AimPoint University-Break Charts
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While traditional AimPoint break tables were once a valuable training tool, they came with inherent limitations that made them impractical in real-world playing conditions. This realization led to the development and widespread adoption of the AimPoint Express Read—a faster, more intuitive method that delivers consistent and accurate reads without the heavy reliance on precise calculations.
Break tables were originally designed to give golfers a reference for how much a putt should break based on a combination of:
- Putt distance
- Slope percentage of the green
- Green speed
While this sounds comprehensive, using these tables effectively in a real game environment posed significant challenges:
- Break tables require the player to know the exact distance of their putt, usually within a foot. A 9-foot putt and a 10-foot putt have notably different break values, so even small misjudgments in distance would result in missed reads.
- Players needed to know the exact Stimp (green speed).
- Break tables do not adjust for uphill or downhill elements, which drastically affect how much the ball breaks.
While break charts served as a foundation for understanding green reading, their dependence on precise and often difficult-to-measure factors made them impractical in dynamic, real-world golf situations.
The AimPoint Express Read transformed green reading into a feel-based, visual, and intuitive process, enhancing both the speed and accuracy of putting. The Express read removes the need to know the exact distance of the putt and arm bend accommodates the speed elements.
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