Marvin Buschmann and Quintic Ball Roll

March 12th, 2012 | Biomechanics Consultancy, Golf Biomechanics, Putting Biomechanics, Quintic Ball Roll, Quintic Video Software

The Ball Roll system combines a high performance camera with software that analyses the “roll” of the ball. This gives us lots of information such as: launch angle, how far the ball rolls, at what point the ball reaches true roll, whether the ball has hook or cut spin and much more.

It’s hard to believe, but when we putt a lot of things happen to the ball that are not wanted and that are not be seen with the naked eye. The results obtained from the system help us to analyse the putt in a unique way to find out at what point errors occur. Is it the putter, the technology, or both?

Simply put:
The Quintic Ball Roll System allows us to see what happens to the ball because that’s what counts! The ball must be in the hole!

In contrast to all other systems, there are no redundant sensors which may influence the putter and give the player a strange feeling!

This system was developed by Dr. Paul Hurrion. He is currently, among other things, putting coach for Padraig Harrington, Rory McIlroy, Lee Westwood and many other top players and Major winners.

Dr. Paul Hurrion has provided personal instruction in the use of the system and how to correctly interpret the data!

Read more at… www.puttklinik.de

Quintic Ball Flight and Soccer Bible

March 12th, 2012 | Biomechanics Consultancy, Football, Quintic Video Software

Forget the cheeky stuttering run-up, or giving the keeper ‘the eyes’. Dr Paul Hurrion and his sports biomechanics team at Quintic have nailed a formula for taking the perfect penalty.

They have developed some hi-tech software which they claim can be used to help coach anyone to hit an unstoppable strike from 12 yards…

SoccerBible was invited to put the software on the spot at Chichester University’s Sports Science department. Former Queens Park Rangers striker and dead-ball specialist Kevin Gallen was on hand to give a pro’s verdict.

First, Dr Hurrion explained his theory for the perfect PK: “If the ball is struck at or above 25 metres per second (approx 56 miles per hour) into an area within a one-metre radius of the corner of the goal frame, the penalty is un-saveable. No keeper in the world can keep it out.”

Read more at… http://www.soccerbible.com/news/general/archive/2012/03/05/quintic-penalty-shootout.aspx

Quintic Ball Flight for Football… coming soon!

February 27th, 2012 | Biomechanics Consultancy, Football, Quintic Video Software

Analyse the ball from set pieces… penalties, free kicks and corners.

For more information contact info@quintic.com or watch the youtube video

The FIT Shoe by Davina for Next

February 8th, 2012 | Biomechanics Consultancy, Podiatry, Quintic Video Software, RSscan - Footscan

In autumn 2011 Quintic conducted a biomechanical gait analysis of the new FIT Shoe Range by Next. There are currently 5 styles of shoe in the Davina FIT range: the trainer, the pump, the ballerina, the wedge and the flat workwear shoe… with the pointed shoe and the sandal soon to be added.

The study, which used females who met the proposed target market for the Davina FIT shoe, compared each style of FIT Shoe to a typical equivalent shoe, as well as barefoot. An RSscan pressure plate was used to analyse the forces and pressures applied through the shoes and electromyography (EMG) data was collected for eight leg muscles in order to examine the differences in muscle activity.

Reduced loading rates were found for all shoes except the wedge, which may be explained by the changed gait characteristics of the foot when the heel is raised. Other key findings were…

The pump – 12% reduction in heel impact forces
The trainer – 25% less pressure on the ball of the foot
The wedge – 5% increase in calf activation (vs. barefoot)
The flat – 8% increase in calf and 12% increase in hamstring activation
The pointed shoe – reduced pressure under 3 areas of the foot
The sandal – reduced pressure under 6 areas of the foot

The shoes were launched on the 6th December 2011 and are now available from… www.next.co.uk/women/the-fit-shoe

‘Take the pressure out of your day with our new Davina Collection featuring our dual density cushioned midsole technology that reduces the stress on your load bearing joints.’

