Be very careful with this one folks. The studies I have seen from Trackman may not be accurate because all it is saying is that with a 0 or 5 degree "upswing" the ball will go farther. However, they did not say what loft they were testing or if they were even using the same driver. It seemed to me that they were just creating launch angle.
The trackman is a very accurate machine and I like the fact that it can track the ball and the clubhead. I would like to see more testing with different driver lofts to see if swinging "up" is better or is more loft better.
As usual, premier player-teacher-fitter Jeff Hull cuts right through the 'seems as if' that most of us have never even thought about.
I read the article, and, according to trackman, the main problem with more loft on the clubhead is that it is also the main factor in the spin rate. So to reduce spin you need to go to a lower lofted clubface, but then need to do something in your swing to keep the launch angle high.
I allways thought it was funny how most LPGA players have very low lofted Drivers, even with there relatively low swing speeds. Seems like they all set up to hit up on the ball also.
This could prove interesting. Tom Wishon announced that they will be working with trackman in several areas. Hopefully there will be better info on the horizon regarding clubfitting.
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Last edited by RickPinewild : 02-21-2008 at 10:45 AM.
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