Golf swing tempo calculator
How long do you take to swing back compared with coming down? Enter the two phase times from a swing record. Add a second swing to see where the timing changes.
How to calculate swing tempo
Divide backswing time by downswing time. Write the result as a ratio to one.
0.72 s ÷ 0.24 s = 3Tempo 3:1
Here, going back took three times as long as coming down. Use the same phase boundaries for each swing you compare.
Swing timing
Your swing3:1
0.72 s back + 0.24 s down = 0.96 s
Comparison swing3:1
0.90 s back + 0.30 s down = 1.20 s
Both swings have a 3:1 ratio. The second takes 0.24 seconds longer from the start of the backswing to the end of the downswing.
Take the timing back to the range
A useful tempo reference depends on the shot you are practising. Ask your coach to pick a swing for the same club and shot, then look at the two phase times together.
Find the phase that changed
Suppose your backswing takes 0.72 s and your downswing takes 0.30 s. That gives 2.4:1. If your coach’s reference is 0.90 s and 0.30 s, the whole 0.18 s difference is in the backswing.
Compare two practice sets
Record a few swings with one club. Try the cue your coach gives you and repeat the set. Check whether the same phase changes over several swings, then open the 3D replay to see how your wrist path moved.