The V-Lite Infinity Story

December 4th, 2010 | Biomechanics Consultancy, Hi-Tec, Quintic Video Software

The Hi-Tec V-Lite Infinity story started in 2006 with a single minded goal; to build the ultimate lightweight shoe, for adventure sports performance.

Back in 2004 Hi-Tec launched the highly successful V-Lite Franchise. With the help of leading Adventure Sport athletes, including Adventure Racing World Champion Martin Dreyer, V-lite continued to push the boundaries and has evolved into a new dimension.

Take a look at the video to find out more! http://www.hi-tec.com/infinity/uk/story/

Quintic Consultancy Ltd specialises in Biomechanics video analysis software, sports biomechanics & performance analysis consultancy. Hi-Tec have been working with Quintic for 6 years to help create some of our key products, from the CDT Golf collection to the successful 4:SYS Court and Athletic ranges. With V-Lite Infinity we have concentrated on the improved performance and the prevention of injury through the key technologies used in the shoe.

For more information please visit : http://www.hi-tec.com/infinity/uk/testing/

ProStance To Exhibit At PGA Merchandise Show

January 20th, 2009 | Biomechanics Consultancy, Golf Biomechanics, Putting Biomechanics

ProStance, the revolutionary training aid, is delighted to announce they will be exhibiting at the 2009 PGA Merchandise Show, Orlando.

The inflatable balance aid, the must-have tool for any golfer wanting to improve their game, will be on show for the first time at booth #2080 at the Orange County Convention Center from the 29 – 31 January 2009.

With over 40 Tour professionals already trusting this unique product, including three-time major winner Padraig Harrington, Paul McGinley, Rory McIlory, Bradley Dredge, Robert-Jan Derksen, Philip Archer, Richard Finch and Becky Brewerton, the simple balance aid is steadily confirming it’s position as one of the most-advanced, yet simple, game improvement tools on the market today.

With results at the elite end of the game that include improving driving distance by up to 27 yards and reducing the putts per round by up to four strokes, ProStance ensures weight is concentrated through the centre of gravity of the golfer’s body. The result: improved balance leading to powerful more consistent ball striking and smoother more consistent putting strokes

Providing instant feedback during every swing, ProStance is so simple yet effective, it is set to revolutionise the way golf is taught.

With plans to expand its distribution and sales in the US and more countries worldwide, the ProStance team look forward to welcoming you to booth #2080, at the 2009 PGA Merchandise show. www.pro-stance.com

 

Media Contact:
Pure Sports Marketing on +44 (0)1332 866455 or e-mail info@weknowsport.com

Hi-Tec wins GOLF EUROPE Product Awards 2008

October 8th, 2008 | Biomechanics Consultancy, Hi-Tec, Quintic Video Software

Global sports and outdoor footwear manufacture HI-TEC are proud winners of the Golf Europe Product Awards 2008 presented yesterday at the Golf Europe Exhibition, Germany. Judged by leading industry experts the HI-TEC Pure Power WPi scooped top prize at this years prestigious awards only open exclusively to innovative products scheduled for market introduction in 2009.

The brand new HI-TEC Pure Power WPi is a revolution in golf footwear, never seen before! Featuring HI-TEC’s exclusive CDT game enhancement technology, developed in partnership with Quintic Consultancy and world number 4 and 3 time major winner Padraig Harrington, this style continues to prove that winning power does come from your feet!

The Pure Power WPi also features the worlds first in nano technology – ion-mask™. ion-mask™ is a brand new, earth friendly, scientific advancement that works on a molecular level to repel water and other liquids, ensuring your footwear stays lighter, dryer and cleaner for longer, without changing the original properties of the material.

Unlike other waterproofing technologies that only offer waterproofing with a degree of breathability, the ion-mask™ water management technology offers a further 6 key benefits.

The award winning Power Power WPi represents a perfect illustration of HI-TEC’s commitment to instantly comfortable and lightweight game enhancing footwear. Available from May 2009 in White / Silver and White / Cobalt in sizes 6-12’s inc halves the Pure Power WPi has a suggested retail around £109.99.

