Equipment
Ping gives club fitters new tool with nFlight Motion
Continuing to build on its reputation as one of the best in the club fitting and customization industry, Ping officially introduced it nFlight Motion that recommends driver-fitting specifications for golfers in just three swings. The device is only available to professional club fitters, and it will help facilities without launch monitors compete in the club fitting business.
The analyzer is a small, lightweight device that attaches to the shaft of the club just below the grip. It records specifications such as club head speed, transition tempo and shaft lean at impact. The system then analyzes the data and makes a recommendation of driver head type, shaft and loft, which is sent to the club fitter’s Apple iPad, iPhone or iPod.
Ping said nFlight Motion was receiving enthusiastic responses from club fitters whose facilities may not be equipped with Doppler launch monitors like Trackman or FlightScope or other more-expensive fitting technology. They appreciate the simplicity of its use and the value it brings to golfers looking for a thorough fitting experience in a short amount of time.
“The ability to send swing data wirelessly to a mobile device represents an exciting evolution of our nFlight Fitting Software and nFlight Mobile technology,” said John A. Solheim, PING chairman and CEO. “It gives fitters one more innovative tool for growing their business and helping golfers play better and enjoy the game more.”
Solheim said nFlight Motion’s 3D swing playback, viewable from multiple angles, affords an opportunity to personalize the fit further.
“For the player, it’s educational to observe your swing from a new perspective,” he said. “And the fitter is able to analyze the swing in greater detail, then make club recommendations designed to optimize each player’s unique mechanics. It’s just one more reason that fitters who’ve seen it are excited to share nFlight Motion with their customers.”
For teaching professionals like myself, having something like PING nFlight Motion can be an affordable and effective tool for providing my students with simple, yet very relevant, visual feedback without breaking the bank.
Neal Shipley was the first to admit that he enjoyed his food while in college. But since his days at Ohio State, he’s slimmed down and earned a PGA Tour Card.
That hasn’t stopped him from having fun with his wedge stampings, though it’s led to some misunderstandings.
On the 54 (degree), we have ‘Big Fudge,'” Shipley told GolfWRX. “It was supposed to be ‘Big Fridge,’ so this happened a little while ago. ‘Big Fridge’ was a nickname between my college teammates and I, with ‘fridge’ meaning stomach, a big stomach.
“We told the Ping guys to put … ‘Big Fridge’ on it, and I think maybe some bad cell service or something, and they thought I said ‘fudge,’ so they put fudge on it.”
On Shipley’s 50-degree he also continues the food theme, this time with his go-to order at the “Golden Arches,” and his stamping “DONS 7.”
“The number 7 meal, the two cheeseburger meal, that was my McDonald’s order, back when I would have McDonald’s frequently,” Shipley shared.
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It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @raw10628 has a L.A.B. DF3 putter and Masters putter cover up for grabs.
From the listing: “Some great items here today, time to thin out and make room for next set of gear. All prices include shipping.
LAB DF3 Purple 33.5” 68° lie with TPT – $725. LAB Masters release DF3 cover – $150.”
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ParHunter
May 3, 2014 at 5:34 pm
The device is a SkyPro which you can buy anywhere. The only difference with the PING one is the software. They have custom software for fitting.
I’ve got a SkyPro and am very pleased with it. The groove mode is great and sets this device apart from the competition like Swingbyte (which I own as well)
ca1879
May 2, 2014 at 9:41 am
Without any supporting data, this looks like just another marketing tool. Anyone can write a program to select a club setup from some input values. Proving that it makes correct and meaningful recommendations requires some actual test data, and not just a bunch of guys gushing over how much better their new club works. We get enough of that every time a new club goes through its honeymoon period.
Charlie
May 2, 2014 at 12:13 am
I wonder if Golfsmith will get these
Skyler Nicholas
May 1, 2014 at 12:53 pm
*Shame
Skyler Nicholas
May 1, 2014 at 12:52 pm
Same they don’t target the average Joe with this technology. I think it would be a big hit in the market place. Especially if the technology and data was sound. I live in a very rural part of the country without access to a club fitter/big box store that isn’t 2 hours away.
JJ
May 1, 2014 at 1:07 pm
Not sure what you mean Skyler, this is targeted to the average joe and is precisely what your small rural stores will have.
Hector
May 1, 2014 at 1:23 pm
yeah, this should be perfect for the local golf course pro shops. i recently tried out some irons at the local course, but knew the shafts were wrong so i’m going to have to go to a big store to try out more options. maybe with this thing i wouldn’t have to go elsewhere.
JJ
May 1, 2014 at 2:59 pm
Hector, I am pretty sure it’s targeted towards the driver as per the top of the ad.