Zelocity PureContact Launch Monitor

[Jay]

I just ordered the Zelocity PureContact Launch Monitor from intheholegolf.com for $229. The PGA Academy Pro, Mike Richards, from whom I received my lesson was using it to gauge my carry distances for evaluation purposes. I intend to do the same on the range once the spring arrives. Stay tuned for my review, and if you have used this, please let me know what you think!

Jay

http://www.intheholegolf.com/store/zelpc.html

[Jay]

I suppose I should add the Specs...



PureContact Specifications

General:

- Golf ball flight monitor with integrated Doppler-radar transceiver; patented technology; made in USA
- Shot data displayed on onboard unit display
- 100 shot memory; memory is cleared each time the unit is powered off
- Records shots ranging from 30 yards to 420 yards Carry Distance
- Unit displays distance readings in yards or meters (user selected - defaulted to yards)
- Outputs: Ball Velocity, Carry or Total Distance (user selected - defaulted to Carry), Session Average Ball Velocity and Average Distance

Applications:

- Serious and Avid Golfers, Golf Instruction, Club Sales, Event Rentals, Driving Ranges

Performance:

- For use with right-handed and left-handed golfers - no adjustments
- No adjustments for any club
- Indoor or outdoor use; No calibration required
- No setup; power on and start hitting

Convenience:

- Portable, compact design; comes complete with unit, rubber boot and instructions
- Operates using 9-volt battery (not included); average life 6 hrs (Alkaline) 20 hrs (Lithium Ion)
- No maintenance required; one (1) year factory warranty; repaired at factory
- One (1) year customer service included

Construction:

- Rugged plastic enclosure in sturdy rubber boot with stand

Power:

- Runs on one 9V Alkaline or Lithium Ion battery (not included)

Dimensions:

- PureContact? Unit: (H x W x D): 6" x 4" x 1" Weight: ~11oz

Environment:

- Operating temperature: 20° to 125°F; 1% to 99% Relative Humidity
- Non-operating storage conditions: -20° to 130°F; 1% to 99% Relative Humidity
- Compliant with FCC, CE and IC product regulations

[Jay]

Finally after 2 weeks, my unit was on my doorstep. And in typical Jay's luck i found it on my doorstep upon returning from the practice range! ugh

and i need to get a 9-volt apparently. double ugh!

might be another week before i can test it, i'll let you know

[Jay]

Well, I have had the opportunity to use the Zelocity launch monitor on a few occasions now, and it has turned out to be a great tool. I no longer have to bother using/worrying if the yardage signs and/or flags are accurate. I just set this baby up and swing away.

here is a pic of what registered after a clean 7i shot. And my goal is to increase those numbers as the season progresses.

[Jay]

I had the chance to use it again on the range this past week and i can tell that my 7-iron is getting longer! Here is the proof...



However, the Zelocity PureContact is not without its faults either. Pictured below is the reading after a worm burner. My best guess is that it recorded the club head, rather than the ball!



The day I hit my 7-iron 236 is the day I show up a Q School! haha!