Your shot versatility is obtained by a comprehensive 23 head options in different lofts, grinds and bounces. Dont be that person, as how your club interacts with the turf is more vital in wedges than with any other club. Carry Efficiency 2.51 That's what I think. It is vital for them to know exactly how far they hit their wedges with a variety of different types of shots because feel is so important from those short distances, especially at the top level of the game, where a yard or two can make the difference between winning or losing a tournament. Everyone has one. I feel like Seve in the sand these days which is never a bad thing. Master the Swing Plane and Handle Path for Increased Distance and Accuracy! 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 ???? The "you have to be a tour player to hit a long way" mentality is comical to say the least. How many average golfers drive the ball 250 yards and keep it in the fairway? WebJon Rahm TrackMan Numbers. 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. 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. The difference in a lot of longer amateurs and pros is control. it would be great to see this information on a broadcast on a couple of hole locations - combined with protracer. PGA 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. i suggested he play white from the start and he is happy. 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. I don't measure my driver distance either. Short hitter compared to the average WRXer Ever found a yardage you like? This is so I could hit it higher and spin it more, enabling me to access that tough pin position. Top 100 PGA Tour Player Guide, What Wedges Do the Pros Use? [quote]I don't measure my driver distance. Consistency is Key, Are Driving Range Distances Accurate? People like you that rant about longer amateurs is what makes for good laughs. 712u 3 1700 Broadway, Floor 29, New York, NY 10019, 2020 Justin Thomas. Learn how your comment data is processed. After reading this article I did more research and discovered I should be playing nearly 1200 yards shorter, and doing so without shame. The consistency of impact through the sand was staggering, I seemed to take the exact same amount of sand and impact location every time. Obviously not. I appreciate your thoughts, great article. The "you have to be a tour player to hit a long way" mentality is comical to say the least. Trackman stats obviously don't mean that much either. The AMA is far from efficient with his driver. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The flight is reduced and the spin still remains. Crazy thing is I hit my 3 wood off the tee about 250 yards. [quote name='govols' timestamp='1364403614' post='6707409'] [quote name='govols' timestamp='1364353617' post='6703853'] You can follow GolfWRX on Twitter @GolfWRX, Facebook and Instagram. President & CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana, Brent Paladino 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. 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. Hang Time 5.8 I was advised to switched to the 8 bounce as my impact is shallower than when I was previously fitted for my SM8s. This analysis seems to be for elite athletes. There is no age or nationality restriction for the AMA. Very unfortunately most of us are too busy with other things we need to do. Without such a grant, his family would not have been able to follow his passion. I bet your average golfer on your average course doesnt hit more than 160-175. [quote name='govols' timestamp='1364353617' post='6703853'] The driver is almost always the most talked about golf club in everyone's bag. [quote name='jeffrey08250' timestamp='1364360280' post='6704435'] Their experiences, time away from family, and willingness to sacrifice their lives for our freedom has truly made an impact on Justin. [/quote] What Irons Do the Pros Use? Spin Rate is on the high side, which also could indicate an off-center strike, and probably a negative attack angle both will shorten your distance. Milled grooves - SM9 sees Titleist use a new saw to cut their grooves, instead of stamping them onto the face. The facts are in front of us at instructors, now we must help convey your points to the masses. Knowing tee shot distances and iron distances helps with that. 19* SLDR Resuce // Speeder 9.3s Some of us didn't have the means or access to learn and play a lot of golf when we were Teeball aged. Not sure how you measure it down to the exact yard on an average driving range. Tee and Approach Shots! While golf has given Justin a career he thoroughly enjoys, he knows the life lessons golf can provide. May I ask how many of them have 120 mph swing. I often feel articles such as this are skewed. I hit the same. 14* SLDR // Speeder 8.3x My experience suggests that this is true. Based on the Trackman, the fitter's recommendation was a 910 D3, 7.5 loft, and a Graphite Design Tour AD DI 8X. Odyssey Metal X Milled #1. [/quote] Justin Thomas 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. Jon has proven that he is able to compete at the 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). A lot of guys come from athletic backgrounds too, and maybe took up the game at an older age. [quote name='govols' timestamp='1364353617' post='6703853'] The previous table looked at the approach distance the AMA will have based on hole length and average drive distance. I would recommend that you go visit a TrackMan certified coach, he/she will be able to help you with your club speed. Executive Director, The First Tee of Louisville, Jennifer Helgeson Brooks Koepka, winner of the US Open 2017 and 2018 - TrackMan I guess if you don't play with guys that are good, it's understandable. I have a terrible slice that knocks A LOT of yards off of my drive. A good drive might only yield 250 and that isnt exciting. 2 were over 320. 