Understanding the metrics that GolfTrak measures is a great way to monitor progress, identify key factors that influence results, and assess their impact on your overall game.
GolfTrak can use your phone's camera to capture high-speed images and produce Measured and Calculated Metrics.
Measured Metrics - Using the images taken during your shot, we are able to accurately measure these metrics
Calculated Metrics - Using the Measured Metrics, we are able to combine complex algorithms and formulas with data from thousands of shots to predict the likely result for these metrics
Golftrak has 8 different metrics it tracks for each shot:
MEASURED METRIC
What Is It: Ball speed is the speed at which the golf ball travels immediately after impact with the club.
Why It Matters: Higher ball speeds typically result in longer distances.
CALCULATED METRIC
What Is It: Club speed measures how fast the club head is moving at impact with the ball.
Why It Matters: Club speed is a major factor in determining the potential distance of your shots. Faster club speeds generate more ball speed, leading to longer shots. However, it’s important to balance speed with control to ensure accuracy.
What Is It: Carry distance is how far the ball travels in the air before it first hits the ground.
Why It Matters: Knowing your carry distance for each club helps you select the right club and make strategic decisions on the course, such as clearing water hazards or sand traps.
What Is It: Total distance is the ball's full distance from where it is hit to where it stops, including rolls after landing.
Why It Matters: This is crucial for understanding how your shots play out in different conditions. For instance, the ball might not roll much on a wet day, affecting your total distance.
MEASURED METRIC
What Is It: Launch angle is the angle at which the ball takes off in relation to the ground.
Why It Matters: The right launch angle helps you achieve the optimal height and distance for your shots. Too steep or too shallow an angle can affect distance and flight trajectory, making it difficult to reach your intended target.
MEASURED METRIC
What Is It: Launch Direction measures the ball's initial direction relative to the target line, expressed in degrees left or right.
Why It Matters: This metric is essential for understanding the alignment and aiming of your shots. A ball that launches directly on the target line has a launch direction of zero degrees. This helps in diagnosing issues with swing path or club face alignment at impact.
CALCULATED METRIC
What Is It: Spin Rate measures the number of revolutions per minute (RPM) the golf ball makes immediately after impact with the club.
Why It Matters: Spin rate is crucial for controlling the behavior of the ball once it lands. A higher spin rate on approach shots can make the ball stop quicker on the greens, which is valuable when attacking tight pin locations. Conversely, a lower spin rate can be beneficial for driving the ball, as it typically increases distance by reducing air resistance and promoting a longer roll upon landing.
CALCULATED METRIC
What Is It: Club path refers to the direction the club head travels through during the swing, in relation to the target line.
Why It Matters: The club path can significantly influence the ball’s flight direction and curve. A club path that travels from outside to inside often results in a fade, while an inside to outside path might produce a draw. There are 3 types of Club Paths that GolfTrak includes in results - In-to-Out, Out-to-In and Square
