HD Golf™ Launches World’s First Automated Video Swing Analysis

Exciting New Product based on Jim McLean’s World Famous “8 Step Swing”

Ontario, Canada – November 29, 2011– Interactive Sports Technologies™ announces the launch of the World’s first automated video swing analysis module based on Jim McLean’s World Famous “8 Step Swing” teaching system. Integrated into High Definition Golf simulators, this system accurately measures every part of a golfer’s swing providing instant feedback while guiding them through the Jim McLean teaching system.

This ground breaking new addition to HD Golf simulators was designed by the scientists and engineers at High Definition Golf™ in cooperation with world top rated golf instructor Jim McLean. Jim McLean is well known for his research on the golf swing and the “8 Step Swing” video is the all time #1 golf instruction DVD in America. McLean’s “8 Step Swing” book was ranked by Sports Illustrated as one of the top golf instruction books of the 20th century (ranked #11).

The Jim McLean Golf Schools are the #1 golf schools in the United States and McLean has taught more than 100 PGA Tour, LPGA and Senior PGA Tour players.

This unique, automated video swing analysis system allows golfers at any skill level to learn and train at their own pace. The “8 Step Swing” system will record and analyze a golfer’s swing in real-time, breaking it down into the 8 steps of the McLean system. The goal at each step is to stay within McLean’s “corridors of success,” or safety zones in which your club and body are in a good position to strike the ball well. If you remain within those corridors, the system will indicate that you have “passed” that step and you can move onto the next. 

The system will also analyze and detect “death moves”. A Death move, a term coined by McLean, are actions that will kill your game or positions that are so far from ideal, that you cannot recover to strike the ball well.  When the system detects that your position and swing are out of the “corridor of success” or have committed a death move, it automatically alerts the golfer and presents him with video coaching from a “virtual” Jim McLean as well as some appropriate lessons, drills and tips to improve performance.

The whole system is very intuitive, easy-to-use and all information is displayed in a highly organized fashion on the golf simulator touch screen and large display screen.

The “8 Step Swing” module is integrated with the HD Golf™ video swing analysis, which is feature-rich and includes a complete set of drawing and editing tools that can also be accessed easily from the simulators touch screen. Features include: freeze frame, side by side comparison, slow motion playback and a professional swing overlay, also designed with Jim McLean. Users can also save swings to a Player Locker to monitor progress over time.

“The ‘8 Step Swing’ module is an exciting addition to our golf simulator product line up. It puts yet another powerful golf instruction and training tool in the hands of our customers and gives them access to a wealth of knowledge developed by one of the best instructors in the world, Jim McLean,” according to HD Golf™ President & CEO Todd Richardson. “The golf simulator is a great environment to learn in, it’s convenient, less intimidating and provides instant detailed feedback after every swing. It’s like having Jim as your own personal coach.”



Jim McLean will be demonstrating the “8 Step Swing” in the High Definition Golf simulator exhibit at the 2012  PGA Merchandise Show, taking place in Orlando, Florida, January 26-28, Booth #2413.


About The HD Golf™ Pro Golf Instruction Studio
High Definition Golf™ has developed a totally integrated professional golf instruction studio which is easy-to-use, completely modular in design and includes diagnostic tools for detailed shot analysis, video swing analysis, swing dynamics and weight transfer/balance analysis. These professional-grade tools operate seamlessly from a single computer system, providing comprehensive data collection and various simultaneous display options.

The system also generates a variety of performance reports that are customizable and can be uploaded to “Player Lockers” on the web that the student can use to access and review lessons, statistics, video swing files and club fitting information, as well as sign up for tournaments and league play.

High Definition Golf™ pioneered computer vision technology for the golf simulator industry, and their systems make more measurements more accurately than any other simulator currently on the market. These include distance (carry and roll), ball speed, club-head speed, efficiency (“smash factor”), launch angle, swing-path (outside/in, inside/out), club head angle at impact, ball position (re: club-head at impact) and ball spin and spin axis.

