Golf was once largely considered one of the most unengaging sports. However, evolving with time and making the utmost use of technology, golf today has redefined itself as an equally engaging sport. Not to mention, the flagbearer of technology in golf has been Bryson DeChambeau. Even before turning pro, the ‘mad scientist’ has been inclined towards the concept of using science to play golf.

Walking down memory lane, the year 2016 marked the first step of DeChambeau’s golfing career. The Californian player not only turned pro but also won the DAP Championship. However, in addition to that, the year 2016 also marked one of his initial attempts to get technology into golf. Tieing up with tech giants Microsoft in November 2016, DeChambeau assisted the company in developing a performance enhancement grip.

Ever since being founded in 1975, Microsoft has been the pioneer of technology. Growing with time, the company today stands as the 3rd most valuable company in the world.

Bryson DeChambeau and Microsoft reveal the ‘Smart Grip’

In 2016, the company worked with Bryson DeChambeau for over eight weeks to create a smart grip. As per Microsoft, the grip was designed to analyze the pressure applied to a golf club throughout the swing.

Excited by the concept, DeChambeau asserted, “That’s going to be pretty incredible when it comes out to market.”  

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Digging into the technical part of the product, the now $1.77 trillion company inserted eight custom-built sensors into DeChambeau’s grips. A one-of-its-kind sensor, it was reportedly made to measure force and pressure exerted during a swing.

While Microsoft initially developed the prototype version for golf, DeChambeau had a bigger picture in mind. With the hope to expand technology in all forms of sport, he said, “It doesn’t even have to be from a golf standpoint; you can do this with a tennis racket, too. We can start understanding motion in every type of sport.” 

Going further, he pointed out the advantages of the Smart Grip. “You’ll be able to see what the best players do and relate it to amateurs around the world,” he said. “It will enhance the performance for millions of people.”

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As mentioned earlier, Bryson DeChambeau was of the belief that technology should be a part of golf even before turning pro. However, little did one know that Microsoft also walked on a similar path. A year prior to joining hands with Bryson, in 2015, the tech giant tied up with the PGA Tour to improve the shot tracking methods.

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