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Launch Monitor
A electronic device that uses optical cameras, radar sensors, or photometric imagery to measure ball flight and club performance metrics at impact.
Indoor Golf & Simulator Glossary
Clear, jargon-free definitions for ball flight metrics, launch monitor technologies, screen specs, and simulator terminology.
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Smash Factor
Smash factor is the mathematical ratio of ball speed divided by club head speed, quantifying the energy transfer efficiency from club to ball at impact.
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Ball Speed
The velocity of the golf ball measured immediately after separation from the club face, measured in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h).
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Launch Angle
The vertical angle of the golf ball's initial flight path relative to the ground immediately upon leaving the club face.
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Spin Rate
The amount of backspin rotation on the golf ball immediately after impact, measured in revolutions per minute (rpm).
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Carry Distance
The total airborne distance the golf ball travels from the impact spot to the point where it first strikes the turf.
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Club Head Speed
The linear velocity of the club head center immediately prior to impact with the golf ball, measured in mph.
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Impact Screen
A heavy-duty, tightly woven polyester or multi-layer mesh screen designed to safely stop full-speed golf ball impacts while displaying a clear projected image.
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Golf Simulator Enclosure
A protective framework structure composed of metal piping, side baffle nets, ceiling blackout fabric, and an impact screen designed to contain shanked shots.
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Doppler Radar
A launch monitor detection technology that emits microwave signals to track the moving golf ball and club face over distance.
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Photometric Launch Monitor
A launch monitor technology that uses high-speed digital cameras to take multiple rapid flash photographs of the ball during the first few inches of flight.
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GSPro
A leading next-generation golf simulation software engine built on Unity, renowned for 4K ultra-realistic physics, community course creation, and open API compatibility.
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E6 Connect
An industry-standard golf simulation software platform developed by TruGolf, offering cross-platform play, multiplayer leagues, and extensive course libraries.