Discover more about HI-TEC featuring ion-mask at www.wetisdry.com
Discover more about HI-TEC CDT at www.cdtpower.com

GEL Makes its Mark…

September 23rd, 2008 | Biomechanics Consultancy, GEL Golf, Golf Biomechanics, Putting Biomechanics

GEL Groove Putters … the Story So Far

It hardly seems possible that it is only 20 months since GEL Golf launched its first range of groove putters, such has been the huge impact that GEL has made on the fiercely competitive international golf putter market.

Groove Equipment Ltd (GEL) was set up by former Hong Kong amateur representative and now Hong Kong businessman, Alec Pettigrew, based on the strong belief that groove technology is set to revolutionize the putter marketplace.

“In the not too distant future, all putters will use groove technology given the proven benefits of grooves which reduce skid on the ball and gets the ball to start rolling straighter and sooner and therefore ensures more putts are holed,” explains Alec, CEO of GEL Golf.

Alec first came across grooved putters when he witnessed Goosen’s putting display in the 2001 US Open and was intrigued by the South African’s innovative, if obscure, putter. Goosen it appeared was using one of the first groove-faced putters to appear on Tour, a Yes! model designed by renown putting guru, Harold Swash. The concept of a grooved putter face was created by Swash when he discovered that grooves at a slight angle grip the golf ball better at impact to improve the forward roll of the ball. The angular grooves allow the golf ball to achieve the desired topspin roll in less time and distance than a flat-faced putter, thereby being more effective at preventing the ball from skipping, skidding or spinning sideways.

Convinced by the groove technology, Alec seized the opportunity to distribute Yes! groove putters in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. It wasn’t long before he had created demand that far out-stripped the company’s supply capabilities, so he also took control of global production. Quickly he expanded the men’s range, brought in a ladies range and introduced the distinctive yellow, black and white grips by which the brand is now immediately recognizable.

Yes! putters fast became the second-most played putter on the Asian Tour, and even more telling, first among golfers without a putter contract. Top golfers like KJ Choi, Colin Montgomerie, Nick Faldo and David Howell were all converting to grooved putters.

With Yes! sales and profits spiraling skywards the company was in a better position to take its production in-house. Alec made a clean and amicable break from Yes.  Now out on his own and in no doubt about the benefits of grooves in putters, Alec set out to form a new brand of groove putters that he believed would out-perform his rival’s range. It was Alec’s belief that not only could the grooves be improved but there were other technologies that could be incorporated into putters.

And so GEL began operating in Hong Kong in 2006 and its groundbreaking GEL putters, complete with USGA and R&A approval, were launched at the Orlando PGA Merchandise Show in January 2007, closely followed by their European launch in London in March.

The GEL putter range, comprising six models, took the golf trade by storm with their innovative groove technology that boasted inserts of horizontal, multi-layered aluminium grooves for a more responsive feel and enhanced sweet spot. Whilst on the back of feedback from Tour pros GEL has made their putters larger, heavier and more balanced heads, encouraging an even smoother and more rhythmical putting stroke.

Alec ensured that the GEL putters were easily distinguishable by using bright yellow and blue grips for men, and pink and blue grips for women, and electric blue and pink face inserts.

But it was not just the attention-grabbing colourways that made the GEL putters stand out. Independent testing by The Quintic Consultancy on a variety of big name putters (including PING, Titleist, TaylorMade and Odyssey) confirmed GEL as the number one performer.

In July, Alec made his way up to Carnoustie to attend The Open Championship where GEL made its debut on the practice putting green whilst the signing of former Australian Amateur Champion David Gleeson that week gave the innovative GEL Putter its debut appearance in one of golf most prestigious tournaments. That week, the 29-year-old Australian teed off with a GEL Ruby model in his golf bag in the 136th staging of the prestigious Major.

In a momentous week for the brand, GEL also celebrated an agreement reached with Dr Paul Hurrion, one of the world’s leading sports biomechanists and a renown putting coach, to design a second range of putters under the GEL brand.  With over 10 years of research and development in biomechanics and putting, Alec recognized that Paul’s experience would perfectly complement GEL’s groove and insert technology.

