For many Canadian golfers, winter practice takes place under a roof, in simulators, performance studios and indoor training centres. Launch monitors have become essential tools for staying sharp year-round.
What many golfers may not realize is that Titleist has developed a golf ball engineered specifically to perform better in indoor, radar-based simulator environments, helping players get more accurate data from every swing.
It’s called Titleist RCT – short for Radar Capture Technology – and it’s quietly changing the way golfers practise indoors.
Why indoor golf needs a different kind of ball
Radar-based launch monitors track a golf ball’s flight to measure spin. Indoors, where shots travel only a fraction of their normal distance before hitting a screen or net, measuring spin accurately can be challenging.
Titleist’s RCT golf balls address that challenge by embedding a radar-reflective element directly into the ball’s cover, enabling radar systems to measure spin rather than estimate it, even with limited flight.
The result is more reliable launch data, including spin rate, spin axis and carry distance – all without changing how the ball feels or performs.
Importantly, RCT golf balls are identical in construction and performance to their non-RCT counterparts, meaning players don’t have to trade realism for better data.
What it means for beginners
For golfers new to the game, indoor simulators are often the first exposure to structured practice. Accurate feedback can help beginners understand how their swing affects ball flight – without overwhelming them.
Using an RCT ball means launch monitors can provide clearer, more consistent numbers, helping beginners more easily connect cause and effect. That confidence matters early on, especially when learning basics like solid contact, launch angle and shot shape.
More reliable data can also prevent beginners from chasing misleading numbers — allowing them to focus on building sound fundamentals.
Why advanced players should care
For experienced golfers, details matter. Spin rates, launch windows and gapping precision are critical, and inaccurate indoor readings can lead to incorrect assumptions about performance.
With RCT technology, advanced players can trust that the numbers they see indoors closely match real-world ball flight. That makes winter practice more meaningful and club-fitting sessions more precise.
Whether fine-tuning wedge spin, dialing in driver launch or comparing equipment, RCT balls allow players to train with confidence that their data tells the true story.
A powerful tool for coaches and fitters
For coaches, instructors and club fitters, accuracy is everything. Reliable spin data is essential for diagnosing swing issues, teaching shot control and recommending equipment.
RCT balls eliminate the need for stickers or workarounds often used indoors to help radar systems detect spin. There’s no setup required and no change to the ball’s orientation — it works automatically.
That efficiency allows coaches to focus on instruction rather than technology, while delivering clearer insights to players of all skill levels.
Built on trusted Titleist performance
RCT technology is available across several of Titleist’s most popular models, including Pro V1, Pro V1x, Pro V1x Left Dash and AVX. Each version delivers the same feel, flight and consistency golfers expect — indoors or outdoors.
For Canadian golfers spending more time in simulators, RCT golf balls offer a simple yet meaningful upgrade: better data, better feedback and better practice — all year long.