Note that both are set to optimize distance based on club speed and attack angle. The goal of this article is to prepare players for their next driver fitting by discussing. Launch conditions for irons often get overlooked however. With this in mind i created with the help of trackman a chart that i like to use to show golfers how far they are capable of hitting the golf ball with their current club speed. Aug 27, 2010 here are a few numbers that were thrown together from all the testing done by pga tour players. Trackman locator try trackman find a trackman certified.
Optimal driver numbers on trackman may 30, 2012 andrew rice. Most golfers think that the guys on the pga tour hit the ball incredibly long. Heres an interesting thought however if you look at the ubiquitous trackman optimal numbers, then not one of them has an optimal smash factor of 1. Here you will find the two different ways to setup your trackman unit for optimal delivery numbers. A properly fit driver can have a dramatic effect on distance, accuracy, consistency and confidence.
What is ideal for a golfer is going to vary from player to player. Pgatour average swing speed is 112mph and they hit all their clubs 90 feet in the air. Chris starts by measuring your current driver s characteristics. This data is considered 1st generation data, meaning the data points chronologically align with the release of trackman putting. Chris starts by measuring your current drivers characteristics. Feb 29, 2016 the driver is typically one of the most fitted and often replaced clubs, and is usually the mostexpensive club in ones bag. There is a chart aimed toward carry distance and another for total. This data is considered 1 st generation data, meaning the data points chronologically align with the release of trackman putting. Trackman radar technology has become the industry standard monitoring device for club and ball measurement across all professional tours and club fitters. To get the maximum benefit from your trackman training requires access to your trackman numbers in the easiest possible way. Mar 08, 2018 most golfers think that the guys on the pga tour hit the ball incredibly long. This article focuses on optimizing numbers for an individual rather than saying everyone.
The optimal face angle depends on the type of shot the golfer wants play. Today steve put a driver in my hand that went 27 yards farther than my cobra hence the fitting name hititlonger. Guide to understanding the numbers on trackman foregolf. Our software can tell any player what their optimal numbers are. I went on a launch monitor the other day with my titleist driver, and had numbers like 104 club speed, 150mph ball speed 1415 launch angle and.
Trackman performance putting the basics, part 1 scott sackett. But what if you could increase your driving distance with 30 yds off the tee without. Less than 300rpms at any aoa between a 75mph swinger and a 120mph swinger. Maximizing driver distance using a trackman or flightscope launch monitor. But in my case, i need more distance with my 2 iron. Oct 31, 2017 optimal spin depends on club speed and attack angle. This was at a driving range with srixon range balls. You will now have access to your trackman numbers where ever you are. I guess my cliffsnotes question is, what is the optimal spin rate and launch for a 3 wood in the range of 102mph. We use this information in our club fitting, but it also tells players something about their driving skills. If you would like to see the optimal numbers for your club speed and attack. We use trackman4 for all our custom fit sessions, the ball flight data helps us work out what way our customers hit the ball.
Trackman combine is a standardized test that enables you to identify the strengths and weaknesses in your golf game. Tga currently operates in both louisville, ky and rochester, ny. For now, my recommendation is to avoid fitting with trackman indoor, especially for a driver. The data is based on thousands of shots from ranges all over the world. When was the last time trackman told tiger that was a crappy swing, you have a big block. As i said, ball flight indoor is not accurate until hopefully april. Use the search field in the upper left corner or zoom in on the locator map to show the facility list. Almost all clubs in their bag go the same height peak of the shot. Most fitting and launch monitor locations have a reference table of optimal launch conditions for a given ball speed posted somewhere.
It is amazing to me how many golfers that tell me they have had their clubs custom fit to them, but were really fit the oldfashioned way. From this point i determine the one number i need to adjust in order for. My idea in fitting would be to carry the driver as far as possible yet still. Trackman golf the best launch monitor golf radar indoor. Buying a driver with launch monitor feedback and clubfitter input takes a lot of guesswork out of the process and offers a clearer path to a more enjoyable golf game. Trackman putting the basics, part 1 i introduced trackman putting in a previous tip and would like to go over some of the basic data.
This will produce higher ball speeds, long carry distances and an optimal landing angle for maximum bounce and roll. The other side of launching the ball ideally comes into play from a clubfitting. Thats why its easier to curve a driver than a sand wedge. Optimal spin depends on club speed and attack angle. Use our locator to find a certified trackman facility, operator, coach or fitter near you. Launch angle and launch direction are largely influenced by the club face and i like both here. Specifically how is the launch spin determined to be optimal.
