Without such a grant, his family would not have been able to follow his passion. The 58 is versatile in shot options and with the change of grind from D to M I had an increase in performance. So next time the announcer says that someone is hitting a 5 iron from 223, keep in mind that its mostly conditions, and note where the ball actually carries. Ive played four rounds since reading this, and shot 81, 83, 79, and 78. Is here any benefit ideas about beginners level women, what you say? I am disabled now and dont play at all but i had a spinal fusion and two rods put in my back when i was a teenager. I work in the industry and frequently play with low handicaps who tease me into playing longer yardage (they assume at 63 250 I bomb it) my home course is 7400 from the tips, and this frustratingly puts my score in the mid 90s. Circa62, Tiger also ranks 125th on tour in total driving efficiency. Top 100 PGA Tour Player Guide (2021), link to What Driver is Most Used On the PGA Tour? wrong? [/quote] Maybe for one swing he got there. What about the balls we use. Dont Waste Your Money, Should Your Wedges Match Your Irons? Imagine being on the practice ground with Justin Thomas or Nelly Korda week in week out. That's what I think. Mizuno Pro 225 5-GW PX IO I seem to have the same speed as pro women and they are playing the same distances that I am but scoring way way lower with a game built from precision over speed. ?,
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\)hEhH-hFtL+x Different pros however clearly hit their irons different distances but in the table below we have listed the stock yardages of some of the top pros, including Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson, Justin Thomas and Bryson DeChambeau, to let you see how they compare against the average. That tells The average USGA handicap for male golfers has been between 14.0 and 15.0 since 2005. [color=#333333][size=3][background=rgb(229, 228, 226)]Ball Speed - 185 mph[/background][/size][/color] Cobra Radspeed 5W RDX Blue, Mizuno Pro Fli Hi 4i Tour AD DI I didnt start playing until i was 31 and it was over by 42 yet my handicap was 12. The driver is almost always the most talked about golf club in everyone's bag. Vokey inspect all wedges individually but do recommend you look to change wedges after 75 rounds in order to keep the spin rate at its optimum. Dont think they ever release that stuff. Is it around 25-35% less then the AMA group? This informative information was more helpful for golfers. I played Monday and hit my 1st 3 drives over 300 and in the fairway. They hit a 3-wood an average carry distance of 249 yds, a 5-wood 235 yds and 3-hybrids 230 yds. Their experiences, time away from family, and willingness to sacrifice their lives for our freedom has truly made an impact on Justin. Shafts: Project X 125 6.5, Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM9 (46-10F @46.5, 52-08F @51.5, 56-10S @55.5), Titleist Vokey Design WedgeWorks Proto (60.5 T) While golf has given Justin a career he thoroughly enjoys, he knows the life lessons golf can provide. Firstly there is really no need to play an 8 iron that long, secondly why on earth would you play nothing but trap draws especially with short iron Launch angle was between 17-22. To fix that we changed to the new wedge with fresh grooves and made it a degree flatter to straighten my flight up. What is the speed? Srixon WG-706 56 w/ Nippon Modus Prototype C10 S Is a soft ball for club head speed of 90 MPH with the driver better than a hard ball? Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400. Should my ball speed be faster based on the distance Im getting. I appreciate your thoughts, great article. There is no age or nationality restriction for the AMA. Most of the guys I play/practice with are +2 to 5 handicaps. Not As Much As You Think! My problem is the amount of power i have and need to work on half wings. Dear friend, do anyone here user Taylormade RSI 1 Irons. Please include a self-addressed envelope with prepaid postage for return. The following graph shows a plot of the AMAs shots from 160 yards. Trackman is obviously simply a tool for fitting & in no way plays any part on your actual game. For example, I could average over 300 yards per round during the summer with a driver. I'm not going to wear my body down trying to swing that club. [/quote] [color=#333333][size=3][background=rgb(229, 228, 226)]Ball Speed - 185 mph[/background][/size][/color] [quote name='Hamish777' timestamp='1364356541' post='6704153'] [quote