The simulator will also measure angle of attack, club head acceleration, position of maximum club head speed, club head speed at impact and swing tempo. HD Golf™ is also the only simulator with the unique capability to dynamically measure shaft flex and load factor, allowing club fitters and manufacturers to make precise shaft recommendations.

About High Definition Golf™
High Definition Golf™ is the only golf simulator that looks and plays like the real thing. Spectacular photo-realistic capabilities capture the true beauty of some of the world’s most renowned golf courses including: Pebble Beach Golf Links, Pinehurst, Kiawah Island, Spyglass Hill, Doral, Harbour Town, Troon North, Bethpage, Banff Springs and many others.

Revolutionary image processing software combines high resolution digital imagery and satellite data into 3D models of golf courses that not only look real – they are completely accurate everywhere on the course. Every tree, bunker and hazard is faithfully reproduced exactly as you would see it playing the actual course! This has made HDG a favorite in golf academies, luxury homes, indoor golf centers, golf course clubhouses, recreation centers, hotels & resorts.
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INTERACTIVE SPORTS TECHNOLOGIES

Desde el año 2003, Interactive Sports Technologies ha fabricado e instalado miles de simuladores en más de 50 países, lo que le ha merecido la reputación a nivel global como “el simulador de golf más asombroso del mundo”.Gracias al liderazgo tecnológico y el estatus de productor de simuladores de mayor crecimiento, muchos jugadores estrellas del PGA Tour, hoteles y centros turísticos de lujo, aficionados exigentes y clubes de alta categoría seleccionan nuestros productos con gran frecuencia.

ACERCA DE HIGH DEFINITION MULTI-SPORT™

High Definition Multi-Sport™, el simulador de deportes más asombroso del mundo, emplea una tecnología y técnicas de modelado en 3D altamente avanzadas para brindar excepcionales opciones de deportes competitivos. Su amplia aceptación y la adición frecuente de nuevos deportes le ha convertido en una opción imprescindible para usted y sus huéspedes.

ACERCA DE HIGH DEFINITION GOLF™

High Definition Golf™, el simulador de golf más asombroso del mundo, fue el pionero de la tecnología de visión computarizada en la industria de los simuladores de golf. Las espectaculares capacidades fotorrealistas captan la belleza auténtica de algunos de los campos de golf más renombrados del mundo.

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AMAZING REALISM

As you golf some of the most prestigious courses around the world, it’s hard to believe you’re playing a simulator. Every tree, blade of grass and bunker is faithfully replicated, in rich, incredible detail.

We invented revolutionary image processing software to combine high-resolution digital-images, satellite data and geophysical data into 3D models. We are the only manufacturer to use this method and real course data.  HD Golf™ transports you to the world’s most exceptional golf courses – it’s like being there. All other simulator manufacturers use conventional 3D graphics and artist renderings, which look like a video game, not the actual course.

Only HD Golf™ delivers ‘look and play realism’ of world-renowned golf courses, including Pebble Beach and St. Andrews. It’s so real, you’ll reach for the rangefinder and look for the beverage cart.

When you play #7 at Pebble Beach on an HD Golf Simulator™, everything from the wood knots in the fence by the tee, to the semi-submerged boulder on the coastline….it’s faithful and true. Feed your passion for championship golf with the world’s most exclusive courses. You’re invited to the crystal clear, incredibly realistic world of HD Golf™.

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Pinpoint Accuracy

The competitive golfer requires accurate, comprehensive measurement to fade & shape their shots on-command. HD Golf™ pioneered Computer Vision Technology in the golf industry, and is the only to use high speed, programmable smart cameras to achieve this level of accuracy. Collectively, our CVT technology & smart cameras deliver pinpoint accuracy & exceptional shot analysis for every shot.

Comprehensive Measurement: We measure ALL the critical club & ball parameters to analyze exactly what’s happening each time a golfer swings. There are, at minimum 4 cameras capturing your swing. They analyze club head speed, launch angle, swing path, club contact (heel/toe), club face (open/closed), efficiency, smash factor and a specific camera dedicated to measuring spin and spin-axis.