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. Apex Height 112' 11" Grip: SuperStroke, Driver: Titleist 917 D3 (10.5 degrees @12) Couldn't of said it any better myself. It's good for some laughs. So just to confirm what we are indeed up against we took a detailed look at just how far the top pros are hitting their clubs. There are three finishes available in SM9: Tour Chrome (matte), Brushed Steel (shiny) and Jet Black (matte). It was not until I got together with almost every other golfer played and realized most like as in 90% were just like me which was a work in progress. Unless of course it's short enough to hit the 3 wood or driver at the green. [/quote] WebSee how The Honda Classic Justin Thomas Trackman numbers look https://blog.trackmangolf.com/justin-thomas-trackman-numbers/ A Step by Step Guide, Acceleration Graph of Hips, Chest, Arms, and Clubhead in a Pro Golf Swing. People that take hole distance & distance on approach to calculate driving distance is what's funny. This is something Im finding out at a 14 handicap. If golfers are to continue playing the same length tees, then optimizing their driver distance is going to be key to enhancing their performance. Do All Golf Balls Go the Same Distance? This way the material is removed from the face and not spread out which means the grooves are sharper and weight isn't dispersed. Of course, playing shorter courses seems very obvious if you want to improve performance. The AMA has an average club speed of 93.4 mph and an average total distance of 214 yards. 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 Launch- 11.28, 9.71 low, 12.87 high What Determines Driver Distance? Join the Thomas family to help fund important programming for children in need, junior golf and military families. As far as a Trackman goes.I've used it once. Desired launch angle, spin rates change based on driver speed. Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400. Once again Vokey customise their wedges even in the grooves. As you can see, 45% have a club speed between 91 and 100 mph. You can check the combine driver stats here: https://mytrackman.com/#combine. I wouldn't take a trackman stat to the bank. Driver 6 Iron Brooks Koepka Related Posts Erik Van Rooyen Driver Numbers Sei Young He is 180 ball speed off the driver with outstanding launch numbers. Those numbers seem about right. Not uncommon these days for elite swing speed Graeme started playing golf when he was only 4 years old and has loved the game ever since. Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei AV RAW Blue 75 TX, Hybrid: Titleist TSi2 (21 degrees) Club Head Speed 119.55 He is traditional in what he wants the wedge to look like. My handicap is 24, but my driving (swing) works well. Top 100 PGA Tour Player Guide (2021). Shafts: KBS Tour 125 S+, Wedges: TaylorMade Milled Grind 3 (50-09SB, 54-11SB, 60-08LB) I play off 8 at a championship course 7200 yards in the UK. 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. Copyright 2020 GolfWRX Holdings, LLC. Trackman is obviously simply a tool for fitting & in no way plays any part on your actual game. On average PGA pros hit a 3-iron a carry distance the distance from strike to point of ground impact of 217 yards. PGA, Executive Director, Golf House Kentucky | Kentucky Golf Foundation. The next table uses the approach distances from the previous and calculates the proximity to hole. 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. While the length of the course is an important factor in scoring, more so is the challenging greens and required approach shots. In my opinion if your long game level is around hcap 0 you should score 76-80 . Lj\gUk':Q9d P\Ko?#sU;:MRk;'FTz![]wJQRL/"&Xp]q%F"S4y_fY;<5PemA,YosVrs>l6:cc I bet a lot of my tee shots find the rough though. Book a Session for only R500 to get your Swing Analysis. You dont need to be depressed your swing speed is high enough to play very good golf. Its important to turn your body to get that extra speed. [url="http://www.rotaryswing.com/golf-instruction/golfequipment/golf-launch-monitor.php"]http://www.rotaryswinch-monitor.php[/url] 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. The data results given in this article are completely skewed. Optimizing a golfers distance with the driver (using their existing club speed) is an alternative way to effectively shortening a golf course. Spin Rate 2,645.8 I have played golf for 22 years. [quote name='baseballfrk8998' timestamp='1364408786' post='6708081'] I appreciate that. Most golfers I know are happy to drive the ball 200 yards and keep it in the fairway. Total Distance Efficiency 2.484 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. Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD IZ 85 S, Irons: Callaway Apex Forged (2021) (4-PW) 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. TrackMan - Have a look at Justin Thomas' swing and | Facebook Please include a self-addressed envelope with prepaid postage for return. In truth, the vast majority of golfers are playing from tees that are too long based on their club speed and skill level. It's a pretty common way to play the game and it helps the scoring aspect of your game tremendously. Other top articles related to this topic: Graeme Hay is the owner of GolfingFocus.com. WebIn 2018, Justin was just the 21st player to ever reach #1 in the Official World Golf Rankings following his WGC win in Memphis. We share your golf passion. Display as a link instead, 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. Callaway XR Pro (20) Diamana White 90X My home course is around 6200 so I can work around not bombing it off the tee but it is perplexing to me. It's good for some laughs. My average club separation is about 15 yards. Yet I hit my driver 230 yards to what they say is average, 214. Paste as plain text instead, Open navigation menu. Stay up to date and receive free notifications of new posts by email. Im sure most of them can squeeze out 10 extra yards on every club on this chart. When it comes to his mid-irons he hits his 6-iron and 7-iron 195 and 180 yards. [/quote] If I have a front pin with a hard green, I would go at it harder with the shorter club, maybe a 150 yard pitching wedge. 716MB (5-PW)- DG S400 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. As the previous poster said Im 43 so wont be Bubba Watson anytime soon. The new Vokey SM9 wedges has a focus on this exact shot by placing weight higher in the toe. I bet a lot of my tee shots find the rough though. Shaft: Fujikura Atmos Tour Spec Blue 7 X, 3-wood: Callaway Rogue ST Max (15 degrees) What a great read with invaluable data and information. Instead, its mostly situational. 