About Quintic Consultancy Limited
     
  Q1: How long has Quintic been in business?

A: Quintic Consultancy was started in 1997 by Dr Paul Hurrion PhD BA(Hons) and Dr Robert Hurrion PhD MSc(Econ) BSc(Hons) and has grown successfully into a major force in Biomechanical Analysis & Consultancy and Performance Analysis Software across the world in Sport, Education, Health and Fitness.
     
  Q2: Where is Quintic?

A: Quintic Head Office is based in the centre of England close to Birmingham International Airport and 'The Belfry' Golf Club.
     
  Q3: Who are Quintic's clients?

A: Quintic provides 2D Video Analysis Systems to private individuals, schools, universities, colleges, clubs, businesses, national and international sporting bodies, sports stars and private & public health services across the world.
     
  Q4: Apart from Performance Analysis Software what else does Quintic do?

A: Quintic are Biomechanical Consultants directly assisting National and International Review and Coaching Panels, large companies and individuals. We also undertake Biomechanics Lectures in forums across the world. See Consultancy Pages for more information. Dr Paul Hurrion also has a renowned Golf Putting Analysis Laboratory (www.paulhurrion.com) used regularly by the top Tour Players and Club Professionals, and he holds seminars for The PGA in the UK and other countries.
     
  Q5: What does "Quintic" mean?

A: It is taken from "Quintic Spline", a mathematical term for a line through points on a graph frequently used in mathematical calculation of speeds and accelerations.
     
  Choosing Quintic Ball Roll v2.4
     
  Q6: What hardware do I need for Quintic Ball Roll?

A: Quintic Ball Roll is a complete product and you need only provide a computer (desktop or laptop).
     
  Q7: What are the minimum computer system requirements?

A:
  • Windows XP, Vista, or Seven Operating System
  • 32-bit or 64-bit can be used
  • Intel Pentium 4 / Centrino / Mobile / Core2Duo / Core-i processor or similar AMD processor
  • Minimum processor speed 2.00GHz
  • Minimum RAM 2Gb
  • 50Mb Hard Drive space for the program
  • Further Hard Drive space for saved video files (or an external drive can be used for storage
  • Graphics - separate Graphics Cards or integral Graphics Cards are suitable
  • USB2 input port
  • These are guidelines only and a well-balanced computer with a lower specification than above could run the system
  • If in doubt ask Quintic - info@quintic.com
  
     
  Q8: What camera, tripod and connector lead should I use?

A:
  • Quintic Ball Roll is advanced software and demands a constant high quality live feed camera input via USB2 or GigE camera. It has been designed around the Quintic High Speed Camera (up to 260fps) which is included with the Quintic Ball Roll Package. The software is NOT designed to take any other camera feeds...
  • A special low level camera stand is included in place of a tripod. (see image below)
  • A high quality 5 metre USB2 / GigE cable is included to connect the Quintic High-Speed Camera to the computer.
  • The Quintic High-Speed Camera has manual shutter speed (up to 1/25000), manual focus and manual exposure for certainty of setting.
     
 
     
  Q9: What computer operating systems does the software work on?

A: The software runs on Windows XP, Vista, and Seven. Quintic Ball Roll is supported by an AppleMac running 'Bootcamp' or 'Virtual PC' with a suitable Windows Operating System. If in doubt ask Quintic - info@quintic.com
     
  Q10: What about lighting?

A: Included in the Quintic Package is a LED for both use indoors and outdoors. This provides sufficient white light to enable a high shutter speed for clear, sharp images of the golf ball. The LED is powered via mains power, with its main advantage, it doesn't get hot! See the images below.
     
 
 
 
     
  Q11: Can Quintic Ball Roll be used indoors or outdoors?