Obviously thats a lot of information and this is where a great many of the instructors that rely on trackman start ignoring the all important and simple fundamentals that all golfers must adhere to, if that instructor knows the proper fundamentals to start with that is. The ball will launch very closely to the direction the club face face angle is pointed at impact. Ball speed mph attack angle deg dynamic loft deg spin rate rpm launch angle deg carry yards club speed mph total yards driver fitting chart. I think the average student that i ask tells me that a tour player hits a 6 iron 220 yards. They go to a location that has a bag of demo clubs, hit a few on the driving range while the club fitter watches their ball flight, and then make a selection based solely on length of the club, lie angle, shaft type, and grip size. May 30, 2012 optimal driver numbers on trackman may 30, 2012 andrew rice with so many questions after my two most recent posts i thought it would be enlightening to show you what we see when using trackman. Make sure you get the best trackman experience, by keeping an eye on the certification level status. Royal ashburn golf club club fitting centre trackman. Maximizing driver distance using a trackman or flightscope. I look for draws to launch to the right of the target positive.
Fredrik tuxen, the inventor and cto of trackman, once shared a scenario with me on this exact subject. About the book the ultimate guide to trackman swing anlaysis. How to achieve optimal ball spin with the driver using a flightscope or trackman launch monitor. We have data for the 2012 mens gam championship, the mens gam senior, and the boys gam junior championship. Trackman takes a radar signature 40,000 times per second and provides 26 detailed data points that allow us to clearly see performance differences between equipment. I introduced trackman putting in a previous tip and would like to go over some of the basic data. May 28, 2017 thats why its easier to curve a driver than a sand wedge. Numbers provided by trackman are available from driver to pw. Using these control numbers, he will have you test multiple head and shaft combinations to optimize your launch conditions, while decreasing the amount of dispersion. Learn how club speed and attack angle dictate a golfers optimal launch numbers in this trackman university video. I know that people rarely getting fitted for distance for irons. Hall of fame golf instructor, jim mclean, and master instructor, adam kolloff, reveal a revolutionary new system for using golfs premier technology. Regardless of what our swing speed is we are all capable of this highly efficient delivery of energy.
A few main things to focus on would be that they dont hit the ball abnormally long, and the other being look at the max height column. Rory mcilroy shares tips to improve your drive golfpass. How to achieve optimal ball spin with the driver using a flightscope or. Understanding what your trackman numbers should be a good start to. The guys are golf world magazine let us share this club fitting special chart with you. Jan 02, 2015 learning how to teach with the trackman. Justin thomas talks trackman numbers, when hell switch to titleist 620 mb irons, and more. The optimal numbers are individual based on club speed and that type of flight can easier be achieved if. A trackman fitting could help add yards to your drives. David toms was the most efficient driver on the pgatour in 2012 and at 100 mph he would have averaged 278 yards per drive very good for an average. With this information, we can recommend the right equipment to help you play better golf by optimising your launch angle, swing speed, smash. Foresight sports performance fitting app delivers the ball launch, ball flight and club head analysis data explained in this tutorial to your ipad or android tablet in real time.
Understanding your trackman analysis data nonstopgolf bill dreger, cpga professional the ultimate objective of golf is to make the ball behave the way we want it to. Mar 14, 2019 golfers today are much more aware of what ideal launch conditions should be on a driver. Golf world magazine asked us to write an ultimate clubfitting guide to the main numbers that are produced by trackman and other launch monitors. Anyone who knows anything about fitting knows that hitting the middle of the club face yields the best ball speed. Optimal driver numbers august 24, 2015 andrew rice. Trackman fitting, trackman fitting expert john parkinson golf. Aug 24, 2015 keep in mind that the above numbers are achievable, but only in a best shot type scenario. Trackman golf custom fitting golf andrew morris golf. Understanding trackman data wiz golf performance centre. Here are a few highlights from jt and jw talking through some of thomas titleist equipment, his straightforward approach to fitting, changing clubs, his stock distances, and more. All major stakeholders of the game, without exception, use and trust our numbers for two main reasons. Jan 16, 2016 i couldnt find any optimal lm numbers for irons. When you think of all the time spent obsessing over spinkilling shafts and driver heads on internet golf forums.
