GC Quad driver distances

[huntsaver]

I’ve been playing on a GC Quad for a couple months now and I just cannot seem to get my driver numbers where they should be. I consistently hit driver 280-300 on the course and just returned from a FL trip where I was able to verify that my swings is still in this range. Inside the sim I’m lucky to hit 260-270 with driver. I can take my 3 wood to these distances when I step on it. I’m using white martini tees in the sim. Could this be throwing off the numbers? I have club head data if need be.

[intrinsic]

Yes, please share the data. how high are your ceilings?

[Baller]

Indoor swing syndrome

[intrinsic]

This is very likely the case. Especially if the OP is able to take the 3 wood to full speed. Subconsciously, you're swinging slower

[huntsaver]

Ceilings are 10’ but it’s cathedral so it slopes from peak of 10’ down. I stand about 18 inches offset so the driver follow through is closer to the peak. I’ve never hit the ceiling but I can’t say it’s NOT on my mind either. I’ll collect some numbers and post.

thanks!

[preludesam]

I know this would be difficult depending what the weather is like where you are but have you thought about taking it to a local sim or outdoors and getting some comparison numbers. Not to say you’re wrong but the GCQuad is pretty much the standard for accuracy in the LM space. I wouldn’t use a white tee just in case but I do not think I’ve heard the quad having that kind of issue. Try to find an area that’s very open or a local sim that has very large bays. Play a little while first then bring the Quad in to make sure your loose and warmed up.

[huntsaver]

It’s 4 degrees Fahrenheit here so outdoors is a no go lol.
3w
clubhead speed 107-110
carry 244-252
total. 262-269

driver
clubhead speed 114-117
carry 244-257
total. 255-261

I think it’s in my head with driver path inside yet or something. 3w is off the deck and driver is off the Martini Tee.

[onehandicap]

Super spinny and/or super low launch with the driver…assuming you are center face. What are your ball speeds and/or smash factor? As an example, I will typically fly my driver 250, but with CHS of 101/102, ball speed of 150-152, launch of 15-16, and spin rate of 2500.

[intrinsic]

I don't have that clubhead speed as an average and my carry is in the 280yard range. My launch is optimized though @ 14-16 degree launch with 1800-2000 spin. I'd ask you take a snapshot of your ball / club data to give you an idea of where the issue is. It could also very well be that you're not striking it well and your efficiency is dropping a lot with an indoor swing.

As onehandicap said, share your ball data as it will confirm a fair bit of what you're seeing.

[preludesam]

I agree, just snap a photo of the ball and club data on a shot you think is off. We can tell you is something doesn’t look right or what’s causing your loss of distance. If you don’t have club data it’s fine the ball data is enough.

[MongoOnlyPawn]

Try inputting your data here: https://trajectory.flightscope.com/

See if you get the same results as the GCQ.

[bubbtubbs]

The trajectory optimizer tool is such a godsend.

[Rhc1221]

I’ve found the numbers on the GCQ to be very accurate. I tried the Stealth Plus the other day versus my current gamer (M5 with a Ventus VelaCore) and I used the same shaft in both heads. My club head speed with mine is always in the 106-108 range with ball speed in the 155-159 range. My launch is a touch low at 13.5-14.5 but with my driver my spin is around 1750-1850 and I carry it in the low to mid 270’s with a total distance in the low 300’s. With the Stealth my swing speed went up to 110-112 and my ball increased to 163-164 but my spin increased also to 2400+/- so it actually only went about the same distance.

I am normally a very good driver of the ball with less than 300 side spin. And I have been tested on several occasions using different machines, Trackman-GCQ-Mevo+-SkyTrac-even Rapsoda. My numbers always come pretty close. So I’d say it’s likely your spin rate is crazy high especially if you’re only getting 10 yards of roll.