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Golfer’s Driver Swing Technique Analysis of Factors Affecting Success Rate

 2026

 Volume 32

Yajun Xiao1,2,3, Weitao Zheng1,2,3, Gan Liu1,2,3, Yu Huang1,2,3, Ruifeng Huang4, Mengyao Jia1,2,3, Yong Ma1,2,3, and Zhiyong Huang5

1Key Laboratory of Sports Engineering of General Administration of Sport of China, Wuhan Sports University, Wuhan, 430079, China

2Research Center of Sports Equipment Engineering Technology of Hubei Province, Wuhan Sports University, Wuhan, 430079,
China

3Engineering Research Center of Sports Health Intelligent Equipment of Hubei Province, Wuhan Sports University, Wuhan,
430079, China

4the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, School of Fashion and Textiles, Hong Kong, 999077, China

5School of Economics and Management, Wuhan Sport University, Wuhan, 430079, China

Received: December 17, 2025
Accepted: April 1, 2026
Publication Date: June 1, 2026

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Ground reaction force (N) and clubhead velocity (m/s) variations across normalized swing time (%) for successful and failed driver swings. 

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This study aimed to identify the influencing factors and swing paths of players who exhibited failed swing techniques by comparing the characteristics of successful and failed driver swings, and to propose methods for improving success rates. Using a three-dimensional motion capture system and force table, biomechanical analyses were conducted on 10 professional golfers. Results showed that during the setup phase, differences in ball position, stance width, shoulder line angle, center of gravity displacement, and ground reaction forces influenced the ball’s release angle and direction. In the backswing, variations in shoulder line angle, lateral club angle, and left elbow angle affected release direction. During the transition phase, center of gravity shifts and right foot ground reaction forces influenced release speed and offset. In the downswing, wrist-forearm angle and vertical center of gravity changes also impacted ball trajectory. A total of 50 professional golfers participated in the study, with swing kinematics and kinetics recorded using a three-dimensional motion capture system, force platform, and radar-based ball tracking equipment. Key factors affecting success included stance width, ball position, shoulder rotation, overswing, transition timing, and center of gravity control.

Keywords: Golf; driver; Body posture angle; Center of gravity; Ground reaction force; Hitting parameters; Success rate.

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