Evidence Label
An evidence label separates what SwingVantage measured with a sensor or launch monitor from what it estimated. Estimates are never shown as lab measurements.
Each metric in a SwingVantage report carries an evidence label. This provenance tag tells you how that value was obtained. The two primary categories are "Measured" and "Estimated." A measured value came directly from sensor or launch monitor data, such as a file you imported. An estimated value was worked out from indirect evidence, such as single-camera video. This labeling is not optional or stylistic. It is a core honesty commitment, built into the platform from the ground up. An estimated value carries its label, so it is not mistaken for a measurement. Measured values are tagged too, so you can tell which numbers came from an instrument.
The motivation for evidence labels is the difference between trust and false precision. Suppose every value in a report looked equally authoritative, no matter how it was obtained. Then you could not tell a direct Trackman reading from an inference drawn from a phone video. That ambiguity would undermine the entire diagnostic process. You would not know how much confidence to place in each number. The analysis would also feel either more or less reliable than it actually is. By making provenance explicit, SwingVantage lets you interpret each value appropriately. That means acting decisively on measured data and treating estimated data as a well-informed starting point. It also means seeking additional measurement when the stakes of a decision require it.
Evidence labels also help you plan. If the values behind a finding read Estimated, an imported launch monitor file gives you a measured read to compare against.
Tips by skill level
When reading your report, check the evidence label on the values driving the primary recommendation. If those values are labeled "estimated," consider whether a measured session would meaningfully change the diagnosis before acting on a significant technique change.
Use evidence labels strategically when planning data collection. If a specific metric is driving a high-severity finding but is currently "estimated," prioritize getting a measured session for that metric. A single relevant measurement can sharply raise confidence in the finding and eliminate ambiguity about whether the fault is real.
Example
An imported launch monitor session shows club path as "Measured," while a Motion Lab clip shows body angles as "Estimated" — clearly tagged.
Why it matters
Knowing measured-vs-estimated is the difference between trust and false precision. SwingVantage never blurs that line.
How it shows up on video
Evidence labels sit beside metrics and findings in the report and Motion Lab. Look for the label next to the value: Measured, Estimated, Inferred, Self-reported, or Not currently measured. Checking it before reading a value takes one second and tells you how much certainty to apply.
Common mistakes
- Not looking at evidence labels before forming an opinion about a finding — the label is the first piece of context you need, not an afterthought.
- Sharing analysis results with a coach without including the evidence labels. A coach reading "path: +7 degrees" needs to know whether that is measured or estimated to advise correctly.
- Assuming the same finding label across two sessions means they have equal evidence quality. The evidence label type may be the same (both "Estimated") while the underlying confidence levels differ significantly.
- Treating an "Inferred" label as the same as "Estimated" — Inferred means the read was interpreted from patterns, so treat it as directional guidance.
In SwingVantage Motion Lab
Evidence labels appear on each metric in your SwingVantage report. Imported launch monitor sessions carry Measured labels, while values read from a single-camera Motion Lab clip read Estimated. The label sits right beside the value, and you can tap it to see what it means.
Frequently asked questions
What does "inferred" mean as an evidence label?
"Inferred" means the read was interpreted from patterns or observations rather than measured directly. Treat it as directional guidance. "Estimated" is a separate label for values calculated from available evidence, such as single-camera video. Both are clearly distinguished from a directly measured number.
Are there evidence labels besides "measured" and "estimated"?
Yes. "Inferred" means a read was interpreted from patterns. "Self-reported" means you supplied the value, such as describing your ball flight. "Not currently measured" means the app cannot measure it with current hardware and relies on general coaching principles. Some numbers also carry a source label, such as Real, Estimated, Imported, or Sample, that says where the number came from.
Related terms
- Heuristic DataHeuristic data is a confident estimate, not a measurement. Expert rules of thumb read the inputs and surface the most likely pattern quickly and reliably.
- Confidence ScoreA confidence score rates how much to trust a finding, based on how much good evidence supports it. SwingVantage shows it as a word, such as High, Moderate, or Low, rather than a number.
- Data Source LabelA data source label is the word beside a number or result that says where it came from or how it was worked out. It tells you how much weight to give that value.
- Measured ValueA measured value comes from a real sensor or instrument, like a launch monitor, radar gun, or wearable. It is not inferred or estimated from video or rules.
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