The main number that i advise looking at when it comes to iron launch conditions has very little to do with launch and everything to do with landing angle, a number that trackman calculates. The trackman combine has become the quickest way to transfer training on the practice tee to performance on the golf course. With trackman, you will quickly understand why and how they use our data in their daily work. The program will plot the flight of the ball in real time after the users input of the initial launch conditions of the golf ball. Dec 08, 2014 rory mcilroy shares tips to improve your drive golfpass. Optimal driver numbers on trackman andrew rice golf. I was worried i was perhaps spinning it too much as the ball flight monitor mind you was high, but i do want the ability to get the ball way up in the air, especially on tee shots. Trackman performance putting the basics, part 1 scott.
When you access it will automatically adapt to your preferred device, whether it is a smartphone, laptop or tablet. Trackman educational series driver fitting and the numbers. These particular numbers are very close to optimal and should be something we should all be working towards regardless of what our club speed might be. To hit a straight shot, the face angle should be zero. Justin thomas talks trackman numbers, when hell switch to. Ball speed mph attack angle deg dynamic loft deg spin rate rpm launch angle deg carry yards. Changes to ball behaviour can be effected in two ways. The main things a good coach will use it for is club and ball fitting, getting the correct distances the student hits each club and for practicing and playing when you cant outside in poor weather. Miles of golf has been collecting driving data for gam tournaments for 5 years.
Here are a few numbers that were thrown together from all the testing done by pga tour players. Trajectory optimizer launch monitor, golf ball tracking. And i suppose they hit it relatively far, but nearly the distances that the public thinks. A number of factors can influence distance, control and feel with a. I would say one place is trackman data driven, but they try to upsell, and. Discover the clear correlation between your trackman combine results and your success on the golf course.
At around 108mph i think 88 feet high works very nicely. For irons, i would recommend focusing more on ball speed, launch angle, spin with the dots on the ball and measuring and not calculating with italic numbers and carry distance. The key to maximising driver distance is achieving the optimal launch angle and spin rate. It is the very foundation on which all analysis and performance enhancing software are developed. When you book your custom fitting at, well let you test a selection of highquality golf. However, pga tour players, on average, are hitting their drivers with a slightly negative attack. The keys to maximizing driver distance are high launch and low spin, and now you have a more indepth picture of how this is achieved. Understanding what your trackman numbers should be a good start to playing better golf. Trackman master gary nicol analyzing the worlds no. We also call it trackmans heart as all insights derive from here. Based on ability level, this system will show you what numbers to look for, how to pinpoint swing flaws, and how to make swing changes. Getting a shaft flex and weight is also critical, but. Here is chart of optimal numbers for driver fittings depending on club speed.
As any serious golfer could tell you, the game has changed drastically over the last 510 years, partly due to the introduction of new technology, partly the. Club data is measured in exactly the same way as it is outdoors. There is a chart aimed toward carry distance and another for total distance. Find your weaknesses and enforce your strengths compare yourself to the pros. As a basic rule, all golfers should get properly fitted for their driver, and a launch monitor is the only way to do this correctly.
With so many choices for todays golf consumer, a fitting with trackman can provide immediate feedback to find the proper club and shaft that performs best for your particular swing. Open, sean foley was casually standing behind tiger woods at merions makeshift range when an email from justin rose appeared on the swing instructors phone. This will produce higher ball speeds, long carry distances and an optimal landing angle for. It requires 3m of ball flight to take measurements. Connected to your gc2a via bluetooth, the performance fitting app provides intuitive, fullyillustrated depictions of. Face angle is the most important number when determining the starting direction of the golf ball. So club speed is the one thing that will be the driver behind gaining. September 2019 update mark your calendars november 2019 will be the highly anticipated debut of trackman range at carls golfland at st.
Flightscopes trajectory optimizer is a golf ball flight trajectory program. My lessons with steve have taught me more than any other lessons ive had before and the trackman is extremely addicting. The ideal range from varies from 50 degrees in the wedges down to 45 degrees in the long irons. Fresh off his dominant bmw championship win at medinah, justin thomas joined johnny wunder for a special edition gear dive chat. Trackman indoor spin rate accuracy golf simulator forum. One was the relatively small variation in optimal backspin for widely different swing speeds.
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