POWER UP THE SWING: A BIOMECHANICAL STUDY TOWARDS A GOLF EXOSUIT

Authors

Alireza Nasirzadeh, School of Mechanical Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South KoreaFollow
Song Min Lee, School of Sports Science, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea
Jihye Jang, HUROTICS Inc., Seoul, South Korea
Nakwon Ko, HUROTICS Inc., Seoul, South Korea
Kim Jin Hee, HUROTICS Inc., Seoul, South Korea
Yong Ung Kwon, School of Sports Science, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea
Giuk Lee, School of Mechanical Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea

Category

Stick/club/racquet sports

Document Type

Paper

Abstract

This biomechanical study investigates the impact of a passive elastic exoband on golf swing performance, focusing on optimizing the timing and magnitude of its stretch to increase the clubhead velocity. We analyzed the performance of two professional golfers wearing the exoband in four configurations. Our findings suggest that pre-stretching the exoband during the backswing, coupled with an optimal X-factor, significantly increases clubhead velocity by efficiently releasing stored elastic energy. Notably, the configuration pulling the left posterior shoulder towards the left ASIS resulted in the highest clubhead velocity and greatest exoband contribution, demonstrating the importance of optimal stretch and energy transfer for maximizing swing power. This study paves the way for future exosuit designs in golf to harness elastic energy and revolutionize swing mechanics.

Recommended Citation

Nasirzadeh, Alireza; Lee, Song Min; Jang, Jihye; Ko, Nakwon; Hee, Kim Jin; Kwon, Yong Ung; and Lee, Giuk (2024) "POWER UP THE SWING: A BIOMECHANICAL STUDY TOWARDS A GOLF EXOSUIT," ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 42: Iss. 1, Article 105.
Available at: https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol42/iss1/105