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. X-Forged UT (#3- 21)- DG X700 Stay up to date and receive free notifications of new posts by email. Mike Austins Secret Release Move to Multiply Your Clubhead Speed. [quote name='baseballfrk8998' timestamp='1364408786' post='6708081'] Hang Time 5.8 I would say probably is bs. [/quote] Of course, playing shorter courses seems very obvious if you want to improve performance. This informative information was more helpful for golfers. Hang Time 5.8 we never play for money. [color=#333333][size=3][background=rgb(229, 228, 226)]Average Distance - 302 yards[/background][/size][/color] 100% of all funds raised with be used to make a constructive and quality impact for a deserving child, family or charity. The AMA is capable of carrying the ball much further than his current total distance. How about heading out to Wedgefield in Georgetown, SC? I'll pass. He is committed to having a positive effect on their lives. That means the distance from the center of the green tothe edge averages just under 44 feet. RocketBladez Tour 4-PW // C-Taper He has an average attack angle of -1.6 degrees. Top 100 Player Analysis. [Note If you are interested in what drivers and fairway woods the top 100 PGA Tour players are using check out the in-depth analysis we have done here.]. WebJon Rahm TrackMan Numbers. PGA 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. [quote name='jeffrey08250' timestamp='1364360280' post='6704435'] They make me giddy and want to practice my short game all the time. They think that a drives are always over 320, which they are not not even close. If I have a front pin with a hard green, I would go at it harder with the shorter club, maybe a 150 yard pitching wedge. 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. Artisan MT Grind (58) DG S400 First we have to determine the average length of the par 4s at your course from the different tees available. [/quote] As the previous poster said Im 43 so wont be Bubba Watson anytime soon. Imagine throwing darts as the commentary teams say on television. I have also never heard a beginner or poorer striker of the golf ball say I need to lower my ball flight which is what these are said to do. Total Distance Efficiency 2.484 In 2019, he launched the Justin Thomas Foundation, aimed to help military families, junior golf and children in need. For example, I could average over 300 yards per round during the summer with a driver. These high-level numbers of course dont always tell the whole story as the pros like us are faced with an infinite variety of golf shots which dont always mean they are hitting each club as far as they possibly can for every shot. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. 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. It's good for some laughs. [/quote] I play from the whites if it is more of a difficult or bigger course. Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 X, 3-wood: Titleist TSR3 (15 degrees @ 14.25) I wouldn't take a trackman stat to the bank. [b]Tiger Woods[/b] 5 0 obj
My full swing with a driver was anout ewual to an average guys 9 iron turn. A lot of guys come from athletic backgrounds too, and maybe took up the game at an older age. Driver 6 Iron Brooks Koepka Related Posts Erik Van Rooyen Driver Numbers Sei Young A good drive might only yield 250 and that isnt exciting. For example, I could average over 300 yards per round during the summer with a driver. Hamish777, March 26, 2013 in WRX Club Techs. On average pros drive the ball a total of 296.6 yards (yds) according to official PGA Shotlink data. Driver: Titleist TSi3 (10 degrees) Finally the bunker shot, this is where I feel Vokey really stand out and help my game. Some of us didn't have the means or access to learn and play a lot of golf when we were Teeball aged. I'd really like to see Tiger's path and face numbers too among others especially seeing how far left he aims at times. It has to do with my ability. I have a terrible slice that knocks A LOT of yards off of my drive. The average for those golfers was 117 mph. I have always wanted a push draw and now i can see the light in the tunnel. also his AoD on the stinger. The ball shoots from the face and you lose the control of the ball. Your ball speed is a little low which could indicate an off-center strike. Dont be that person, as how your club interacts with the turf is more vital in wedges than with any other club. RJ, What was the actual value of swing speed group 115 mph+, since it shows 0%. Yes! I've had the privilege of playing with and watching tour players in person, so I know what they're capable of. I think this is very interesting but misleading. To me, working on improving distance happens only after theyve advanced beyond the AMA category. So much so that if I'm 220 out, a distance I can reach with a perfect 5 wood, ill hit to 50, pitch, putt, par and drive you insane. It is all about the short game WebReport PP - Read online for free. Everyone has one. May I ask how many of them have 120 mph swing. I'm not on here to impress anyone with my driving distance but that doesn't mean I didn't hit it that far. Clear editor. I bet a lot of my tee shots find the rough though. I'm BARELY 250 off the tee, but I will mop the floor with most from 125 