name='govols' timestamp='1364404259' post='6707501'] If I slow it down some and shoot for 280-290, I hit more fairways. The AMA has an average club speed of 93.4 mph and an average total distance of 214 yards. I hit the same. Progressive Centre of Gravity - Maintaining the lower CG in the stronger lofts, while raising CG even further in the more lofted clubs. But if you can hit it 275 on your home muni track, that is at least 290 on a tour track with manicured fairways and perfect level tee boxes to hit from. It makes the head look a little rounder, but Vokey has done a great job of disguising this weight distribution at address. [quote name='eddie_max' timestamp='1364438260' post='6711367'] Justin Thomas and Excel Sports Management are not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items. Dustin Johnson can hit a putter 400 yards Shaft:Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 7 X, Irons: TaylorMade P770 (4-5), TaylorMade P7MC (6-PW) There is the same classic stamping on the sole with the BV logo in the middle, SM9 written towards the toe and Vokey Design nearer the heel. I know I'm not a short hitter & I know there's a ton of bs on this board. If it's a longer hole, I'll play the driver. I have been working around that weakness by using shorter clubs off the tee but it leaves me with much longer second shots. It has to do with my ability. Honestly many guys in this small % sort of make every other golfer feel like that . He is 180 ball speed off the driver with outstanding launch numbers. Those numbers seem about right. Not uncommon these days for elite swing speed Your previous content has been restored. Shaft: Aldila NV, Irons: Cobra Amp Forged (4-PW) As you can see, 45% have a club speed between 91 and 100 mph., The AMA is far from efficient with his driver. It is fun and I find that I usually am scoring better than I would say 90% of the guys I play with now, hitting on average longer than 90% and I realize that that is because shooting in the 90s means in golf you are better than most so above average which unless you played since a teenager and have no other life and want to play 4 to 5 days a week or more that is all you can ask for. But you also have to add in the slight mishits, the rainy days, and the balls that land in the rough. it would be great to see this information on a broadcast on a couple of hole locations - combined with protracer. My SM8 wedges are a few years old and have played over the recommended 75 rounds. There isnt anybody who wouldnt like to be able to hit the ball further. [/quote] RJ, What was the actual value of swing speed group 115 mph+, since it shows 0%. If it was published in a journal as well, please could you direct me to where I could find it. I feel like Seve in the sand these days which is never a bad thing. You can watch my full review via the Golfalot YouTube channel here: If you like what you see, please make sure you SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to see all Golfalot video reviews and features first. With a collection of prestigious wins, including the 2017 FedExCup, 2017 PGA Championship, 2021 PLAYERS and 2022 PGA Championship, Justin Thomas is known to many as a celebrated professional on the PGA TOUR. Yes, the TrackMan Combine data is extremely valuable for identifying weaknesses that can be improved, but it is just as (arguably more) important for identify strengths that the golfer can play to without having to spend any additional time practicing. WebPGA Tour players hit their driver a total of 296.6 yards on average with a carry distance of 284.3 yards according to official 2022 Shotlink data. 8.5* Tour Issue 07 Burner // PL Red 65x The AMA has a reported handicap of 14 or 15. Unlock the POWER Muscles in Your Golf Swing! I bet a lot of my tee shots find the rough though. The following chart shows average handicap versus average club speed. Graeme started playing golf when he was only 4 years old and has loved the game ever since. Spin Rate is on the high side, which also could indicate an off-center strike, and probably a negative attack angle both will shorten your distance. [quote name='govols' timestamp='1364353617' post='6703853'] I'm not on here to impress anyone with my driving distance but that doesn't mean I didn't hit it that far. RocketBladez Tour 4-PW // C-Taper Before when I opened the club face I presented too much leading edge, but due to the high bounce and shape with the M grind this doesnt happen. Stay up to date