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THE GOLD STANDARD OF LAUNCH MONITORS - TRACKMAN 4

TrackMan utilizes radar technology to precisely track microwaves reflecting from moving golf clubs and balls, capturing critical data at the moment of impact. Established in 2003, TrackMan has a rich history in golf radar technology, aiding professionals in comprehending impact dynamics. Its radar system maps essential parameters such as club speed, ball speed, backspin, launch angle, face direction, swing direction, attack angle, dynamic loft, and more.

This portable golf launch monitor and swing analyzer are indispensable tools in golf instruction today, catering to professionals, coaches, players of all levels, and beginners alike. Whether for swing refinement, analysis, or club fitting, the radar and software adapt seamlessly to both outdoor and indoor simulated golf environments. TrackMan empowers users to grasp how PGA Tour players leverage data in their daily routines.

With unparalleled precision, TrackMan tracks the complete shot trajectory, accurately pinpointing the landing position within a foot at 100 yards. Real-time data, including 3D shot trajectories and 26 impact and ball flight parameters, is delivered within 1 second of impact.

Here are the key club and ball metrics that TrackMan can track for comprehensive analysis:

FACE ANGLE

Face Angle is the direction the club face is pointed (right or left) at impact.

Most golfers refer to this as having an open or closed club face. A positive value means the club face is pointed to the right of the target at impact for a right-handed golfer) and a negative value means the club face is pointed to the left of the target for a right-handed golfer).

SWING DIRECTION

Swing Direction is the direction the club head is moving (right or left) during the bottom half of the swing.

Most golfers relate this number to hitting the ball in-to-out or out-to-in. A positive value means the club is moving to the right of the target at impact (for a right-handed golfer) and a negative value means it is moving to the left of the targetout-to-in (for a right-handed golfer).

ATTACK ANGLE

Attack Angle is the direction the club head is moving (up or down) at impact.

Shots hit off the ground should have a negative attack angle in order to create ball first contact. However, golfers with slower club speeds should be careful not to hit too much down (negative attack angle) with their irons.

DYANMIC LOFT

Dynamic Loft is the amount of loft on the club face at impact.

The golfer’s attack angle, how the shaft bends, how the golfer releases the club head, whether the club face is open or closed to the club path, and where the ball makes contact on the club face can all impact the dynamic loft.

CLUB PATH

Club Path is the direction the club head is moving (right or left) at impact.

Most golfers relate this number to hitting the ball in-to-out or out-to-in.

A positive value means the club is moving to the right of the target at impact (in-to-out for a right-handed golfer) and a negative value means it is moving to the left of the target ( for a right-handed golfer).

VERTICAL SWING PLANE

Vertical Swing Plane is a measurement of how vertical the swing is.

More technically it is the angle made between the ground and the plane of club head trajectory at the bottom of the swing arc. A high value represents a very up and down (steep) swing plane and a low value represents a relatively flat (to the ground plane.

FACE TO PATH

Face to Path is the difference between face angle and club path.

If the ball is impacted in the center of the club and there is no wind, a negative Face to Path value will result in a draw/hook while a positive Face to Path value will result in a fade/slice.

SPIN RATE

Spin Rate is how many times the ball rotates per minute when leaving the clubface.

Spin rate is independent of the orientation of the spin axis. The spin rate drops during ball flight, typically 4% for each second of flight.

HEIGHT (Apex)

Height is the apex point of the ball flight.

Height is measured relative to the height of the starting/launch position of the ball

LAUNCH ANGLE

Launch angle is the ball’s initial vertical angle.

The ball’s initial vertical angle is relative to level ground (horizon).

CARRY

Carry is how far the ball travels in the air.

The number reported is carry flat, meaning how far the ball would carry if the ground were perfectly flat relative to where the ball was launched from.

TOTAL

Total is the sum of carry distance plus calculated bounce and roll.

The calculated bounce and roll model depends on three parameters measured by TrackMan: landing angle, spin rate and landing speed.

BALL SPEED

The balls initial velocity.

Ball speed is the golf balls initial velocity off the clubface.

CLUB SPEED

The speed of the center of the clubface.

Speed of the center of the clubface at impact (first contact with the ball). The speed of the club can vary as much as 7mph from heel to toe.

SMASH FACTOR

Smash Factor is the ratio “ball speed divided by club speed.”

This ratio of ball speed over club speed describes the efficiency of impact.

SPIN LOFT

Spin Loft is the difference between dynamic loft and angle of attack.

The spin loft is related to the static loft of the club, however shaft flex and hands leading or lagging the club head will alter this. Spin loft in the end determines the amount of spin of the ball.

SPIN AXIS

Spin Axis is the axis the ball spins around.

Spin Axis is the measure of axial tilt. Positive means the axis is tilted to the right (resulting a fade or slice for a right handed golfer) and a negative means the axis is tilted to the left (resulting in a draw or hook for a right handed golfer).

LAUNCH DIRECTION

Launch Direction is the initial direction of the ball relative to the target line.

A positive launch direction means the ball started to the right of the target line, a negative reading means to the left of the target line.

LANDING ANGLE

Landing Angle is the descent angle of the ball.

The Landing Angle is measured to the carry (flat) landing point relative to ground level.

SIDE

Side is how far off-line the ball lands relative to the target line at the point.

Similar to carry, side is “flat,” meaning how far the ball would land off target if the ground were perfectly flat relative to where the ball was launched from.

SIDE TOTAL

Side Total is how far off-line the ball lands relative to the target line after bounce and roll.