For 6-irons the average is 188 yards, for 7-irons it is 177 yards and 8-irons, 9-irons and pitching wedges go 164, 153 and 141 yards respectively. Shafts: Nippon N.S. I blame it on TV coverage. See how The Honda Classic Justin - Michael Cooney Golf How Far Should Beginners Hit A Golf Ball? Impressive Combine Score by a 12 year old boy, How to maximize player performance with small changes. I also play at a local par 3 course which holds the junior par 3 championship and I have shot 7 under around the par 3 course. 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. 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 Some of us didn't have the means or access to learn and play a lot of golf when we were Teeball aged. timestamp='1364355784' post='6704107'] When it comes to talking about distance in golf the easiest and most obvious place to start is of course always with the longest club in the golf bag the driver. How Far Does a 3 Wood vs 5 Wood Go? The challenge is, improving your distance is a slow and arduous process. At the Sony Open, Thomas became the youngest player to shoot 59 on the PGA TOUR and broke the TOURs 72-hole scoring record by a stroke. Club Speed 113 mph Ball Speed 166 mph Attack Angle -1 deg Launch Angle 12 deg Spin Rate 2298 rpm And also wondering how LPGA fits into this chart. All rights reserved, https://justinthomasgolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Charles-Lambert-video-2.mp4, https://justinthomasgolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Justin-Thomas-2.mp4, https://justinthomasgolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220908_125734.mp4. Shaft: Aldila RIP Phenom, 3-wood: Titleist 906F4 (13.5 degrees) Angle of attack, club speed, path, club face. a lower loft) or a touch weaker (i.e. Especially when they was no other golfers in sight. You could take my woods and irons and pair it with Phil's wedge play and Stricker's putter and I'd be an average PGA tour player. I play off 8 at a championship course 7200 yards in the UK. Can crush it further by trap drawing it really stepping on it. Jordan Spieth WITB 2022 (September) GolfWRX Paste as plain text instead, My hunch its even bigger for AFA vs AMA? And when it comes to how far Tiger Woods, arguably the greatest iron player of all time, hits his irons? Or the public course in Lenoir, NC? My experience suggests that this is true. Not As Much As You Think! You just have to be fit correctly and learn how to deliver the club better to the ball, and i shoot low 70s and i hit the ball 245 yards with ZERO roll in Thailand so it can be done. 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. This demonstrates that without changing technique and only changing strategy, the AMA can improve their performance. [color=#333333][size=3][background=rgb(229, 228, 226)]Clubhead Speed - 125[/background][/size][/color] As for his short irons his 8-iron yardage is 165, he hits his 9-iron 150 yards and his pitching wedge 135 yards on average. Of course, playing shorter courses seems very obvious if you want to improve performance. Ball Speed- 176.38 average, 179.45 high Carry Distance 302.9 Ever found a yardage you like? TI Taylormade SIM Ti (15.4) Tensei CK Pro Blue 80X This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Again, I would certainly encourage you to get fitted for these due to the variations on offer and especially get fitted on grass as a mat does not give any useful feedback on interaction needed for bounce and grind. 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 can hit the ball a long ways, that doesn't make me full of bs. I can't seem to find them. [quote name='baseballfrk8998' timestamp='1364403832' post='6707431'] As you can guess my improvement has now become dependent on driver efficiency and distance. PGA, Executive Director, Golf House Kentucky | Kentucky Golf Foundation. Unlock the POWER Muscles in Your Golf Swing! I think those numbers are a little high. Total Distance Efficiency 2.484 Jordan Spieth WITB 2021 (May Charles Schwab Challenge), Jordan Spieth WITB: 2020 Farmers Insurance Open, Jordan Spieth winning WITB: 2022 RBC Heritage, WITB Time Machine: Jordan Spieths 2015 John Deere Classic winning WITB. Great read with invaluable data and information. Top 100 PGA Tour Player Analysis, What Clubs Do LPGA players use? They are clean and contemporary. [quote name='govols' timestamp='1364403614' post='6707409'] Required fields are marked *. 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. [color=#333333][size=3][background=rgb(229, 228, 226)]Average Distance - 302 yards[/background][/size][/color] Short hitter compared to the average WRXer Your link has been automatically embedded. Close suggestions Search Search Search Search 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. Ping Glide 2.0 (54) DG S400 TI I ultimately decided on the Tour AD DI 6X as a better choice. 