The wedge glided through the turf and nipped the ball at impact, resulting in reliable soft strikes. I'm not going to wear my body down trying to swing that club. 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) I prefer 120-160 yards, so I try my best to play to that yardage on par 4's. You dont need to be depressed your swing speed is high enough to play very good golf. Shaft: Aldila NV, Irons: Cobra Amp Forged (4-PW) I would recommend that you go visit a TrackMan certified coach, he/she will be able to help you with your club speed. 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 [quote name='Hamish777' timestamp='1364356541' post='6704153'] My full swing with a driver was anout ewual to an average guys 9 iron turn. I'll pass. What was the actual value of swing speed group 105 mph+, since it shows 0%. This is so I could hit it higher and spin it more, enabling me to access that tough pin position. Due to the large volume of autograph requests, fulfillment of requests is not guaranteed. [quote name='jeffrey08250' timestamp='1364360280' post='6704435'] And I suppose they hit it relatively far, but nearly the distances that the public thinks. Thanks! Circa62, Tiger also ranks 125th on tour in total driving efficiency. Titleist fitting last summer at my home course. Trackman is obviously simply a tool for fitting & in no way plays any part on your actual game. It doesn't take a genius to figure that one out. 200 to 225 yards. Hi I have always had an out to in swing until recent. I should be getting more distance on this club head speed right? it would be great to see this information on a broadcast on a couple of hole locations - combined with protracer. 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. Top 100 PGA Tour Player Analysis, What Clubs Do LPGA players use? I think you wish you hit it further. The professionals are going to hit the ball on the screws significantly more often than the AMA. Does that make sense? any 7 iron data ? Pasted as rich text. Trackman golf terms: What Trackman results mean Club head speed: Club head speed is the speed that the club head is traveling at when it makes impact with the ball. Following 3 Trackman lessons and 4 Trackman practice sessions (and my own research) i have moved my swing path nearly 5 degree in to out. Ha, okay. 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. I would have guessed #1 because of the "low spin" mantra, even though the launch is a touch low. Someone will probably come in and explain what he should do to improve those numbers.. Callaway Paradyme Tensei 1K 70 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. On the LPGA Tour the top pros hit their driver an average of 257.7 yards. Based on the Trackman, the fitter's recommendation was a 910 D3, 7.5 loft, and a Graphite Design Tour AD DI 8X. Their drives seem to always go miles and I dont know about you but Im always checking myself to think whether I indeed heard the commentator correctly that they are actually hitting that high an iron for that 200+ yard approach shot. 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. 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). I, and many amateur golfers I play with on a regular basis, have the ability to hit the ball a long way. STEAL THESE FROM ME! That's my opinion at least. Trackman is obviously simply a tool for fitting & in no way plays any part on your actual game. How many times do you see TV reporting driving distance on an uphill into the wind hole? I hit the same. It's not the length that makes a pro. [quote]I don't measure my driver distance. I think some of you think too highly of yourselves & don't give tour players enough credit. Spin Rate 2,645.8 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. WebJustin Thomas TrackMan Numbers Congratulations to Justin Thomas with his latest victory at the Dell Technologies Championship, well played! Progressive Centre of Gravity - Maintaining the lower CG in the stronger lofts, while raising CG even further in the more lofted clubs. xV#+D7xEouj|_\ctk--[ne5a|N}x^. [quote name='govols' timestamp='1364403614' post='6707409'] the TrackMan numbers below. I, and many amateur golfers I play with on a regular basis, have the ability to hit the ball a long way. (Unimpededof course, because we always were able to play during the week). God how I loved playing golf. While the length of the course is an important factor in scoring, more so is the challenging greens and required approach shots. [quote]I don't measure my driver distance. [b]Tiger Woods[/b] As far as a Trackman goes.I've used it once. The longest player hits it 320 yards on average and the longest recorded drive in 2022 is 460 yards. The numbers posted above are cool to me because you can see Tiger hits balls on the range like he does on the course. Can trackman info like the dispersion plot data be projected over a course layout? In other words the distance from where they hit the ball to the point of impact on the ground. [/quote] Add Driving Distance by Analyzing the Worlds Longest Driver! I, and many amateur golfers I play with on a regular basis, have the ability to hit the ball a long way. This analysis seems to be for elite athletes. Thanks to this impressive article, they will help more and more those who want to play golf. Should my ball speed be faster based on the distance Im getting. [color=#333333][size=3][background=rgb(229, 228, 226)]Spin Rate - 2200 rpm[/background][/size][/color] T 'enG~q/Om\#Q`{ HLRpC45`|NiG*"2agUTeu9d10S8xl?O`,`~ja~=j'(d~e?7UN+&iHPI=8NQQ={"K9R1d"3j$NJd[?