Launch monitor data from Kaggle provides structured metrics like ball speed, launch angle, and spin rate. The dataset, curated by Buraporn Subsomboon for the Golf Performance Data Repository, includes video recordings and analysis notes to support evaluation and reproducibility. It was last updated on 2026-04-27.
Use Cases
- Predicting ball carry distance based on launch angle and spin rate metrics
- Classifying swing types using the included video recordings
- Analyzing the relationship between ball speed and other performance variables
- Reproducing swing analysis studies using the provided notes and data
Strengths
- Includes video recordings and analysis notes alongside structured data
- Sourced from a launch monitor, suggesting instrumented measurement
- Supports reproducibility and long-term digital preservation as stated in the description
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
- Last updated 2026-04-27; freshness should be verified
Provenance
- Source
- Kaggle (original), Golf Performance Data Repository (curated)
- Collection Method
- Collected using a launch monitor
- Freshness
- 2026-04-27 03:53:51