Golf Swami Launch Master Golf Launch Simulator - Golf Training Aid

I didn't need to track my shots, so the lite model was fine for me, although launch angle and club face position would have been nice. I like that part of the display is big, but swing speed and smash could be bigger. The beep is good feedback too. The case is solid, but the book could use some more information about what you're seeing. The tape measure is clumsy and almost useless, but if you measure your shoe length you can step off your distance instead and mark both places on the ground. Setting the device for the club you are using is a little confusing too. W1 for driver seems like it should be for a wedge. I would prefer the device be rechargeable than using batteries. All and all, this device is helpful to improve swing speed and timing so that you have a purpose when on the driving range.

The product appears to function very well. It is easy to set up and use. I still haven't figured out the smash factor and its importance to increasing my club head speed. Very happy so far.

The first readout screen gives you the main things an amateur golfer would need to know, which are:1) Distance2) Swing speed3) Smash factor (how close to the sweet spot you’re hitting)The Readout and screen are clear and easy to understand. It’s lightweight and convenient to carry.Regarding accuracy. It’s hard to know without sizing it up next to a Trackman (which is $10k)side by side, to know if this device is completely accurate. But, from what I know about my own personal swing, it does seem to be in line. Obviously, the price on this device is considerably less than a Trackman so it might be a good investment, especially for a new golfer looking to improve his/her swing.

For such an attractive compact launch monitor and at a reasonable price one could only hope for a semblance of accuracy. But, not so. Although it is responsive it is too often inaccurate up to 20 yards carry even on middle irons. Also it is cumbersome to change clubs. Sorry to say this is not a smart purchase. Surprising with todays sophisticated technology.

This device comes in a nice hard-shell case and included a tape measure to help ensure proper placement. It also comes with 4 AA batteries needed to power the unit as well as a clear, well written instruction sheet. The unit has buttons on each side. On one side is the power button/down button, while the other side has audio toggle/up button. You use the up/down buttons to cycle through which club you are using - I would have preferred a dial for this as it would likely have been faster to select the right club.I set it up in my backyard, placing the ball 8' from the net with the launch simulator 5' behind as instructed and hit away. Because this is calculating carry (distance before the ball hits the ground), it's a little hard to be sure how accurate it is, but it seems close. For example, I usually hit my 5 iron 160 yards (don't laugh) in total. Swinging on a broken left ankle, the simulator showed a distance of 125 yards, which seems about right. One thing this will be useful for is dialing in the carry of each clubs so I'll know if I can clear water hazards.The display also shows club speed and "smash factor (ball speed/club speed) - club speed may be useful to dial in pitches and chips. Smash factor has no obvious benefit because I don't have any idea.I've taken off a star because the ad says this measures "launch angle, apex and spin which it does NOT do.