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One of the biggest discussion factors of launch monitors, especially those at big box retailers, revolves around being "juiced" for numbers or having locked in factors (smash factor, wind, concrete fairways). Recently I messed around with my SkyTrak unit, producing results of 360 yard drivers and 280 yard 4 irons thanks to elevation and wind. While it was entertaining, it started making me wonder if we really know what our capabilities as golfers are. Enter a delightful Trackman Optimizer;
I've always found these numbers to be relatively accurate give or take some small elements like ball speed (depending on my smash) and carry (depending on my spin). My question to you guys is, how much do you rely on realistic numbers for your demoing versus charts like this that show optimal launch settings? Do you go in educated or relying on the monitors at the store?
I've always found these numbers to be relatively accurate give or take some small elements like ball speed (depending on my smash) and carry (depending on my spin). My question to you guys is, how much do you rely on realistic numbers for your demoing versus charts like this that show optimal launch settings? Do you go in educated or relying on the monitors at the store?