FORESIGHT SPORTS GC2 Launch Monitor Technology Instruction Manual

FORESIGHT SPORTS GC2 Launch Monitor Technology

Specifications:

• Product Name: Foresight Sports Launch Monitor
• Technology: High-speed, high-resolution cameras
• Measurements: Ball launch and club performance data

Product Information:

Introduction to Ball Launch Data:

The Foresight Sports Launch Monitor Technology provides accurate measurements of various ball launch conditions, impacting ball flight performance. Key parameters include Ball Speed, Total Spin, Launch Angle, Azimuth, and Spin Tilt Axis.

Introduction to Club Head Data:

The technology also captures Club Head Data, such as Club Speed, Efficiency, Angle of Attack, Club Path, Face Angle, Lie, Loft, and Impact Location, offering comprehensive insights into club performance.

Product Usage Instructions

Ball Launch Data:

The launch condition is described by a combination of measured ball launch parameters:

• Ball Speed: Velocity of the golf ball after impact, crucial for generating distance.
• Launch Angle: Initial vertical angle of ascent relative to the ground plane, impacting ball carry and total distance.
• Azimuth: Initial horizontal angle relative to the target line, influencing final ball position down range.
• Total Spin: Defines ball curvature or shot shape.
• Spin Tilt Axis: Axis for shot curvature and lift creation.

Club Head Data:

The technology provides insights into the club’s performance with parameters like Club Speed, Efficiency, Angle of Attack, Club Path, Face Angle, and more. Understanding these metrics can help improve your game and optimize performance.

FAQ

Q: How does side spin affect ball flight?

A: Side spin influences the curvature or shot shape of the ball. Positive side spin can cause the ball to curve in one direction, while negative side spin can result in a different curve or shot shape.

This guide is designed to provide a foundational understanding of the ball launch and club performance data measured by Foresight Sports Launch Monitor Technology. A basic description of how these condi-tions impact ball flight performance has also been included, as well as reference guides for determining optimal ball launch conditions.
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INTRODUCTION TO BALL LAUNCH DATA

Foresight Sports Launch Monitors use highspeed, high-resolution cameras to capture ball launch conditions with a high degree of accuracy.

This portion of the reference guide provides a basic description of the conditions that are measured by Foresight Sports Launch Monitors, as well as describe how these conditions impact ball flight performance.

INTRODUCTION TO BALL LAUNCH DATA

The launch condition is described by a combination of the following measured ball launch parameters:

• Ball Speed
• Total Spin
• Launch Angle
• Azimuth
• Spin Tilt Axis

The combination of these measured launch characteristics will determine the ball trajectory, peak height, decent angle, carry and total distance. The following pages will describe each of these measured ball launch parameters and calculated ball flight parameters.

• BALL SPEED
  The measurement of the golf balls velocity measured just after impact. Ball speed is the main component in generating distance.

• LAUNCH ANGLE
  The initial vertical angle of ascent relative to the ground plane is measured in degrees. The launch angle, combined with ball spin and speed, will determine the ball carry and total distance.

• AZIMUTH
  (Also known as side angle or deviation angle) The initial horizontal angle relative to the target line. The azimuth, combined with side spin, will determine the final ball position down range relative to the target line.

• SIDE SPIN
  A component of total spin that defines ball curvature or shot shape.
  Also related to the spin-tilt axis.

• BACK SPIN
  A component of total spin that defines ball lift and trajectory.

• TOTAL SPIN
  A component of total spin that defines ball curvature or shot shape.
  Also related to the spin-tilt axis.

SPIN-TILT AXIS

The Spin-Tilt Axis is the axis that the golf ball rotates around to create shot curvature and lift. When the spin-tilt axis is oriented to the left (looking down range), the ball’s trajectory will move from right to left. (See example 1) When the spin-tilt axis is oriented to the right (looking down range), the ball’s trajectory will move from left to right. (See example 2)

SPIN-TILT AXIS
(Example 1)

• PEAK HEIGHT
  The apex of the trajectory measured from the ground plane.

• OFFLINE
  The end position distance right or left measured from the target-line.

• CARRY
  The total distance of flight produced by initial launch condition.

• TOTAL DISTANCE
  The combined ball flight with bounce and roll.