@fUM)IxJ)Sn-bcVk7*"d9;&!0tB%=7$W&q&:L^q1|T]6k)SF Official driving distance is only measured on two holes per round, which means you might get 50-60 shots in a year. 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 think some of you think too highly of yourselves & don't give tour players enough credit. 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. Top 100 PGA Tour Player Guide, What Wedges Do the Pros Use? Hang Time 5.8 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. [quote name='eddie_max' timestamp='1364438260' post='6711367'] The LDA guys can't hang with the short games and are wildly sporadic with their tee shots, hence why they get multiple tries. Or Fox Hollow in Baltimore? The materials are superb and generate fantastic feedback on the strike through the head, shafts, grip and into your hands. You can use our TrackMan Locatortofind your local TrackMan certified and ask for a combine test. What a great read with invaluable data and information. [/quote] Callaway XR Pro (20) Diamana White 90X 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. Launch Angle 11.28 Dustin Johnson can hit a putter 400 yards 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. My spin dropped 500 rpm on average and my flight favoured the left side. 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. bT^GCUbIRT97U]"p:JJL)K^B"qPLCw4jw[ ))~u#-n MQ\~x/1c_kQ&mK Everyone has one. It's good for some laughs. I think this is very interesting but misleading. But you also have to add in the slight mishits, the rainy days, and the balls that land in the rough. What is evident is you obviously don't play with good amateur players. I would say probably is bs. I dont want my Vokeys to look different to the past designs, I barely want them to perform differently either as you want reliability around the greens. Total Distance Efficiency 2.484 This philosophy has been a revelation to me. 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. Im 65 years old. By comparison a 5-wood carries 235 yards and hit a 3 hybrid, which measures from 19 to 21, an average carry distance of 230 yards. People like you that rant about longer amateurs is what makes for good laughs. What Irons Do the Pros Use? More photos from the event here. Almost every post I read on the internet the guys say they are swinging 125 mph. To fix that we changed to the new wedge with fresh grooves and made it a degree flatter to straighten my flight up. Thanks for posting. Crazy thing is I hit my 3 wood off the tee about 250 yards. Im 46 years old and dont think my 95 mph swing speed will increase that dramatically without throwing rhythm off. [/quote] I think some of you think too highly of yourselves & don't give tour players enough credit. It's a pretty common way to play the game and it helps the scoring aspect of your game tremendously. 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. By Your email address will not be published. Imagine being on the practice ground with Justin Thomas or Nelly Korda week in week out. ?, G#"% y\$)3(Q|1$xNyt7"g \)hEhH-hFtL+x You could hear the thump and it was relentless in its consistency. [/quote] The respective games the AMA and professional golfers play today are two entirely separate entities and should be treated as such. wrong? 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. Although there is a slow trend towards improvement, many in the golf industry wonder why progress has not been faster. Spin- 2645, 1948 low, 3745 high Whatever helps you sleep at night my friend. Top 50 Player Guide. Trackman is obviously simply a tool for fitting & in no way plays any part on your actual game. Most of my longer clubs only just creep above the 200 yd mark. I know I'm not a short hitter & I know there's a ton of bs on this board. Shafts: Nippon N.S. The Justin Thomas Foundation positively impacts children in need, junior golf, and military families with the intent of helping all achieve their full potential. a lower loft) or a touch weaker (i.e. Exactly, I had the same perception in mind too. When looking at how the AMA performs, lets start with the drive. How Far Does a 3 Wood vs 5 Wood Go? When it comes to how far the pros hit a 3 wood and the other longer clubs in the bag including their hybrids the distance analysis gets a bit more complicated because clearly the pros are starting to use these clubs for a wider variety type of shots than they do for their driver. Whats the proportion of shots wide of the mark by say 80 feet or more (or some width for which there is data) 2. When it comes to his mid-irons he hits his 6-iron and 7-iron 195 and 180 yards. Open navigation menu. #TeamTrackMan For years, Justin has quietly used his fame and financial wherewithal to help many. I can't seem to find them. It has to do with my ability. [quote name='govols' timestamp='1364403614' post='6707409'] Is the dispersion linear, eg at 176 yards is it the same proportion at 88 feet or more? 