in The professionals are going to hit the ball on the screws significantly more often than the AMA. 716MB (5-PW)- DG S400 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. For example, I could average over 300 yards per round during the summer with a driver. The TrackMan Combine data collected from over 10,000 golfers of all levels from around the world will be used to analyze his performance in hopes of better understanding where improvement(s) can be made. We share your golf passion. Bump up your confidence around the greens. [quote name='baseballfrk8998' timestamp='1364403832' post='6707431'] 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 [url="http://www.rotaryswing.com/golf-instruction/golfequipment/golf-launch-monitor.php"]http://www.rotaryswinch-monitor.php[/url] My 8 iron 190yards 5iron 252 yards Pw is 150yrds And loft 56 at 120yrds Loft 110 yrds How do i control the power to less distance? 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. The flight is reduced and the spin still remains. I don't measure my driver distance. Scotty Cameron SS Newport Beach w/ UST Frequency Filter and Rosemark Thorn 1.52 grip. 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 I hit the same. Can crush it further by trap drawing it really stepping on it. Flexibility, speed, and knowing how to transfer energy the most effi Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei AV RAW Blue 75 TX, Hybrid: Titleist TSi2 (21 degrees) This is something Butch Harmon has been trying to get Danielle Kang to do for a few years because it simplifies the shot and you can go at the flag more. Mack Made Custom Blade. 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. To help however answer the question as well as we can the table below shows the varying distances some of the top pros, including Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson, are hitting their wedges, together with the degrees of loft their clubs are listed at. I often feel articles such as this are skewed. [quote name='govols' timestamp='1364353617' post='6703853'] 2 vs 3 vs 4 Hybrid Distances, How Far Should I Hit My Irons? Not at all. Length is nothing. Tiger hits his 3-iron a carry distance of 240 yards on average while his 4-iron goes 225 yards and 5-iron 210 yards. The previous table looked at the approach distance the AMA will have based on hole length and average drive distance. 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. My average driving distance is 240 but IF I can make a shot in the sweet spot (Stars Aligned after a long Prayer) I can go 290 to 300 measured on the golf course. ?,
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\)hEhH-hFtL+x Finally, course strategy is an improvement that can be made without having to change anything relating to the swing, technique, or other physical items. 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. WebCongratulations to Justin Thomas ! a lower loft) or a touch weaker (i.e. For example for a 170 yard shot into the green a quick glance at his iron yardages shows he could decide to play either a three-quarter 8-iron or try to hit a 9-iron as far as he can his max distance for that club. Just ask Corey Pavin, Mark Wilson, Mike Weir, Fred Funk. The AMA isnt going to be achieving this max theoretical 255 yard drive very often. The title would be just as useful as well. However, it is more the fact that golfers are playing courses that are too long relative to club speed and skill level. Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X, 3-wood: TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus (15 degrees @ 14) Do you suppose my distance is bs? [color=#333333][size=3][background=rgb(229, 228, 226)]Ball Speed - 185 mph[/background][/size][/color] Add Driving Distance by Analyzing the Worlds Longest Driver! Milled grooves - SM9 sees Titleist use a new saw to cut their grooves, instead of stamping them onto the face. This is something Im finding out at a 14 handicap. 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 WebJustin Thomas TrackMan Numbers Congratulations to Justin Thomas with his latest victory at the Dell Technologies Championship, well played! Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD IZ 7 S, Hybrid: Callaway Apex (19 degrees) 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. Mine isnt that much higher and i hit driver 275 yards. But then on the next hole when they come back down the hill with the wind behind them, they all go 340. In the lower lofted wedges (46-52) at address the club sits squarer, the leading edge looks to be straighter and less rounded at the top of the toe. Not sure how you measure it down to the exact yard on an average driving range. Trackman is obviously simply a tool for fitting & in no way plays any part on your actual game. While golf has given Justin a career he thoroughly enjoys, he knows the life lessons golf can provide. Only 0.4% of the average male amateur population is above a club speed of 115 mph. [/quote] [quote name='govols' timestamp='1364403614' post='6707409'] If I slow it down some and shoot for 280-290, I hit more fairways. If it's a really short par 4, I will hit an iron, hybrid, or fairway wood to play to that ideal distance range. TI Taylormade SIM (9.0) Tensei CK Pro Orange 70TX In my experiences