Garmin XERO “Power Factor” what do I use this for?

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I finally used the app to look at all the data available.

The field I don’t understand is:

POWER FACTOR (PF)
Displays the power factor for the most recent shot. Power factor is a measurement of the momentum of the projectile.

What/How am I supposed to use this data?

 

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From what I read, my take on this is:

Energy on target or "knock down power."

 

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USK308 said:

From what I read, my take on this is:

Energy on target or "knock down power."

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But at what distance?

 

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Guessing it's at your "zero" distance, but the manual is rather lackluster in that information!!! I don't have one [yet] ... so I'll be watching the thread for others who likely have more knowledge! LOL

 

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That is most likely providing you with your power factor for competitions. USPSA/IDPA/IPSC, etc. Seems to match up, anyway.

Power Factor Calculator

 

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If you needed to know, you'd already know...

 

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