Accuracy of Measurement: Comprehensive measurements are critical, but the accuracy of these measurements is equally important. HD Golf™ Simulators measure with supreme accuracy. For example, we measure club face angle contact to within 1/10th of 1 degree. We also measure ball spin to within +/- 100rpm while competitor systems estimate (“calculate”) spin.

Consistent, Realistic, Accurate ball-flight allows you to improve your swing, perfect your game and enjoy visually stunning, on-demand golf.

Accuracy is also the main reason PGA Tour players like Bubba Watson, expert golf instructors like Jim McLean and equipment manufacturers like Nike™ use our simulators.

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Quality

HD Golf Simulators™ redefined the Gold Standard in build-quality and integrated technology. Quality in a refined packaged is immediately obvious from first swing and makes your ownership experience a true pleasure. Our steadfast commitment to the ‘exceptional’ combined with minimal operating and maintenance costs ensures unparalleled reliability for years.

How We Do It

HD Golf™ has extensive engineering capabilities extending throughout and within hardware, software and mechanical design. We design & build all critical system components in-house and ensure seamless system integration. Most competitors cobble together 3rd party hardware and software to make their simulators – resulting in compromised reliability & system incompatibilities.

We are committed to ‘only using’ top quality professional-grade components such as: High Performance, ‘Intelligent’ Cameras, Professional Engineering Workstations, Linux Operating Systems, Multi-Element Screens and Spring-Set Nylon Turf. Collectively, our systems deliver unrivaled quality, superior performance and exceptional reliability.

Competitors typically use lower cost, inferior components, such as: Home PC’s to run their simulators, which tend to suffer from instability and frequent required updates. They also use polypropylene turf, single element-screens with high elasticity-rebound and reduced longevity. Both screens & turf last a half-life when compared to our in-house designed screens & turf. Other areas of compromise extend to their 3rd party cameras which capture your swing, but don’t form a complete alliance with the rest of the system.

Installation:

Our project management team, engineers and installation team work together for a flawless install. From initial CAD drawings to the completed project, we are experts in space usage, design, integration and project execution.

Service & Support:

HD Golf™ is a 1-stop-shop. We provide comprehensive support for the entire simulator and its system architecture. We are uniquely qualified because HD Golf™ designs and manufactures all critical aspects including ball/club tracking and ALL software.

If there is a problem, we provide 24/7 Support. One call and you’re directly connected to the engineers and technicians who designed, built and installed your system. Our stringent quality control combined with complete support contributes to a greater than 99% simulator uptime. Additionally, HD Golf™ pioneered Remote Diagnostics in the golf simulator industry, which allows us to remotely solve any challenge quickly and efficiently.

HD Golf™ is fully committed to total customer satisfaction.

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Fun Competition

While it’s often said ‘one plays golf against him or herself’, the nature of competition and gamification has permeated the ranks of golfers worldwide. This ‘skin carried over’ to HD Golf™ and our integration of golfer competition. Our simulators are setup for incredible, interactive gaming. Long Drive or Closest-to-the-Pin competitions create fast-paced, exciting events with friends, colleagues, members and guests. Golfers love the collection of competitions like Break-the-Glass, Golf Poker, Field-Goal Challenge, Tic-Tac-Toe, Darts, Target Golf and Skills Competitions. There’s even mini-golf for the kids.

As easy to play as the games, are their management. Our user-interface and integrated, cloud-based, mobile-friendly HD Clubhouse Management Software is brilliantly simple. Use it to quickly setup and manage leagues, tournaments and advertising with ease. The Player Locker Room stores golfer stats, allows players to review lessons and the Communication Portal connects golfers to you. This allows you to showcase tournament winners, upcoming events and prizing.

HD Golf™ clients also use the panoramic, floor-to-ceiling simulator screen to watch events, such as the Masters, U.S. Open and other major golf tournaments, keeping everyone engaged and having fun.

