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Forbes
6 days ago
- Sport
- Forbes
Are All Launch Monitors Equal?
Full Swing launch monitor testing event Most of the golfers I know like to know as much about their golf game as possible, in an attempt to improve. And that includes knowing data about their golf swing, such as swing speed, ball speed off of the clubface, their shot's carry distance, total distance, and much more. Because of that hunger, there are a slew of portable launch monitors on the market that you can buy – giving you all of the data you need at your disposal. Some of these products are tiny, inexpensive, and can even fit in your golf bag pocket. Others are slightly larger but still portable, pricier, and more substantial. Essentially they all work the same, though: You set them up by you on the range – or even on the course or in an indoor studio – and sync them up with a smartphone app or a computer, then start swinging I attended an event put on by one such company, Full Swing, which makes an outstanding product called the Full Swing KIT Launch Monitor. They set up a range on a local soccer field near the company's San Diego headquarters, and had a pro hit shots that were recorded by its monitor and the two most popular competitor models from Trackman and Foresight Sports – just to see which was most accurate for distance recognition. To add control to the test, there were spotters standing out by the landing spots to manually mark exactly the carry and total distances, as well as the right-left ball dispersion. After each shot, the monitors would quickly spew out the data while the spotters radioed in their findings. It was all pretty interesting to watch, and well thought out. While many of the numbers were pretty close to each other, they did start varying a lot when the wind picked up.'The advantage with radar systems like ours is that they actually can track the ball position the whole way,' said one Full Swing representative. 'Camera systems snap a couple of pictures (upon impact and right afterwards) that do a good job of estimating and providing ball spin. And in wind, that estimating can be a little off in estimating short distances. And that can give bad carry numbers in some cases. We hang our hat that we'll tell you what your ball's going to do, given current conditions.'I can totally see the advantage to golfers using a launch monitor like this. Think about how much more accurate you can be if you know the exact carry and total distances of your irons – and precisely how much right or left you tend to hit each iron. You can make a much more educated decision on which club to use for an approach shot or on a par-3 tee box. If I'm stuck between hitting a hard 8-iron shot for instance, or an easy 7-iron, I might know that I tend to hit one or the other more solid. Maybe I tend to come up off an easy 7-iron and leave the ball short right. Knowing the carry distance alone is important because if you need to hit the ball to a back pin placement with no room behind the green, you're going to use the safer club choice if you know the carry distance. That way you won't hit it past the green. This knowledge may easily help you lower your scores by a couple of shots per round.I'm convinced that launch monitors would probably help a golfer's short game way more than the long game. In fact, the experts agree – adding that one yard difference from close in can mean missing or making a green. Whereas with a tee shot, one yard doesn't matter much. Plus, golfers will most likely hit a driver off the tee, on par-4 and par-5 holes – regardless of their tendencies. They just want to crush the ball for the most possible now, I've always played instinctively on which club to use on a hole. This technology is making me re-think that strategy. As for yesterday's test? It showed that any high-end launch monitor can help your cause.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Revelyst Announces Leadership Transition Plan for Precision Sports Technology Platform
Golf industry veteran Jeff Foster takes over as president from Jon Watters and Scott Werbelow, who are stepping down as co-presidents and moving into special adviser roles with the company. PROVIDENCE, R.I., April 16, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Revelyst Inc., a collective of world-class maker brands that design and manufacture performance gear and precision technologies, today announced a leadership transition plan for its San Diego-based Precision Sports Technology platform that includes golf technology brands Foresight Sports, Bushnell Golf and PinSeeker. As part of a planned succession, Precision Sports Technology co-presidents and Foresight Sports co-founders Jon Watters and Scott Werbelow will step down from their current roles. They will stay on as special advisers for the company, providing strategic guidance for Revelyst's golf technology brands as the company moves forward and continues its market leadership position. The duo is succeeded by longtime golf industry professional Jeff Foster, who takes over as president of the Revelyst platform. A longtime golfer who is passionate about the sport and played collegiately for Augusta State University, Foster brings deep golf industry experience to Revelyst, and he has led and grown some of the game's most respected brands. Since 2022, he has served as CEO of SkyTrak and Chief Strategy Officer for GOLFTEC, the world leader in golf improvement and a strategic partner of Foresight Sports. "Jon and Scott have been instrumental in building our golf business into what it is today—an industry leader with a loyal following and a strong portfolio of brands," said Eric Nyman, CEO of Revelyst. "We are deeply grateful for their leadership, passion and dedication. Their decision to stay on and support Jeff during this transition speaks volumes about their commitment to our team and customers. At the same time, Jeff's arrival marks an exciting new chapter for the business—one defined by growth, innovation and a relentless focus on product excellence and customer satisfaction." Watters and Werbelow played a critical role in shaping not just Foresight Sports—the golf technology brand they cofounded in San Diego in 2009—but the entire Revelyst Precision Sports Technology platform, which they took over in early 2024. They were instrumental in targeting and executing last year's acquisition of PinSeeker and later integrating that team's and Bushnell Golf's employees into the San Diego office. Thanks to their innovative and respected leadership, the brands in Revelyst Precision Sports Technology continue to gain market share and bolster their status as the most revered and respected in golf technology. "Scotty and I have always believed that leading this business is a true privilege, and we're proud of everything that our Precision Sports Technology team has accomplished," said Watters. "We're confident that Jeff is the right leader to guide this platform into its next growth phase, and we look forward to supporting him and the team during this transition." Added Werbelow: "In a world where technology is changing the way we experience the game of golf, I feel incredibly proud to have played a part in that evolution. As Jon and I move into advisory capacities, we are excited to hand Jeff the reins of a business we've nurtured and built over the last 16 years." Foster takes over at a pivotal time for the growing business, which is one of three platforms in the Revelyst portfolio and an industry leader in golf technology. Under Foster's leadership, Revelyst Precision Sports Technology will focus on expanding its presence across key product categories, accelerating product innovation and driving share gains in a dynamic and evolving marketplace, and nurturing important global partnerships like GOLFTEC. "I'm honored to step into this role and build on the incredible foundation Jon, Scott and the entire Revelyst Precision Sports Technology team have created," said Foster, who plans to relocate to San Diego as part of his appointment to lead the platform. "This is an exciting time for the golf industry, and I look forward to working with our talented team to bring new energy, ideas and products to golfers everywhere. I'm also excited to join Eric and the rest of the Revelyst Leadership Team as we create new opportunities across the portfolio." About Revelyst Revelyst Inc. is a collective of world-class maker brands that design and manufacture performance gear and precision technologies. Our category-defining brands leverage meticulous craftsmanship and cross-collaboration to pursue new innovations that redefine what is humanly possible in the outdoors. Portfolio brands include Foresight Sports, Bushnell Golf, Fox, Bell, Giro, CamelBak, Bushnell, Simms Fishing and more. For more information, visit our website at View source version on Contacts Eric SmithPhone: 720-772-0877Email: Sign in to access your portfolio
