Garage practice system

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08-22-2011 01:36 PM
mstone5021

Garage practice system
Hello all,

I'm looking to set up a system in my garage, primarily for practice. I currently don't need a full sim setup (no projector or courses needed), however I did want to have the ability to track basic numbers to ensure that I'm hitting the ball in the right direction.

Any recommendations for:
- A net
- A golf mat
- A sensor that can measure:
  - Clubface angle
  - Club path
  - Clubhead speed
  - And optionally:
    Vertical angle of attack (ie: am I hitting down on the ball)
- A video system which can record my swing
  - Bonus if it can also:
    Integrate into the sensor system so I can match with swing with the numbers
    
    Record at a higher framerate than 30 f/s
    
    Simulaneously record from two angles
Down the line, I may consider upgrading to a full sim with a projector etc. but for now, I'm happy to run it using a laptop/small PC.

Thanks!
08-22-2011 06:15 PM
bubba22
Quote:
Originally Posted by mstone5021

Hello all,

I'm looking to set up a system in my garage, primarily for practice. I currently don't need a full sim setup (no projector or courses needed), however I did want to have the ability to track basic numbers to ensure that I'm hitting the ball in the right direction.

Any recommendations for:
A net

A golf mat

A sensor that can measure:
Clubface angle

Club path

Clubhead speed

And optionally:
Vertical angle of attack (ie: am I hitting down on the ball)

A video system which can record my swing
Bonus if it can also:
Integrate into the sensor system so I can match with swing with the numbers

Record at a higher framerate than 30 f/s

Simulaneously record from two angles

Down the line, I may consider upgrading to a full sim with a projector etc. but for now, I'm happy to run it using a laptop/small PC.

Thanks!
Sounds like you are looking for a launch monitor. Look at the Accusport Vector, the Foresight GC2 or the Flightscope. By the way how much room do you have and what is your budget?
08-22-2011 11:02 PM
mstone5021

Thanks Bubba. My budget can eventually support a system between $8-10k -- however this is my first in-home golf system so I want to ensure that I would actually like (and USE) the system before plunking down 10 grand. I suppose I was envisioning something like a p3pro mat to start -- and if i liked it, adding all the other doodads including a screen and possibly a launch monitor system.

I have a good amount of room -- essentially a two car garage with high (>10 ft) ceilings. I can get exact measurements in a couple days (I'm currently traveling).

Will a mat-based systems offer what I'm looking for? Currently I don't need spin numbers and launch angles as much as simple clubface angle and path. Of course, if I get hooked on the system, I'll want more, but I don't want to overdo it initially.
08-24-2011 11:32 AM
syhlif32

I remember seeing a video system that worked with the Optishot but expensive ~ $800 It would save both the video and all the swing info.
Can't find it anymore!

But I think you will want to have launch angles I for sure miss that on my DD and if I just could figure out which system to change to I would change right now.
08-24-2011 04:39 PM
bubba22

Quote:

Originally Posted by syhlif32

I remember seeing a video system that worked with the Optishot but expensive ~ $800 It would save both the video and all the swing info.
Can't find it anymore!

But I think you will want to have launch angles I for sure miss that on my DD and if I just could figure out which system to change to I would change right now.

Her you go http://www.swingtechnologies.com/SvpDancinDogg.aspx. Not worth it in my mind and I think it only integrates with their older software. Just get the v1 or something similar and run along with your launch monitor such as a Vector etc.