A:Yes, the software can be used indoors and outdoors with the same degree of accuracy. After the initial calibration procedure ('T' Bar) you can use it on an outdoor green using straight, uphill, downhill, left to right, or right to left putts to further analyse a golfers tendencies. One significant advantage of the USB2 High-Speed Camera is that no external power supply is required (power is drawn via the USB2 port of the computer). When using the software outside, if appropriate you can use an external power pack for longer battery life (www.energizerpowerpacks.com).

In addition Quintic have produced an outdoor travel case. The case is designed to hold all the items you will require to operate the software outdoors... this includes the camera stand, LED light, outdoor stand, 3 x lithium batteries (to power the LED), high-speed camera + cable, balls etc... The case is designed for air travel as checked baggage.
     
 
 
 
 
     
  Q12: What support do I get after I purchase the Quintic Ball Roll software Product?

A: Initial set up at your facility.... including personal training by our experts Paul Hurrion or Jim Mackay.
     
  Q13: What is 'The Quintic Player', why do I need it with the Quintic Ball Roll Software?

A: It's Quintic's FREE Video Player with enhanced features for use by your clients for playing the videos produced via the Quintic Ball Roll Software. It allows videos to be played at normal speed, slow motion, frame advance, or loop, with zoom and full screen options. The Quintic Player allows operation with Windows 95 upwards and your own logo / details can be added to the opening window as a reminder to your clients. See www.quintic.com/software/player for more information and a free download to try it for yourself.
     
  Q14: How often will Quintic Ball Roll be updated / upgraded with new developments, formats etc.? Are these free?

A: Quintic continually develops its software programs to meet client requirements and changing industry standards but there is no fixed timetable for the issue of new versions. Minor software upgrades are generally free. New versions of the program are always optional and at a substantially discounted rate for existing clients. Any hardware upgrades chosen will be chargeable.
     
  Q15: How many computers can each Quintic Ball Roll Licence be used on?

A: The Quintic Ball Roll software is licensed to one personal computer only. It can be moved to a new computer. Multi-site licences are available on request.
     
  Q16: Is there any special pricing if I am buying on behalf of a larger facility and need several Licences?

A: Yes - Multi-site Software Licensing prices are both popular and advantageous; different combinations of Licences and Hardware can also be accommodated. Please contact Quintic for a quote - info@quintic.com
     
  Q17: How do I purchase Quintic Ball Roll?

A: Please contact the main sales office at [+44 (0)1676 530730] or info@quintic.com
     
  Using Quintic Ball Roll v2.4
     
  Q18: What is the best length putt to set the system up with?

A: You can use the system on a number of different putt lengths, from 8ft, to 25ft.... it depends on the studio / facility you have? It is interesting to see how the player performs at different distances... Quintic would recommend people start with a 12 / 15 foot putt to begin with.
     
  Q19: If you are using the system indoors or outdoors (with a constant distance of putt) then is "the lower the ‘zero skid’ distance, the better the putt has been struck?"

A: Correct – zero skid is the point at which the golf ball starts rotating 360 degrees every 5.25" (circumference of the ball). The horizontal velocity of the golf ball is equal to the rotational velocity. Research has shown that it is possible to achieve a zero skid distance of approximately 10% of the putt distance i.e: a 12 foot putt, should have stopped skidding by 14.4"... does yours???
     
  Q20: What would be the best launch for the average 10 stimp green?

A: Through our research and ball roll analysis, we have found the ideal launch is between 0.75 and 2.00 degrees. If you are playing on a firm & fast surface such as Augusta, you can be towards the lower end of the scale, however if you typically play on a slower green, stimping at 9 or 10 for example, you would be looking for a higher launch angle of approximately 1.75 to 2.00 degrees. The key question though is how consistent is the golfer?!? You don't want to see a negative launch angle, driving the golf ball into the green!
     
  Q21: At 12" what is the optimal value for degrees of ball roll?

A: Depends totally on the speed of the putt and green. A putt hit at 6mph on a surface of stimp 10, should be looking for 180 degrees after 12 inches.
     