At the time, Paul was giving advice to a number of top European Tour and Ryder Cup players and later that week he was personally thanked by Open champion, Padraig Harrington, in his acceptance speech for his contribution to the Irishman’s first Major title.

By September that year, GEL had appointed Caesar Bayliss as its fulltime representative on the Asian Tour with immediate success; GEL quickly became the number three putter on tour and in December was celebrating its first Tour win when American Bryan Saltus won the Johnnie Walker Cambodian Open on the Asian Tour. Having thrown his regular putter into the lake during a practice round, Saltus played the tournament with a GEL Topaz in his bag and went on to capture his first major tour title. Asian Tour statistics show that Saltus’ putting average prior to Cambodia had been 30.4 per round but using his GEL Putter, his average that week plummeted to 28.5 putts per round.

“My putting has been the winning formula this week. I had a good start with three birdies and my confidence carried on after that. Quite simply, GEL has changed my life,” were the immortal words used by Saltus to explain his win.

By the end of 2007, GEL was pleased to announce that it had generated first year sales of over 12,000 putters. Not bad for a company barely a year old and entering into a fiercely competitive market made up of a number of big brand names.

After a roller-coaster ride for GEL in its debut year, GEL teed off 2008 with the launch of the GEL Paul Hurrion Signature Range at the PGA Show in Orlando.

Shortly afterwards in May GEL recorded its second Tour win at the Shanghai Championship on the Omega China Tour when Taiwan’s Hsu Mong-nam secured the title at the Orient Golf & Country Club using a GEL Jade model (two other players in the top five were also using a GEL Putter). That week GEL secured its position at the top of the putter leaderboard by becoming the number one putter on the China Tour.

GEL has also been making its mark on the opposite side of the world in North America. In early September GEL celebrated its third Tour win when American Tom Stankowski carded a final round 69 thanks to a birdie on the final hole to capture the Canadian Tour Championship in Ontario. Using a GEL Emerald putter, the American finished the tournament 272, 16 under par, to earn himself US$37,600 along with his first Canadian Tour title.

Over on the LPGA Tour, Tracy Hanson, who discovered GEL putters at the PGA Show earlier this year, has placed her confidence in a GEL Paul Hurrion putter when competing on the top ladies tour in the world. Meanwhile a host of other LPGA players have been flirting with GEL putters though constrained by manufacturers’ contracts that prevent them from using them in actual tournaments.

These developments marked yet more landmarks in the short history of GEL Golf which has quickly set out its stall as one of golf’s most innovative technology manufacturers.

Six months into 2008 and GEL confirmed that sales had already increased substantially on 2007, with over 15,000 putters sold worldwide by June – another significant milestone in the history of GEL which reflected the giant leap in terms of the impact that the brand has made in such a short space of time.

As of July 2008, GEL Putters are now available at retail in USA, Canada, Australia, Korea, Holland, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, China, India, Pakistan, Taiwan, Macau and the UK with the number of countries where GEL is available growing all the time.

And in another major development, GEL Golf has Tour representatives on five professional golf tours; namely The European, Canadian, Asian, Japanese and China Tours.

All in all, it hasn’t taken long for GEL to get into the groove and make its mark in the world of golf; no doubt just the start of even greater things to come…

Key Fast Facts : GEL Golf

• Based on figures from the first half of 2008, GEL sales are predicted to grow by 250% in 2008 vs. 2007

• GEL boasts retail distribution in 19 countries around the world

• In just 18 months, GEL has celebrated three Tour wins, one on the Asian Tour, one on the Canadian Tour and one on the China Tour

• GEL Golf has Tour representatives on five professional golf tours; namely The European, Canadian, Asian, Japanese and China Tours

• GEL is currently the number one putter on the China Tour whilst numerous players on the European and Asian Tours have a GEL putter in their bag

• GEL’s 2008 range was designed in conjunction with renown putting guru, Dr Paul Hurrion, who coaches a host of European Tour & Ryder Cup stars

GEL Putters

• Groove technology has been independently proven to give putts better topspin roll, therefore improving putting performance

