what you need to do to create such consistency for this parameter.
These are still very consistent numbers created by the player. Again ensure the You understands what you need to do to create such consistency for this parameter.
Average range numbers, you are not going to set the world on fire, however they are still more than acceptable ranges..
Irrespective of the level of golf played by the golfer, ranges in the red are going to hurt them, they display significant levels of inconsistency. Technique and club fitting need to be considered if putting performance is to be improved.
If you have now understood everything about Face Rotation in the meeting moment, congratulations. Now you can go to the next point, Face Angle & Start Direction
If you are still having trouble, find out which color you are and click on the corresponding text (e.g. Blue Eagle, Green Birdie, etc.)
Key Parameters How to interpret the numbers...
Putter Face Consistency (n=10 putts)
"Face Rotation" @ Impact