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. A single figure golfer all of his adult life he lives in London and still enjoys playing whenever he can with friends and family. I know a 47 year old who played d1 golf hits nothing but trap draws hits 8 irons 190. Distance is only a big deal to those who don't have it Learn how your comment data is processed. [color=#333333][size=3][background=rgb(229, 228, 226)]8.5* Driver[/background][/size][/color] Angle of attack, club speed, path, club face. 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? Driver: GolfWRX is on the ground in Orlando ahead of the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club & Lodge. Hes learned nothing Olympic legend launches scathing attack on Tiger Woods over tampon apology, Golf fans left bemused following bizarre Jim Nantz blunder, Best driver 2023: Expert club fitters recommend the best driver for your swing speed, An UP-CLOSE look at Tiger Woods famous Scotty Cameron putter, David Feherty ridiculed for Greg Norman comment during LIV broadcast, Tour pro says LIV would be done if Brooks Koepka returned to PGA Tour, TOUR REPORT: McIlroy switches drivers during Genesis Invitational (plus Tigers iron change). The difference in a lot of longer amateurs and pros is control. I cant say I noticed the lower ball flight but this is something that Titleist have worked on gradually for the last few generations. Other top articles related to this topic: Graeme Hay is the owner of GolfingFocus.com. Greater distancethe eternal quest for golfers. As you can see, 45% have a club speed between 91 and 100 mph. My question is my average D is +5.3, 6I is +3.5 and 8I is +2.1. Youd be correct and that is why its always best to get fitted and discuss purchases with your pro. Justins interest in the military was inspired by some of the men and women in uniform he has met over the years. 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. Spin- 2645, 1948 low, 3745 high Sorry that I can not be of better help right now. 2 were over 320. Looking at how far pros hit their irons is a much easier task these days due to all the tracking technology that exists however it still does not make it an exact science. Its a whole different story. For example, I could average over 300 yards per round during the summer with a driver. It's good for some laughs. WebCongratulations to Justin Thomas ! Hamish777, March 26, 2013 in WRX Club Techs. [/quote] SM5 53, 59 [color=#333333][size=3][background=rgb(229, 228, 226)]Clubhead Speed - 125[/background][/size][/color] I wouldn't take a trackman stat to the bank. The following graph shows a plot of the AMAs shots from 160 yards. This instant gratification can be achieved through the 30-45 minute TrackMan Combine process! Imagine being on the practice ground with Justin Thomas or Nelly Korda week in week out. Of course, playing shorter courses seems very obvious if you want to improve performance. Im sure most of them can squeeze out 10 extra yards on every club on this chart. Sometimes I will hit a 270 once or twice a round maybe and then two or three more at 240, but I will mix in a few bad ones at 190 with a hook or a slice and the rest will be at least 215 to 220. Hang Time 5.8 Impacting the game through junior golf programs has always been an important part of his charitable giving. get up and down 3 out of the 5 times you miss the green makes all the difference. Smash Factor 1.475 I take most info in many sections of this board with a grain of salt. 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. The difference in a lot of longer amateurs and pros is control. 52* & 58* Callaway MD2 // S-300 The average for those golfers was 117 mph. I don't play professional golf. The plan is to include this type of information within TrackMan University in the future, but that is likely many months away at this point. I have a terrible slice that knocks A LOT of yards off of my drive. RJ, What was the actual value of swing speed group 115 mph+, since it shows 0%. That tells I stressed this to my fitter - make sure you talk to them about your golf as they are only seeing a small sample of your game. ;9#I 'S2G4Mi]JE Heat treatment This treatment is now applied to the impact areas of the face to increase durability. I don't measure my driver distance either. I like to look at his averages on the tour seems to be more realistic data that is actually in play on tour. Do you have Average Female Amature driver swing speed? 