The High-Performance Centre – Karen.
The High-Performance Centre that should be up and running in the next 7 weeks is another step forward in technology. The equipment we will have in it is two Foresight GCQuads, and Swing Catalyst 3D Motion plates, these plates measure forces and pressure in all three dimensions of movement as well as quantify the pressures being exerted. All this information will be displayed on large screens. Aside from these we also have a K-Vest device (measures body movements and the kinematic sequence) a DeWiz device for hand speeds and other detailed measurements as well as a hackmotion device for measuring wrist angles during the swing.Â
We have an extensive array of demo shafts (520 currently and growing). We stock heads that we can use for custom-fit assembly from PXG, KZG, Fujimoto, Tom Wishon and we are in discussions with Callaway & Edel currently to add to our range of options.
We are a certified True Temper Performance Centre. This allows us to have all the shafts (including Tour only) available from the following shaft manufacturers: True Temper, Accra, ProjectX, ÂHrzdus, Aerotech Steelfiber and Diamana. Aside from these, we stock Nippon, Shimada, MCA, UST Mamiya, Novatech, FST, KBS, TPT, S2S & Apollo.
We offer a range of grips in standard, undersize, midsize & jumbo from Golf Pride, Iomic, Lamkin, PURE, Star Grip, Jumbomax, 2Thumbs, P2, Super Stroke, Flatcat.
This may all sound very technical, but these systems are used by most of the world’s top tour players and have been of massive benefit to amateur golfers everywhere. They are now viewed as essential aids to swing development for golfers of all abilities.
Within the performance Centre will be 3 bays one for fitting one for lessons and the other set up as a small gym for golf-specific training. The gym will have available specialist equipment from Exxentric, Keiser, Core- Tex and a Proteus machine when they are available worldwide as well as conventional gym equipment. The exercise routines to build strength, speed and stability are all so key for players wanting to gain more speed and distance consistently without injuring themselves. This is extremely important for Elite players wanting to get themselves to the standards required to play on any modern tour.
It is also our intention to invest in a Zen Green Stage, a hydraulically movable putting surface and this will be coupled to Quintic Ball Roll, the most well-respected software for analyzing ball skid, roll and the putting stroke.
We have put in a complete tour standard workshop filled with specialist golf measuring and assembly equipment for repairs and where we can custom build sets to any requirements. We have a large store for our stock a reception and office.
We are so looking forward to opening our doors to the members of Karen Country Club and being able to assist those who want to improve in a scientific and structured way. We are very keen to get involved in the Club’s teams and in particular to be able to take the elite juniors and move their games forward.