January 27, 2006 Bedford, NHâ?¦David Leadbetter, who is recognized as the world’s leading golf instructor, has announced his endorsement of Bentley Kinetics’ K-VESTâ?¢, a three sensor wireless system that allows golf professionals and students to view 3D swing motion in real-time so they can immediately address faults. David Leadbetter Enterprises and Bentley Kinetics, Inc. have also reached an agreement to co-develop instructional modules that will be used with the K-VEST. The relationship will allow David Leadbetter Enterprises to incorporate the K-VEST into Leadbetter Golf Academies located around the globe. The K-VEST, in conjunction with Bentley Kinetics’ Internet portal, K-LABâ?¢, provides Mr. Leadbetter, his certified instructors, tour players and students with the ability to train precisely utilizing the latest in wireless 3D technology.
"The K-VEST makes it possible for me and our certified instructors to collect precise biomechanical data from our students, allowing unprecedented insight into the mechanics of the golf swing. I am confident that this technology is the future of golf instruction," comments David Leadbetter.
With the application of advanced wireless technology, the K-VEST is revolutionizing how physical motion is measured and optimum performance is achieved. The lightweight K-VEST securely encloses three wireless sensors, strategically placed on a golfer’s hips, shoulders and hand. Its innovative hardware communicates wirelessly to a laptop computer to provide the golfer with unrestricted movement during the instructional process. The technology is coupled with KINESYNCâ?¢, a biomechanically based motion software program that synchronizes video, live animation and swing data to provide Leadbetter and his certified instructors with an accurate real-time 3D view of a golfer’s motion.
The K-LAB Web Portal Provides Leadbetter Students with Real-Time Feedback Anywhere in the World
The K-LAB is a complete, web-driven portal/exchange solution that supports the K-VEST technology. It offers areas for both Leadbetter instructors and students. The portal allows certified instructors to easily exchange information and upload lessons (voice-over analysis, swing data and drills) over the Internet where they can be later reviewed by a tour player or student. More importantly, the swing drill settings can then be immediately downloaded into a tour player’s K-VEST in another country, allowing for precise and mobile training anywhere in the world.
This supporting and mobile technology will prove extremely beneficial in analyzing the swings of David’s tour players who spend between 15 to 40 weeks on the road at various tournament locations around the globe. Some of the leading golfers with whom Leadbetter works with today include Ernie Els, Justin Rose, Sean O’Hair, Charles Howell III, Nick Price and Michelle Wie.
"We are excited to reach an agreement with David Leadbetter Enterprise. We look forward to working with Mr. Leadbetter and his staff to co-develop instruction modules that will consistently and objectively improve golf performance across the globe. We feel that David Leadbetter Enterprise will utilize the full functionality of the K-VEST system, which will significantly enhance the performance of David’s students," comments Michael Bentley, Chief Technical Officer, Bentley Kinetics.
The K-VEST is the result of over 15 years of intensive research and development by leading motion specialists, including aerospace scientists, athletic trainers, physical therapists, biomechanical engineers and software engineers.
About David Leadbetter Enterprises:
David Leadbetter Enterprises (DLE) manages the operations, marketing, product development, event management and corporate endorsements of the highest rated golf instructor and golf academies in the world. DLE works to grow and develop existing and innovative opportunities for David Leadbetter and grow awareness of the accessibility of world-class golf instruction for all golfers. David Leadbetter Golf Academy currently operates 27 full-time academies strategically located in 13 countries.
About Bentley Kinetics:
Bentley Kinetics, Inc., a leader in kinetic motion analysis, has created a revolutionary golf training system incorporating the latest in wireless motion analysis technology. The company specializes in applying wireless technology to motion analysis software to enhance amateur and professional athletes’ functional performance. Bentley Kinetics, Inc. is a privately held company headquartered at 48 Constitution Drive, Bedford, NH. Telephone: 603-472-3519. Fax: 603-472-3539. Web Site: www.bentleykinetics.com
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