Golf News for Tuesday, December 14, 2004 | Technology

Got a Golfer in the House? Check out the P3ProSwing

BETHEL, Maine – Nov. 22, 2004 – Golfers get a little stir crazy when the season ends. But a new golf simulator and swing analyzer can help them get over the hump -- and improve their games in the process.

Connecting directly to an existing PC, the P3ProSwing tracks nearly a dozen key swing characteristics, including club speed, swing tempo, attack angle, face angle, swing path and toe and heel heights. "P3ProSwing is used extensively by golf professionals, because it's extremely accurate and it's a great teaching tool," said Leslie B. Otten, who created the P3ProSwing (he's also vice-chairman of the Boston Red Sox). "But we created P3ProSwing primarily for the home golfer. We wanted to make game improvement fun, and bring it into the market at an affordable price."

The system's performance is so precise that Golf Digest ranked P3ProSwing "Highly Recommended" in its December, 2004 Hot List. The system previously won a 'Best in Show' ranking from Golfweek, which covered product introductions at the 2004 PGA Expo. Each swing is displayed on the computer's monitor, allowing golfers to view see dramatic virtual views of the ball's 'flight.' Digital readouts of key swing parameters are also displayed. Onboard features include a driving range, championship golf course, practice course, practice putting green and a putting competition game. P3ProSwing is one of the few systems available that permits putting.

Graphics and animation for the system were created by a top video game designer, giving P3ProSwing the best graphics of any golf simulator at any price. And price is one of P3ProSwing's most attractive features; the system sells for a fraction of the price of other simulator/analyzer systems (MSRP: $579).

The company recently introduced a new projection screen system option that allows golfers to set up a complete indoor virtual golf system for around $4,000.00. "All you need is a PC, the P3ProSwing system and screen, and a mid-range LCD projector," Otten said. "You can set it up in your game room or garage, and it outperforms systems selling for ten times as much."

P3ProSwing is available from select retailers, and is also available for direct online purchase at http://www.p3proswing.com. Additional information, including high-resolution photos, can be found at http://www.p3proswing.com/company/news.php.



 
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