Our Process
How It Works
How We Measure
The TGW Pure Performance Center has the best equipment to analyze the performance of every club in your bag. Foresight Sports launch monitors use a combination of infrared object tracking and high-speed, high-resolution camera-based technology to precisely measure every aspect of club head and ball launch performance.
By capturing thousands of images per second, building a virtual 3D model, and then analyzing a multitude of data components, our technology is able to create the most accurate and complete picture of your ball and club head performance – and deliver the results in nearly real-time.
Metrics We Measure
Ball Launch Data
Total Spin
The amount of total spin created around the tilt axis is expressed as total spin. This will determine the curve and lift of the shot.
Ball Speed
The measurement of the golf ball’s velocity 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 measured in degrees. The launch angle, combined with ball spin and speed, will determine the ball’s carry and total distance.
Azimuth
The initial horizontal angle relative to the target line. The azimuth, combined with side spin, will determine the final ball position range relative to the target line.
Spin-Tilt Axis
One of the most important pieces of data measured by our launch monitors is the spin-tilt axis. The spin-tilt axis is the axis that the golf ball rotates around to create shot curvature and lift.
Club Speed
The velocity at which the head travels, measured just prior to ball contact. This is unique to each individual and is the main component when determining desired Launch and Spin conditions to optimize Ball Flight.
Impact Point
The measurement of the contact point of the golf ball on the club face relative to face center. Matching the club’s CG to the players Impact point is vital to increasing Ball Speed/Distance and Consistency.
Angle of Attack
The descending or ascending path of the club head, measured in degrees. Knowing a player’s AOA helps in determining clubhead type, offset and bounce.
Club Path
The swing path measured in a horizontal plane relative to the target line. This data point will tell you if the club was moving from inside-out, outside-in, or perfectly down the line. Also, important when determining clubhead type, offset and bounce.
Delivered Face Angle
The dynamic measurement of the club head’s face plane position square to the target line. During the fitting process clubs can be adjusted to help negate player’s tendencies of Open/Closed face angles, providing a Squarer face angle at impact for more consistent, straighter shots.
Delivered Lie Angle
This is how the club compares to the ground through the hitting area. Its a dynamic measurement, and is relative to the ground plane. Lie Angle is important due to a club’s loft. For example; If the Lie Angle of a 7 iron is off by 1° with the average male’s CHS the loft will throw the shot offline by up to 7 yards.
Impact Loft
The dynamic measurement in degrees of the club head’s face plane position vertically relative to the ground plane. Essential for determining the ideal static loft recommendations for any player.
Closure Rate
The rotation of the club head heel to toe measured about the shaft in degrees per second or rpm. This also can be a determining factor for club head type.
Putter Data
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Why We Stand Out
How We’re Different
The TGW Pure Performance Center has the best equipment to analyze the performance of every club. Unlike radar-based technologies that analyze ball and club head performance results from the worst possible position (behind the club head) and then largely calculate performance based on the geometric center of the club head, our Foresight Sports launch monitors use exact photometric measurements taken with a clear, direct view of the impact window.
Our launch monitors measure – not calculate – club head data based on the club’s face plane, deriving vastly more precise results.
Ball launch data is measured by capturing images of the ball to model it in real time, and comparing it to the next captured image to determine exactly what the ball is doing post-impact.
See below for the key club and ball performance metrics our GC launch monitors measure.
