TrackMan DATA EXPLAINED 

Great video guys, really useful explanations

Interesting as always. I would be interested in your views on back spin. I notice that the Trackman data gives total spin. The system they use at the PGA Super Store where I go, Foresight GC Hawk overhead, is frustrating in one aspect, as it does not give club speed. But it gives back spin and side spin data separately. I began to notice things as I have been working on my swing and testing balls these past three months since joining. I have been working a lot with my 52 degree gap wedge, setting up for 50 yards, 75 yards and 100 yards (my full swing distance is about 95 yards). I got quite a lot of left side spin, anywhere from 800 rpm to over 2000. I also was puzzled at wide variations in back spin. Trying to increase downward attack angle by playing the ball back to increase back spin didn't seem to work consistently, and sometimes even led to greater side spin. Then one of the fitters, who previously played some on tours, explained to me that total spin is a spiral, a bit like an American football thrown by the quarterback, with back spin and side spin combined depending on the axis. More side spin means less back spin. So if the goal is to get more back spin to stop a wedge shot on the green quickly, then the swing of the club has to involve being sure to turn the hips and allow the club to swing around the body to the left with the finish relatively low and not releasing the hands a lot so that the face remains square to the target, as opposed to a swing path from inside out continuing out, with a definite release of the hands and a high finish. That cut type shot imparts right side spin for a right hander. So I have recently been working on that swing and have seen a 50% increase in back spin with a corresponding quick stop, less rollout. Am very pleased to better understand the dynamics and to be able to execute. For an average mid-handicapper there is the fear that this type of cut shot will turn into that old bogy, coming over the top and swinging outside to in. But as the pro explained, you still have to make a good turn back, then bring the right (or trail) elbow down toward the waist as the downswing begins. That way the circular rotation that produces the cut shot originates from inside out to briefly be on the target line to finishing to the left. It does not involve rotating the shoulders prematurely on the downswing, which pushes the hands out and produces that dreaded over the top error.

Simon, is that aqua colored band that is displayed at 11:11 supposed to represent the "optimal" window that the ball should be traveling in? If so, optimized for what, distance only? If that is not what it is, then what is it? Thanks.

Hello.i want to fade all my shots,i have bought a trackmann,what would be my ideal statts for club pth,face angle,is there a list online i can find tzankyou

How can I find out the average club head speed to carry the ball 50 yards? Would it be the same for LPGA, PGA and recreational golfers since the ball is going 50 yards

I hit up on the ball about 8 degrees and I get really good distance for my swing speed. I also hit about 60% of my fairways. If I'm accurate, what is the drawback to hitting up that much? I usually hear fitters say 2-4 degrees up. I guess that's based on swing speed but why not more up?

Is the spin data correct if you use a golf ball that’s not the Titleist RCT golf ball?

I may of missed it but what is if any the reason for using trackman instead of quad?

I seem to generate enough clubhead speed to be decent (106-109mph) yet i can never get my driver smash factor up. Its killing me. Im trying to get my angle of attack up, but I just cant seem to get the most out of the driver. Depresses me a bit :(