Titleist TPI
A Scientific Study
The Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) has collected data from a wide range of golfers of all abilities, sizes, dexterity and levels of fitness to understand the optimum way the human body can be employed to create a good golf swing.
The information has enabled a picture of a good swing to be created and in addition identify the destructive moves inherent in so many poor swings.
What can TPI do for me?
Due to our different body sizes, shapes and range of movement there is a wide range of swing styles. However, players can, by using TPI techniques, focus on the most efficient swing for the individual based on the player's capabilities.
About The Screen
TPI Physical Screen is designed to find the physical limitations that are holding you back from playing your best golf.
TPI screenings test two main components in the body:
1. Mobility (range of motion + flexibility)
2. Stability (balance + strength + muscular endurance)
Failed screen results likely indicate the true “root cause” to common swing deficiencies such as swaying, sliding, coming “over the top”,
scooping, etc. The TPI screen also identify areas in the body susceptible to injury due to the one sided demands of the sport.
The following are some of the main areas tested during the initial screening:
Pelvis and hip mobility
Thoracic mobility
Posterior chain muscular flexibility
Core Strength
Balance
Wrist, ankle and shoulder mobility
Most clients want to hit the ball farther but simply don’t have the physical ability to create a full shoulder or hip turn. As a result they can’t create the proper swing sequence or enough rotation speed to really hit the ball a long way.
Example, if a golfer has an incomplete shoulder turn, it’s likely there is a physical limitation in the lat muscle, shoulder area or thoracic spine. Trying to get a client to “turn more” when they are physically unable to is illogical. A TPI screening would verify this restriction and a modification will be made. A golfer can ONLY do what they are physically capable of doing nothing more.
