Lol, so true.. Its a whole different story. Trackman is obviously simply a tool for fitting & in no way plays any part on your actual game. Launch angle was between 17-22. Im sure most of them can squeeze out 10 extra yards on every club on this chart. It is fun and I find that I usually am scoring better than I would say 90% of the guys I play with now, hitting on average longer than 90% and I realize that that is because shooting in the 90s means in golf you are better than most so above average which unless you played since a teenager and have no other life and want to play 4 to 5 days a week or more that is all you can ask for. The false fronts, forced carries, and deep protecting bunkers are too difficult for the AMA to deal with. [/quote] I do agree the AMA should be playing much shorter courses than most presently do. Shaft: Aldila RIP Phenom, 3-wood: Titleist 906F4 (13.5 degrees) Paste as plain text instead, RocketBladez Tour 4-PW // C-Taper My handicap is 24, but my driving (swing) works well. Not sure how you measure it down to the exact yard on an average driving range. I know I'm not a short hitter & I know there's a ton of bs on this board. I take most info in many sections of this board with a grain of salt. Before it is assumed that the AMA should simply club up, actual distances with each club should be determined. link to What Irons Do the Pros Use? It's good for some laughs. Ping Glide 2.0 (54) DG S400 TI [color=#333333][size=3][background=rgb(229, 228, 226)]Average Distance - 302 yards[/background][/size][/color] I think some of you think too highly of yourselves & don't give tour players enough credit. The AMA has an average club speed of 93.4 mph and an average total distance of 214 yards. And this is about DJs average big drive when he swings harder, at around 125 mph. The difference in a lot of longer amateurs and pros is control. Yes, typically very short drivers of the ball are better iron players or wedge players. For example, I could average over 300 yards per round during the summer with a driver. 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. That means the par 4s would average 395 yards. Thats 95 extra yards, putting the actual distance of the drive under neutral conditions around 340-345. Course length, driver optimization, and course strategy are three key components to improving the performance of the AMA. Does Trackman update this data each year? 1700 Broadway, Floor 29, New York, NY 10019, 2020 Justin Thomas. Although there is a slow trend towards improvement, many in the golf industry wonder why progress has not been faster. 4 out of 1000 swings avg 117 mph? When you take the wedge out of the bag you notice the fuller toe, and there is more material behind the head. 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 In the bag I think the wedges looks great. 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. The strike felt tight knit and the spin was better than my SM8 52 degree wedge. They make me giddy and want to practice my short game all the time. However don't be overwhelmed, the good news is that there is only one set up choice in the PW, two in the GW and multiple in SW and LW due to the wider range of shorter shots you play with these clubs. [/quote] Ha, okay. WebJon Rahm TrackMan Numbers. Congratulations to Justin Thomas, winning the CJ Cup! For more This demonstrates that without changing technique and only changing strategy, the AMA can improve their performance. [quote name='govols' timestamp='1364416375' post='6708959'] What about the balls we use. Mine isnt that much higher and i hit driver 275 yards. Lets consider the (average) approach shot distance that the AMA will have on an average par 4. Bilan, I think you should rub one out before you get to first tee box. I am still unsure of how a higher handicapper can benefit as much other than having higher bounce in a wedge. Acting upon real data, not opinion, takes a giant step in that direction. And that was 12 years ago. I originally tried the 12 bounce in the 52 degree but I could feel the club stuttering in the turf at impact. I spent a year playing by myself getting lessons finding a swing and just focused on having fun. Either way I don't care. They think that a drives are always over 320, which they are not not even close. TrackMan - Have a look at Justin Thomas' swing and | Facebook Tiger Woods trackman [quote name='J.W.' [color=#333333][size=3][background=rgb(229, 228, 226)]Spin Rate - 2200 rpm[/background][/size][/color] A lot of guys come from athletic backgrounds too, and maybe took up the game at an older age. Do All Golf Balls Go the Same Distance? How Often Do Pros Hit Driver? TSi2 18, VTS Silver 8xMizuno MP Fli Hi 21, Recoil 110MP-20 MMC 5-P,DG X100SM850F, 54S, 58MPXGCloser Gen 2Tour BX. Launch- 11.28, 9.71 low, 12.87 high What is the speed? 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. [/quote] I guess what Im saying is if you dont hit the ball straight consistently and you dont make good, clean contact consistently, it would be silly to focus on things like swing speed/distance. also his AoD on the stinger. Howarth Golf Performance Studio | Facebook My full swing with a driver was anout ewual to an average guys 9 iron turn. We've enjoyed playing this great game with friends, family and competitors from all over the world for many years. 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. 