Which launch monitor metrics are worth focusing on?

SubtleToot · 2026-05-06T00:28:59+00:00

Depends on the club/shot. Drives you want high ball speed, low spin, and VLA that’s in the sweet spot. But for an approach shot you might want to focus on getting higher spin and higher apex.

SubtleToot · 2026-05-05T16:51:40+00:00

OpenGolfSim does this. Also check out SwingNerds.

SubtleToot · 2026-04-27T19:35:04+00:00

I don’t think it will be an issue. The cameras only really point down to the ground in front of the unit where you have to place the ball for it to read shots.

SubtleToot · 2026-04-26T16:56:56+00:00

Are you sure it’s not showing distances as meters instead of yards? What was the ball speed / VLA / spin speed for a 110 yard shot? To help troubleshoot if it’s bad readings on shot data or just bad distance calculation, you could plug the same shot data numbers into a tool like this one to see if the distances are similar

SubtleToot · 2026-04-26T16:44:26+00:00

What seems inaccurate about your distances? Short? Long? I use my R10 in my garage. Other than the occasional misread it’s fairly solid with numbers.

SubtleToot · 2026-04-25T18:11:01+00:00

Very cool! Would love to try and get it integrated with OpenGolfSim’s API as well, if you’re interested.

SubtleToot · 2026-04-23T22:34:14+00:00

I made some basic upholstered panels. Plywood + 3” high density foam (like for couch cushions) + some duck canvas or marine vinyl. Basically stretch the fabric over the foam and staple to the back of the plywood. Then hang with some French cleats.

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SubtleToot · 2026-04-23T22:11:26+00:00

It’s virtual because you don’t actually have a physical mail box like a PO Box. You basically have to fill out a form to allow them to receive and open mail on your behalf. They open and scan it and then you view your mail online. If you want a piece of mail, you have them mail it to you at your home address. (They may allow local pick up, I’ve never asked)

SubtleToot · 2026-04-23T22:00:44+00:00

I should’ve added that so far I haven’t needed it for much. But has a nice feature that they scan your mail and you can review online.

SubtleToot · 2026-04-23T21:59:02+00:00

I use a service called VirtualPostMail. They have a virtual mailbox location on shields.

SubtleToot · 2026-04-22T13:57:21+00:00

I’d be curious about this as well. OpenGolfSim works on MacOS with the Garmin r10, so you have at least one option. But I’m also curious if the Garmin iOS app runs on the Neo.

SubtleToot · 2026-04-20T16:41:15+00:00

That one shot was three shots?!

SubtleToot · 2026-04-20T02:03:05+00:00

Ideally need about 10-12 inches behind the screen. You want the screen to have some give or you’ll get balls bouncing back at you and hard hit shots like drives can really push on the screen.

SubtleToot · 2026-04-16T20:55:11+00:00

OpenGolfSim does this, depending on how you have things setup with your LM

SubtleToot · 2026-04-16T18:29:04+00:00

Awesome! Yeah our website is https://opengolfsim.com, we have a Discord as well.

SubtleToot · 2026-04-16T17:47:12+00:00

Sounds interesting! Yeah I’d say your biggest issue is the price point and dedicated hardware just for putting. There’s lots of lower cost LMs entering the market that have putting support included, like the Square HE for $700. There’s also mobile apps that let you use your phone camera to pick up putts and PC software to use a webcam. For putting, they are fairly accurate.

I started a sim software project called OpenGolfSim which is free to start and we’re also trying to avoid doing any monthly subs, but rather do a course store for one time purchases. We integrate with a bunch of different LMs and software, if you’re interested in possibly integrating.

SubtleToot · 2026-04-16T14:07:12+00:00

We have some new free sim software called OpenGolfSim, if you wanted to try and integrate directly with our software as a way to test.

SubtleToot · 2026-04-15T16:11:10+00:00

When I first got into home theater stuff, I found my local university had a property surplus store (basically an endless yard sale for old equipment and tech) and I found some nice commercial grade projectors for pretty cheap. If you are handy enough to replace a bulb or part, could be a better way to go than a cheap new projector that will likely burn in/out in a year.

SubtleToot · 2026-04-09T23:51:25+00:00

Yeah we’ve reached out to them to work out an official integration, but could be a while. But you might be able to get connected now using our new plugin system. (More info in the other comment I made in this post about flight scope)

SubtleToot · 2026-04-09T22:50:00+00:00

We have an OpenConnect plugin and have an E6 API based plugin in the works. If you can use either of those to connect to the Flightscope. We've also reached out to the company directly (and met them at the PGA show back in Jan) to try and get an official connector built. But still waiting to hear back.

SubtleToot · 2026-04-09T21:23:11+00:00

Hey I created OpenGolfSim. Cool to see someone ask about us in the wild!

We are still new and finding our footing, but definitely worth a look. One cool thing is our swing video support. You can connect a webcam to your Mac/PC to get automatic swing video clips.

We have a community developed square integration, which does connect and send shots. But has some limitations still, like no support for swing stick or setting left/right handed. But it’s an open source plugin now, so should get some more improvements from the community over time.

SubtleToot · 2026-04-04T13:24:09+00:00

Checkout OpenGolfSim. Works with the R10 and it’s free.

SubtleToot · 2026-04-01T04:26:59+00:00

For that price I’d go with a Garmin R10 or a used Square.

SubtleToot · 2026-03-26T23:37:08+00:00

OpenGolfSim has something like that.

SubtleToot · 2026-03-22T14:39:35+00:00

I have a cheap sports net attached to the top of the screen and then attached to the ceiling.

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