DrStangeLove Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 has anyone tired the tour read app - using the iphone to measure slope and determine the break. 12 bucks a month. cksurfdude 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cksurfdude Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 No, but after attending an AimPoint clinic I bought a digital level (10" as suggested by the instructor) that can display slope in % grade, eg. 1%, 2%, etc. Similar to this one ($52.40 at Home Depot) ... https://www.homedepot.com/p/Calculated-Industries-AccuMASTER-Pro-10-in-Digital-Level-7210/309418836 cnosil 1 Quote WITB of an "aspiring" play-ah ... Driver...Callaway Paradym AI Smoke Max (Aldila Ascent PL Blue 40/A) 3H...Cobra King Tec (MMT 70/R) 7W...Tour Edge Exotics EXS (Tensei CK Blue 50/R) 4H...Callaway Epic Super Hybrid (Recoil ZT9 F3) 5H...Callaway Big Bertha '19 (Recoil 460 ESX F3) 6i-GW...Sub 70 699 V2 (Recoil 660 F3) SW, LW...Mizuno ES21 54-08, 60-06 Putter...MLA Tour XDream or EvnRoll ER5 ...all in a Datrek bag on an MGI Zip Navigator electric trolley. Ball often, not always, MaxFli Tour. Or Vice Pro Air. Or "found" Pro V1. Forum Member tester for the Paradym X driver (2023) Forum Member tester for the ExPutt Putting Simulator (2020) Other tests: MLA putter; Cleveland Hi Bore driver; Ben Hogan hybrids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrStangeLove Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 Their a couple of iphone apps that convert the accelerometers in the iphone into a surface level and determine the break based on distance and green speed (should be the same as aimpoint with actual measurments) cksurfdude 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 12 hours ago, DrStangeLove said: Their a couple of iphone apps that convert the accelerometers in the iphone into a surface level and determine the break based on distance and green speed (should be the same as aimpoint with actual measurments) True, as the break calculation is simply a math problem. The advantage of the aim point system is that it is legal to use during play. The app would be beneficial for practice to make a read and then check what you came up with. But as @cksurfdudesaid, that is why you buy the husky level to get the actual slope percentage over 10” vs the length of the phone. I have a vector putting booklet or you could get the aimpoint charts that tell you the break based on slope and speed;which is what the app does. Or you could follow Geoff Mangum’s work and understand that from about 10 feet and in the slope is generally pretty planar so you could just do the formula: slope * feet / 2 which will give you the aimpoint on the zero break line which doesn’t vary much over differing slopes. Breaking putts are another animal and require a bit more analysis. as for the app, I guess it would be helpful to test scenarios to see if you come up with the right number or to tell you a number. The reviews of the app were pretty good I watched some videos about the app and thought it was pretty cool but felt like aimpoint or Geoff’s approach was probably a better way to go since it require you to do the same work you would have to do during a round. I’d suggest watch the TXG video on the Tour Read app if you want more details. GolfSpy_APH and cksurfdude 2 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: Paradym AI Smoke Max HL 16.5* w/MCA TENSEI AV Series Blue Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Render w/VA Composites Baddazz Backup Putters: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe, Milled Collection RSX 2 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrStangeLove Posted November 29, 2022 Author Share Posted November 29, 2022 Thanks - are there any independent reviews on these AR putting apps? cksurfdude 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 12 minutes ago, DrStangeLove said: Thanks - are there any independent reviews on these AR putting apps? Just have to do a search on youtube to find them. cksurfdude 1 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: Paradym AI Smoke Max HL 16.5* w/MCA TENSEI AV Series Blue Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Render w/VA Composites Baddazz Backup Putters: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe, Milled Collection RSX 2 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mccoy Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 (edited) On 11/27/2022 at 2:35 AM, DrStangeLove said: has anyone tired the tour read app - using the iphone to measure slope and determine the break. 12 bucks a month. I can tell you that there are many golf apps available on the market, including ones that use your smartphone's sensors to measure slope and determine break. Some of these apps may require a subscription or a one-time purchase fee, like the Tour Read app you mentioned, while others may be free. Before purchasing any golf app, it's a good idea to read reviews from other users and do some research to ensure that the app meets your needs and is worth the investment. Additionally, keep in mind that some golf courses may prohibit the use of certain technologies during play, so be sure to check with the course beforehand to avoid any issues. Edited March 24, 2023 by Mccoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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