In this article, we will walk you through how to select the right ball for Ball Conversion.
Why Ball Type Selection Matters
Range balls behave differently than premium balls. They produce different Ball Speeds, Launch Angles, Spin Rates and Carry Distances compared to premium balls. Selecting the correct ball type allows the system to automatically convert those measurements so players see results that reflect what a premium golf ball would actually do.
The Nine Ball Categories
The software classifies golf balls into nine buckets:
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| Premium | Standard tour-quality ball |
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| Premium Hard | Premium ball with harder feel |
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| Premium Soft | Premium ball with softer feel |
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| Hard | Harder range-type ball |
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| Medium | Mid-range ball |
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| Soft | Softer range-type ball |
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| Floater | Lightweight ball that floats in water (40g vs. normal 46g) |
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| Limited Distance Hard | Reduced-flight ball, harder construction |
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| Limited Distance Soft | Reduced-flight ball, softer construction |
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How to Identify Your Ball Type
Step 1 — Check the Known Ball List
If it's listed, simply select that category.
If your ball isn’t on the list, proceed with step 2A or 2B:
Step 2A — Test It Yourself (simple approach)
You'll need a good ball striker and both your range ball and a premium ball (e.g. Pro V1).
Hit the following shots and record the averages:
- 6 x 6-iron with your range ball
- 6 x 6-iron with a Pro V1
- 6 x pitching wedge with your range ball
- 6 x pitching wedge with a Pro V1
Remove any poorly struck shots. Then keep editing unknown ball to a different ball type until Converted launch data of the unknown ball is the most similar to the premium ball.
For more information: Check out this webinar from Trackman:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RS9TI-84I-s
Another (more detailed) option is to use the decision tree below:
Step 2B — Test It Yourself (detailed approach – decision tree)
6-Iron Ball Speed — Is the range ball more than 2% different from the premium ball?
- No difference (within 2%) → proceed to 6-iron Spin Rate
- Higher (>2%) → likely a Floater or Premium
- Lower (>2%) → likely a Limited Distance ball
6-Iron Spin Rate — Is it within ±400 RPM of the Pro V1?
- Similar (within 400 RPM) → proceed to wedge spin rate
- Higher → select the "hard" category
- Lower → select the "soft/medium" category
Wedge Spin Rate — Is it significantly lower than the Pro V1 (more than 800 RPM less)?
- Yes → Medium, Hard, or Limited Distance category
- No → Premium category