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I will have to admit that i was disappointed in the first attempt at Skypro integration. I expected deeper level integration that would give some level of measured face & path. In the end we only got measured clubhead speed, and calculated face & path.
That is problematic because center of face contact is a huge assumption. With a driver, a two degree positive face to path will produce a 12 degree right spin axis, which would send the ball 20 yards offline to the right over 250 yards. However, hitting the ball just two dimples (8 mm) towards the toe would offset the positive spin axis and would result in a straight shot. Two more dimples towards the toe and skytrak would actually report negative face to path when it was actually positive. Unless you apply alot of dr scholls and ignore most shots, this is not helpful.
If skypro could provide the path, the face angle could be accurately calculated. If we also take clubhead speed into account, we could possibly even accurately calculate impact location on the face (as Trackman now does).
The problem is that there is no way to align the Skytrack and Skypro target lines. Seth has stated that several times.
Except maybe there is. When skypro enabled putting mode i ran into a problem. Skypro uses your face angle at setup as target line. The problem is that if your aim is off, target line is also off. I solved this in a simple way. I duct taped a credit card to my putting carpet, then used a laser level flush to the card to place target. I placed the putter face flush against the credit card and voila, I could trust the skypro putter path data, and could use it to groove my putting stroke to in to in.
There is a similar issue with full swing. Most new skypro users will see huge inside takeaway, and will think the unit is broken. Most of them really do go inside, but it could be an aim issue. The credit card alignment method will work, but the first fat shot will send the card flying. I solved it by creating a relatively simple mechanical contraption with a perfectly aligned edge to push up against. It used a lever arm and an elastic band to lift it out of the way during the takeaway. I used my 3d printer, and it only cost me only $2 in materials, but a few hours of time. Once I confirmed test sky pro was accurate i had no further need for it.
However, cludge or not, it did achieve its purpose. Skytrak, skypro and a simple mechanical device like this WOULD allow for reasonably accurate face, path, and even possibly impact location data.
Since a laser would be used to align target line, it could kill two birds with one stone since it could be used to also VERY accurately align the ST. Possible even three birds, as it is it could piggy back off a lever arm ball feeder.
That is problematic because center of face contact is a huge assumption. With a driver, a two degree positive face to path will produce a 12 degree right spin axis, which would send the ball 20 yards offline to the right over 250 yards. However, hitting the ball just two dimples (8 mm) towards the toe would offset the positive spin axis and would result in a straight shot. Two more dimples towards the toe and skytrak would actually report negative face to path when it was actually positive. Unless you apply alot of dr scholls and ignore most shots, this is not helpful.
If skypro could provide the path, the face angle could be accurately calculated. If we also take clubhead speed into account, we could possibly even accurately calculate impact location on the face (as Trackman now does).
The problem is that there is no way to align the Skytrack and Skypro target lines. Seth has stated that several times.
Except maybe there is. When skypro enabled putting mode i ran into a problem. Skypro uses your face angle at setup as target line. The problem is that if your aim is off, target line is also off. I solved this in a simple way. I duct taped a credit card to my putting carpet, then used a laser level flush to the card to place target. I placed the putter face flush against the credit card and voila, I could trust the skypro putter path data, and could use it to groove my putting stroke to in to in.
There is a similar issue with full swing. Most new skypro users will see huge inside takeaway, and will think the unit is broken. Most of them really do go inside, but it could be an aim issue. The credit card alignment method will work, but the first fat shot will send the card flying. I solved it by creating a relatively simple mechanical contraption with a perfectly aligned edge to push up against. It used a lever arm and an elastic band to lift it out of the way during the takeaway. I used my 3d printer, and it only cost me only $2 in materials, but a few hours of time. Once I confirmed test sky pro was accurate i had no further need for it.
However, cludge or not, it did achieve its purpose. Skytrak, skypro and a simple mechanical device like this WOULD allow for reasonably accurate face, path, and even possibly impact location data.
Since a laser would be used to align target line, it could kill two birds with one stone since it could be used to also VERY accurately align the ST. Possible even three birds, as it is it could piggy back off a lever arm ball feeder.