THE GOLF LAB ~ Simulator

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Mastering Club Selection / Shot Grouping Analysis

Wedge Grouping

    Understanding shot groupings is key to improving your game. These groupings highlight your carry distances and tendencies for left or right deviations, providing invaluable insight for better decision-making. This skill requires knowledge of your trajectory tendencies, carry distances, and roll. Being aware of the yardages for each club in your bag empowers you to make informed choices and avoid shots that are either too short or excessively long. With the right club in hand, every shot becomes a calculated step toward success. 


    Directly aiming for the pin isn't always the optimal strategy. Success often lies in understanding the ideal landing area on the green and selecting the right club to achieve the desired distance. For example, if you know your 9-iron tends to pull shots left of the target 75% of the time, it's wise to adjust your aim slightly to the right when using that club. When the pin is positioned at the back of the green, choosing a club that lands the ball in the front or middle section can allow it to roll toward the pin without overshooting. Thoughtful adjustments like these enhance your chances of executing precise and effective shots.

IMPACT LOCATION      SWEET SPOT?

Sweet Spot
Impact Location


Success on the golf course comes from many factors, but one of the simplest ways to lower your scores—and enjoy the game more—is by making solid contact with the ball. Proper ball-striking unlocks the potential of every club in your bag, leading to longer, more accurate drives and cleaner approach shots. For amateur golfers, consistent ball-striking can be challenging. Common mistakes like lifting the head, over-swinging, or failing to rotate the hips often get in the way. Regardless of skill level, every golfer knows the frustration of a chunked shot looming in their mind. The good news? There are ways to improve your ball-striking. The first step is gaining an understanding of what’s happening in your swing. From there, you can make targeted adjustments to elevate your performance and confidence on the course.


The impact location for each shot, along with the heat map for each session depicted in the image above, is derived from an analysis of a single shot and a single session conducted in our LAB. This information illustrates to the golfer the precise point of contact being made.

SAMPLE Driver ANALYSIS

Ron's Driver Analysis (one of my better swings)

Swing Analysis
  1. Ball Carry = 252.2 yds
  2. Club Speed = 101.2 mph
  3. Ball Speed = 146.5 mph
  4. Launch V Angle = 12.4°
  5. Spin Rate = 3295 rpm
  6. Smash Factor = 1.46
  7. Apex Height = 107.0 feet
  8. Flight Time = 7.09 sec
  9. Angle of Attack = 1.4°
  10. Spin Loft = 12.4°
  11. Launch H Angle= 2.2 R°
  12. Spin Axis = 5.3 R°
  13. Roll Out = 6.2 yds
  14. Total Distance = 258.4 yds
  15. Lateral Distance= 22.6 R yds
  16. Club Path = 1.6 R°
  17. Face To Path = 0.6 R°
  18. Face To Target = 2.3 R°
  19. Dynamic Loft = 13.7°
  20. Descent V = 41.9°
  21. V-Swing Plane = 46.4°
  22. H-Swing Plane = 2.9 R°
  23. Low Point = -1.6 inches
  24. Curve Distance = 12.6R yds
  25. Shot Type = FADE

What is Doppler Radar? 

 

Ultrasonic

Our system leverages the Flightscope Mevo+, powered by Doppler Radar technology. This technology works by emitting sound waves toward the golfer, club, and ball, then analyzing the returning echoes. These echoes vary based on whether the objects are moving toward or away from the device.

This principle is similar to how a siren’s pitch changes as an emergency vehicle approaches and then moves away—sound waves compress as the source nears and stretch as it recedes. The Mevo+ uses this concept to track and analyze swing and ball data with precision, offering unparalleled insight into your performance.