Has anyone disassembled an Optishot to put in a new enclosure?

[pcascio]

I've always like the Optishot but hated the tiny hitting area. I was think of removing both rows of LEDs and creating my own hitting platform. The key seems to be the precise distance between the two rows of LEDs. IO was wondering if anyone has ever done this?

[golfallyear]

I think good ball strikers are able to hit in the same spot every time (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=im5UAZHeoDc)...the small hitting area is a good thing isn't it?

[pcascio]

Okay, you've forced me to admit I am not good. I actually bought the OS to help me become good, but the fear of hitting the LEDs, which I've done more than a few times, is a detriment to improvement for me. Now back to my question....

[golfallyear]

I broke my Optishot twice hitting the sensors when I first started....Get the thicker turf on amazon: Optishot Thicker Turf..

here is a video I put together on why you need it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-NEFRiNqxw&t=13s

[FaultyClubs]

I've always like the Optishot but hated the tiny hitting area. I was think of removing both rows of LEDs and creating my own hitting platform. The key seems to be the precise distance between the two rows of LEDs. IO was wondering if anyone has ever done this?

Distance, the relative angles, and the relative offset are all important.

Thicker turf reduces the accuracy but a lot of people do it.

Personally I wouldn't worry too much. Breaking leds isn't that common a problem although it could happen if course.

[golfallyear]

Distance, the relative angles, and the relative offset are all important.

Thicker turf reduces the accuracy but a lot of people do it.

Personally I wouldn't worry too much. Breaking leds isn't that common a problem although it could happen if course.

Curious as to how does the thicker turf effects the accuracy?

Also according to the Optishot website if you calibrate your clubs the offset does not matter:
What about Offsets in the Club Sets?
If calibration data is available for a given club, it does NOT use the club offsets in the face angle calculations.

[FaultyClubs]

Different offset. I was referring to the offset of the LEDs relative to each other. In other words the two rows have to be lined up as well.

The extra distance to the club head due to thicker turf reduces the signal strength and magnifies errors from the club reflection.

[wbond]

Thicker turf definitely affected my readings. The club is further away from the ball than what it was designed for. Many more missed reads from driver as well.

[golfallyear]

Thicker turf definitely affected my readings. The club is further away from the ball than what it was designed for. Many more missed reads from driver as well.

Interesting as I had a much different experience...I did a test of this just recently hitting balls with and without my thicker turf and I found the difference in distance to be marginal. In fact on average I hit it farther with the thicker turf (2 yards on average). It may be because I was more confident hitting with the thicker turf but I for an average golfer I would never be able to tell. I highly recommend the thicker turf for better ball striking and better feel but that is my experience. I dont think I would have improved or kept hitting balls with the original turf.

[braycobb]

Thicker turf definitely affected my readings. The club is further away from the ball than what it was designed for. Many more missed reads from driver as well.

Agreed. When I originally got my thicker turf (jagmanjoe turf), it came with a note stating distances may need to be adjusted ~10%. This makes sense if you know how the IR sensors work.