The GC Hawk launch monitor measures a variety of data points, including:
- Ball speed: The speed of the ball at the moment of impact.
- Launch angle: The angle at which the ball leaves the clubface.
- Spin rate: The number of times the ball rotates on its axis per minute.
- Clubhead speed: The speed of the clubhead at the moment of impact.
- Smash factor: The ratio of ball speed to clubhead speed.
- Carry distance: The distance the ball travels in the air before it lands.
- Total distance: The distance the ball travels in the air and on the ground before it comes to a stop.
- Side spin: The amount of spin the ball has on its side axis.
- Backspin: The amount of spin the ball has on its back axis.
- Launch direction: The direction the ball travels in the air after impact.
- Club path: The path the clubhead travels through the impact zone.
- Face to path: The difference between the clubface angle and the club path angle.
- Loft: The angle of the clubface relative to the ground.
- Lie angle: The angle of the clubshaft relative to the ground.
This data can be used to improve your golf game by identifying areas where you can make improvements. For example, if you are hitting the ball with too much spin, you can adjust your swing to reduce the spin rate. This will help you hit the ball farther and straighter.
The GC Hawk is a powerful tool that can help you improve your golf game. If you are serious about improving your game, I recommend using a launch monitor like the GC Hawk.