You've clipped the small black sensor to the end of your golf club, and you know it’s collecting data, but what does Blast Golf actually measure? More importantly, how can you translate those numbers into hitting better putts and crisper iron shots? This guide breaks down the core metrics Blast tracks for both your putting stroke and your full swing, explaining what they mean and how to use them to make real, lasting improvements to your game.
Before we get into the metrics, let's briefly cover how the system operates. The Blast Golf sensor is a remarkable piece of technology that attaches to the grip of any golf club. Using highly-sensitive motion-capture technology, it analyzes your swing or stroke in three-dimensions. It then instantly sends this information via Bluetooth to the Blast Golf app on your smartphone or tablet.
The beauty of this is its simplicity. You don't have to change your routine. Just set it up, connect it, and start swinging. The app records every swing, provides audio and visual feedback, and stores your data so you can track your progress over time. Now, let’s get into the data itself and what it means for you.
Putting is the area where Blast Golf truly shines, offering an incredible level of detail on the mechanics of your stroke. Improving these metrics directly translates to better distance control and more holed putts. Let's look at the main measurements.
Tempo is the total time of your putting stroke, measured from the start of your backstroke to the moment of impact. It’s typically displayed as a ratio, like "1.8 : 1" or "2.1 : 1."
Separate from the tempo ratio, Stroke Time measures the total duration of your stroke in seconds. For example, your backstroke might be 0.60 seconds and your forward stroke 0.30 seconds, giving you a total Stroke Time of 0.90 seconds and a 2:1 tempo.
This metric measures how much the putter face opens during the backstroke and closes through impact. Blast shows you the degree of rotation at the halfway point of the backstroke and, most importantly, the degree of face angle (open or closed) at the moment of impact.
While the putting feedback is incredibly detailed, Blast also provides very valuable information for your irons, woods, and driver. The focus here shifts from precision mechanics to rhythm and power generation.
Just like with putting, Blast measures the time of your backswing and your downswing, presenting it as a tempo ratio. For a full swing, a 3:1 ratio is considered the benchmark of efficiency seen in most professional golfers. This means the backswing is three times longer than the downswing.
For full swings, Blast can show you the lie angle of your club at impact. It tells you if the clubhead is delivered with the toe up, toe down, or relatively flat to the ground.
Almost everyone wants more clubhead speed. Blast measures it accurately, but it also provides a more insightful metric: the Power Index.
Okay, that's a lot of information. The most important thing is not to get overwhelmed. The real power of Blast Golf is its ability to help you focus.
Before you try to change anything, simply hit 10-15 putts or full swings and let Blast record the data. Don't' try to do anything special. This will show you your natural tendencies. Are you a 2.3:1 tempo putter? Is your full-swing tempo closer to 3.5:1? These numbers are your baseline. The initial goal is consistency, not perfection. Make your next 10 swings match your own baseline numbers.
After reviewing your data, find the one metric that’s the most inconsistent or farthest from the ideal benchmarks. Maybe your putting tempo varies from 1.7:1 to 2.5:1. For your next practice session, focus only on that. Use the metronome drill and ignore everything else. By simplifying your focus, you give your brain a chance to learn and adapt, which is far more effective than trying to manage five different swing thoughts at once.
Blast Golf provides objective, actionable data on the rhythm, timing, and mechanics of your golf swing and putting stroke. It replaces guesswork with concrete numbers, allowing you to identify a specific weakness, apply a targeted drill, and see immediate feedback on whether your change is working.
Understanding this data is just the first step. Combining this technical feedback with on-course decision-making is what truly lowers scores. Knowing your data helps you train better, and tools like Caddie AI can help you apply that training in real-world situations, answering questions about club selection, strategy, or how to handle a tough lie so you can play with more confidence.
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