A swing analysis system (10) includes a housing (11) having an upper surface (11a) and a ball support (20) and sensors mounted to the upper surface (11a). A first array of optical sensors is mounted on a first side of the ball support (20), and a second array of optical sensors is mounted on a second side of the ball support (20), opposite the first array of sensors. A third array of optical sensors is mounted with sensors positioned around the ball support (20). A controller is coupled to each sensor of the three arrays of sensors for receiving output signals therefrom. The controller monitors the output signals for change in state events and creates data files containing a sequence of events with associated timestamps. The computer is programmed to use the data files to calculate swing path and club head data of an implement (e.g., a golf club) swung over the housing. The system (10) can also be provided with at least one tower (21) attached to a side of the housing and extending above the upper surface.
