One of the reasons we’re adamant about diagnostics is that data can paint a picture of what an athlete is doing and, importantly, can give us some clues as to why. Every assessment tells a story.

We always say that if you want to know WHAT an athlete is doing, look at 3D data and 2D video. If you want to know HOW, look at force and pressure. If you want to know WHY they might be doing that, look at how they are able to move (physical screen).

There are infinite factors that help shape why an athlete swings the way they do, but if we had to group them into the three most common buckets they would be movement capabilities, injury history and mental (or concept).

Our recent assessment with Luis Masaveu, one of the top amateurs in the world, was an example of how all three can influence swing mechanics.

Luis is one of the most talented young golfers in the world, ranked 29th in the WAGR. He came to TPI ahead of one of the most pivotal years of his young career in search of his what, how and why. Here’s a look at what we found and how his movement screen, injury history and concept informed our recommendations.