Tee and Approach Shots! pleased to hear you are enjoying it now though. Driver: Cobra Amp Cell Pro (8.5 degrees) Shaft: Aldila RIP Phenom 3-wood: Titleist 906F4 (13.5 degrees) Shaft: Aldila NV 7-wood: Michael Hopper whats in the bag accurate as of the WM Phoenix Open. Yes, typically very short drivers of the ball are better iron players or wedge players. Lj\gUk':Q9d P\Ko?#sU;:MRk;'FTz![]wJQRL/"&Xp]q%F"S4y_fY;<5PemA,YosVrs>l6:cc Spin Rate 2,645.8 Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD IZ 95 X Hybrid, Irons: Titleist T100 (3-9) 2 were over 320. [quote name='Hamish777' timestamp='1364356541' post='6704153'] People like you that rant about longer amateurs is what makes for good laughs. i suggested he play white from the start and he is happy. Book a Session for only R500 to get your Swing Analysis. Top 100 PGA Tour Player Guide (2021), link to What Driver is Most Used On the PGA Tour? That is why you will find some pros wedges measured up to 0.5 or even 0.25 when listed and it is also likely that some of the actual strengths of the wedge lofts they use may in reality be stronger (i.e. Justin is that really you?? All rights reserved. I like to look at his averages on the tour seems to be more realistic data that is actually in play on tour. My handicap is 24, but my driving (swing) works well. Especially the average driving distance data. Smash Factor 1.475 Youd be correct and that is why its always best to get fitted and discuss purchases with your pro. Its important to turn your body to get that extra speed. Trackman is obviously simply a tool for fitting & in no way plays any part on your actual game. Having the ability to hit it the ball as far as they can has nothing to do with me thinking highly of myself. <> I know I'm not a short hitter & I know there's a ton of bs on this board. Ever found a yardage you like? You will probably pick up that I gravitate towards the technical aspects of most things I do. it would be great to see this information on a broadcast on a couple of hole locations - combined with protracer. As club speed increases, those golfers tend to have lower handicaps. also his AoD on the stinger. My experience suggests that this is true. [color=#333333][size=3][background=rgb(229, 228, 226)]Spin Rate - 2200 rpm[/background][/size][/color] 714 AP2 4-p In other words the distance from where they hit the ball to the point of impact on the ground. I played Monday and hit my 1st 3 drives over 300 and in the fairway. My average club separation is about 15 yards. I wouldn't take a trackman stat to the bank. My teachers are always trying to get me to change my swing to generate club head speed, but this consistently leaves me frustrated and physically sore. Thanks! Ive tried lots of different woods shafts and lengths but seem to reach a ceiling on distance. Lets consider the (average) approach shot distance that the AMA will have on an average par 4. Join the Thomas family to help fund important programming for children in need, junior golf and military families. When it comes to his mid-irons he hits his 6-iron and 7-iron 195 and 180 yards. I've seen plenty of tour pros hit balls & played with many good golfers. Because of the trends and correlations found in the TrackMan Combine data, it is possible to calculate the proximity to hole for nearly any handicap or approach distance with high confidence. Most golfers think that the guys on the PGA Tour hit the ball incredibly long. Yes! And when it comes to how far Tiger Woods, arguably the greatest iron player of all time, hits his irons? My home course is around 6200 so I can work around not bombing it off the tee but it is perplexing to me. [/quote] May I ask how many of them have 120 mph swing. When it comes to looking at how far the pros hit their wedges the stock yardage they hit each club is again obviously only one of the multiple yardages they can hit the most versatile clubs in any players golf bag. Trackman Data on PGA Tour Averages Hit It Longer One suggestion could be to setup course length based on club speed and optimal driver efficiency. Simmer down, all. I don't measure my driver distance. My problem is the amount of power i have and need to work on half wings. I'm 6'3, in pretty good shape and played baseball my entire life. [quote name='swanry30' timestamp='1364407652' post='6707945'] 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. Club Head Speed 119.55 Everyone has one. 52* & 58* Callaway MD2 // S-300 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. [color=#333333][size=3][background=rgb(229, 228, 226)]Average Distance - 302 yards[/background][/size][/color] The challenge is, improving your distance is a slow and arduous process. If it's a really short par 4, I will hit an iron, hybrid, or fairway wood to play to that ideal distance range. Web27K views, 94 likes, 1 loves, 33 comments, 13 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from TrackMan: Congratulations to Justin Thomas, winning the CJ Cup! I know what you are thinking, there is a lot that goes into making a wedge. Some of us didn't have the means or access to learn and play a lot of golf when we were Teeball aged. I recently had my swing analyzed and would like to share the results so that maybe someone could explain this in simpler terms. 