FIELDREPORT Onthe
However, I felt it worth reviewing this basic launch monitor to give an idea what products like this can give both Professionals and pupils alike.
I I think we all know that a top of the range
Launch Monitor system can run into thousands – (£20-25K) and even more if you include things like putting suites. This puts them out of reach of some Professionals and Golf Clubs, and within reach of only a few rather fortunate individuals!
The device has it’s own
stand and needs to be set up approximately a metre directly behind the ball in the direction of the strike. Via the remote control it is possible to change the club selection on the unit thereby giving readings per club
So we have to look for alternatives that are both realistic and affordable. Naturally the cheaper the product, functionality is reduced, so this has to be borne in mind when looking at available options. Enter the Swing Caddie SC100- the device
comes smartly presented in a stylish box and includes the monitor – about the size of one of the larger smart phones, a remote control unit, a handy pouch to keep it all safe and 4 AAA batteries. Simply insert the batteries, switch on and you’re ready to go. The device has it’s own stand and needs to be
-GARY FIRKINS, LANDMARK MEDIA
’ve used the Swingcaddie SC100 for a while now, and am aware it’s been superseded by it’s more evolved sibling, the SC200.
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This month Richard Punyer reviews Swing Caddie’s SC100 practice aid.
set up approximately a metre directly behind the ball in the direction of the strike. Via the remote control it is possible to change the club selection on the unit thereby giving readings per club. Readings given are yardage, swing speed, ball speed and smash factor. This does not measure angle of attack, launch angle or spin. Shot distances are approximate due to the unit using Doppler radar to measure clubhead and ball speed, as well as smash factor, and combining them with pre-determined parameters for the loſt of the chosen club. It does not therefore include run in the resultant shot distance, merely carry. So it’s limited – but still very useful as a
practice tool. Where it can be used is in conjunction with known clubhead speeds to ascertain the difference between shaſts for example, especially with the longer clubs. Also, the unit comes with three modes of operation – Practice, which displays detail on a shot by shot basis aſter each swing, Target- you decide a target distance and then have 10 attempts to match that distance with the same or different clubs, and Random where the unit will select 10 different yardages for you to hit. It’s down to you to choose the correct club and swing to achieve the stated distance. This last option is obviously closer to actually playing, where we are constantly asked to play shots of different distance.
Verdict So in my opinion – apart from a small element
of shaſt/head comparison – it is the Target and Random modes which will be of most use here. They can be used by coaches in conjunction with swing technique to achieve set distances, giving good feedback when more expensive and extensive systems are not available. Or they can be used by the pupil to ensure he is keeping on the right track when conducting practice sessions alone aſter a coaching session. It has to be said that the unit does not store
data so each session is real time only, unlike some other systems utilising Apps and sensors. However, as a practice tool giving instant
feedback and information I found it extremely useful, and now I don’t practice without it.
If you would like to see your product reviewed please contact
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