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As an experiment, I’d use the Shot Vision app just to see what it shows on your launch angle. As the review link below suggests, it’s not the best form of information but may be serviceable for what you’re seeking. If I read correctly, that’s if you are launching it too high. https://mygolfspy.com/we-tried-it-shot-vision-app/ Given your handicap and distance you provided, I’d then look at the averages by club on the Trackman link below. Id also maybe focus on the LPGA numbers rather than PGA numbers as swing speeds, ball speeds, etc. are likely more attainable for us mid to high handicappers. https://blog.trackmangolf.com/trackman-average-tour-stats/ Manage your expectations, but could be a cheap/free way to check that stat your asking about. If it’s inconclusive, you didn’t spend anything and you can seek other information. If you like the answer, then you may be able to focus on something else in your technique.

I’ve been researching this for a few months. Unfortunately there is quite a gap in a launch monitor/golf simulator ($500>$2500>$10k +\-). I was tempted to pull the trigger just recently on a Rapsodo MLM but listened to an interview with the GM. Their GM didn’t think their current model could offer the ball/flight tracking when hitting into a net. It does ball speed, launch angle, and those metrics. I can’t tell if it does side spin or horizontal launch angle or anything that would then offer simulated ball flights. The interview was a good one given the insight the GM offered and really was pushing me to buy one of their devices. If you’re looking for a sub $500 launch monitor just to check distances, carry, speeds but no expectation of ball flight or golf sim, the Rapsodo MLM would be the one I’d go with. That said, I’ve never tried it myself.

I’d say it more depends on where your game struggles. It sounds like we’re similar in that we’ve both struggled keeping a driver in play and use other clubs. I lose the majority of my strokes at the tee box. I use long irons on the majority of my tee shots. For a while, I pulled my driver from the bag and added a wedge. If it came down to keeping it in play versus not, the answer is obvious to me. If it came down to long 2nd/3rd shots from the fairway versus short 2nd/3rd shots from the rough, I’d have to ask myself again where am I losing strokes. For my game, keeping the ball in play, and even better in the fairway, would be my preference.

I’ve been saving up for a few months for a Skytrak. The Rapsodo MLM has been a temptress, especially with the holiday sales that have been available. I’m not sure it has the full functionality I’m seeking though. Winter appears to be upon us in MO. I’ve had a net set up for a while but generally miss many more ways than left and right. I’m hoping this would allow me to hone in on some faults without the need to bang buckets at the range. We recently welcomed our 2nd boy. Time for golf was already a premium with our 1st. I’m hoping this allows me to sneak in rounds and range time during naps. I’m also the stickler on our family’s budget. This has been good to drill in the need to follow our budget and set a good disciplined example of how it can be used for frivolous things too.