OPTIMIZED LAUNCH DATA

DRIVER – OPTIMAL LAUNCH CONDITION TABLE

Club Speed

| ****

Ball Speed

| Optimum Launch Angle Range| ****

Optimum Spin Range

| Typical Carry Distance Range| ****

Typical Total Distance Range

MPH| MPH| DEGREES| RPM| YARDS| YARDS
69| 100| 10.0-14.0| 3500-2500| 130-142| 159-169
76| 110| 10.0-14.0| 3400-2400| 157-170| 181-194
83| 120| 10.0-14.0| 3300-2300| 183-197| 204-221
90| 130| 10.0-14.0| 3200-2200| 207-223| 227-246
97| 140| 10.0-14.0| 3100-2100| 231-249| 250-272
103| 150| 10.0-14.0| 3000-2000| 254-275| 273-299
110| 160| 10.0-14.0| 2900-1900| 276-301| 295-325
117| 170| 10.0-14.0| 2800-1800| 298-325| 318-349
124| 180| 10.0-14.0| 2700-1700| 320-349| 340-386
131| 190| 10.0-14.0| 2600-1600| 342-372| 378-401
138| 200| 10.0-14.0| 2500-1500| 360-389| 381-418
145| 210| 10.0-14.0| 2400-1400| 383-408| 405-438

BALL LAUNCH TABLE

SLOWER SWING SPEEDS

Club

| Club Speed| Ball Speed| Launch Angle| ****

Spin Rate

| Carry Distance
1W| 94| 141| 14| 2628| 220
3W| 92| 137| 10.3| 3234| 208
5w| 90| 134| 11.6| 4238| 203
hy- 22| 87| 125| 12.9| 5415| 184
3i| 85| 126| 12.8| 4038| 190
4i| 84| 123| 13.7| 4593| 184
5i| 82| 118| 14.7| 4939| 169
6i| 80| 114| 16.2| 5986| 156
7i| 78| 109| 18.4| 6979| 147
8i| 76| 104| 20.6| 7196| 140
9i| 74| 98| 23| 8025| 126
pw| 72| 91| 24.7| 8873| 117
sw| 72| 81| 30.4| 9341| 96
lw| 68| 65| 37.7| 5569| 72
FASTER SWING SPEEDS

Club

| Club Speed| Ball Speed| Launch Angle| ****

Spin Rate

| Carry Distance
1w| 112| 165| 11.2| 2685| 270
3w| 107| 157| 8| 3801| 250
5w| 103| 151| 8.8| 4624| 230
3i| 98| 140| 10.6| 4378| 210
4i| 96| 135| 11.4| 4716| 199
5i| 94| 131| 12.8| 5115| 191
6i| 92| 128| 13.9| 6036| 181
7i| 88| 122| 15.1| 6585| 166
8i| 86| 116| 16.5| 7725| 152
9i| 85| 109| 18.4| 9018| 139
pw| 84| 102| 20.3| 10399| 127
sw| 83| 90| 24.4| 11265| 106
lw| 78.8| 76| 28.3| 11852| 84

INTRODUCTION TO CLUB HEAD DATA

• Foresight Sports Launch Monitors use high-speed, high-resolution cameras to capture club head information with a high degree of accuracy.

• This portion of the reference guide provides a basic description of the club head conditions that are measured by the HMT Head Measurement Technology.

• Head Measurement is the measurement of the delivery of the club head described by path, face plane, velocity and impact location of the golf ball.

• The following pages will briefly describe each of these measured parameters.

CLUB SPEED
The velocity that the club head travels measured just prior to ball contact.

EFFICIENCY
The ratio between club head and golf ball velocities to determine the quality of the ball strike.
Described as ball speed divided by head speed = ratio, efficiency or smash factor.

ANGLE OF ATTACK
The descending or ascending path of the club-head measured in degrees.

CLUB PATH
The swing path measured in a horizontal plane relative to the target line.

FACE ANGLE
The dynamic measurement (in degrees) of the club head’s face plane position at a right angle 90 degrees perpendicular relative to the target line or swing path. Also known as yaw.

FACE TO TARGET
The face angle relative to the target-line at impact.

FACE TO PATH
The face angle relative to the club path. The main components in generating side angle and the curvature of the golf ball.

LIE
The dynamic measurement in degrees of the club head’s face plane position horizontally relative to the ground plane. Also known as roll.

LOFT
The dynamic measurement in degrees of the club head’s face plane position vertically relative to the ground plane. Also known as pitch.

CLOSURE RATE
The rotation of the club head heel to toe measured about the shaft in degrees per second or rpm.

IMPACT LOCATION
The measurement (in millimeters) of the contact point of the golf ball on the club face relative to face center.

F-AXIS
The perpendicular axis measured relative to the directional path that the golf ball rolls or slides up the club face.

In a typical shot where ball impact is centered on the club, the F-Axis and Spin-Tilt Axis should coincide.

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