The LDA guys can't hang with the short games and are wildly sporadic with their tee shots, hence why they get multiple tries. If length was a determing factor for professional status then we'd have the Wedge players tour and not the Long Drivers tour. On average PGA pros hit a 3-iron a carry distance the distance from strike to point of ground impact of 217 yards. 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. Please include a self-addressed envelope with prepaid postage for return. Now that you guys have more and more data from the combine tests are you going to adjust the hcap chart. I guess if you don't play with guys that are good, it's understandable. Shaft: Aldila RIP Phenom, 3-wood: Titleist 906F4 (13.5 degrees) 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). Justins family and friends also know him as a kindhearted young man who goes out of his way to give back. Top 50 Player Guide. Not sure how you measure it down to the exact yard on an average driving range. [/quote] Mike Austin Swing: When Does the Release Start? What is the speed? Please have a look at the TrackMan locator at this link; https://mytrackman.com/public/locator, Kind regards Niklas Bergdahl Support Manager. Impressive Combine Score by a 12 year old boy, How to maximize player performance with small changes. I originally tried the 12 bounce in the 52 degree but I could feel the club stuttering in the turf at impact. Distance to Apex 195.9 WebSee how The Honda Classic Justin Thomas Trackman numbers look https://blog.trackmangolf.com/justin-thomas-trackman-numbers/ People that dwell on the fact that other people like to know their distances are funny. <>stream it would be great to see this information on a broadcast on a couple of hole locations - combined with protracer. There are three finishes available in SM9: Tour Chrome (matte), Brushed Steel (shiny) and Jet Black (matte). Your shot versatility is obtained by a comprehensive 23 head options in different lofts, grinds and bounces. [quote name='baseballfrk8998' timestamp='1364408786' post='6708081'] When you take the wedge out of the bag you notice the fuller toe, and there is more material behind the head. I think you wish you hit it further. I guess that's laughable though, right? You will probably pick up that I gravitate towards the technical aspects of most things I do. 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. But the guys with a great wedge and not great length still hack it on tour because they have what matters. 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). [color=#333333][size=3][background=rgb(229, 228, 226)]Ratio - 1.48[/background][/size][/color] How Far Should Beginners Hit A Golf Ball? It is all about the short game 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. The difference in a lot of longer amateurs and pros is control. The AMA has an average club speed of 93.4 mph and an average total distance of 214 yards. For years, Justin has quietly used his fame and financial wherewithal to help many. In my experiences wedges can be the least searched review on YouTube and some of the worst fitting processes. 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. I seem to have the same speed as pro women and they are playing the same distances that I am but scoring way way lower with a game built from precision over speed. 2 were over 320. 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. No question - 100%. I would recommend that you go visit a TrackMan certified coach, he/she will be able to help you with your club speed. The next table uses the approach distances from the previous and calculates the proximity to hole. When it comes to his mid-irons he hits his 6-iron and 7-iron 195 and 180 yards. [/quote] He is giving up 30 yards of total distance off the tee, which makes his approach shots more difficult. GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, Tuesday at 04:47 PM, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 20, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 13, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 6, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, January 31, Please put and questions or comments here, Please put any questions or comments here, Please put any questions of comments here. Distance to Apex 195.9 Thanks. Ball Speed- 176.38 average, 179.45 high Fan Mail Justin Thomas Not at all. Distance is great. Most of my longer clubs only just creep above the 200 yd mark. 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. Club Speed 113 mph Ball Speed 166 mph Attack Angle -1 deg Launch Angle 12 deg Spin Rate 2298 rpm Almost every post I read on the internet the guys say they are swinging 125 mph. Shafts: Project X 125 6.5 (46), Project X 120 6.0 (52-60), Putter: Scotty Cameron 009 It's the short game. Spin Rate 2,645.8 [color=#333333][size=3][background=rgb(229, 228, 226)]8.5* Driver[/background][/size][/color] The difference in a lot of longer amateurs and pros is control. =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_^^{ Average club speed was 105-112, average ball speed was 139-152, and average rpm was between 4400-5100. There is a very obvious relationship between these two variables. 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. Little higher launch, still low spin into the wind, and much easier to swing day in and day out. TI Taylormade SIM Ti (15.4) Tensei CK Pro Blue 80X [/quote] Cameron Napa California @ 34"[/b]. I actually feel I get more out irons than I do the woods. Imagine being on the practice ground with Justin Thomas or Nelly Korda week in week out. It has to do with my ability. Its important to turn your body to get that extra speed. You can watch my full review via the Golfalot YouTube channel here: If you like what you see, please make sure you SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to see all Golfalot video reviews and features first. I don't measure my driver distance. Just would be interesting to see. Titleist fitting last summer at my home course. 