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. Milled grooves - SM9 sees Titleist use a new saw to cut their grooves, instead of stamping them onto the face. Especially when they was no other golfers in sight. While the length of the course is an important factor in scoring, more so is the challenging greens and required approach shots. When we compare these stock yardages for irons between the pros we get a consistent view of yardage which we can accurately compare across the players. Once again Vokey customise their wedges even in the grooves. Cobra Radspeed 5W RDX Blue, Mizuno Pro Fli Hi 4i Tour AD DI Knowing tee shot distances and iron distances helps with that. That tells However don't be overwhelmed, the good news is that there is only one set up choice in the PW, two in the GW and multiple in SW and LW due to the wider range of shorter shots you play with these clubs. While it would be easy to quietly continue his good deeds, the time is right to establish a foundation that can partner with others to positively impact countless philanthropic organizations and communities, and deliver even more good in the world. [/quote] [quote name='govols' timestamp='1364403614' post='6707409'] TI Taylormade SIM (9.0) Tensei CK Pro Orange 70TX Yet I hit my driver 230 yards to what they say is average, 214. As you can see, 45% have a club speed between 91 and 100 mph. The "you have to be a tour player to hit a long way" mentality is comical to say the least. Nothing feels better than a Vokey, theyre silky smooth and with the right setup just slide under the ball. Stay up to date and receive free notifications of new posts by email. Their experiences, time away from family, and willingness to sacrifice their lives for our freedom has truly made an impact on Justin. Display as a link instead, I actually feel I get more out irons than I do the woods. [/quote] He has an average attack angle of -1.6 degrees. It was soft in landing rather than quick and checking. President & CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana, Brent Paladino Cobra Aerospeed 3W Kai'Li White Im a 9 handicap wanting to get into the low single digits. Some of us didn't have the means or access to learn and play a lot of golf when we were Teeball aged. Titleist 712 CB 4-9, MB PW KBS Tour (HS1X) Ball Speed- 176.38 average, 179.45 high 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. Apex Height 112' 11" Thomas breakout season came in 2016-17 with five of his PGA TOUR wins, including the PGA Championship, 12 top 10 finishes and, ultimately, the FedEx Championship. Is a soft ball for club head speed of 90 MPH with the driver better than a hard ball? The AMA is far from efficient with his driver. Couldn't of said it any better myself. Most of my longer clubs only just creep above the 200 yd mark. TrackMan session with Justin Rose and Sean Foley - YouTube 0:00 / 5:10 TrackMan session with Justin Rose and Sean Foley 158,856 views Feb 26, 2013 See how [color=#333333][size=3][background=rgb(229, 228, 226)]8.5* Driver[/background][/size][/color] Trackman is obviously simply a tool for fitting & in no way plays any part on your actual game. How Far Should Beginners Hit A Golf Ball? 1700 Broadway, Floor 29, New York, NY 10019, 2020 Justin Thomas. As a whole PGA pros hit their pitching wedge an average carry distance of 141 yards. I don't play professional golf. And this is where taking the TrackMan Combine and going through a Find Your Distance session is so valuable. The calculated distances for the approach shot are based on actual driver data and optimized driver data for the AMA is also listed. [quote name='baseballfrk8998' timestamp='1364403832' post='6707431'] Lol, so true.. A former tour pro told me he hit a tree branch off the tee that knocked his ball down, and it affected his average for the whole year by 15 yards. [quote name='markheardjr' timestamp='1364403013' post='6707345'] The first chart, with the club speed distribution, is that only for hcp 14-15 golfers? I agree with you 100%. I think the average student that I ask tells me that a tour player hits a 6 iron 220 yards. [quote name='govols' timestamp='1364353617' post='6703853'] The way forward has to be more tighter averages with the driver maximising my best yardage from the swing speed I have. 