• GEL putters have pushed back the boundaries of groove technology by using precision-cut, aluminium horizontal grooves on the putter face

• Tour professionals have been consulted to perfect the size, weight and balance of GEL putter heads

• The original GEL Putter Range comprises of the Ruby, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Amethyst, Topaz & Jade models

• The 2008 GEL Paul Hurrion Signature Range comprises the Rego, Sedo, Sedo II & Scindo models

www.gelgolf.com

ProStance : the most balanced argument yet for the optimum swing…

August 21st, 2008 | Biomechanics Consultancy, Education, Golf Biomechanics, Putting Biomechanics, Quintic Video Software

Quintic Consultancy Ltd is proud to be apart of the latest golf training aid to hit the market! ProStance is based on many years of biomechanical research carried out at Quintic.

Good balance is essential to powerful and consistent golf shots, putts, chips, and full swings. The human body makes compensations both at address and during the swing to give us the impression we are in balance. Biomechanical research carried out at Quintic has found that as golfers, we don’t always know where our weight is truly positioned! We may think that are weight is distributed evenly and ready to hit the golf ball, however, it isn’t until we use biomechanical analyse, in particular force platforms that the true answer is revealed. Even some of the world’s best golfers think they are doing one thing, but actually are doing something else.

The ProStance is borne out many years data collection, research, coaching experiences and ultimately feedback from golfers and coaches at all levels about the product. Research into putting and full swing biomechanics has highlighted the need for the golfer to be stable at address and dynamically balanced during the swing. The ProStance is the latest training aid to enable to golfer to help achieve this. It is simple to use, yet the results are instant and the benefits are a more consistent and powerful strike.

Dr Paul Hurrion MD of Quintic Consultancy, now brings to the consumer coaching aids market the ProStance ™ balance aid, and as one might expect, it’s a winner! ProStance is a product that forces you to become very aware of balance, it’s simple, reliable and supremely efficient.

A key collaborator with Hurrion on perfecting the ProStance is teaching pro Stewart Craig. The two professionals are prefect foils for each other in this. Hurrion’s podiatric work with companies like Hi-Tec and Titleist Performance Institute highlighted the need for ProStance in the first place. Craig’s daily contact with club and county players helped provide a working template that would fit into the training settings of every golfer. The perspective that most pros look at a student’s swing invariably from the waist up was the key to ensuring the benefits of ProStance were not just meaningful to golfers at Tour standard, but to commonplace technique needs as well.

“In my experience the majority of coaching professionals address faults with compensations, explains Craig. However, most of the root problems in the golf swing are due to static or dynamic balance issues. What happens below the waist causes the problems above the waist.”

With the intellectual ability of the partnership now making a real difference to the development of the ProStance, it still took several years to bring to market-readiness. The final results are for every golfer to try and use on a daily basis.

Enjoy the ProStance. A consistent, powerful golf swing starts with a stable set-up and dynamic balance during the swing. ProStance gives you instant feedback during every swing.

Enjoy the results… for more information please visit www.pro-stance.com

“The ProStance is a great tool for any golfer at any level. Balance is the key to the golf swing as it enables the body to make a controlled and repeatable golf swing. Without the correct balance, your mechanics are a series of compensatory movements. The ProStance helps build balance and stability for every part of the game from putting, chipping to the full swing…”   
Padraig Harrington

“I would never have believed that so many faults in the golf swing and putting stroke emanate from poor balance in the set up position. The ProStance has simplified my golf swing and helped me make more powerful, efficient and most of all consistent swings…”
Paul McGinley

  “The ProStance is cutting edge and simplicity all in one… It will enhance your golfing ability immediately, due to your increases body awareness…”
Bradley Dredge
 

“I use the product daily to confirm and maintain my posture at address…”
Richard Finch
 

“I first met Dr Paul Hurrion in 2005 and have unquestionable belief in his ability as a putting coach. The ProStance encompasses a lot of his principles and teachings in a training aid. Without the correct balance, your putting mechanics are a series of compensatory movement. Manipulation of the club head does not stand up to pressure… “
Philip Archer

“The importance of balance in golf is often underestimated. The research of Dr Paul Hurrion (and Stewart Craig) highlights the influence that balance has on reducing compensatory swing adjustments in turn producing more consistency and power for the golfer. The ProStance enables the golfer to establish and feel the correct balance both at address and throughout the golf swing in every area of the game. This training aid is a must for those who want to seriously improve their game.”
Alison Nicholas

www.pro-stance.com

Padraig Harrington wins the 137th Open Championship!

