The Ball Shieldâ?¢ protects the Swing Speed Radar® and the Swing Speed Radar® with Tempo Timer from ball impacts when the Radars are being used for ball speed measurements. Either Radar can now be placed flat on its’ back, about 3 feet directly in front of the tee—far enough forward from the tee such that the Radar doesn’t read clubhead speed. The Ball Shieldâ?¢ is then placed over the Radar with the sloping surface facing toward the teed ball, and with the Radar display protruding from the open end of the Ball Shieldâ?¢. The sloping surface of the Ball Shieldâ?¢ deflects topped balls that otherwise might impact the Radar. Ball speed will be measured accurately for balls passing directly over the Radar at launch angles of 12 degrees or less. Ball speed measurements at higher launch angles are reduced due to the cosine effect of the ball trajectory and Radar vector. Velocities of well-struck balls are typically 40% to 47% faster than clubhead speed.
The use of the Swing Speed Radar® or the Swing Speed Radar® with Tempo Timer provide a convenient, affordable means for golfers to obtain valuable clubhead swing speed and ball speed information important in striving to achieve optimum ball striking performance. Either Radar can now be used at the driving range or other practice facilities with virtually no risk of ball damage. Each Radar is a great tool for Long Drive Competitors and other serious golfers who achieve their best ball flight with relatively low ball launch angles. Many members of the Long Drivers of America have been using the Swing Speed Radar® for measurements of ball speed as well as clubhead swing speed since the radar was first introduced two years ago. A pair of Radars simultaneously measuring clubhead swing speed, tempo time, and ball speed provide a powerful combination of swing data. Demonstrations at the RE/MAX World Long Drive Championships were received enthusiastically by Long Drive Competitors and attendees as well.
For more information on the Ball Shieldâ?¢ and use of the Swing Speed Radar® and Swing Speed Radar® with Tempo Timer, please call Al Dilz, Sports Sensors, Inc.,toll-free on 888-542-9246. Also, visit our web site at www.swingspeedradar.com.
Excellent information on launch angle effects, swing angle of attack considerations, optimum club characteristics and ball flight trajectories can be found in technical reports from Tom Wishon Golf Technology, and Tom Wishon’s new book "The Search for the Perfect Golf Club".
Contact:
Al Dilz, President
Sports Sensors, Inc.
adilz@cinci.rr.com
Tel: 888-542-9246, 513-825-5745
Fax: 513-825-8532
