Most golfers think that the guys on the PGA Tour hit the ball incredibly long. When you take the wedge out of the bag you notice the fuller toe, and there is more material behind the head. Apex Height 112' 11" Top 100 PGA Tour Player Guide (2021). I take most info in many sections of this board with a grain of salt. Once again Vokey customise their wedges even in the grooves. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Grip: SuperStroke, Driver: Titleist 917 D3 (10.5 degrees @12) The 56 to 62 grooves are wider and shallower for chipping and lob shots. 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 5 0 obj Even my 4 iron ball speed max is 137 and Im getting 235 yards. How can that be true. Based on the Trackman, the fitter's recommendation was a 910 D3, 7.5 loft, and a Graphite Design Tour AD DI 8X. They hit 4-irons 208 yards and 5-irons 199 yards on average. For years, Justin has quietly used his fame and financial wherewithal to help many. 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. [quote name='govols' timestamp='1364403614' post='6707409'] Not As Much As You Think! Do All Golf Balls Go the Same Distance? Do you suppose my distance is bs? Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD IZ 7 S, Hybrid: Callaway Apex (19 degrees) It's not the length that makes a pro. This is the site where we share everything we've learned. No question - 100%. Great read with invaluable data and information. The attention to detail from Bob Vokey is extraordinary and you can feel the change in strike as you try many different heads. I agree with you 100%. 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. Tee and Approach Shots! People like you that rant about longer amateurs is what makes for good laughs. Smash Factor 1.475 I guess if you don't play with guys that are good, it's understandable. 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. I think you wish you hit it further. [/quote] Shafts: Project X 125 6.5 (46), Project X 120 6.0 (52-60), Putter: Scotty Cameron 009 That smash factor surprises me a bit. [quote name='baseballfrk8998' timestamp='1364403832' post='6707431'] I have shot level round the chammpionship course on occasion also though. What Irons Do the Pros Use? [/quote] X-Forged UT (#3- 21)- DG X700 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 think some of you think too highly of yourselves & don't give tour players enough credit. I shared the dispersion plot with our local club committee who are thinking of installing trackman after redeveloping several holes, and was asked questions along these lines: 1. Trackman is obviously simply a tool for fitting & in no way plays any part on your actual game. By understanding simple averages and probabilities, a golfer can choose the best club and target for each shot. 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). Thanks to this impressive article, they will help more and more those who want to play golf. However, it is more the fact that golfers are playing courses that are too long relative to club speed and skill level. Unless you're using the ball you play with every round, in the different conditions you play in, the numbers on the Trackman are null and void. The strategy implemented to create 10 additional yards of carry could be from lack of knowledge regarding how far each club goes. bT^GCUbIRT97U]"p:JJL)K^B"qPLCw4jw[ ))~u#-n MQ\~x/1c_kQ&mK it would be great to see this information on a broadcast on a couple of hole locations - combined with protracer. [/quote] They think that a drives are always over 320, which they are not not even close. 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 PGA, Executive Director, Golf House Kentucky | Kentucky Golf Foundation. 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 SMs have been nurtured and feel just beautiful at impact, the GW is super consistent with full shots and the chip and run. Mine isnt that much higher and i hit driver 275 yards. 2 were over 320. The AMA is capable of carrying the ball much further than his current total distance. [quote name='govols' timestamp='1364404259' post='6707501'] They were measured with GPS. Thats a course representative of the average golfer? 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. Since SM6 Vokeys have evolved subtly to be exactly what tour players want. 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. it would be great to see this information on a broadcast on a couple of hole locations - combined with protracer. And also wondering how LPGA fits into this chart. [/quote] IF a smaller easier course with less hazards I will play from blue but I am having a ton of fun and scoring between 90 and 97 consistently every time with an average drive of around 220 yards. 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. Lol, so true.. I wouldn't take a trackman stat to the bank. By Grip: SuperStroke Traxion Flatso 1.0. Not at all. I've had the privilege of playing with and watching tour players in person, so I know what they're capable of. Thanks for posting. People that take hole distance & distance on approach to calculate driving distance is what's funny. Knowing tee shot distances and iron distances helps with that. [/quote] Short hitter compared to the average WRXer 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. If it was published in a journal as well, please could you direct me to where I could find it. Trackman is obviously simply a tool for fitting & in no way plays any part on your actual game. WebSee how The Honda Classic Justin Thomas Trackman numbers look https://blog.trackmangolf.com/justin-thomas-trackman-numbers/ 398 were here. I'm 6'3, in pretty good shape and played baseball my entire life. The 22 years old Jon Rahm, is one of the new upcoming stars on the European and PGA Tour. This demonstrates that without changing technique and only changing strategy, the AMA can improve their performance. I'm BARELY 250 off the tee, but I will mop the floor with most from 125 in I am still unsure of how a higher handicapper can benefit as much other than having higher bounce in a wedge. I do agree the AMA should be playing much shorter courses than most presently do. <>stream [/quote] Elite level Trackman Golf Coaching from Expert & Award winning coaches, Scott and Jamie Howarth. The fairways where I play are very firm and I get a fair amount of roll. The next table uses the approach distances from the previous and calculates the proximity to hole. A lot of guys come from athletic backgrounds too, and maybe took up the game at an older age. On average PGA pros hit a 3-iron a carry distance the distance from strike to point of ground impact of 217 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. *Normalized data was used to calculate approach shot distances. This gap is the highest one Titleist advise in custom fitting, they like to see only 4 degrees between clubs which unfortunately means you are buying 3 wedges and paying an additional 169. yfvp ~ AnFVS0Y")Mb@3PNm[GVI=! 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. The Fairway Woods Used by the Top 100 PGA Tour Pros, What Irons Do the Pros Use? show the real time hit - then after the shot replay it with the numbers/tracer. Yes, typically very short drivers of the ball are better iron players or wedge players. Angle of attack, club speed, path, club face. It takes persistence and painstaking practice to regularly do drills designed to help improve your swing speed, not to mention the constant measuring to ensure you are in fact improving your swing speed. 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. I can say that Trackman is second to none, and its always my first recommendation to others. I can't seem to find them. If I slow it down some and shoot for 280-290, I hit more fairways. Sure, I see guys hitting 250-300 yards, but they are far from the norm. 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. Spin Rate 2,645.8 Book a Session for only R500 to get your Swing Analysis. When I watch professional events I am always taken aback by how high they hit their driver but how low they hit their wedges. The challenge is, improving your distance is a slow and arduous process. He has an average attack angle of -1.6 degrees. me too! Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 X, 3-wood: Titleist TSR3 (15 degrees @ 14.25) Please include a self-addressed envelope with prepaid postage for return. People that take hole distance & distance on approach to calculate driving distance is what's funny. I visited Hillside GC practice ground to have a full custom fitting session with the new SM9s. 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. Am I as good as tour pro? Maybe for one swing he got there. RJ, What was the actual value of swing speed group 115 mph+, since it shows 0%. Cobra Aerospeed 3W Kai'Li White Please have a look at this video about Smash Factor. [quote name='jeffrey08250' timestamp='1364416031' post='6708919'] Or Fox Hollow in Baltimore? I am writing a dissertation at university and was wondering how you got all your data. By Handicap, Age & Swingspeed, Should Your Driver Match Your Woods? F rom the comfort of your sofa or if youre lucky, alongside the ropes each major championship gives you a chance to see the biggest hitters in the world unsheathe their drivers and swing away. [color=#333333][size=3][background=rgb(229, 228, 226)]Clubhead Speed - 125[/background][/size][/color] As club speed increases, those golfers tend to have lower handicaps.
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