Instant Estimate
An Instant Estimate is a fast, heuristic-only analysis result available immediately after upload — clearly labeled as an estimate derived from rules, before any AI-enhanced processing completes.
Full AI-enhanced analysis takes time. To avoid leaving you waiting with no feedback, SwingVantage surfaces an Instant Estimate as soon as the heuristic engine has run — typically within seconds of the quality gate passing. The estimate shows the most likely primary fault and a confidence score based on what the deterministic engine read. It is always labeled 'Estimate' and is updated automatically when the full analysis completes. Never present an Instant Estimate as a final diagnosis — it is a rapid heuristic read.
Example
Twenty seconds after upload: 'Instant Estimate — likely over-the-top move (Confidence: 61/100 — Estimated). Full analysis in progress...'
Why it matters
Fast feedback is motivating. Honest labeling ensures you know the difference between a quick read and a confident diagnosis.
Related terms
- Heuristic AnalysisHeuristic analysis is smart, rules-and-pattern-based analysis that reads observable cues to surface what is most likely happening in your swing — a confident, data-backed estimate, not a guess.
- Heuristic EngineThe heuristic engine is the deterministic, rules-based part of SwingVantage that runs first on every analysis — no external AI call required.
- AI Swing ReportThe AI Swing Report is the comprehensive analysis document SwingVantage generates after processing your video, combining the deterministic engine's findings with optional AI-enhanced commentary into a single, prioritized report.
- Estimated ValueAn estimated value is a number derived from observable cues and encoded rules rather than from direct sensor measurement — a confident, grounded inference that is never presented as a measured fact.
- Confidence ScoreA confidence score is a 0–100 calibration of how much to trust a finding, scaled by sample size, shot-to-shot consistency, and how complete your inputs were.
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