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Quick review on the ES16 and TGC? Club and ball data available on ES16 http://ernestsports.com/es16-tour.html
TGC works great with ES16
Quick summary of ES16 hardware for newbies:
The unit has 4 dopplers and multiple cameras triggered by microphone and utilizing flash and Infrared to allow for high speed imaging. Yep, they are directly measuring a bunch of stuff. The Doppler will measure ball and club speed and aid in angle of attack and horizontal azimuth. The cameras will measure launch angle, spin, spin axis and horizontal azimuth as we as angle of attack. Smash factor will be determined obviously from this data. It's the best of both worlds. In fact they claim the horizontal azimuth will be more accurate than the traditional side mounted launch monitors because the Doppler will aid in its accuracy. Distance from the screen needed is only 6-8 feet. Data is calculated instantly so small delay.
Club selection is not needed but suggested in the range software for club grouping and gapping and also to allow for better camera timing. Club selection has nothing to do with spin measurement.
Now with TGC integration:
It connects via Bluetooth through simple integration program. Connects instantly and flawless. Same bluetooth connection method with the ES16 range app. Once connected you need the appropriate liscence from TGC folks and off you go.
Once connected through integration program and TGC then data is sent from ES16 to TGC. The time from shot to show is 1-2 seconds. The unit recognizes a logo on the golf ball for spin recognition. Ball is placed logo facing the unit in line with the back edge about 10 inches from the unit. Mthunt suggested this in the othe thread and it works 100% of the time. It takes about 2 seconds for the unit to recognize the ball. Now the area is small but from what I can tell you have around 2 inches in any durection from that spot. This FOV will be expanded in future update. Like most units yo need to be parallel to the target line. They recommend 10 feet from the screen but I have tested at 8, 7 an even as low as 6 feet with great results.
I am getting about 95% shots recognized. Occasional a shot is not recognized but most shots are good. You need to select the club at this point. TGC has automatic club selection so no big deal. If 6 iron is suggested and you hit any iron the results are no different. Club selection really not an issue but it better helps camera timing. Game play with TGC is great and one plays from driver to putter. Short putts and chips work great. Really soft 2 foot putts may not register all the time but no biggie. Hooks, draws, fades and slices work well. Oh, as well, straight shots work too. Occasionally a registered shot looks off but overall it's very accurate.
Club and ball data are both shown on the TGC analysis screen. Club data from ES16 is great and accurate. I have tested it with the ProTee sensor pad and the results are close. Getting club data is awesome. The only thing not shown on the TGC analysis at this point is Angle of Attack (AOA) but ProTee will be adding this in a future update.
In summary this thing works great with TGC and the added accurate club data puts it at an advantage over units without club data. Is it more accurate than others? No but it's accuracy competes with the GC2.
Things to discuss:
1. Spin with logo - at the present time you need a logo to recognize spin which means bending down to place the ball. No biggie and I must say after playing a round I am already used to it. I suppose we get spoiled with the ProTee, ST or GC2. They will be coming out with a spin recognition from imperfections/dimples on the ball for those that don't want to bend down due to a bad back etc.
2. Ball hitting area - around 12 inches from unit with a 2 inch radius. Doesn't feel too close to unit. Its not bad but could be bigger. Recognition time is <2 seconds for unit to shw a green light and be ready for hitting.
3. Protective case - no case at this time but something will come
4. Club selection - club selection needed so camera timing can occur. Selecting driver and hitting iron will work but more non reads can occur. Selecting 7 iron and hitting 5,6,8,9 etc irons are a complete non issue. A future update will completely eliminate need club selection as they will use the Doppler club speed to adjust camera timing for the ball. Remember club selection has nothing to do with ball data other than adjusting camera timing. In simulation round , it was an absolute nonissue and I completely ignore its selection other than selecting putter on the fringe.
5. Shot to show - approximately 1-2 seconds.
ES16 has great potential. It Works great with TGC. Nex week I will be testiing with E6 so will write up a review.
