DRIVER DISTANCE

WHAT'S NEEDED FOR A 250 YARD CARRY DRIVE?

Have you ever wondered what it actually takes to hit a drive that carries 250 yards? Well, here I have outlined what it takes to hit a 200, 225, 250, 275 and 300 yard carry drive.

The key ingredients we will look at are:

1. Club Speed

2. Ball Speed

The chart in this article is based on a Smash Factor of 1.50 (perfect contact). If you are unfamiliar with Smash Factor, click here to read more about it.

So, check out the chart below to see how much Club Speed and Ball Speed are required for drives with a carry distance of 200 - 300 yards.

SMASH FACTOR

1.50

1.42

1.36

BALL SPEED

141.0 MPH

133.5 MPH

127.8 MPH

DISTANCE

252 YD

236 YD

224 YD

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CARRY DISTANCE

CLUB

SPEED

BALL

SPEED

200 YD

84 MPH

126.0 MPH

225 YD

92 MPH

138.0 MPH

252 YD

101 MPH

151.5 MPH

276 YD

109 MPH

163.5 MPH

301 YD

118 MPH

177.0 MPH

*Based on 1.50 Smash Factor.

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TRACKMAN COMBINE

BALL STRIKING SKILL TEST

TrackMan Combine is a standardized test, enabling golfers to identify strengths and weaknesses – as well as compare their performance to other peer groups.

The TrackMan Combine consists of 60 shots, each of which is scored on a scale of 0-100.
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ATTACK ANGLE

ARE YOU MAXIMIZING YOUR DRIVER DISTANCE?

Attack Angle is a critical component when it comes to maximizing distance with the driver. Attack Angle is the upward or downward movement of the club's geometric center at the moment of maximum compression. In other words, it is whether you are hitting up or down on the ball.
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CLUB FITTING

DRIVER, FAIRWAY WOODS, HYBRIDS, IRONS, WEDGES

Could you imagine running a marathon with a pair of shoes two sizes too small? Would it effect your running style? Would it effect your ability to perform at your peak? Well, golf isn't any different.
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SMASH FACTOR

ARE YOU MAXIMIZING YOUR DRIVER DISTANCE?

When it comes to maximum driver distance we can measure a golfers ability to transfer energy from the club head to the ball. We call this measurement Smash Factor.
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FIND YOUR DISTANCES

LEARN HOW FAR YOU HIT EACH CLUB

It is surprising to know how many golfers don't actually know how far they hit each club. Knowing how far you can carry each club on a solid strike is crucial in order to being able to navigate obstacles on the course and improve your proximity to the hole.

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DRIVER OPTIMIZATION

TEST YOUR DRIVER FOR OPTIMUM DISTANCE

Optimizing a golfers driver performance for maximum distance is crucial. Club Speed, Ball Speed, Smash Factor, Attack Angle, Launch Angle and Spin Loft must all be optimized for maximum carry and roll.
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WEDGE DISTANCES

MAXIMIZE YOUR DISTANCE CONTROL 40 - 70 YDS

It goes without saying that improving your game from inside 100 yards will improve your score. Mid-Long range pitching is an area of the game that is often under-appreciated.
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