wedges can be the least searched review on YouTube and some of the worst fitting processes. Sure, I see guys hitting 250-300 yards, but they are far from the norm. A look at Brooks Koepkas yardage book below gives us a great insight into this and highlights how many types of shots pros can play with their irons. When looking at how the AMA performs, lets start with the drive. [quote name='GooseHook' timestamp='1364385234' post='6705065'] Or the public course in Lenoir, NC? Impressive Combine Score by a 12 year old boy, How to maximize player performance with small changes. I know I'm not a short hitter & I know there's a ton of bs on this board. What was the actual value of swing speed group 105 mph+, since it shows 0%. All rights reserved. I would guess those numbers are pretty much all-out, perfect contact, carry distances. I feel pretty confidant in saying that those aren't his stoc [/quote] It is not to suggest that a golfer should simply play a shorter course to shoot better scores, but that a golfer should play a course length that is appropriate. Optimizing a golfers distance with the driver (using their existing club speed) is an alternative way to effectively shortening a golf course. In truth, the vast majority of golfers are playing from tees that are too long based on their club speed and skill level. Is it around 25-35% less then the AMA group? My spin dropped 500 rpm on average and my flight favoured the left side. Spin- 2645, 1948 low, 3745 high I originally tried the 12 bounce in the 52 degree but I could feel the club stuttering in the turf at impact. And it just isnt true.well at least not on average. The AMA is far from efficient with his driver. FULL GUIDE By Age, Handicap etc. How Far Does a 3 Wood vs 5 Wood Go? [color=#ff0000]I'd really like to see Tiger's path and face numbers too among others especially seeing how far left he aims at times. Can trackman info like the dispersion plot data be projected over a course layout? Oddly, I bet you find that you do NOT score significantly better than your handicap even though the distances are short. I, and many amateur golfers I play with on a regular basis, have the ability to hit the ball a long way. Once again Vokey customise their wedges even in the grooves. Have a look at his driver and 6 iron numbers below: Driver 6 [/quote] Also, the dispersion for misses will be much wider for the AMA than the professional. The AMA has a reported handicap of 14 or 15. We've enjoyed playing this great game with friends, family and competitors from all over the world for many years. [quote name='govols' timestamp='1364353617' post='6703853'] Copyright 2020 GolfWRX Holdings, LLC. To fix that we changed to the new wedge with fresh grooves and made it a degree flatter to straighten my flight up. Please have a look at the TrackMan locator at this link; https://mytrackman.com/public/locator, Kind regards Niklas Bergdahl Support Manager. 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 challenge is, improving your distance is a slow and arduous process. [quote name='govols' timestamp='1364353617' post='6703853'] [/color] Trackman is obviously simply a tool for fitting & in no way plays any part on your actual game. How to Hit Massive Drives! Whatever helps you sleep at night my friend. Hcap 5 will be around 68. Once you except your limitations, you can get out and enjoy the game we LOVE instead of loathing it. [color=#333333][size=3][background=rgb(229, 228, 226)]8.5* Driver[/background][/size][/color] To find a TrackMan Certified coach, please see our locator: trackmangolf.com/locator. I think some of you think too highly of yourselves & don't give tour players enough credit. I'm planning to change my irons this year after a number of years but before heading straight to a club fitter to test out all the latest and greatest models I thought it would be interesting to take What Driver is Most Used On the PGA Tour? Pro Modus 3 Tour 105 S, Wedges: Callaway Jaws (54-10S, 58-10S), Titleist Vokey Design SM6 (62-08M) The difference in a good amateur player and a touring professional is typically going to be short game, endurance, and that space between the ears. Lj\gUk':Q9d P\Ko?#sU;:MRk;'FTz![]wJQRL/"&Xp]q%F"S4y_fY;<5PemA,YosVrs>l6:cc Titleist 913D3 9.5* Diamana D+ 72s Cobra Aerospeed 3W Kai'Li White Lets consider the (average) approach shot distance that the AMA will have on an average par 4. I carry my 8 iron about 158 yards when Im hitting it good (see above). Do you suppose my distance is bs? The SM9s are an evolution of the Vokeys but not a drastic change, youll notice a difference between these and the SM6s but only a subtle change from the SM8s. I wouldn't take a trackman stat to the bank. It will make it a lot easier to give a qualified answer if we have all the numbers :-). 4 -PW: Callaway Apex MB, KBS $ taper 130X, Wedges - Jaws raw 50, 54, 59 KBS $ taper 130x, Putter- Odyssey Vesa 12 center stroke lab shaft. Feel free toshare your thoughts and experience in the comment section below. Your previous content has been restored. [quote name='J.W.' 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. For example, I could average over 300 yards per round during the summer with a driver. The "you have to be a tour player to hit a long way" mentality is comical to say the least.