Estimated Spin can produce incorrect distances

If the golfer is not using a Taylormade ball, then we will be forced to estimate the spin.   Taylormade TP5 and TP5x have markings that allow us to measure the spin, which has a big impact on carry distance and shot shape.

If the ball does not have the Taylormade TP5 or TP5x pattern, or the camera measurement does not have confidence in the spin measurement, then the spin will be estimated.    I'm mentioning this because the estimated spin will be within a range determined by the club selection. 

If the golfer is not using the Taylormade TP5 ball, then the spins will be estimated, not measured.  We use the club selection to determine a range of spins that are typical for a specific club.  Club selection is on the lower right corner of the screen, as pictured below.  If you have the club set to PW but hit a driver, then the estimated spin will be far too high, and the shot shape and distance will be inaccurate.

An extreme example:   Assume the customer is about to hit a driver, and the current club is set to PW.  If the spin needs to be estimated, then backspin will be somewhere around 8,000 to 9,000.  If the customer hits a driver, his ball speed and vertical launch angle will be that of his driver shot, but the estimated spin will be that of a PW shot.  This will produce incorrect ball flight and incorrect carry distances.

It is recommended to use fresh Taylormade TP5 or TP5x golf balls for spin measurement and the most accurate shot shape and carry distances.

You can find used Taylormade balls at this link.

Here is the full link for reference: Taylormade Balls