and receive free notifications of new posts by email. The wedge glided through the turf and nipped the ball at impact, resulting in reliable soft strikes. Trackman is obviously simply a tool for fitting & in no way plays any part on your actual game. Your link has been automatically embedded. Titleist 913D3 9.5* Diamana D+ 72s This is something Im finding out at a 14 handicap. WebJon Rahm TrackMan Numbers. They hit 4-irons 208 yards and 5-irons 199 yards on average. The "you have to be a tour player to hit a long way" mentality is comical to say the least. hard to say for sure who was at fault in the beginning i am 7 handicap play with a friend who is 26-28 i play blue he plays white even when an extra player joins me on the blue he still plays white. [quote name='govols' timestamp='1364403614' post='6707409'] Im 65 years old. There is nothing worse than getting the club stuck in the ground at impact. I then picked up the lob wedge, historically as a two wedge player I need high versatility with this club as it is 6 degrees more lofted than my 52. Try a par 3 course (18 holes) of any length and compare your results to your handicap. Apex Height 112' 11" Take Bubba for example who can increase his AoA to 5-6 and hit balls 350 yards in the air when screwing around on the range however on the course he hardly does that. They must get club speed confused with ball speed, Cough Some people may exaggerate slightly , Hi My ball speed is with driver 195 km/h AND 160 km/h with a 6 iron Schaft = rgular or ???? Distance to Apex 195.9 Brooks Koepka, winner of the US Open 2017 and 2018. My handicap is 24, but my driving (swing) works well. Ball Speed- 176.38 average, 179.45 high Does that make sense? Golf critics talk about technology making golf courses obsolete because of distance, but what they fail to clarify is that this only pertains to 0.1% of the golfing population. As a whole PGA pros hit their pitching wedge an average carry distance of 141 yards. Knowing tee shot distances and iron distances helps with that. Very unfortunately most of us are too busy with other things we need to do. Spin- 2645, 1948 low, 3745 high This instant gratification can be achieved through the 30-45 minute TrackMan Combine process! The longest player hits it 320 yards Great read with invaluable data and information. I still feel these are better players clubs for 15 handicappers or below as they are bladed heads which require you to deliver the club consistently and strike the centre of the face. The numbers posted above are cool to me because you can see Tiger hits balls on the range like he does on the course. The average for those golfers was 117 mph. [/quote] We share your golf passion. TaylorMade Stealth+ 8 w/ PX Handcrafted Prototype EvenFlow Black 65 6.5, TaylorMade SIM ROCKET 14.5 w/ PX Handcrafted EvenFlow Black 75 6.5, TaylorMade SIM 18 Tour Issue w/ PX Handcrafted EvenFlow Black 75 6.5, TaylorMade SIM 2 Max Rescue 3-19 w/ PX RDX Smoke 90 6.5, TaylorMade SIM 2 Max Rescue 4-22 w/ PX RDX Smoke 90 6.5, Srixon ZX7 6-AW w/ Nippon Modus Tour125 Stiff [color=#333333][size=3][background=rgb(229, 228, 226)]8.5* Driver[/background][/size][/color] I would have guessed #1 because of the "low spin" mantra, even though the launch is a touch low. 14* SLDR // Speeder 8.3x also his AoD on the stinger. I think you wish you hit it further. I don't measure my driver distance. The LDA guys can't hang with the short games and are wildly sporadic with their tee shots, hence why they get multiple tries. Anyone remember young Guan the 14 year old at Augusta he was so small he could only drive it 250 but did alright. Ball Speed 176.38 Spin: 3811. I think some of you think too highly of yourselves & don't give tour players enough credit. [/quote] More photos from the event here. I think you wish you hit it further. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Crazy thing is I hit my 3 wood off the tee about 250 yards. On average PGA Tour pros hit a 3-wood a carry distance of 249 yards. Have a look at his numbers. This is so I could hit it higher and spin it more, enabling me to access that tough pin position. As golf instruction and coaching continue to move more towards verifiable data (what the instructor/coach knows) and further away from guess and check (what the instructor/coach thinks), we expect to see more improvement in the golf community. While these yardages will give you a general guide as to how far pros hit their wedges it is important to remember how particular all the pros are about these clubs especially. Skill Triumphs Over All! Have a look at his driver and 6 Justin came from 7 strokes back to start the final round at the 2022 PGA Championship which ties the largest final round comeback in PGA Championship history. I recently had my swing analyzed and would like to share the results so that maybe someone could explain this in simpler terms. Milled grooves - SM9 sees Titleist use a new saw to cut their grooves, instead of stamping them onto the face. yfvp