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. To find a TrackMan Certified coach, please see our locator: trackmangolf.com/locator. This informative information was more helpful for golfers. I once read that if all golfers had to count every stroke they took, and appropriate penalty shots, only 10 percent could legitimately break a 100. 200 to 225 yards. These 23 heads are available in three finishes: Jet Black, Tour Chrome and Brushed Steel. (Unimpededof course, because we always were able to play during the week). So next time the announcer says that someone is hitting a 5 iron from 223, keep in mind that its mostly conditions, and note where the ball actually carries. The AMA is capable of carrying the ball much further than his current total distance. It makes the head look a little rounder, but Vokey has done a great job of disguising this weight distribution at address. On top of that it drew me feeling like unless I can hit it 250 every time and at least shoot in the low 90s from the Blue I might as well just give golf up. [quote name='govols' timestamp='1364404259' post='6707501'] Cobra Aerospeed 3W Kai'Li White Top 100 PGA Tour Player Guide (2021), link to What Driver is Most Used On the PGA Tour? Mizumo T22 Blue 54 58 S400 TI Shafts: True Temper Project X PXi, Driver: TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus (9 degrees @ 8) Titleist SM5 52-08 & 58-07 S400's I know his swing speed with driver is up around 120mph but thats all they seem to show on tv. It should make you a little. Apex Height 112' 11" 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. Launch angle was between 17-22. I must say to the trap draw crowd, Justin Thomas isn't hitting trap draws while winning tournaments on the PGA Tour. He doesn't have the luxury of Notice how few balls landed past the target.. Vokeys are no doubt aspirational golf clubs, you are viewed as a knowledgeable and better golfer if you have these in the bag. 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? 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. But he picked up 25 yards for elevation, 25 for wind, and another 45 for extra roll. Do you have Average Female Amature driver swing speed? They hit 52 gap wedges a stock carry distance of between 126 and 135 yards and carry 56 sand wedges an average distance of 119 to 124 yards. One suggestion could be to setup course length based on club speed and optimal driver efficiency. APPLY NOW: Cleveland Frontline Elite Putters! [quote name='jeffrey08250' timestamp='1364360280' post='6704435'] Ball Speed- 176.38 average, 179.45 high I know I hit the ball a long way though. To fix that we changed to the new wedge with fresh grooves and made it a degree flatter to straighten my flight up. Your link has been automatically embedded. 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 I would say probably is bs. [/quote] The Fairway Woods Used by the Top 100 PGA Tour Pros, What Irons Do the Pros Use? 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. The AMA isnt going to be achieving this max theoretical 255 yard drive very often. 8.5* Tour Issue 07 Burner // PL Red 65x He was also the beneficiary of a grant that afforded him the opportunity to travel and pursue his junior golf career. <>stream God how I loved playing golf. Is it around 25-35% less than the AMA group? Web27K views, 94 likes, 1 loves, 33 comments, 13 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from TrackMan: Congratulations to Justin Thomas, winning the CJ Cup! Titleist Vokey SM9 Wedge Review - Golfalot I would say probably is bs. The longest player hits it 320 yards on average and the longest recorded drive in 2022 is 460 yards. 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. 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. [b]Tiger Woods[/b] Thanks to this impressive article, they will help more and more those who want to play golf. I actually feel I get more out irons than I do the woods. TrackMan - Did you see Justin Thomas' TrackMan numbers? . Absolutely awesome numbers though. [/quote] I've had the privilege of playing with and watching tour players in person, so I know what they're capable of. Impressive Combine Score by a 12 year old boy, How to maximize player performance with small changes. 913 HD Either way I don't care. More photos from the event here. The strategy implemented to create 10 additional yards of carry could be from lack of knowledge regarding how far each club goes. 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. Also, the dispersion for misses will be much wider for the AMA than the professional. I can hit the ball a long ways, that doesn't make me full of bs. Add That Little Extra Limited is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees (at no cost to you) by linking to Amazon.com. 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. The numbers posted above are cool to me because you can see Tiger hits balls on the range like he does on the course. 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. Not As Much As You Think! What was the actual value of swing speed group 105 mph+, since it shows 0%. My average driving distance is 240 but IF I can make a shot in the sweet spot (Stars Aligned after a long Prayer) I can go 290 to 300 measured on the golf course. Titleist 712 CB 4-9, MB PW KBS Tour (HS1X) Yes, typically very short drivers of the ball are better iron players or wedge players. [quote]I don't measure my driver distance. They were measured with GPS. In 2019, he launched the Justin Thomas Foundation, aimed to help military families, junior golf and children in need. I wonder what his user name is on WRX.. I prefer 120-160 yards, so I try my best to play to that yardage on par 4's. Im wondering if there are outliers here?. I like to look at his averages on the tour seems to be more realistic data that is actually in play on tour. Simmer down, all. I have always wanted a push draw and now i can see the light in the tunnel. Yes, typically very short drivers of the ball are better iron players or wedge players.

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