Trackman

[RickPinewild]

I recently read in the trackman newsletter that a positive angle of attack is better than 0 or negative. A very interesting article that seemed to say that we should be hitting up on the driver and not down. Has anyone else read this?

[glcoach]

I did, thought it to be very interesting and contrary to what we, as TGM enthusiasts, believe.

[mrodock]

I recently read in the trackman newsletter that a positive angle of attack is better than 0 or negative. A very interesting article that seemed to say that we should be hitting up on the driver and not down. Has anyone else read this?

Do you have a link to the article or their data?

[RickPinewild]

I have the pdf. Can I post it here or I'll email to you.

[golfgnome]

I recently read in the trackman newsletter that a positive angle of attack is better than 0 or negative. A very interesting article that seemed to say that we should be hitting up on the driver and not down. Has anyone else read this?

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.

[mrodock]

I don't need the article, but I appreciate the offer Rick. Golfgnome answered my lingering questions.

[Yoda]

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.

No bias.

Just the facts.

Thanks, Jeff.

[johnnymac2201]

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.

John

[RickPinewild]

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.

[DukeNasty]

Most professional Long Drivers have been saying this for years actually...hitting up on the ball creates the most distance. Maybe a better way of saying this is that the clubhead is attacking the ball at an upward angle rather than the fact that you are trying to HIT UPWARD on the ball. Two very different things in my opinion.

E.