So whether it’s a winter men’s league, a summer evening closest-to-the-pin competition or watching the Masters with golfing buddies, the versatility of an HD Golf Simulator™ delivers a compelling competitive advantage for you and your golfers.

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Game Improvement

HD Golf™ was the first to develop a completely integrated Professional Golf Studio, ensuring Teaching Professionals, Clubfitters and Individuals have the best tools available for game-improvement.

Video Swing Analysis, 3D Motion Analysis,  Swing Dynamics Analysis, Weight Trasfer / Balance Analysis are all designed with one purpose: make you a better golfer.

In reality, a golf swing happens very quickly, and can be difficult to improve, especially when you don’t have analytics and recording technology to visualize the swing. Subtle adjustments can result in dramatic improvements – it’s critical you understand your individual swing dynamics. You don’t need to be computer savvy to use the Golf Studio. The integrated Golf Studio operates from a single touch screen, and is simple to use.

Jim McLean’s 8 Step Swing, which incorporates the swings of Ernie Els, Ben Hogan and Tiger Woods, is an additional feature many HD Golfers decide to add to their simulators. Step by step, a golfer is able to perfect every element of their swing. The simulator records and analyzes a golfer’s swing in real time. When the system detects that the golfer’s position and swing are out of the “corridor of success” or have committed a “death move”, the simulator will automatically alert the golfer and present virtual coaching from Jim McLean.

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Sports Bars

Imagine offering a field goal challenge in YOUR bar before the big game for prizing and bragging rights! HD Multi Sport™ is a simply fantastic way to attract and retain patrons. Distinguish your sports bar with HD Multi-Sport™, and gain a competitive advantage in the future of active bar recreation. Everyone will be talking about all the great sports you offer – keeping you top of mind through the week. Your in-house leagues, tournaments and special contests will increase frequency, duration & customer spend. The only thing comparable to the revenue growth you’ll experience is the fun your customers will have playing a wide variety of sports. When you offer visually stunning, incredibly accurate, on-demand sports in your bar, the easy-to-use and incredibly reliable simulator becomes a valuable asset to your customer attraction and loyalty.

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Hoteles y centros turísticos

Imagine la conveniencia de brindarle a sus huéspedes la opción de jugar fútbol, béisbol, fútbol americano, hockey, bolos y hasta tiro deportivo sin salir de su propiedad; o la posibilidad de enviar a sus huéspedes de negocios junto a sus clientes a jugar una partida de golf en un campeonato en los campos de Peeble Beach o St. Andrews, pero sin salir de SU hotel. HD Multi Sport™ pone todos estos deportes a disposición de su amplia variedad de clientes mediante un simulador autónomo. El HD Multi Sport™ es un recurso fascinante y colmado de opciones para atraer y retener a huéspedes de todas las edades al brindarles una experiencia recreativa inigualable. Tanto los huéspedes de negocios como los turistas y las familias con niños agradecerán la IMPACTANTE experiencia de los deportes por demanda que este ofrece. Usted puede usar el simulador como un servicio complementario gratuito, como un servicio extra de primera o para eventos especiales. En cualquier caso, le ayudaremos a crear recuerdos memorables para sus huéspedes, lo que hará posible que usted reciba esas importantes reseñas de 5 estrellas.

El volumen de información social generada por los huéspedes es algo impresionante, y esta información, a su vez, es compartida en las redes sociales. Por ello, si usted aspira a atraer a los huéspedes y hacer que continúen invirtiendo en su propiedad durante su estancia, no hay nada comparable a la amplia atracción que le brinda un simulador HD Multi Sport™.

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Centros deportivos

Los clubes y centros deportivos, tanto privados como públicos, pueden beneficiarse mucho gracias al HD Multi Sport™. Por su diseño compacto, su bajo coste y su gran impacto, los clubes lograrán ofrecer opciones deportivas competitivas para todas las edades y niveles de aptitud. Con una amplia gama de deportes divertidos y de precisión excepcional, el HD Multi Sport™ constituye una ampliación natural de la variedad de productos disponibles para miembros e invitados que simplemente disfruten del juego y la competencia. El “simulador más asombroso del mundo” permite que el cambio de un deporte a otro sea tan fácil como el propio juego.

