Assuming a descending blow, yeah.
Also, rcorza...you get only 2500 rpm of spin on a 6 iron? That's crazy low...
Also, rcorza...you get only 2500 rpm of spin on a 6 iron? That's crazy low...
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So what do I do guys? And no I am not hitting it fat. I am sure if I go to golfsmith, I would not get the same numbers on their GC2. I mean my floor might have a slight downslop, but not enough to ruin the numbers.
Do I need to calibrate the GC2? Is there some way to do this? Will it cause any issues with the unit?
Not to mention, I have to angle the GC2 so when I hit the ball straight into my net, it registers as a straight shot.
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Take it to the range and check it. At Golfsmith they have 20' + sealing's. Total different story. I had problems in the beginning in my "hitting room" because I barely have enough height to swing. Now that I'm used to the room and know I can swing free my numbers are the same then outdoors. -
If you have to angle your GC2 to register a straight shot, then the calibration is definitely off. That is unless you're hitting at an angle to avoid contact with something around the net.
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What do you mean take it to the range? I know I don't hit a 6 iron 145 yards... I have had my cage built in my basement for a year. I have been swinging down there for a long time. There is no hesitation when swinging downstairs. I have a .6 handicap, I am confident in my swing.
There is no flipping of the hands that should result in 35 launch angle.
I think these is an issue with the unit. I would think it needs to be calibrated. I will try and see what a 6 iron at golfsmith says when i turn power boost or whatever to 0 not 1.5 where they have it normally set in Denver where I live.Comment
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It's obviously faulty, you cant get that launch angle with a 6 iron, try a tilt claibration and if that doesn't work, send it back to be fixedComment
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First download the latest firmware which is 4.0 something. Then run the tilt calibration software AFTER BEING SURE the unit is perfectly level in all axis by using a quality level on the surface you are calibrating the unit on. Finally be sure the top of the unit is fully open when doing the calibration and hitting. Whether the unit is perfectly level when you are hitting is pretty much irrelevant if you do the tilt calibration correctly.Comment
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The firmware is on the Foresight website. Down loading this is important to eliminate the possibility your unit has an error in it's stored "operating" system.
Links to download the calibration software have been posted a few times in the Foresight section of this website. If you can't find them just email customer service at Foresight and they will send you a link.
BTW pretty level doesn't cut it when running the tilt calibration, the unit should be perfectly level to calibrate the internal accelerometers. After the unit knows what it reads when perfectly level it then can accommodate any reasonable tilt from level.Comment
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So I have to have the unit perfectly level for the calibration and then perfectly level when using the device?
So when I run the calibration, I should move the unit upstairs where the ground is perfectly level?Comment
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No you have to have it perfectly level when running the calibration. The unit then stores whatever it reads. It knows what it reads when level from the tilt calibration and then uses those values as an offset to the actual readings when the unit is moved to some other location. If it couldn't do this it would be impossible to use the unit outdoors, where as a matter of design for drainage, all tees, fairways and greens always have some degree of tilt.Comment
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Don't underestimate the influence of hitting indoors. Doesn't matter your handicap. I've had +4 handicaps come over to play and they're usually short.
There are many on here that it took months for them to come around to the fact they're not swinging the same indoors.
That's why you go to the range.Comment
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I never commented on Golf Smith. Because of the battery issue, maybe take yours to Golf Smith. Hit on both, make sure yours give similar readings to theres. If it does, your machine is fine and you're probably swinging differently...which is really common.
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You should be able to just read the display off the GC2 LCD. This is the best way to compare, as the LCD display cannot be adjusted for carry boost...etc. If they allow it, you need to unplug their USB cord, and read the numbers off their GC2 LCD display, and compare to your GC2 LCD display.
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The only thing you have to do after running the tilt calibration is make sure the camera lens face is parallel to your intended line of flight. The only thing the GC2, or for that matter any launch monitor, knows is measurements relative to it's own orientation. The azimuth measurement is relative to the camera lens orientation.
In my case I have the unit aligned to the edge of the mat which is pointing perpendicular to the impact screen. I also have the unit bottom setting at the same level as the top surface of the mat. Those two things make sure that day to day I have the same result from the same swing. As I become older that day to day consistency is becoming a bit more difficult.Comment
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Your GC2 seems to need repair! You have to angle the unit to register a straight shot, it needs the charger plugged in at all times, and it's reading an unusually high launch angle. I would suggest calling foresight support first thing. Good luckComment
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can someone send me calibration software/download?Comment
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Ran the calibration tool and got more accurate numbers:
Ball speed: 115
Side Angle: 1.1 R
Side Spin: 347 R
Back Spin: 4737
Peak: 33.2
Cary: 167
Dispersion: 9.1 R
Before Calibration:
Ball speed: 112
Side Angle: 5.1 R
Side Spin: 816 L
Back Spin: 5416
Peak: 47.8
Cary: 147
Dispersion: 2.0 R
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Good that you are making progress. Although it can be read from the picture that you included, it is more useful to also quote launch angle as this is a more useful stat than peak height, for instance.
Ball speed, launch angle and spin pretty well let you feed the numbers into most ball flight programs to check the results.
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