3-irons average 217 yds, 4-irons 208 yds, 5-irons 199 yds, 6-irons 188 yds, 7-irons 177 yds, 8-irons 164 yds and 9-irons 153 yds. On average PGA pros hit a 3-iron a carry distance the distance from strike to point of ground impact of 217 yards. A good drive might only yield 250 and that isnt exciting. Most golfers think that the guys on the PGA Tour hit the ball incredibly long. Angle of attack, club speed, path, club face. Thats a course representative of the average golfer? 46 to 54 degree heads have narrower and deeper grooves as these are used more in fuller shots with greater swing/ball speed. Length is nothing. Impacting the game through junior golf programs has always been an important part of his charitable giving. They think that a drives are always over 320, which they are not not even close. Im a baseball coach who plays golf when I can. I don't play professional golf. Hang Time 5.8 [quote name='govols' timestamp='1364404259' post='6707501'] Does Trackman update this data each year? 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. Im a 9 handicap wanting to get into the low single digits. 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. How can that be true. Top 50 Player Breakdown, What Irons Do LPGA Players Use? I know I'm not a short hitter & I know there's a ton of bs on this board. It has to do with my ability. I've had the privilege of playing with and watching tour players in person, so I know what they're capable of. Now that you guys have more and more data from the combine tests are you going to adjust the hcap chart. Without such a grant, his family would not have been able to follow his passion. [color=#333333][size=3][background=rgb(229, 228, 226)]8.5* Driver[/background][/size][/color] The 56 to 62 grooves are wider and shallower for chipping and lob shots. Going back to Torrey Pines South, that is somewhere between the Green and White tees. Not sure how you measure it down to the exact yard on an average driving range. Due to the large volume of autograph requests, fulfillment of requests is not guaranteed. I wonder what his user name is on WRX.. Very interesting but sort of depressing article. I think some of you think too highly of yourselves & don't give tour players enough credit. 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. Trackman is obviously simply a tool for fitting & in no way plays any part on your actual game. The numbers posted above are cool to me because you can see Tiger hits balls on the range like he does on the course. [/quote] Thats 95 extra yards, putting the actual distance of the drive under neutral conditions around 340 [/quote] 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. Optimizing a golfers distance with the driver (using their existing club speed) is an alternative way to effectively shortening a golf course. And it just isnt true.well at least not on average. 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. RocketBladez Tour 4-PW // C-Taper Almost every post I read on the internet the guys say they are swinging 125 mph. But the guys with a great wedge and not great length still hack it on tour because they have what matters. Titleist 913D3 9.5* Diamana D+ 72s The one at 3811 spin carried 8.3 yards further. Its important to know what grass you play, what course you play (be it links or parkland) and how you deliver the club at impact (steep or shallow). It should make you a little. Have a look at his driver and 6 Ball Speed- 176.38 average, 179.45 high With the AMA averaging 30 yards less than his potential, there is a lot of room for improvement. My average club separation is about 15 yards. The 12 felt good but the 8 slid through the turf and cushioned the ball off the face. [/quote] Im 65 years old. I know I hit the ball a long way though. Ive tried lots of different woods shafts and lengths but seem to reach a ceiling on distance. [/quote] 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. The data results given in this article are completely skewed. Open navigation menu. [quote name='baseballfrk8998' timestamp='1364408786' post='6708081'] A lot of guys come from athletic backgrounds too, and maybe took up the game at an older age. Our TrackMan Combine database would contain the answer to those questions, but it would require significant work to pull that information out. 