Reference · Glossary
The plain-English glossary.
Every term you'll run into while researching a home golf simulator, defined in one sentence, with the longer version one click away.
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4 groupsTracking Technology
- FusionCombines radar with cameras to get both ball flight data and impact metrics.
- LIDARLaser-based scanning used to recreate real-world golf courses for simulator software.
- PhotometricTracks the ball with high-speed cameras at impact. Typically requires less space than radar.
- RadarTracks ball flight using radio waves. Generally needs more space behind the ball.
Data Points
- Carry distanceHow far the ball travels through the air, measured from impact to first ground contact.
- Launch angleThe vertical angle at which the ball leaves the clubface, measured in degrees.
- Smash factorBall speed divided by club speed. A measure of contact efficiency; the higher, the better.
- Spin axisThe tilt of the ball's spin, which determines whether the ball curves left, right, or flies straight.