How to use FlightScope’s Trajectory Optimizer
Mastering your ball flight is a cornerstone of achieving optimal performance on the golf course. FlightScope's Trajectory Optimizer, available on the FS Golf App for Mevo+ Pro Package and X3 users, equips golfers with a valuable tool to achieve this.
The Trajectory Optimizer feature facilitates a real-time comparison of the current launch conditions of any selected shot you hit with any club in your bag with the ideal calculated trajectory for that club – based on your personal data, whether you want to optimize for carry or total distance, and your desired flight height (high, normal, or low).
The personalized ideal trajectory is calculated using smash factor, launch angle, and spin rate, and is based on the ball speed and carry distance of your selected shot.
By analyzing the simulated flight path and accompanying data generated by the Trajectory Optimizer alongside your actual ball flight, you can identify areas for improvement to elevate your game. For instance, if you hit a 7-iron that carries 150 yards, the optimizer will indicate the ideal carry distance for your 7-iron based on your data (e.g. 158 yards) and compare this to your actual smash factor, launch angle, and spin rate. This comparison may reveal that while your smash factor and spin rate are optimal, your launch angle is too low, resulting in a shorter carry distance than your potential.
Here's a step-by-step guide to use the Trajectory Optimizer:
Get Started:
1. Open the FS Golf App and connect to your unit (the Trajectory Optimizer feature is only available for Mevo+ Pro Package and X3 users)
2. Start a new "Full Swing" session.
Access the Trajectory Optimizer:
3. During your session, tap the four squares icon in the top right corner.
4. From the menu, select "Trajectory Optimizer."
If you are using FS PC Software, you can access the Trajectory Optimizer by selecting the 'Trajectory Optimizer' button on the right side of your screen during your session.

Set Your Optimization Goals:
5. Choose what aspect of your ball flight you would like to work on: Carry Distance or Total Distance.
6. Select your desired flight path: Low, Medium, or High trajectory.
7. Pick your playing surface: Soft, Medium, or Hard. This only affects the Total Distance optimization.
Choose a Shot for Analysis:
8. Select a club (e.g. Driver) and a specific shot, or group of shots, from your current session.
9. The Trajectory Optimizer will use this data (carry distance, ball speed, launch angle, spin rate, and smash factor) for calculations.

Analyze the Results:
10. The Trajectory Optimizer will display the ideal carry distance, smash factor, launch angle, and spin rate for your chosen settings compared to the actual values of your selected shot.
11. This comparison helps you identify areas for improvement. You may find, for example, that a high spin rate might be hindering your carry distance.
Experiment and Improve
Achieving the perfect ball flight is a journey, not a destination. Use the Trajectory Optimizer to experiment, learn from the results, and make adjustments to your swing for better performance on the course.