Speed-based joystick ­operation replaces the previous rpm-based system. The joystick input translates to ­actual speed over ground, and if the boat encounters a force such as a headwind or tailwind, ...
“A contactless joystick input method […] can drastically increase the lifetime of your controller and is far less prone to drift,” iFixit data analyst Austin Blakely wrote in a wiki entry.
In total, there are three Swing Input Options in PGA Tour 2K25. You’ll see these three options as you soon as you start 2K25 for the first time, where you need to make a choice on which one to pick.