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. The difference in a lot of longer amateurs and pros is control. They were measured with GPS. Thanks this will help my golf game so much now. 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. Knowing tee shot distances and iron distances helps with that. BALL; Chrome Soft X. WebCongratulations to Justin Thomas with his latest victory at the Dell Technologies Championship, well played! The trend right now with wedge play for all manufacturers is lowering the ball flight on the full shots. Apex Height 112' 11" Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 X, 3-wood: Titleist TSR3 (15 degrees @ 14.25) The one at 3811 spin carried 8.3 yards further. I blame it on TV coverage. WebCongratulations to Justin Thomas ! You could hear the thump and it was relentless in its consistency. Carry Distance 302.9 Id estimate the average tour player will hit their basic solid drive between 295-310 under neutral conditions. The ball shoots from the face and you lose the control of the ball. DShawn Johnson Thats 95 extra yards, putting the actual distance of the drive under neutral conditions around 340 As you can guess my improvement has now become dependent on driver efficiency and distance. 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. I wouldn't take a trackman stat to the bank. That means the distance from the center of the green tothe edge averages just under 44 feet. Their delivery will be erratic and Vokey is a bladed wedge which offers little help in the forgiveness department. 1700 Broadway, Floor 29, New York, NY 10019, 2020 Justin Thomas. Im a 42 year old 59 and been playing golf since I was 35. Course length, driver optimization, and course strategy are three key components to improving the performance of the AMA. Stay up to date and receive free notifications of new posts by email. It's the short game. 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). Close suggestions Search Search Search Search Full details on the new TSR2 and TSR3 here! [quote name='govols' timestamp='1364403614' post='6707409'] In other words the distance from where they hit the ball to the point of impact on the ground. Thats a course representative of the average golfer? As club speed increases, those golfers tend to have lower handicaps. Lets consider the (average) approach shot distance that the AMA will have on an average par 4. [/quote] Shafts:KBS Tour 125 S+, Putter: TaylorMade Spider GT Length is nothing. I played Monday and hit my 1st 3 drives over 300 and in the fairway. Well I certainly feel hood about how I played when i did. [Note If you are interested in what drivers and fairway woods the top 100 PGA Tour players are using check out the in-depth analysis we have done here.]. I cant hide my excitement and love for a Vokey wedge and it doesnt change on these. Your previous content has been restored. 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 Unless of course it's short enough to hit the 3 wood or driver at the green. This analysis seems to be for elite athletes. 913 HD 6 0 obj Titleist 906F4 13.5* Fuji Rombax 8Z08 X I work in the industry and frequently play with low handicaps who tease me into playing longer yardage (they assume at 63 250 I bomb it) my home course is 7400 from the tips, and this frustratingly puts my score in the mid 90s. It's good for some laughs. Vokey (TVD SM7 RAW 52 & SM6 RAW 58)- DG S400 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. Couldn't of said it any better myself. http://www.rotaryswing.com/golf-instruction/golfequipment/golf-launch-monitor.php, Short hitter compared to the average WRXer. The facts are in front of us at instructors, now we must help convey your points to the masses. I appreciate your thoughts, great article. I've had the privilege of playing with and watching tour players in person, so I know what they're capable of. Thomas, who was born and raised in Goshen, KY, played collegiate golf for the Alabama Crimson Tide. 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. Your ball speed is a little low which could indicate an off-center strike. 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. I appreciate that. Probably because he plays a higher spin ball than most. Total Distance Efficiency 2.484. The driver is almost always the most talked about golf club in everyone's bag. Justin Thomas is one of the most exciting and popular golfers on the PGA TOUR. The longest player hits it 320 yards But if you can hit it 275 on your home muni track, that is at least 290 on a tour track with manicured fairways and perfect level tee boxes to hit from. [/quote] Do you suppose my distance is bs? Mizumo T22 Blue 54 58 S400 TI I've seen plenty of tour pros hit balls & played with many good golfers. [quote name='govols' timestamp='1364404259' post='6707501'] [/quote] Scotty Squareback and Odyssey OG #7, Srixon ZX5 MKII Irons 4-PW Like New and a Titleist U505 4 Iron, OG Nike TW13 PING i59 irons Vessel Stand bag (trade). beginer level female golfer how to to benefit ths..is this correct this tracker.. Love all of this data and seeing exactly what the correlation is between the data and player performance! The attention to detail from Bob Vokey is extraordinary and you can feel the change in strike as you try many different heads. 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? I visited Hillside GC practice ground to have a full custom fitting session with the new SM9s. 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. [/quote] 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.