New self-help tool for golfers with i-trainer

A revolutionary training aid called i-trainer has been launched to help golfers identify and fix the problems in their own swing.

The i-Trainer, launched by sports technology company Insight, is a small, electronic device that clamps on to the club shaft just below the grip  to accurately measure and analyse swing characteristics for any club in the bag.

The device will give immediate feedback on swing plane and tempo before then giving tips on how to improve the swing. The results are also shown on a colour screen on the device and can also be uploaded to a PC for further analysis over time.

Another capability of the iTrainer is its ability to accurately measure the carry distance immediately after hitting the shot in practice. This is extremely valuable for club fitting, indoor range practice and distance training, particularly for approach shots.

In the coming months there will also be an iPhone application for the iTrainer™ so that golfers can access the technology direct from their mobile. The iPhone application will simply show the dashboard that is on the iTrainer™ device, alongside the ability to capture and display about five animated swings, and certain statistics such as average distance and deviation.

Steven Sparrow, Insight Director, said: “At Insight we believe that practice without feedback is a waste of time, so our aim was to develop a device that supplied immediate analysis, feedback and training, making it an invaluable tool to help golfers to rectify imperfections in their swings.

“In fact, owning an iTrainer is like having your own personal coach and means that you can train anywhere where you can swing a club.”

However, the iTrainer doesn’t come cheap with an RRP of US$599. For more information see www.insight-sports.com