How To Dive Into The Data

The Trackman Difference

An Introduction to the Technology and Software Powering Improvement at 5i.

Golf is a game of inches…bet you’ve never heard that one before. Unfortunately, it’s (painfully) true. We’d even argue it’s a game of millimeters! Golf is beautiful, and frustrating, because the tiniest tweak can make a massive difference. Shift the ball in your stance an inch, open the clubface a hair, tee the ball a fraction higher — and suddenly you’ve either flushed it down the middle or sent it a full zip code over.

The biggest challenge with so many tweaks at your disposal (and let’s admit it, these changes aren’t always conscious) is knowing exactly what movement, change, position, or otherwise, caused a difference in any one particular swing. This is where technology, data, and numbers come into play in a big way. And in today’s game, there’s no better place to get those datapoints than with a Trackman launch monitor.

At Five Iron Golf, every one of our indoor golf simulator bays features a Trackman launch monitor setup — the same system trusted by the world’s best players, coaches, and club fitters. Whether you’re here to work on your swing, join a league, or just have a blast with friends, you’ve got tour-level technology tracking every shot. This isn’t just about hitting into a screen — it’s about diving into the data and using it to get better, faster… while enjoying every step along the way.

So What is Trackman Golf?

Used for sports like baseball, too, at its core, Trackman for golf is a combination of radar and high-speed camera technology that follows your shot from tee to fairway(…or green…or bunker….or rough, etc.). It measures exactly what the club is doing at impact, what the ball is doing in flight, and how those two are connected. The result is a crystal-clear picture of your golf swing, broken down into dozens of easy-to-read data points.

TrackMan 4 is a fully-integrated technological experience combining the latest Trackman launch monitor PGA Tour pros use on the driving range plus the latest version of software from Trackman Performance Studio, or TPS. Every swing benefits from dual radar and a high-speed camera system to measure everything from ball speed to spin axis with insane precision. This combination makes our facilities at Five Iron feel like a professional-grade training ground with plenty of bells and whistles to also be considered a golfer’s playground.

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The Secret Sauce: Trackman Performance Studio (TPS)

If the radar and cameras are the brains of the operation, Trackman Performance Studio (TPS) is the command center. TPS is the industry’s most advanced golf simulation software, powering not just your swing analysis, but also the quality of your virtual golf experience.

Here’s what TPS brings to the table for anyone who steps into a bay at Five Iron Golf:

World-Class Virtual Golf

TPS boasts one of the largest libraries of LIDAR-scanned courses, each rendered in stunning graphics with lifelike topography and visuals. From St. Andrews to Pebble Beach, Bandon Dunes to Bethpage, you can tee it up in the most famous places on earth — no travel required.

Games for Every Mood

Bullseye, Capture the Flag, Streets of Neon, Scrapyard… whether you’re in training mode or just looking to have a laugh with friends, TPS turns every bay into an arcade-meets-country-club hybrid.

Global Online Play

Want to take on a buddy in another city? TPS lets you compete in real-time from anywhere in the world. We’ve even hosted global tournaments like March Match Play right from our locations.

Coaching & Practice Tools

TPS integrates Performance Center, AI Motion Analysis, and Speed Training modules so you and your coach can break down swings frame by frame, compare sessions, and chart your improvement over time. If you haven’t done so already, get in for a Swing Evaluation to get expert guidance on which metrics within Trackman are the best ones to track for your individual goals!

The best part? TPS isn’t an “add-on” — it’s baked right into the entire Five Iron experience. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or bragging rights over your weekend foursome, it’s the engine driving improvements at every level.

Why the Data Matters

Golf is famous for trusting the “feel” — but feel without feedback can lead you down a dangerously never-ending loop. That’s why Trackman’s metrics are so powerful: they turn vague swing advice into cald, hard, actionable facts…information you can actually use.

Here’s a breakdown of some of the most important numbers you’ll see on a Trackman simulator at Five Iron include:

Club Speed – Your swing speed at impact.
Ball Speed – How fast the golf ball leaves the clubface.
Launch Angle – The vertical takeoff angle of the ball.
Spin Rate – Backspin or sidespin affecting ball flight (measured in revolutions per minute or RPM).
Carry Distance – How far the ball travels in the air (measured in yards or meters).
Total Distance – Carry plus roll.
Club Path – The direction your club is moving through impact.
Face Angle – Where the clubface is pointing relative to the target.
Height – Apex of your shot in feet or meters.

By understanding how each of these relates to your swing, you can start making targeted changes that deliver real results. See here for a full list of available data tiles on Trackman.

Play, Compete, and Socialize: It’s All Good Form

Yes, Trackman is a serious training tool — but at Five Iron, it’s also a social hub. We’ve got:

Team leagues and one-day tournaments
Individual and group lessons
Fun nights with friends where the vibe feels more like a bar with a driving range than a traditional golf facility. Trade those spikes in for some heels, we’ve seen it done!

Throw in craft cocktails, mouth-watering bar bites, and a welcoming crowd, and you’ve got the best of both worlds: improvement and entertainment.

Why Five Iron Stands Out

Other indoor simulator setups might offer Trackma, but Five Iron brings it all together:

Technology – Every bay is equipped with TrackMan 4 plus a full TPS integration.
Coaching – Certified instructors who speak “data” and can translate what you see on the screen into an individualized plan to achieve your goals.
Atmosphere – A space that’s equal parts sports bar, lounge, and indoor driving range.
Community – Membership, leagues, events, and special promotions that will keep you coming back for more!

We’re not just another indoor space with a screen and some mats. We’re a place where golfers can train like tour pros, compete like weekend warriors, and hang out like old friends.

Final Swing Thought

Golf is complicated. The ball doesn’t lie, and neither does the data. With Trackman for golf, powered by Trackman Performance Studio, you’ve got every tool you need to understand your swing, practice with purpose, and have a blast while you’re at it.

At Five Iron Golf, we’ve built an experience where world-class technology meets a laid-back, social vibe. Whether you’re chasing a scratch handicap or just want to win a closest-to-the-pin bet with your buddies, we’ve got the radar, software, and atmosphere to make it happen.

So come on in, tee it up, and dive into the data. Your game will thank you.

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