July 24th, 2008 | Biomechanics Consultancy, Golf Biomechanics, Putting Biomechanics, Quintic Video Software

Padraig defends his Open Championship in style with a fine final round of one under par 69 to give him a four shot victory. He joins an exclusive club of multiple major winners, is the first European to defend his title in 102 years and is now ranked at number 3 in the world….

Six opening pars gave Padraig the start he needed in the last round of the Open and he never really looked back after that. Bogies on the 7th 8th and 9th gave him some work to do but he finished in style with birdies on the 13th and 15th before the shot of the day at the par five 17th where he hit his second shot close to make an eagle three and give himself a four shot lead down the last. Speaking afterwards he said it was very satisfying to be out in the last group in a major and to perform under pressure. He leaps to number three in the world rankings and is number one on the Ryder Cup team going to Valhalla in September…

Congratulations Padraig from all at Quintic.

With this win Padraig Harrington secured his 13th European Tour International Schedule victory in his 275th European Tour event. It was his second Major Championship victory in his 41st Major Championship appearance.

*His second Open Championship victory following his triumph in 2007. His second win came in his 12th Open Championship appearance.
*First player to successfully defend The Open Championship since Tiger Woods in 2005-2006.
*Becomes the 16th player to successfully defend The Open Championship title.
*Becomes the first European to successfully defend The Open Championship since James Braid in 1905-1906.
*Becomes the 26th different player to record multiple victories in The Open Championship.
*Becomes only the second European Tour Member to successfully defend a Major Championship, following Nick Faldo at the 1989-1990 Masters Tournament.
*Becomes the 31st different player to successfully defend a Major Championship.
*Becomes the first player to successfully defend a European Tour title since Tiger Woods at the 2006-07 US PGA Championship.
*First time he has successfully defended a European Tour title in his career.
*The 51st occasion a European Tour event has been successfully defended.
*The 28th different player in European Tour history to successfully defend a title.
*The third Irish victory in a Major Championship, following his win in 2007 and Fred Daly in the 1947 Open Championship.
*His fourth top ten finish in The Open Championship from his 12 appearances – and 11th overall top ten from his Major Championship career.
*His victory becomes the 34th Major Championship victory since 1979 by a European Tour Member.
*Becomes the ninth different European Tour Member to win a Major Championship since 1979.
*The sixth Irish victory of The 2008 European Tour International Schedule. The most in a single European Tour season, beating the five of 1989. They are: Graeme McDowell (Ballantine’s Championship and The Barclays Scottish Open), Damien McGrane (Volvo China Open), Darren Clarke (BMW Asian Open), Peter Lawrie Open de España) and Padraig Harrington (The 137th Open Championship).
*Moves to fourth in the European Tour Order of Merit with €1,438,076 from 29th.
*Moves to the top of The Ryder Cup World Points List with 238.64
*Second victory of 2008 following the Ladbrokes Irish PGA Championship last week.
*Third consecutive European Tour season with a victory.
*Moves to a career-high of third in the Official World Golf Ranking.
*Gains a five year exemption into The Masters Tournament, the US Open Championship and USPGA Championship.
*Gains a place in the 2008 PGA Grand Slam of Golf
*Gains a place in the 2008 WGC – Bridgestone Invitational
*Gains a place in the 2009 HSBC Champions
*Extends his European Tour exemption until the end of 2018.
*Moves over €18 million in European Tour Official Career Earnings – just the fourth player to achieve the feat
*The 44th Irish victory on The European Tour.
*Third top ten finish of the 2008 season and 95th of his European Tour career
*His 23rd win as a professional.



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