  Q22: How does ball roll in degrees correlate with ball rpm values?

A: They correlate directly. RPM is the revolutions per minute; it is the difference in the ball roll angle between each frame 1-2, 2-3, 3-4, 4-5... divided by the time taken for the angular rotation to occur (the frame speed is constant 260fps).
     
  Q23: Where can I learn more about the information Quintic Ball Roll can give me?

A: Please see the comprehensive Tutorials at : http://www.quinticballroll.com/Quintic_Ball_Roll_System_Tutorial.pdf
     
  Q24: What does ***** mean out to the right of the launch angle number on some putts?

A: Potential negative strike, if the golf ball comes of with more than 150 RPM, there is a strong chance the ball has been hit down into the ground to create such a high amount of overspin. You need to also watch the second bounce in this case and see how high the ball bounces, in many cases higher than the first bounce.
     
  Q25: I have received a message after a putt indicating that the software failed to capture 80% of the frames - what happened and what do I do?

A: This can be caused by poor set-up. Check your set-up and try again.
A: Quintic Ball Roll tracks the ball automatically by monitoring movement inside the outline of the ball - poor lighting or a shadow on the ball can cause a false start and invalid frames.
A: Poor focus - the software demands sharp focus (Please check the position of the focal ring on the C mount lens).
A: Low shutter speed will cause blurring and loss of frames - a fast shutter speed of at least 1/1000th of a second must be selected.
A: If you have been successful in set up and testing, as above the cause could be a shadow across the ball or light reflecting from one of the three black markers. Check to make sure your lighting (especially overhead) is not causing a shadow over the ball or reflection back into the camera. Please ensure that the High-Speed camera has been focused correctly with the lowest exposure setting that produces a sharp picture in the prevailing light conditions. This can be changed via the Camera Exposure Time.
     
  Q26: I have received an error message indicating 'Invalid Movement'

A: Quintic Ball Roll software tracks the ball automatically monitoring movement within the outline of the ball. At position 0 the software creates three crosses on the markers within the ball. Often the putter hits the ball (as the putter is taken away) or the putter rests against the ball on the start of the backswing causing a fractional variation of the circle of the ball. This causes a false start or invalid movement. It is surprising even how many Professional golfers actually do this - 1 shot taken!!!
     
 
     
  Q27: Can I putt off items like alignment mirrors or other training tools?

A: The Quintic Ball Roll software must be able to see the entire ball. If training tools (such as the mirror pictured below) block out any part of the ball they should not be used.
     
 
     
 
   
  Q28: What does "Uninstall" or "Deregister" mean?

A: Through Quintic Security each Quintic Licence is dedicated to recognise one computer. Any change (e.g. new hard drive, re-formatting the hard drive, new operating system, new computer.) locks out the Licence and the Quintic Program will not function. For necessary changes, Quintic Security allows you to Uninstall or Deregister your Quintic Licence twice in any 12 months and register it again on the changed computer. If taking / sending your computer for service, you must Uninstall / Deregister the Quintic Licence beforehand. It can simply be registered again afterwards.
   
  Q29: If I change my computer, how do I Uninstall or Deregister the Quintic Licence to be able to register it on the changed computer?

A: Use the automated system, preferably with a direct internet connection, accessed via the program’s "Help" menus - select "Uninstall /Deregister Quintic Software" and follow the simple on-screen instructions. Alternatively, you can submit the relevant codes via a different Computer which is online to Quintic Security [www.quintic.com/software_security].
     
 

Quintic Uninstallation Software Security Window
   
  Q30: How can I enquire or ask more questions?

A: We will be pleased to respond to your enquiries and questions - see our Contact Us page: http://www.quinticballroll.com/Quintic_Ball_Roll_Contact_us.html.
For technical questions please identify your Quintic Ball Roll version number and the first 5 digits of your Licence and supply as full details with screen shot if appropriate.