Learn About Launch Monitor Data
Understanding your launch monitor metrics is the first step to improving your game. Explore our comprehensive glossary and device guides.
Launch Monitor Data Explained
Understand every metric your launch monitor tracks—what each number means, how they connect, and which ones to focus on first.
Glossary of Terms
65 terms covering strike quality, launch conditions, directional control, and distance metrics.
Device Guides
Export instructions and tips for 12 popular launch monitors including TrackMan, GCQuad, and more.
Popular Terms
View all termsSmash Factor
The ratio of ball speed to club speed, measuring energy transfer efficiency.
Launch Angle
The vertical angle at which the ball leaves the clubface.
Spin Rate
How fast the ball rotates around its axis, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM).
Attack Angle
The vertical direction the clubhead is moving at impact—up, down, or level.
Club Path
The horizontal direction the clubhead is moving at impact, relative to target.
Face Angle
The direction the clubface is pointing at impact, relative to target.
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Strike Quality
Metrics that measure how well you struck the ball
6 termsLaunch Conditions
The initial conditions of the ball immediately after impact
11 termsDirectional Control
Club and ball path metrics that determine shot shape
9 termsDistance
How far the ball travels through the air and on the ground
20 termsClub Data
Measurements of clubhead movement and position at impact
13 termsConsistency & Repeatability
SimSights composite scores that measure how repeatable and controlled your swing is
6 termsDevice Guides
View all devicesTrackMan
TrackMan Golf
Dual Doppler Radar — 41 metrics tracked
Foresight
Foresight Sports
Photometric High-Speed Camera System (3-camera and 4-camera variants) — 22 metrics tracked
FlightScope
FlightScope
3D Doppler Tracking Radar (Mevo+, Gen2) / Fusion Tracking: 3D Doppler + High-Speed Image Processing (X3C) — 26 metrics tracked
SkyTrak
SkyTrak Golf
Photometric High-Speed Camera / Photometric Camera + Dual Doppler Radar (ST+ and ST MAX) — 14 metrics tracked