El HD Multi Sport™ es una excelente herramienta de entrenamiento que permite que los jugadores desarrollen sus habilidades junto a sus entrenadores. El sistema de medición que brinda este simulador garantiza que el avance sea medible, progresivo y fascinante. Y cuando usted pone los mejores recursos a disposición de los jugadores para que perfeccionen su desempeño deportivo, usted contribuye tanto al éxito de ellos como al suyo.

Nuestro software integrado para la administración de clubes deportivos simplifica la tarea de controlar las operaciones del simulador, lo que conduce a tener una unidad autónoma que funciona por sí sola sin la intervención del personal de apoyo. Los jugadores pueden ingresar de manera remota por Internet al salón de los jugadores en la nube para estar pendientes de los resultados de sus lecciones, ligas, torneos y competencias. Esta opción motiva a los jugadores entre las sesiones y los torneos, y además cuenta con un portal de comunicación que le permite a usted compartir con ellos las noticias e informaciones sobre el centro.

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Hogares de lujo

Bienvenido al evento de mayor importancia, ¡en su casa! Haga posible que sus familiares y amigos disfruten de una experiencia deportiva de estrellas, algo que no tiene descripción.

Con tantas opciones increíbles de deportes para elegir, usted se convertirá en el favorito de la familia por hacer realidad la vida activa y la recreación amena para todos. Juegue golf en los campos de los torneos y celebre competencias realistas cuando sus amigos vengan a pasar una noche divertida. También puede ayudar a sus hijos a perfeccionar sus lanzamientos en un terreno de béisbol. Y no se preocupe por el clima, usted siempre tendrá a su disposición los deportes por demanda para el disfrute de todos en su familia.

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Empresas

Haga que el lugar de trabajo sea un sitio ameno tanto para el personal como para los clientes gracias al simulador HD Multi Sport™. En ocasiones, un enfoque deportivo le da un toque especial a las reuniones con los clientes y crea una compenetración especial favorable para cerrar el trato. El simulador también le ayudará a motivar al talento joven, lo que aporta mucho a la cultura en el centro de trabajo. Además, un poco de ejercicio durante el día viene bien para estimular la vida sana y las actividades saludables, algo beneficioso para todos.

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Centros recreativos: Centros comunitarios/condominios/complejos de oficinas

La selección del HD Multi Sport™ es un aporte increíble para la comunidad ya que todos disfrutarán de un rincón propio para practicar deportes por demanda, adecuado para todas las edades e ¡invulnerable a las inclemencias del tiempo!

La comunidad agradecerá tener un motivo más para disfrutar del sitio donde viven y donde trabajan gracias a esta experiencia compartida de bajo coste pero de un valor inmensurable. Nada se compara con las increíbles opciones de deportes con gran impacto visual que le ofrece el HD Multi Sport™. La vida sana y activa es un factor clave para la felicidad y la salud de la comunidad, y una amplia gama de deportes competitivos es la vía perfecta para lograrla. Su centro recreativo es el núcleo de la comunidad y, con seguridad, será un elemento más para que todos se sientan como en casa en cualquier época del año.

Organice y administre fácilmente ligas, torneos y competencias en la comunidad. Además, los miembros de la comunidad pueden crear perfiles individuales en el salón de los jugadores en la nube para estar pendientes de su progreso, ya se trate de un jugador joven que está desarrollando sus habilidades o un jugador maduro que compite en una liga.

El simulador como tal está concebido para el multiuso: utilice su pantalla panorámica del piso al techo estilo cine en el hogar con sonido envolvente para las noches de cine en la comunidad… o puede usar el simulador para mostrar presentaciones o noticias a la comunidad. En otras palabras, es versátil, ameno y fácil de usar. Amplíe el uso y la relevancia de SU centro comunitario con el sistema HD Multi Sport™.

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