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Swing Analysis Apps — V1, Hudl, Onform Compared.

Smartphone apps for swing analysis have improved enormously: slow-motion video, line drawing, comparison with tour pros. Three apps dominate: V1 Golf, Hudl Technique, Onform. Which one is right for which senior player?

MFor years, a swing analysis app was Hudl Technique — until I discovered V1 Golf for its superior line function. Senior players with focused mechanics work benefit enormously from weekly self-analysis: 60-second video from two angles, draw three lines, and compare with a tour pro's swing. Nothing more is needed for visible progress.

Swing analysis apps make self-coaching possible: slow-motion video, line drawing, side-by-side comparison with tour pros. A valuable tool for senior golfers with coaching knowledge between PGA pro lessons. Three apps dominate – the choice depends on comfort, features, and budget.

Three Swing Analysis Apps Compared

App 1 — V1 Golf (Free + Pro)

✓ GOLF-SPECIFIC.

V1 Golf: Developed specifically for golf. Slow-motion video, line tools, side-by-side with tour pros (built-in library). Free basic version, Pro version (€10/month) for advanced features.

App 2 — Hudl Technique (Free)

✓ SIMPLE AND ROBUST.

Hudl Technique: originally for all sports, very robust basic functions. Slow-motion up to 240 fps, lines, voice-over. Completely free. Ideal for senior players with basic needs.

App 3 — Onform (€12/month)

✓ COACHING PLATFORM.

Onform: Specifically for pro-coach collaboration. Video recordings can be sent directly to the pro — the pro responds with an analysis video. Senior players with online coaching: ideal tool.

60 seconds

Video from two angles is sufficient for effective senior swing analysis

MyTPI Self-Coaching Methodology 2024

More video produces more confusion — focus on a few key moments.

Three Tips for Analyzing a Senior's Swing

Tip 1 — Two angles are enough

✓ DTL AND FACE-ON.

Down-the-Line (from behind): shows the swing plane and hip rotation. Face-On (from the front): shows weight transfer and setup. These two angles cover 90 % of the senior swing analysis.

Tip 2 — Analyze Three Key Positions

✓ TAKEAWAY, TOP, IMPACT.

Instead of analyzing the entire swing video frame by frame, focus on three key positions: takeaway (club parallel to the ground), top (shaft at its highest point), and impact (ball contact). These three are sufficient for 80% of the % diagnosis.

Tip 3 — Compare with Tour Pro

✓ NOT TOO ACADEMIC.

Side-by-Side with a tour pro swing (library built into V1 Golf): helpful for a rough orientation. However, tour pro mechanics are not 1:1 transferable to a senior's body. Inspiration, not a template.

Self-coaching with video apps is a real and valuable tool for experienced players—but only if you know what to look for. Start with a session with a good PGA pro, then move on to app-based self-coaching.

— Sean Foley, Tour Coach

Three Principles for Effective App Analytics.

Get a preliminary diagnosis first

App analysis without coaching knowledge often leads to misunderstandings. First, a PGA Pro lesson, then the app as a self-monitoring tool.

Consistent routine beats depth

A weekly 5-minute app analysis adds up to 60 minutes a month. Consistent effort leads to progress.

Tour Pro Comparison for Inspiration

Tour Pro mechanics cannot be copied exactly. Use them as inspiration, not as a mandatory template.

On this page

ON THIS PAGE

01 A Comparison of Three Apps

02 Three Tips for Senior Analysis

03 What the app doesn't replace

Mathias Struwe

PUBLISHER · HCP 31 · 68 YRS.

60-second video

sufficient for senior swing analysis.

REFERENCE

Broadie, M. (2014): Every Shot Counts. TrackMan Performance Database 2024. MyTPI Senior Performance Research. PGA Tour Stats 2014–2024. IAGTO Senior Golf Analysis 2024.

What Swing Analysis Apps Can't Replace

Apps offer visualization—but they neither replace the interpreting PGA pro nor the training itself. Senior players with perfect self-analysis but without corrective training only see the problem without a solution. Optimal: Pro hour + app self-monitoring weekly.

THREE FIRST STEPS