The TRUTH About Launch Monitors (You’re Using Them Wrong)

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Most golfers buy a launch monitor hoping it will transform their game… and then it ends up collecting dust. In this video, I’ll show you 5 proven ways to practice effectively with launch monitors so that it never happens again. These methods helped me add 30+ yards of driver distance, straighten out my ball flight, dial in my wedges, and eventually reach a plus handicap after 20 years of playing.

Whether you own a Foresight GC3, Rapsodo MLM2Pro, TrackMan, GCQuad, or any consumer launch monitor, these are the exact systems I use in my own practice - and they work for every skill level.

What You’ll Learn in This Video:
⛳️ How to increase driver distance using ball speed, launch angle, spin rate & attack angle
⛳️ How tee height and ball position change your AoA (and your carry distance by 20–30 yards)
⛳️ How to run dispersion tests to choose smarter targets off the tee
⛳️ How to master awkward wedge distances (40–80 yards) using carry control
⛳️ How to “avoid extremes” with club path & AoA to create functional patterns
⛳️ The best way to use combines, skills tests & simulated golf for meaningful practice
⛳️ BONUS: Why monitoring perceived effort may fix your driver more than speed training

You’ll also see real numbers from both the Foresight GC3 and the Rapsodo MLM2Pro, including:
• Ball speed
• Launch angle
• Spin rate
• Attack angle
• Club path
• Dispersion patterns
• Wedge carry distance control
• Speed training metrics

The GC3 is my go-to for professional-level accuracy without paying TrackMan/GCQuad prices, but the MLM2Pro continues to impress me with its blend of cost, accuracy, and software - especially indoors with Titleist RCT balls.

If you want to make your launch monitor practice actually lead to lower scores, this video provides a comprehensive blueprint.

0:00 Intro
1:04 Increase Driver Distance
6:34 Dispersion Testing
9:09 Awkward Wedge Training
11:53 Avoiding Extremes
14:11 Combines & Skill Tests
15:23 Perceived Effort Testing

Who am I?

My name is Jon Sherman 👋. I'm a best-selling author, PGA Tour coach, and a golfer just like you. I aim to help golfers of all levels lower their scores and enjoy the game more, but without talking about the golf swing. I focus on four topics - expectation management, strategy, practice, and the mental game. I'll share some of my best advice on this channel in an easy-to-understand, actionable format.