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. It takes a detailed plan and it takes time, and this is why I think the improvement of AMAs isnt as impressive as it could be. Exactly, I had the same perception in mind too. endobj [/quote] Mike Austins Secret Release Move to Multiply Your Clubhead Speed. I guess if you don't play with guys that are good, it's understandable. You're delusional if you think any amateur on WRX that claims to have similar numbers to the longer pros thinks they are also as good as a tour pro. I wouldn't take a trackman stat to the bank. I also shot 86. That means the par 4s would average 395 yards. 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. I bet a lot of my tee shots find the rough though. I feel like a lot of AMs sacrifice strike for the extra 1-2 mph which ultimately leads to less distance. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Torrey Pines South, huh? 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. Many golfers save some money and buy the SM8s and others will upgrade from SM7s to SM9s. Little higher launch, still low spin into the wind, and much easier to swing day in and day out. I ultimately decided on the Tour AD DI 6X as a better choice. He defeated Will Zalatoris in a 3-hole playoff to clinch the title for the second time. I don't measure my driver distance. In 2019, he launched the Justin Thomas Foundation, aimed to help military families, junior golf and children in need. Lets go one step further and use the TrackMan Combine data to see what kind of proximity to hole the AMA will be able to achieve at the various approach distances. [/quote] It has to do with my ability. timestamp='1364355784' post='6704107'] 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. http://www.rotaryswing.com/golf-instruction/golfequipment/golf-launch-monitor.php, Short hitter compared to the average WRXer. Jordan Spieth WITB 2022 (September) GolfWRX If I slow it down some and shoot for 280-290, I hit more fairways. 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. 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. That's what I think. Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400. Im your AMA although Im trending down. Dont be that person, as how your club interacts with the turf is more vital in wedges than with any other club. So just to confirm what we are indeed up against we took a detailed look at just how far the top pros are hitting their clubs. Launch Angle 11.28 link to What Irons Do the Pros Use? Assuming however the pros are hitting standard lofted pitching, gap, sand and lob wedges we found the following stock distances for how far the pros hit them. And this is about DJs average big drive when he swings harder, at around 125 mph. Srixon WG-706 56 w/ Nippon Modus Prototype C10 S show the real time hit - then after the shot replay it with the numbers/tracer. Driver: Cobra Amp Cell Pro (8.5 degrees) I can hit the ball a long ways, that doesn't make me full of bs. It sounds like Sophie has found her new fairway wood Titleist's brand new fairway model is seriously hot, New HydraZip face provides 43% more spin in wet conditions. [color=#333333][size=3][background=rgb(229, 228, 226)]Ball Speed - 185 mph[/background][/size][/color] The false fronts, forced carries, and deep protecting bunkers are too difficult for the AMA to deal with. Can trackman info like the dispersion plot data be projected over a course layout? 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. My taylermade aero burner average distance is 330 yards on a good day 364 yards. Or should i take control on the distance i have? But i attribute most of that to playing with a best friend who was a scratch golfer and showed me theres no need to take longer than 2 hours to play 18 holes. Or the public course in Lenoir, NC? I would have guessed #1 because of the "low spin" mantra, even though the launch is a touch low. And it just isnt true.well at least not on average. Launch angle was between 17-22. Another added complication when it comes to comparing the distances that the pros hit their wedges is the differing lofts each of them often carries for seemingly the same club. Not sure how you measure it down to the exact yard on an average driving range.