TGC works great with ES16
Quick summary of ES16 hardware for newbies:
The unit has 4 dopplers and multiple cameras triggered by microphone and utilizing flash and Infrared to allow for high speed imaging. Yep, they are directly measuring a bunch of stuff. The Doppler will measure ball and club speed and aid in angle of attack and horizontal azimuth. The cameras will measure launch angle, spin, spin axis and horizontal azimuth as we as angle of attack. Smash factor will be determined obviously from this data. It's the best of both worlds. In fact they claim the horizontal azimuth will be more accurate than the traditional side mounted launch monitors because the Doppler will aid in its accuracy. Distance from the screen needed is only 6-8 feet. Data is calculated instantly so small delay.
Club selection is not needed but suggested in the range software for club grouping and gapping and also to allow for better camera timing. Club selection has nothing to do with spin measurement.
Now with TGC integration:
It connects via Bluetooth through simple integration program. Connects instantly and flawless. Same bluetooth connection method with the ES16 range app. Once connected you need the appropriate liscence from TGC folks and off you go.
Once connected through integration program and TGC then data is sent from ES16 to TGC. The time from shot to show is 1-2 seconds. The unit recognizes a logo on the golf ball for spin recognition. Ball is placed logo facing the unit in line with the back edge about 10 inches from the unit. Mthunt suggested this in the othe thread and it works 100% of the time. It takes about 2 seconds for the unit to recognize the ball. Now the area is small but from what I can tell you have around 2 inches in any durection from that spot. This FOV will be expanded in future update. Like most units yo need to be parallel to the target line. They recommend 10 feet from the screen but I have tested at 8, 7 an even as low as 6 feet with great results.
I am getting about 95% shots recognized. Occasional a shot is not recognized but most shots are good. You need to select the club at this point. TGC has automatic club selection so no big deal. If 6 iron is suggested and you hit any iron the results are no different. Club selection really not an issue but it better helps camera timing. Game play with TGC is great and one plays from driver to putter. Short putts and chips work great. Really soft 2 foot putts may not register all the time but no biggie. Hooks, draws, fades and slices work well. Oh, as well, straight shots work too. Occasionally a registered shot looks off but overall it's very accurate.
Club and ball data are both shown on the TGC analysis screen. Club data from ES16 is great and accurate. I have tested it with the ProTee sensor pad and the results are close. Getting club data is awesome. The only thing not shown on the TGC analysis at this point is Angle of Attack (AOA) but ProTee will be adding this in a future update.
In summary this thing works great with TGC and the added accurate club data puts it at an advantage over units without club data. Is it more accurate than others? No but it's accuracy competes with the GC2.
Things to discuss:
1. Spin with logo - at the present time you need a logo to recognize spin which means bending down to place the ball. No biggie and I must say after playing a round I am already used to it. I suppose we get spoiled with the ProTee, ST or GC2. They will be coming out with a spin recognition from imperfections/dimples on the ball for those that don't want to bend down due to a bad back etc.
2. Ball hitting area - around 12 inches from unit with a 2 inch radius. Doesn't feel too close to unit. Its not bad but could be bigger. Recognition time is <2 seconds for unit to shw a green light and be ready for hitting.
3. Protective case - no case at this time but something will come
4. Club selection - club selection needed so camera timing can occur. Selecting driver and hitting iron will work but more non reads can occur. Selecting 7 iron and hitting 5,6,8,9 etc irons are a complete non issue. A future update will completely eliminate need club selection as they will use the Doppler club speed to adjust camera timing for the ball. Remember club selection has nothing to do with ball data other than adjusting camera timing. In simulation round , it was an absolute nonissue and I completely ignore its selection other than selecting putter on the fringe.
5. Shot to show - approximately 1-2 seconds.
ES16 has great potential. It Works great with TGC. Nex week I will be testiing with E6 so will write up a review.
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