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.
Glossary of Terms
50 terms covering strike quality, launch conditions, directional control, and distance metrics.
Device Guides
Export instructions and tips for 11 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
5 termsLaunch Conditions
The initial conditions of the ball immediately after impact
10 termsDirectional Control
Club and ball path metrics that determine shot shape
7 termsDistance
How far the ball travels through the air and on the ground
20 termsClub Data
Measurements of clubhead movement and position at impact
8 terms