Getting stats about your golf game and swing has become increasingly easier for the average golfer. However, what hasn’t changed is golfer’s ability to understand these stats and analyze them properly. If you don’t know what you are looking at on a golf launch monitor, how can you use this data to help improve your game? Here are a few things to look for on golf launch monitors to help you understand what your game needs and doesn’t need.
Carry/Total Distance
A launch monitor will tell you the total distance of your golf shots and how far you carry the ball. The total distance is great when there is no trouble between you and the pin. The carry distance can help when going over trouble like bunkers and water hazards. The best golfers know their carry and total distance.
Spin
For a driver, low spin is without a doubt the best overall option. However, when it comes to irons and wedges, higher spin is really important. Make sure you are considering the ball you are using when testing spin rates, as this will have an impact. There are idea spin rates based on clubhead speed that you can research and use to set goals.
Launch Angle
The launch angle or the angle that the golf ball comes off the clubface will impact total distance and the way the ball lands on the green. The launch angle is different than the loft of your golf club. Most golfers want to have in the low two digits for a driver. The higher your swing speed, the lower the launch angle you can get away with and still get great distance. For golfers that struggle with distance getting the launch angle a little higher can certainly help.
Ball Speed
Ball speed is directly related to how much distance you get. The best players in the game tend to have very high ball speed. With high ball speed, you can play with clubs that have slightly lower lofts. Sometimes looking at ball speed can be a great indicator of what weight golf shaft you will need.
Why Choose A Master Fitting Professional?
If you can get data from a personal launch monitor, many questions the importance of a custom club fitting with a professional fitter. However, it is important to consider what the custom fitter can do with the information collected.
The True Spec master fitting professionals are able to take your data and turn it into a golf club recommendation. Without this connection between the numbers and the equipment, what good is the information?
Conclusion
It’s best to use a launch monitor to collect data and information, but when you need to get the final recommendation of which golf clubs to use, the True Spec Master fitting professionals will give you the information you need. They are highly educated on all of the latest golf equipment releases and how they can improve your stats.