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. [/quote] As such, this article will focus on the performance of the average male amateur (AMA). Driver 6 Iron Brooks Koepka Related Posts Erik Van Rooyen Driver Numbers Sei Young Once again Vokey customise their wedges even in the grooves. I know I'm not a short hitter & I know there's a ton of bs on this board. Why gather data from an elite course where people line up to play when that is far from representative of what most people are doing? There is no age or nationality restriction for the AMA. I can say that Trackman is second to none, and its always my first recommendation to others. Does anyone know any of Tiger Woods Trackman data either pitching, irons, 3woods or driver? Not sure how you measure it down to the exact yard on an average driving range. [quote name='govols' timestamp='1364353617' post='6703853'] I suppose you have the biggest and fastest car as well ? Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD IZ 7 S, Hybrid: Callaway Apex (19 degrees) I play from the whites if it is more of a difficult or bigger course. I guess if you don't play with guys that are good, it's understandable. [quote name='govols' timestamp='1364403614' post='6707409'] But the guys with a great wedge and not great length still hack it on tour because they have what matters. I grabbed the 46 degree to see if I could finally be that 3 wedge Vokey golfer, it was so good I asked for an entire iron set of Vokeys. Cobra Radspeed 5W RDX Blue, Mizuno Pro Fli Hi 4i Tour AD DI 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. Since SM6 Vokeys have evolved subtly to be exactly what tour players want. 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. When its hit well I have hit enough times in the 260-270 range so Im probably in that 95 mph swing speed range. You cannot paste images directly. Book a Session for only R500 to get your Swing Analysis. Physics First. Skill Triumphs Over All! [/quote] it would be great to see this information on a broadcast on a couple of hole locations - combined with protracer. The strategy implemented to create 10 additional yards of carry could be from lack of knowledge regarding how far each club goes. Unless of course it's short enough to hit the 3 wood or driver at the green. WebCongratulations to Justin Thomas with his latest victory at the Dell Technologies Championship, well played! Once AMA understands the likely outcomes for various shots, then he can most effectively implement course strategy for the benefit of improving his golf performance. 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. There are three finishes available in SM9: Tour Chrome (matte), Brushed Steel (shiny) and Jet Black (matte). Close suggestions Search Search Search Search [quote name='jeffrey08250' timestamp='1364360280' post='6704435'] If I slow it down some and shoot for 280-290, I hit more fairways. Most golfers I know are happy to drive the ball 200 yards and keep it in the fairway. I know his swing speed with driver is up around 120mph but thats all they seem to show on tv. Justin is committed to showing benevolence and grace to children in need, with the goal of bolstering their confidence, strengthening their determination, and allowing them great possibilities. On average pros drive the ball a total of 296.6 yards (yds) according to official PGA Shotlink data. It should make you a little. Am I as good as tour pro? 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 doesn't take a genius to figure that one out. TSi2 18, VTS Silver 8xMizuno MP Fli Hi 21, Recoil 110MP-20 MMC 5-P,DG X100SM850F, 54S, 58MPXGCloser Gen 2Tour BX. 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational - Discussion and Links to Photos, 2023 The Honda Classic - Discussion and Links to photos, 2023 Genesis Invitational - Discussion and Links to photos, 2023 Waste Management Phoenix Open - Discussion and Links to Photos, 2023 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am - Discussion and Links to all photos, 2023 HSBC Women's World Championship (Mar 02 - 05), Byron Morgan best for your balls DH89 & the elusive DBCM 8802, TWO PUTTERS - ONE POST. The above statements were [i]only[/i] about length. [/quote] I'm 6'3, in pretty good shape and played baseball my entire life. FYI I hit my drive 240-250 he often hits is way past me from the whites. What Determines Driver Distance? =t 'BRvGGs.Du="dP0 J/% Np^=+,5I,F5HH#418y\PuQ5) x9.>5?2P5@B$bz.k^OY<>Vf.%,(H8,~f3YzWBpj|!8K^E`$D &XP9gBTl+= Tg{\(k@bW6o9e:&x$hx"o0@:+}UnMD($R*3|>M}18&oA>m Ed&Z):Y{J|'@*bT6|QNbge2RU'02_^^{ 46 to 54 degree heads have narrower and deeper grooves as these are used more in fuller shots with greater swing/ball speed. Either way I don't care. [color=#333333][size=3][background=rgb(229, 228, 226)]Ball Speed - 185 mph[/background][/size][/color] The 12 felt good but the 8 slid through the turf and cushioned the ball off the face. The 22 years old Jon Rahm, is one of the new upcoming stars on the European and PGA Tour. When you account for factors such as wind, elevation, ground conditions and also the context in which the shot is being played Koepka, like all the pros, has a number of options for each iron shot which makes the question of how far he hits each iron a bit more complex than at first you may think. Very interesting but sort of depressing article. Also, the dispersion for misses will be much wider for the AMA than the professional. [color=#333333][size=3][background=rgb(229, 228, 226)]8.5* Driver[/background][/size][/color] 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. Jon has proven that he is able to compete at the I've had the privilege of playing with and watching tour players in person, so I know what they're capable of. Desired launch angle, spin rates change based on driver speed. Driver: Cobra Amp Cell Pro (8.5 degrees) My time spent on the driving range tells me there are a lot of guys hitting 100 yards, 125, 150, 175a few hitting 190.and an even smaller number hitting over 200. Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD IZ 95 X Hybrid, Irons: Titleist T100 (3-9) That smash factor surprises me a bit. Trackman is obviously simply a tool for fitting & in no way plays any part on your actual game. 716MB (5-PW)- DG S400 Thats 95 extra yards, putting the actual distance of the drive under neutral conditions around 340 When you watch the PGA Tour or any major championship on TV it is hard not to notice how far pro golfers hit the ball. pleased to hear you are enjoying it now though. Mizuno Pro 225 5-GW PX IO The new Vokey SM9 wedges has a focus on this exact shot by placing weight higher in the toe. My total yardage for my 7 iron is 190, my ball speed is 119 mph. BALL; Chrome Soft X. Feel free toshare your thoughts and experience in the comment section below. At just 29-years old, he can lay claim to 2 Major victories, a FedEx Cup Championship, PLAYERS Championship and a PGA TOUR Player of the Year Award. Copyright 2020 GolfWRX Holdings, LLC. This put him near the bottom of the pack. Shaft: Fujikura Atmos Tour Spec Blue 7 X, 3-wood: Callaway Rogue ST Max (15 degrees) Ive tried lots of different woods shafts and lengths but seem to reach a ceiling on distance. Of course touring pros are way better than everyone at all facets of the gamethat's why they're out making millions while a bunch of us have idiotic debates over the Internet. 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. yfvp ~ AnFVS0Y")Mb@3PNm[GVI=! The Fairway Woods Used by the Top 100 PGA Tour Pros, What Irons Do the Pros Use? This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. also his AoD on the stinger. Length is nothing. They hit 4-irons 208 yards and 5-irons 199 yards on average. [color=#333333][size=3][background=rgb(229, 228, 226)]Clubhead Speed - 125[/background][/size][/color] Sorry for the ramble. [/quote] 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. After reading this article I did more research and discovered I should be playing nearly 1200 yards shorter, and doing so without shame. The average USGA handicap for male golfers has been between 14.0 and 15.0 since 2005. Simmer down, all. PING i210 (4i-UW) DG X100 [quote name='govols' timestamp='1364403614' post='6707409'] The AMA is capable of carrying the ball much further than his current total distance. The performance of these wedges really was impressive. However, it is more the fact that golfers are playing courses that are too long relative to club speed and skill level. Grip: SuperStroke, Driver: Titleist 917 D3 (10.5 degrees @12) Knowing tee shot distances and iron distances helps with that. I like to look at his averages on the tour seems to be more realistic data that is actually in play on tour. I recently had my swing analyzed and would like to share the results so that maybe someone could explain this in simpler terms. It's not the length that makes a pro. 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 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. As a whole PGA pros hit their pitching wedge an average carry distance of 141 yards. However the pros have what is called a stock yardage for their irons, which equates essentially to the average distance they will hit a full shot with each iron swinging normally. The AMA isnt going to be achieving this max theoretical 255 yard drive very often. Stay up to date and receive free notifications of new posts by email. By Handicap, Age & Swingspeed, Should Your Driver Match Your Woods? I don't measure my driver distance. Maybe for one swing he got there. 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. But he picked up 25 yards for elevation, 25 for wind, and another 45 for extra roll. Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X, 3-wood: TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus (15 degrees @ 14) People that take hole distance & distance on approach to calculate driving distance is what's funny. Vokey (TVD SM7 RAW 52 & SM6 RAW 58)- DG S400 Top 100 PGA Tour Player Guide (2021). 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. Join the Thomas family to help fund important programming for children in need, junior golf and military families. Top 100 PGA Tour Player Guide (2021), link to What Driver is Most Used On the PGA Tour? PGA, Executive Director, Golf House Kentucky | Kentucky Golf Foundation. Thomas is also only 1 of 6 players in PGA Tour history with 15 victories and 2 Majors before his 30th birthday, joining Jack Nicklaus, Johnny Miller, Tom Watson, Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods. A lot of guys come from athletic backgrounds too, and maybe took up the game at an older age.