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. What is evident is you obviously don't play with good amateur players. I hit the same. I would have guessed #1 because of the "low spin" mantra, even though the launch is a touch low. Dont think they ever release that stuff. Shafts: True Temper Project X PXi, Driver: TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus (9 degrees @ 8) I take most info in many sections of this board with a grain of salt. [quote name='govols' timestamp='1364403614' post='6707409'] X-Forged UT (#3- 21)- DG X700 Having the ability to hit it the ball as far as they can has nothing to do with me thinking highly of myself. How to Hit Massive Drives! The following is Torrey Pines South, where golfers line up each morning for a chance to play one of Americas 100 Greatest Public Courses (Golf Digest). I think you wish you hit it further. Distance is great. Executive Director, The First Tee of Louisville, Jennifer Helgeson And that was 12 years ago. They were measured with GPS. Shaft:Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 7 X, Irons: TaylorMade P770 (4-5), TaylorMade P7MC (6-PW) Is a soft ball for club head speed of 90 MPH with the driver better than a hard ball? Bilan, I think you should rub one out before you get to first tee box. Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400. You will probably pick up that I gravitate towards the technical aspects of most things I do. Cobra Radspeed 5W RDX Blue, Mizuno Pro Fli Hi 4i Tour AD DI Trackman Data on PGA Tour Averages Hit It Longer Is here any benefit ideas about beginners level women, what you say? I figured that out years ago based on hole distance and yardage to the flag after my tee shot. Top 50 Pros Analysis. Shafts: True Temper Project X PXi, Wedges: Cobra Trusty Rusty (50, 55), Tour Trusty (60) Does the AMA truly know how far each of their clubs carries? I actually feel I get more out irons than I do the woods. [/quote] [url="http://www.rotaryswing.com/golf-instruction/golfequipment/golf-launch-monitor.php"]http://www.rotaryswinch-monitor.php[/url] Its Not About the Equipment. Probably because he plays a higher spin ball than most. He was also the beneficiary of a grant that afforded him the opportunity to travel and pursue his junior golf career. The materials are superb and generate fantastic feedback on the strike through the head, shafts, grip and into your hands. Very unfortunately most of us are too busy with other things we need to do. I don't measure my driver distance either. 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. 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 716MB (5-PW)- DG S400 I agree with you 100%. The data has been collected through the TrackMan Combine from over 10,000 golfers of all levels from around the world. http://www.rotaryswing.com/golf-instruction/golfequipment/golf-launch-monitor.php, Short hitter compared to the average WRXer. How to gain more distance without swinging faster? I have been working around that weakness by using shorter clubs off the tee but it leaves me with much longer second shots. The calculated distances for the approach shot are based on actual driver data and optimized driver data for the AMA is also listed. If length was a determing factor for professional status then we'd have the Wedge players tour and not the Long Drivers tour. 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. Hi I have always had an out to in swing until recent. Not at all. Nothing feels better than a Vokey, theyre silky smooth and with the right setup just slide under the ball. We've enjoyed playing this great game with friends, family and competitors from all over the world for many years. This course setup for the AMA is assuming a perfectly optimal drive by the golfer so in theory 395 yards would be a maximum length for the AMA based on 50% GIR. I'm 6'3, in pretty good shape and played baseball my entire life. 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? I'm BARELY 250 off the tee, but I will mop the floor with most from 125 in I visited Hillside GC practice ground to have a full custom fitting session with the new SM9s. [quote name='govols' timestamp='1364403614' post='6707409'] If it's a longer hole, I'll play the driver. bT^GCUbIRT97U]"p:JJL)K^B"qPLCw4jw[ ))~u#-n MQ\~x/1c_kQ&mK I am guarded from the bladed strike when hitting the lob shot which then builds a trust and compliment to my short game. 915 FD Try a par 3 course (18 holes) of any length and compare your results to your handicap. Shaft: Aldila NV, 7-wood: Callaway Big Bertha I appreciate that. The handicap system is equally misleading as the vast amount of amateur golfers dont have a handicap, and if they did, they would be 36.4. Standard 60 lob wedges meanwhile carry 95 to 105 yards on average. 