Using AI to buy better golf gear
Ro Chawla. head of South Asia & India sales, ST Microelectronics, said he uses AI, like ChatGPT, to improve his golf game by analysing swing speed, distance, and common issues. It suggests driver heads, shaft stiffness, and weight tailored to his ...

I begin with very basic questions. It asks me about my swing speed, how far I usually hit, and what problems I face, like slicing or lack of control. Based on that, it gives me suggestions on driver heads, shaft stiffness, and even shaft weight. It might say something like a stiff or regular shaft around 55 grams could suit my swing.
What I like most is that it narrows things down. There are so many options in the market, and AI helps filter them to just a few that actually match my profile. I do not take everything at face value. I always double check and research. But instead of being overwhelmed, I now start with two or three focused choices.
AI has made the process faster, smarter, and far less confusing.
Prompts used
- My swing speed is around x. What driver setup suits me?
- I slice my shots. What should I change in my driver?
- Should I use a stiff or regular shaft based on my swing?
- Suggest 3 driver combinations for my playing style
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