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I have some cheap 100 dollar golf mat that I am using with my Skytrak and noticed the spin numbers were extremely low. After doing some research, I think the issue may be the mat itself. What mat do you guys typically use to get accurate spin numbers?
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Spent some time hitting 7 iron on the Skytrak for the first time since breaking my ankle back in February. After updating the firmware to the new version, the spin numbers on the 7 iron were consistently reading between 3200 and 4000. Then after 30-40 shots, there was a phantom read without a golf ball on the mat. After that phantom read the spin numbers started to read in the 6500-7500 range which is normal for my 7 iron. I have read others have also noticed lower spin numbers recently. -
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Different Matt's can have a dramatic effect on both distance and spin rate. I have 3 matts, cheapo that I picked up at a local driving range, one of the "hit down and through" matts and the Fiberbuilt Matt. I get the most distance and spin from the cheapo Matt because it offers zero resistance to the club but it kills my arms and back on less then PERFECT contact. Same with the "down and through" Matt with exception of fat shots having the club sprung back up at me. The Fiberbuilt Matt seems to be the middle ground for off struck shots.
Bottom line (IMHO) ,you must make ball first contact to get launch results even close to real life conditions.Comment
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I agree with that. The shots that are clean are still coming up with very low spin for an 8i (4.5-5k). This is on the cheap mat.Originally posted by StanMI View PostComment
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Might also want to make sure you grooves are clean. Age of the club can make a big difference as well.Comment
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I don’t have a lot of experience with golf mats but my insight out of the most 3 popular golf mats is this:
I own a Country Club Elite at home. It is punishing like a real grass in the course. You can hit it fat and you will feel that fatness. Overall it is not good for your joints because in real life you can’t hurt your wrist all the time.
Fiberbuilt: I hit it on different places. It is very forgiving and didn’t feel any fatness to it. I don’t think it’s too realistic.
Truestrike: I never had a chance to try it. I heard it’s very forgiving at the same time very realistic.
All in all, I heard data-wise their output are pretty much the same. Out of all 3 the most expensive one is Truestrike. Because data-wise they’re all pretty much the same, I will choose the realistic feel, price, as well as forgiveness based on your preference at the end of the day.Comment
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I haven't had a chance to see how much (with an LM) but these might help make the spin numbers a bit more realistic on the harder mats.
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