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List of Frequently Asked Questions and the common solutions

Does the GolfAchiever accommodate left-handed players?
Yes. The second generation of GolfAchiever, the GolfAchiever II, accommodates both right and left-handed golfers with a simple flip of the unit. The GA II is now available for purchase. The first generation, GolfAchiever I, accommodates right-handed players only.

Can the GolfAchiever be used outdoors?
Yes, the GolfAchiever can be used outdoors. When using the GolfAchiever outdoors, it is important to make sure that the unit is placed on level ground and that the sun is not shining directly into the detectors on the base of the unit. Under normal circumstances the GolfAchiever will perform accurately outdoors in the sunshine. If the sun is low in the sky and behind the golfer, the unit may need to be moved or shaded to avoid the over saturation of the base detectors by direct sunlight.

Can I putt balls with the GolfAchiever?
Not currently. The GolfAchiever can be used with all clubs with the exception of the putter. Below are the measurement range the GolfAchiever can read:

  • Launch Angle: 2 degrees - 65 degrees
  • Azimuth: Closed 30 degrees - Open 30 degrees
  • Ball Speed: 5 MPH - 250 MPH
  • Swing Path: Outside-In 20 degrees - Inside-Out 20 degrees

What are the system requirements for running the GolfAchiever?
The minimum system requirements are:

  • 133MHz Processor
  • Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE
  • 16MB of RAM
  • 18MB of available hard-disk space
  • 9-Pin Serial Port (RS-232) or IO-GEAR Serial/USB Adaptor
  • CD ROM Drive

Does the GolfAchiever have a carrying case?
No, there is no carrying case currently available for the GolfAchiever.

Why does the GolfAchiever sometimes miss shots?
Some of the reasons may be as follows:

  • Power or Serial Cable has come unplugged
  • Play button is not Green
  • The laser levels have fallen below the sensor thresholds (Recalibrate sensor thresholds) See Laser Tuning section for more information regarding thresholds.
  • The laser levels have fallen too low and Laser Tuning is Required (see Laser Tuning discussion)
  • The lasers were interrupted by sunlight and were not able to measure sufficient definition on the ball or club
  • The power being supplied to GolfAchiever is unstable or too low. (often caused by use of several extension cords or too many devices plugged into one outlet).

I am using the GolfAchiever outdoors. The ball did not land where GolfAchiever predicted... What are some reasons for this?
1. The GolfAchiever has not been set up properly. GolfAchiever has been designed so that the system will always know precisely where the ball starts (tee position). Any problems with the set-up mean that the system will incorrectly calculate the ball’s starting (tee) position, therefore, the assumptions will be off, and thus the results will be erroneous. The most common set up problems include:

  • The mat is not properly fastened to the L-Frame with the system's mat locators
  • The tee select in the software does not match what you are using on the GolfAchiever
  • The club selected in the software does not match the club you are using on the GolfAchiever
  • The Physical Parameters in GolfAchiever software have been adjusted from the default settings. Reset to the GolfAchiever default settings for the most accurate results. It is important to note that GolfAchiever algorithms have been tuned (and default settings derrived) after recording and analyzing tens of thousands of shots hit from human and robot subjects of varying abilities. The GolfAchiever Staff continues to press forward in working to improve on GolfAchiever accuracy. Detailed accuracy reports can be found at www.golfachiever.com via the GA Technology link.

2. Environmental Factors cannot be completely accounted for - wind, temperature, humidity, etc. are varying elements that greatly effect where a flying golf ball will land.

3. The GolfAchiever, like all technologies, has limitations in measurement and resulting calculations. Currently, there are no golf technologies that completely measure all parameters of golf swing and ball flight to predict landing area precisely - the technology may never become available due to the costs and variables involved. While the GolfAchiever ball speed, launch angle, and azimuth readings taken on the ball are perfectly precise, there are further calculations that must be made in determining the path (vertically and horizontally) of the clubhead, the vertical and horizontal positioning of the club at impact (where the ball exactly struck the club-face), the speed of the club at impact, and the club’s center of gravity/design. Each of these factors is considered in the GolfAchiever algorithms, which perform the prediction of where the ball will land. Depending upon the assumptions necessary in the calculations, GolfAchiever results provide varying accuracy, depending upon the category. The bullets below provide greater detail on the various levels of accuracy that can be expected from the GolfAchiever.

  • Ball speed has an error rating of less than 0.25%
  • Launch Angle and Azimuth have an error rating of less than 0.1 degree
  • Clubhead Speed mean deviation error is 3.68%
  • Distance mean deviation error is 4.06%