Launch Monitor Numbers

nolanderz · September 7, 2005

Help me pick a driver and shaft

Vector launch monitor

R5 TP 9.5* diamana 83 stiff

SS - 115.5
launch -10.5*
spin 3800
ball speed 163

Please help me with a good fit

BigBaller · September 7, 2005

Vector launch monitor

R5 TP 9.5* diamana 83 stiff

SS - 115.5
launch -10.5*
spin 3800
ball speed 163

Please help me with a good fit
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I don't have any specific driver/shaft combos to offer, but I will suggest this:

Don't put too much emphasis on launch monitor readings. Although launch monitors can provide great information (provided the tester/fitter is competent), IMHO there is still no substitute for taking a prospective club onto the range/course and hitting it under playing conditions. The launch monitor info is but ONE tool that you can use to help select the right club. It shouldn't be the sole consideration.

Let what feels right to you and produces the best/most consistent results dictate what you select, rather than having some numbers on a printout dictate what you select. Often times those two things are one in the same, but there are ALWAYS exceptions.

My .02: there is absolutely no substitute for laying your hands on a prospective club. Good luck with it.

ScottWS33 · September 7, 2005

Looking at those figures your launch angle looks too low. A driver that gave you a launch angle of 13* or 14* maybe better. I would agree with BigBaller though to see what the clubs are like on the course rather than pinning your results on just the launch monitor.

Johnny · September 7, 2005

I dont put much faith in angle.. I like to see the trajectory on course... but I do value spin (3800 is alot) and I really value the ballspeed..

115 and 163 is not a great ratio (1.41 -vs- optimal 1.50).. most of my heads have given me 1.46-1.48. You really need to get some impact tape while on the LM and make sure you are hitting the sweetspot when comparing numbers.