Importing TrackMan Sessions — FAQ

What is a TrackMan stroke file?

A TrackMan stroke file (.tms) is an export from TrackMan Performance Studio — the software that runs on TrackMan launch monitors. It contains everything from your TrackMan session: all radar measurements (ball speed, launch angle, spin, carry, club path, face angle, and 30+ more metrics) plus the high-speed videos recorded by the TrackMan cameras.

How do I export a stroke file from TrackMan?

In TrackMan Performance Studio:

1. Go to the Analytics screen
2. Switch to Table View (so you can see individual strokes)
3. Select the strokes you want to export — or select all
4. Choose Export → Stroke File (.tms)
5. Save the file to a USB drive, email it to yourself, or upload to cloud storage (iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox)

The .tms file is typically 200–450 MB depending on how many strokes and camera angles are included.

How do I get the file onto my device?

However works best for your setup:

• USB drive — Plug into your iPad or Mac directly and access via the Files app
• iCloud Drive — Save the .tms to iCloud from the TrackMan computer; it appears on all your Apple devices automatically
• Google Drive / Dropbox — Upload from the TrackMan computer, then open from the cloud app on your device
• AirDrop — If the TrackMan computer is a Mac, AirDrop to your iPhone or iPad
• Email — Email it to yourself (if under your email's attachment limit)

The goal is to get the .tms file somewhere your iPhone, iPad, or Mac can access it through the Files app.

How do I import into MotionEdge?

1. In MotionEdge, go to the Sessions tab
2. Tap the overflow menu (⋯) in the top-right of the Sessions list → "TrackMan (.TMS)"
3. Browse to the .tms file in the file picker (iCloud Drive, USB drive, or any location accessible through the Files app)
4. MotionEdge reads the file and shows you a preview — facility name, player name, date, and a list of every stroke with club type and key metrics
5. Select which swings to import — all are selected by default, but you can deselect any you don't want (topped shots, practice swings, etc.)
6. Tap Import — MotionEdge creates a session with all selected swings

That's it. Your TrackMan videos and radar data are now in MotionEdge.

What happens after import?

Once imported, your TrackMan swings are full MotionEdge swings. You can:

• Review videos with scrubbing, slow motion, and frame-by-frame playback
• See all radar metrics — ball speed, carry, spin, club path, face angle, smash factor, and everything else TrackMan measured
• Run pose analysis — MotionEdge detects your skeleton in the TrackMan videos and computes joint angles, positions, and movement patterns
• Share with AI Coach — this is where it gets powerful. The AI receives your pose data AND your TrackMan numbers together. It can correlate what your body did with what the ball did: "Your club path was 4° out-to-in and your spin axis was 12° left — looking at your skeleton, your hands are moving outward in the first 100ms of the downswing. Here's what to work on."

The real use case: practice at a TrackMan studio

Most golfers don't own a TrackMan — but many practice at indoor facilities that have them. Places like indoor golf studios, simulator bays, and practice centers often run TrackMan systems.

Here's the workflow:

1. Practice at the facility — hit balls on the TrackMan, get your numbers, work on your game
2. Before you leave — ask the facility to export your session as a stroke file, or do it yourself from Performance Studio (Table View → Export → Stroke File)
3. Save to USB or cloud — get the .tms file onto your own storage
4. Import into MotionEdge at home — now you have the TrackMan videos and data on your own device, permanently
5. Analyze at your pace — run AI coaching, compare across sessions, review specific swings you want to groove
6. Share with your coach — export as a .mef file and send to your coach. They get your videos, radar data, and pose analysis all in one package

The value: your TrackMan data doesn't stay locked on the facility's computer. You take it with you, analyze it with MotionEdge's tools, and build a history of sessions you can track over time.

Can I export an imported TrackMan session to share?

Yes. Once a TrackMan session is in MotionEdge, it's a regular session. You can export it as a .mef file (see the Sharing Sessions FAQ) and send it to any device or person — all the TrackMan data travels with it.

What TrackMan metrics are available after import?

Everything TrackMan measures — over 30 metrics across ball flight and club delivery:

Ball flight: Ball Speed, Launch Angle, Launch Direction, Spin Rate, Spin Axis, Carry, Total Distance, Max Height, Landing Angle, Hang Time, Side distances, Curve

Club delivery: Club Speed, Attack Angle, Club Path, Face Angle, Face to Path, Dynamic Loft, Spin Loft, Smash Factor, Swing Direction, Swing Plane, Low Point, Impact Height

All metrics display in your preferred units (metric or imperial).

Do the TrackMan videos work with MotionEdge's pose detection?

Yes. MotionEdge runs pose estimation on whatever video is available. TrackMan face-on and down-the-line camera videos work well for skeleton detection. The internal impact camera (if included) is lower resolution but can still be reviewed frame-by-frame.