Parrymeter 2.0
Measure the smoothness and trueness of any fine grass surface using smartphone technology.
Measure smoothness and trueness with the smartphone in your pocket
Using a unique set of sensors built into every iPhone device, the app detects thousands of vertical and lateral movements per measurement. This provides the most reliable, accurate and scientific ball-rolling data ever.
Endless possibilities
Measure all operations, cultural practices and even turf treatments such as fertilisers and PGRs. ParryMeter can help you measure anything and everything, helping you understand what works best for your lawn.
Rolling greens
Do you roll the greens? How often? ParryMeter will help you discover the benefits (or not) of rolling the greens. Find out if double rolling is more beneficial than single rolling, even test different types of rollers. The ParryMeter can also measure this.
Mowing configuration
Measuring smoothness and trueness before and after mowing operations will help you find the perfect setting for your mower. Cutter heights, roller choice, cutting frequency and even HOC can be measured by ParryMeter.
Benefits
1. Objective Measurement of Green Quality
- Trueness Measurement: The Parrymeter 2.0 accurately measures the ball’s deviation from a straight path on the green, providing a quantitative assessment of the green's trueness.
- Smoothness Assessment: It evaluates the smoothness of the green by detecting any bumps or irregularities that could affect ball roll, allowing for precise maintenance actions.
2. Improved Decision-Making
- Data-Driven Maintenance: The objective data provided by the Parrymeter 2.0 helps greenkeepers make informed decisions about when and where to carry out maintenance tasks such as rolling, verticutting, or topdressing.
- Targeted Interventions: By identifying specific areas of the green that are less true or smooth, greenkeepers can focus their efforts on those areas, optimizing time and resources.
3. Enhanced Playing Conditions
- Consistency Across Greens: Regular use of the Parrymeter 2.0 ensures that all greens meet a consistent standard, enhancing the overall playing experience for golfers.
- Improved Ball Roll: By maintaining smoother and truer greens, the tool helps in providing a more predictable and enjoyable ball roll, which is a key aspect of the golfing experience.
4. Validation of Maintenance Practices
- Before-and-After Comparisons: Greenkeepers can use the Parrymeter 2.0 to measure the effectiveness of different maintenance practices by comparing the green's conditions before and after treatment.
- Benchmarking: The data collected can be used to benchmark the performance of greens over time, helping to refine maintenance strategies and justify investments in specific treatments.
5. Reputation and Course Standards
- Maintaining High Standards: Consistently well-maintained greens are a hallmark of high-quality golf courses. The Parrymeter 2.0 helps in maintaining these standards, which can enhance the course's reputation and appeal.
- Customer Satisfaction: Golfers expect high-quality greens, and by using the Parrymeter 2.0, greenkeepers can ensure that they meet or exceed these expectations, leading to higher customer satisfaction.
6. Ease of Use and Efficiency
- User-Friendly Design: The Parrymeter 2.0 is typically designed to be easy to use, allowing greenkeepers to quickly assess green conditions without requiring extensive training.
- Time Efficiency: The tool allows for rapid assessment of greens, enabling greenkeepers to cover more ground in less time compared to manual assessments.
