I almost just quit playing golf because when I started 4 years ago I was playing golf with two people most of the time that were in the 1% of AMAs . As the previous poster said Im 43 so wont be Bubba Watson anytime soon. There is a very obvious relationship between these two variables. 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. Titleist 906F4 13.5* Fuji Rombax 8Z08 X Grip: SuperStroke, Driver: Titleist 917 D3 (10.5 degrees @12) Their experiences, time away from family, and willingness to sacrifice their lives for our freedom has truly made an impact on Justin. The average green size at Torrey Pines South is 6,000 square feet. Do you suppose my distance is bs? And for those golfers looking to make more substantial improvements to their game, the TrackMan Combine provides a roadmap for the improvement journey and accurate, immediate feedback at all checkpoints / stops along the way. A Step by Step Guide, Acceleration Graph of Hips, Chest, Arms, and Clubhead in a Pro Golf Swing. 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='swanry30' timestamp='1364407652' post='6707945'] 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. show the real time hit - then after the shot replay it with the numbers/tracer. Since SM6 Vokeys have evolved subtly to be exactly what tour players want. TrackMan I know I'm not a short hitter & I know there's a ton of bs on this board. I agree with you 100%. The difference in a lot of longer amateurs and pros is control. Your shot versatility is obtained by a comprehensive 23 head options in different lofts, grinds and bounces. I originally tried the 12 bounce in the 52 degree but I could feel the club stuttering in the turf at impact. Justin Thomas I carry my 8 iron about 158 yards when Im hitting it good (see above). Not sure how you measure it down to the exact yard on an average driving range. I know I hit the ball a long way though. Distance is great. You can see the fuller head at the top of the toe in the lob wedges when the clubs are aligned next to each other, but you can only slightly notice a change in shape at address. Launch Angle 11.28 How can that be true. 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). There is CG shift between lofts and there is a progressive hosel length in the wedges to balance out weight distribution. 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. Just ask Corey Pavin, Mark Wilson, Mike Weir, Fred Funk. Cobra Radspeed 5W RDX Blue, Mizuno Pro Fli Hi 4i Tour AD DI The new Vokey SM9 wedges has a focus on this exact shot by placing weight higher in the toe. When I watch professional events I am always taken aback by how high they hit their driver but how low they hit their wedges. No question - 100%. Im wondering if there are outliers here?. I guess if you don't play with guys that are good, it's understandable. 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. I can say that Trackman is second to none, and its always my first recommendation to others. Yes, typically very short drivers of the ball are better iron players or wedge players. What Determines Driver Distance? Congratulations to Justin Thomas, winning the CJ Cup! For more Executive Director, The First Tee of Louisville, Jennifer Helgeson In my experiences wedges can be the least searched review on YouTube and some of the worst fitting processes. FULL GUIDE By Age, Handicap etc. Its a whole different story. the TrackMan numbers below. 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. Granted, their handicaps are high, but it gives a lot of support to what Mr. Pelz has been telling us all these years. 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. me too! Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei AV RAW Blue 75 TX, Hybrid: Titleist TSi2 (21 degrees) What a great read with invaluable data and information. First we have to determine the average length of the par 4s at your course from the different tees available. I hit the same. Very interesting but sort of depressing article. On the LPGA Tour the top pros hit their driver an average of 257.7 yards. 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] 46 to 54 degree heads have narrower and deeper grooves as these are used more in fuller shots with greater swing/ball speed. 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 ???? 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. And it just isnt true.well at least not on average. What about this awesome drive from Dustin Johnson in Hawaii that everyone was talking about: So the drive went 433 yards. Before it is assumed that the AMA should simply club up, actual distances with each club should be determined. Lol, so true.. What is evident is you obviously don't play with good amateur players. Shaft: Aldila NV, 7-wood: Callaway Big Bertha The AMA has an average club speed of 93.4 mph and an average total distance of 214 yards. How to gain more distance without swinging faster? [/quote] Top 100 Player Analysis. Short hitter compared to the average WRXer The following chart shows average handicap versus average club speed. Clear editor. I wouldn't take a trackman stat to the bank. ;9#I 'S2G4Mi]JE Your email address will not be published. If I slow it down some and shoot for 280-290, I hit more fairways. When you take the wedge out of the bag you notice the fuller toe, and there is more material behind the head. Don't doubt the ability of some people to produce similar numbers to the pros. Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 7 X, 5-wood: TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus It makes the head look a little rounder, but Vokey has done a great job of disguising this weight distribution at address. 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. 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. [color=#333333][size=3][background=rgb(229, 228, 226)]Ball Speed - 185 mph[/background][/size][/color] 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 AMA is far from efficient with his driver. Is the dispersion linear, eg at 176 yards is it the same proportion at 88 feet or more? Desired launch angle, spin rates change based on driver speed. G.O.A.T.? Trap draw? That's not Justin, that's Johnny. Do you have Average Female Amature driver swing speed? 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 figured that out years ago based on hole distance and yardage to the flag after my tee shot. 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. work on your short game. I bet a lot of my tee shots find the rough though. Although early days yet is there a general reason for the different results in club path. First of all, I would always encourage any golfer to get custom fitted for Titleist Vokey wedges because the loft/bounce/grind chart can be very confusing. There isnt anybody who wouldnt like to be able to hit the ball further. 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. The professionals are going to hit the ball on the screws significantly more often than the AMA. Bump up your confidence around the greens. He was also the beneficiary of a grant that afforded him the opportunity to travel and pursue his junior golf career. SM5 53, 59 Trackman stats obviously don't mean that much either. [quote name='govols' timestamp='1364403614' post='6707409'] Ball Speed- 176.38 average, 179.45 high Club Head Speed 119.55 Circa62, Tiger also ranks 125th on tour in total driving efficiency. [color=#333333][size=3][background=rgb(229, 228, 226)]Average Distance - 302 yards[/background][/size][/color] If a 50% greens in regulation (GIR) stat was desired for the AMA, then the approach shot would need to be approximately 140 yards. A good drive might only yield 250 and that isnt exciting. Ive played four rounds since reading this, and shot 81, 83, 79, and 78. The challenge is, improving your distance is a slow and arduous process. Smash Factor 1.475 TSi2 18, VTS Silver 8xMizuno MP Fli Hi 21, Recoil 110MP-20 MMC 5-P,DG X100SM850F, 54S, 58MPXGCloser Gen 2Tour BX. If length was a determing factor for professional status then we'd have the Wedge players tour and not the Long Drivers tour. This is so I could hit it higher and spin it more, enabling me to access that tough pin position. You can post now and register later. How about heading out to Wedgefield in Georgetown, SC? Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD IZ 7 S, Hybrid: Callaway Apex (19 degrees) Feel free toshare your thoughts and experience in the comment section below. The strike felt tight knit and the spin was better than my SM8 52 degree wedge. It's a pretty common way to play the game and it helps the scoring aspect of your game tremendously. 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? Instead, its mostly situational. Bob Vokey makes the best wedges for the best players in the world on behalf of Titleist. 398 were here. Youd be correct and that is why its always best to get fitted and discuss purchases with your pro. Once you except your limitations, you can get out and enjoy the game we LOVE instead of loathing it. Sorry for the ramble. Playing golf as early as two-years-old, Justin learned all aspects of the game.
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