Launch direction mean that you was swinging in to out 3 degrees ( ball started 3degrees to the right) , side mean your ball ended up 20.2 yards right of line.Hi,
My local driving range just installed a trackman.
What is a good:
- Ball Speed
- Height
- Launch Angle
- Launch Dir (what is this?)
- Side (what is this?)
Thanks in advance.
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What did they charge you to use it..Hi,
My local driving range just installed a trackman.
What is a good:
- Ball Speed
- Height
- Launch Angle
- Launch Dir (what is this?)
- Side (what is this?)
Thanks in advance.
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Launch direction mean that you was swinging in to out 3 degrees ( ball started 3degrees to the right) , side mean your ball ended up 20.2 yards right of line.
I'm surprised that it doesn't show your ball spin.
So they don't charge to use the Trackman, that's good as a range near me charges £3 for half an hour.Thanks, what is a good launch direction and angle?
They have fitted them as standard to all 50+ bays. A medium basket (90 balls) is €14
The Range version doesn't show spin numbers! But it does use the values it observes to calculate other stats.Launch direction mean that you was swinging in to out 3 degrees ( ball started 3degrees to the right) , side mean your ball ended up 20.2 yards right of line.
I'm surprised that it doesn't show your ball spin.
Depends what shot you are attempting! Natural?Thanks, what is a good launch direction and angle?
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Depends what shot you are attempting! Natural?
But that Launch angle looks pretty close to the 'ideal' numbers TM were 'promoting' a few years ago (17*; 1700RPM). Of course, that 'ideal' value took no account of swing speed, but....
To really get your 'optimal' stats, you'd need to have a session on a LM that provided ALL the numbers for your 'natural' swing. You could then attempt to replicate the equivalent numbers on the range.
With a full spec Trackman (or equivalent)?Ok great, thanks. I’ve a lesson booked next week at the same range.
With a full spec Trackman (or equivalent)?
I would expect that's the case. But it would pay to confirm that (ahead of time?) if you want to subsequently make extensive use of the LM in the 'Range' bays. In effect, you'd be calibrating yourself/your numbers for your clubs. But that would reduce teaching time for the 'lesson'.I’ve no idea, it’s in a separate ‘lesson bay’ which looks to have a lot more equipment.
Yes, they are standard now.
How accurate are they?
Would you trust them for gauging the distance of your irons etc? I’m back new to golf so trying to figure out my distances.
130 with a 6 iron - it doesn't matter - use what you need to get it to the target. If you can develop a strong short game then you can score well even if you don't hit it far. Use your shots and play to you capabilitiesI've used a Trackman range twice, primarily for this purpose. I used the option to convert the distances recorded into equivalents for premium balls; the resulting carry and total yardage values have been very useful on the course.
With my short irons, I consult my Garmin S12 watch for distance to the centre of the green, look at a list I've put on my trolley, and let fly with the appropriate club. Playing yesterday, I was impressed with just how many greens I hit by this route. I got a lot of practice with my pitch repairing tool...not a complaint!
Having a slow swing speed, the best I can manage is 130yds with my 6 iron. When closer than that to the green, my game is improving markedly, due to the GPS watch and to knowing my distances.
Launch direction mean that you was swinging in to out 3 degrees ( ball started 3degrees to the right) , side mean your ball ended up 20.2 yards right of line.
I'm surprised that it doesn't show your ball spin.