~ AnFVS0Y")Mb@3PNm[GVI=! And as it is highly unlikely even the best pros in the world never want to hit their driver as far as they can so it is clearly the club we are going to get the best idea of the maximum distance they hit the ball. The average drive on tour last year was 289 yards. Both wedges I could spin and release depending on the swing I put on the shot, I was especially a fan of the lob wedge chip shot which stopped on the second bounce. Mizumo T22 Blue 54 58 S400 TI Club Head Speed 119.55 Shaft: Aldila NV, 7-wood: Callaway Big Bertha The materials are superb and generate fantastic feedback on the strike through the head, shafts, grip and into your hands. I take most info in many sections of this board with a grain of salt. Items sent in without return postage will not be returned. I ultimately decided on the Tour AD DI 6X as a better choice. The difference in a lot of longer amateurs and pros is control. Id estimate the average tour player will hit their basic solid drive between 295-310 under neutral conditions. [b]XHP 3-Deep (13)- 7.3X @ 43.5 I know what you are thinking, there is a lot that goes into making a wedge. Is the dispersion linear, eg at 176 yards is it the same proportion at 88 feet or more? Ive hit greens from 210 out with a 20 degree hybrid. Don't doubt the ability of some people to produce similar numbers to the pros. Not sure how you measure it down to the exact yard on an average driving range. Average club speed was 105-112, average ball speed was 139-152, and average rpm was between 4400-5100. FYI I hit my drive 240-250 he often hits is way past me from the whites. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. G.O.A.T.? Trap draw? That's not Justin, that's Johnny. By Handicap, Age & Swingspeed, Should Your Driver Match Your Woods? And that was 12 years ago. [color=#333333][size=3][background=rgb(229, 228, 226)]Average Distance - 302 yards[/background][/size][/color] By funding programming and fulfilling requests of those in need, they are committed to showing compassion, displaying kindness, and making a difference in the world. Im wondering if there are outliers here?. No question - 100%. Justins interest in the military was inspired by some of the men and women in uniform he has met over the years. I've seen plenty of tour pros hit balls & played with many good golfers. link to What Irons Do the Pros Use? I'd really like to see Tiger's path and face numbers too among others especially seeing how far left he aims at times. I remember they had the analysis of his 8 iron that he hit at firestone from like 200+ out in a golf digest or something a couple years ago don't remember any of the numbers unfortunately tho M2, maybe 915 FD 913 HD 712u 3 714 AP2 4-p SM5 53, 59 Circa62 knock it close Advanced Members 6.2k Feedback 0 0 0 Total Rating 0% Posted What I find funny is the number of people on here that think it's ridiculous that an amateur golfer claims to have similar numbers to a professional. %PDF-1.5
[/quote] Its important to turn your body to get that extra speed. But if you take the averages over a season you are going to get more than a good idea of how far the pros are hitting each club. pleased to hear you are enjoying it now though. Callaway XR Pro (20) Diamana White 90X Thankfully also the SM9s dont seem to be ripping the cover off your ball, but looking at the Trackman numbers the backspin was high which you'd expect from the milled grooves. I spent a year playing by myself getting lessons finding a swing and just focused on having fun. And for those golfers looking to make more substantial improvements to their game, the TrackMan Combine provides a roadmap for the improvement journey and accurate, immediate feedback at all checkpoints / stops along the way. It's not the length that makes a pro. There is a very obvious relationship between these two variables. The "you have to be a tour player to hit a long way" mentality is comical to say the least. I suppose you have the biggest and fastest car as well ?