52* & 58* Callaway MD2 // S-300 [quote name='govols' timestamp='1364404259' post='6707501'] The AMA is far from efficient with his driver. It's the short game. WebReport PP - Read online for free. Launch- 11.28, 9.71 low, 12.87 high Add That Little Extra Limited also participates in other affiliate programs with FlexOffers, CJ, Svorn and other sites and is compensated for referring traffic and business to these companies (again at no cost to you). Brooks Koepka, winner of the US Open 2017 and 2018 - TrackMan 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. Notice how few balls landed past the target.. People that take hole distance & distance on approach to calculate driving distance is what's funny. [color=#333333][size=3][background=rgb(229, 228, 226)]Ball Speed - 185 mph[/background][/size][/color] For example, I could average over 300 yards per round during the summer with a driver. [color=#333333][size=3][background=rgb(229, 228, 226)]Average Distance - 302 yards[/background][/size][/color] Clear editor. It's good for some laughs. show the real time hit - then after the shot replay it with the numbers/tracer. The Fairway Woods Used by the Top 100 PGA Tour Pros, What Irons Do the Pros Use? Dear Claeys, We highly recommend you to visit a TrackMan coach or fitter close to you, as there are many individual aspects to your question. Titleist fitting last summer at my home course. Most of the guys I play/practice with are +2 to 5 handicaps. You could take my woods and irons and pair it with Phil's wedge play and Stricker's putter and I'd be an average PGA tour player. [quote name='markheardjr' timestamp='1364403013' post='6707345'] 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? 100% of all funds raised with be used to make a constructive and quality impact for a deserving child, family or charity. I feel like Seve in the sand these days which is never a bad thing. Upgraded core technology takes tee-to-green performance to the next level, New face technologies provide more forgiveness and spin consistency, Designed for golfers with more moderate swing speeds, horny mature is having great time in yttaly's casting, dark haired beauty with big natural boobs" jerk off challenge, she knows how to jump up and down on thick cock, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62. I've seen plenty of tour pros hit balls & played with many good golfers. Apex Height 112' 11" Is the dispersion linear, eg at 176 yards is it the same proportion at 88 feet or more? 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. This instant gratification can be achieved through the 30-45 minute TrackMan Combine process! Circa62, Tiger also ranks 125th on tour in total driving efficiency. Is it around 25-35% less than the AMA group? The average green size at Torrey Pines South is 6,000 square feet. I think some of you think too highly of yourselves & don't give tour players enough credit. Learn to play your game, but keep pushing yourself where sensible and on the range, and youll enjoy your round more and start playing much more consistent golf. Course length, driver optimization, and course strategy are three key components to improving the performance of the AMA. There is nothing worse than getting the club stuck in the ground at impact. 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. For example, based on the average club speed of the AMA (93.4 mph) he should be able to hit his driver 255 yards (assuming certain ground conditions). Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X, 3-wood: TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus (15 degrees @ 14) There are golfers out there who are scratch only hitting the ball 200-250. [/color] The fairways where I play are very firm and I get a fair amount of roll. The goals of the Justin Thomas Foundation reflect the altruistic aspirations of the Thomas family. [/quote] The 22 years old Jon Rahm, is one of the new upcoming stars on the European and PGA Tour. 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) PING i210 (4i-UW) DG X100 What Irons Do the Pros Use? [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. SM5 53, 59 Graeme started playing golf when he was only 4 years old and has loved the game ever since. There he became one of the storied programs most decorated athletes being named Phil Mickelson Freshman of the Year, Jack Nicklaus Player of the Year, the Haskins Award Winner as the most outstanding player in collegiate and amateur golf, and capped his collegiate career by helping the Crimson Tide win their first National Championship in 2013. Top 100 PGA Tour Player Guide (2021). 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 ????