The Ideal Swing Tempo
You can achieve the ideal 3.0 tempo using different swing timings, for example, 0.7 sec./0.23 sec. or 1.2 sec./0.4 sec. Each golfer may have a unique swing tempo based on their ability and experience. Garmin provides six different timings.
The device displays a graph that indicates if your backswing or downswing times are too fast, too slow, or just right for the selected timing.
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Timing choices (backswing to downswing time ratio) |
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Backswing time |
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Downswing time |
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Your tempo |
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Good timing |
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Too slow |
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Too fast |
To find your ideal swing timing, you should start with the slowest timing and try it for a few swings. When the tempo graph is consistently green for both your backswing and downswing times, you can move up to the next timing. When you find a timing that is comfortable, you can use it to achieve more consistent swings and performance.