Suunto G6, Manual

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Suunto G6 swing data of fictitious
tour pro John Powerdriver
Tempo: 1.07 seconds
Rhythm: 25 %
Length: 170˚
Speed: 120 mph
THE INCONSISTENT SWINGER
Swing deviation percentages from TEST mode
T: 16.9 %
R: 17.5 %
L: 27.7 %
S: 9.2 %
Observation:
This golfer suffers from the number-one problem
among avid players—inconsistency.
Solution:
With a Suunto G6, he’ll have the tools to gauge and
improve his consistency with each club in his bag.
Progressing from wedge to driver, the Suunto G6 will
analyze the consistency of each swing component
(Tempo, Rhythm, Length and Speed), pinpointing
areas in need of improvement.
Starting with a wedge, the first component he should
work on is the Length of his backswing. Checking the
Suunto G6 after each swing, he should strive for five
swings in a row between 125 and 145 degrees.
Next in line is Tempo. Using the same five-in-a-row
standard, he should strive for consistency within one-
tenth of a second. For example, if his target Tempo is
1.2 seconds, he should strive for five swings in a row
between 1.1 and 1.3 seconds.
After backswing Length and Tempo comes Rhythm:
five swings in a row between 23 and 27 percent.
Having developed consistency with a wedge, he’ll be
ready to accomplish the same with an iron and driver.
THE SLOW OVER-SWINGER
Swing data from PRACTICE mode
T: 1.95 s
R: 18 %
L: 195˚
S: 60 mph
Observation:
This golfer’s Tempo and Rhythm are too slow. What’s
more, her backswing is too long.
Solution:
Shorten the backswing to 150 degrees for faster
Tempo and Rhythm. This golfer should strive to keep
her Tempo below 1.33 seconds, with Rhythm above
24 percent.
Monitoring her swing with the Suunto G6, she should
aim for the following ranges:
T: 1.00 to 1.33 s
R: 23 to 27 %
L: 150˚ or less
Target swing data for a skilled amateur
Tempo: .8 to1.3 seconds
Rhythm: 24 to 27 %
Length: 120 to 180˚
Speed: as fast as possible while maintaining
proper balance and ball contact