Input Needed: Developing Portable Launch Monitor/Swing Analyzer for outdoors/indoors.

[readygolf]

We are in the process of developing a hardware/software application for aLaunch Monitor/Swing Analyzer that will be able to be used outdoors andindoors. Our group is comprised of engineers, golfers, executives andfinanciers and our goal is to create the most accurate, indoor/outdoor, golfimprovement aid, that’s affordable to all golfers. And we want to hear from theexperts here on the forum.

In order to get a better understanding of what consumer wants and arewilling to pay, we thought we would post a few questions to help with ourdirection with R&D. The goal is to manufacture a product below the $500 price point.

Basically, I am asking if you were going to create your own device how wouldyou design/build it.

Please respond here by posting your answers/comments.

Also please understand that at this time I can't reveal anything about the companyand or person(s) that are developing this technology. I hope you understand.

I have read a considerable amount of comments on what people would like tosee other technologies add/take away or I have seen many statements such as"if I were designing it I would have done it this way".

Well, here is your chance.

Measurement technology:

1. Which do you feel is the most accurate? EX) Optic, Radar, Camera-based, etc.

Measured vs. Calculated:

2. What elements of the ball or swing would need to be measured in order to provide the user with high confidence that the data that is captured and presented is highly accurate?

3. What elements of the ball or swing would be acceptable if they were only calculated and not measured?

Range or On-course Shot tracking:

4. Would use strictly on a range be enough or would being able to track your shots throughout a round be more beneficial?

Smart Phone Integration/Wireless:

5. How important would it be to be supported by a smart phone application?

6. Original plans call for a BlueTooth communication between the apparatus and a smart phone. Is this needed or is the better way?

Video or Not to Video:

7. Simply, would it be a much-needed feature or is it overkill to be able to capture video of your swing along with data of the ball/swing?

Sharing of Data:

8. Would there be a benefit to be able to upload/share the data with a teaching professional, whether they are local or distant, in order to have the data/video analyzed for game improvement.

Pricing:

9. Would you rather pay for the technology based on a one time price of $500-$700 or rather pay a much lower price then pay for a service based on asubscription term such as $19.99 per month?

Open Mic:
10. What other features would you like to see that would be of benefit to you for game improvement?

Thank you for your input.