Gap Test: Range Balls vs ‘Normal’ Golf Balls

[DrGolfer]

I’m trying to get a sense of my yardage between irons/hybrids and I’ve found that what I’m tracking on a Toptracer range is noticeably less than on the course (causing me to overhit).

Now using Shotscope watch/sensors off eBay to try and figure out things too. My question is whether there’s a % yardage I should add on to any stats I get from the range to help me make better decisions on the course?
For example on the range I hit a 5H with a full swing about 150-160 yards on average but on the course it’s 170-185 yards.

 

[PhilTheFragger]

Rangeballs are often 10-20% shorter than real life.

Best thing to do is to find a range or practice ground where you can hit your own balls
Hit 15, discount the best and worst 4
The mid point of your remaining 7 gives you your average , measure that ( laser back to your bag is good, if you have a laser)
Repeat for each club

 

[Maninblack4612]

Do it on a simulator, then there's no wind to take into account.

 

[Dando]

The range balls at my course are 20% shorter than a normal ball

 

[Bratty]

The range balls at my course are 20% shorter than a normal ball

They bought them to stop you clearing the fence with a 4 iron! ?
To the OP, try and find a simulator somewhere, hit your own ball and get a true benchmark. Then add or subtract yards for wind and slope when on the course.
Toptracer is not accurate enough for your purpose.

 

[jim8flog]

My understanding is that the tracking system on a range should be set up to allow for the type of ball and any gradient.