Dispersion Zone
A SimSights metric that represents the radius of a circle (in yards) containing roughly 95% of your shots, combining both lateral and distance spread.
Full Definition
Dispersion Zone is a SimSights-specific consistency metric calculated from the standard deviations of your carry distance and side deviation. It combines both how far offline and how inconsistent your distances are into a single number representing your shot scatter. A smaller dispersion zone means tighter groupings. When multiple clubs are in the group, it's calculated per-club and then averaged (weighted by shot count) so that natural distance differences between clubs don't inflate the number.
Formula
Optimal RangeGeneral guidance based on tour averages. Your optimal range depends on swing speed, physical attributes, and individual technique. Many golfers succeed with metrics outside these ranges.
Under 10 yds is tight, 10–15 yds is average, over 15 yds is scattered
Why It Matters
Dispersion zone is the most practical measure of overall accuracy. It answers the question: "How big is the area I need to aim at to be confident my ball will land there?" Shrinking your dispersion zone directly translates to fewer missed greens and fairways.
Related Terms
Carry Distance
How far the ball flies through the air before first landing.
Side Deviation
How far left or right of target the ball finishes.
Consistency Score
An overall percentage rating of how repeatable your swing is, combining face control, start line, strike quality, and dispersion.
Face Control
A SimSights metric that measures the percentage of shots where your face-to-path angle stays within ±2.5° — indicating consistent shot shape.
How SimSights Helps
SimSights automatically tracks your dispersion zone across all your shots, showing you trends over time and comparing your numbers to tour benchmarks. Our AI analysis explains what your dispersion zone means for your specific swing.
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