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. Honestly many guys in this small % sort of make every other golfer feel like that . I have shot level round the chammpionship course on occasion also though. get up and down 3 out of the 5 times you miss the green makes all the difference. Master the Swing Plane and Handle Path for Increased Distance and Accuracy! To find a TrackMan Certified coach, please see our locator: trackmangolf.com/locator. What Irons Do the Pros Use? It's good for some laughs. Shaft: Aldila NV, Irons: Cobra Amp Forged (4-PW) I play off 8 at a championship course 7200 yards in the UK. a higher loft) than the actual degree loft number shown on their club. My average distance was 235-245. a lower loft) or a touch weaker (i.e. 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. 52* & 58* Callaway MD2 // S-300 Web27K views, 94 likes, 1 loves, 33 comments, 13 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from TrackMan: Congratulations to Justin Thomas, winning the CJ Cup! In 2019, he launched the Justin Thomas Foundation, aimed to help military families, junior golf and children in need. Total Distance Efficiency 2.484. Foley was talking about him hitting 8-9* down when playing his stinger. Jordan Spieth whats in the bag accurate as of the Presidents Cup. How many times do you see TV reporting driving distance on an uphill into the wind hole? They were measured with GPS. Driver: Cobra Amp Cell Pro (8.5 degrees) [quote name='J.W.' In 2018, Justin was just the 21st player to ever reach #1 in the Official World Golf Rankings following his WGC win in Memphis. G.O.A.T.? Trap draw? That's not Justin, that's Johnny. WebThis is Justin Thomas TrackMan Numbers How does yours Compare? I still feel these are better players clubs for 15 handicappers or below as they are bladed heads which require you to deliver the club consistently and strike the centre of the face. Skill Triumphs Over All! It's the short game. Please limit the number of items and requests. As for his short irons his 8-iron yardage is 165, he hits his 9-iron 150 yards and his pitching wedge 135 yards on average. Here are Tiger's averages for this season on shots that were measured: WebIn 2018, Justin was just the 21st player to ever reach #1 in the Official World Golf Rankings following his WGC win in Memphis. I like to look at his averages on the tour seems to be more realistic data that is actually in play on tour. [quote name='govols' timestamp='1364403614' post='6707409'] Odyssey Metal X Milled #1. The trend right now with wedge play for all manufacturers is lowering the ball flight on the full shots. Overall I cant fault these wedges for an elite player as we are aware of the slight differences of feel at strike, flight and contact with the ground. Torrey Pines South, huh? 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. And also wondering how LPGA fits into this chart. The data results given in this article are completely skewed. i suggested he play white from the start and he is happy. Or the public course in Lenoir, NC? The title would be just as useful as well. I guess if you don't play with guys that are good, it's understandable. f[yZ3 /=KCYOSg~VN@ ae@.Xq@U$ Q\8H`/ 9Hj: .1xq 2 were over 320. The "you have to be a tour player to hit a long way" mentality is comical to say the least. 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. Top 100 Player Analysis, drivers and fairway woods the top 100 PGA Tour players, How Do Pros Hit the Ball So Far? 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. Not sure how you measure it down to the exact yard on an average driving range. Anyone remember young Guan the 14 year old at Augusta he was so small he could only drive it 250 but did alright. Ever found a yardage you like? Don't doubt the ability of some people to produce similar numbers to the pros. Check out the actual averages from the PGA Tour for the entire year: Now this is not to say that a tour player cant ramp it up another gear if they felt like showing off. This way the material is removed from the face and not spread out which means the grooves are sharper and weight isn't dispersed. timestamp='1364355784' post='6704107'] If I slow it down some and shoot for 280-290, I hit more fairways. However, the vast majority of the time I spend with my students that would fall into the AMA category is spent on working out the kinks in their swing (to help them hit straighter shots more consistently) and helping them with better contact with the golf ball. The 22 years old Jon Rahm, is one of the new upcoming stars on the European and PGA Tour. I know I'm not a short hitter & I know there's a ton of bs on this board. Your shot versatility is obtained by a comprehensive 23 head options in different lofts, grinds and bounces. I wouldn't take a trackman stat to the bank. Also, the dispersion for misses will be much wider for the AMA than the professional. My average driver distance over 2 full rounds it 223 yards and that includes the one or two bad shots off the box that only goes 100 plus yards just above the red Ts . But the guys with a great wedge and not great length still hack it on tour because they have what matters. [/quote] ;9#I 'S2G4Mi]JE [quote name='GooseHook' timestamp='1364385234' post='6705065'] Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD IZ 95 X Hybrid, Irons: Titleist T100 (3-9) How Far Should You Hit a Driver? I played Monday and hit my 1st 3 drives over 300 and in the fairway. Either way I don't care. Is it around 25-35% less then the AMA group? [b]XHP 3-Deep (13)- 7.3X @ 43.5 My SM8 wedges are a few years old and have played over the recommended 75 rounds. PING i210 (4i-UW) DG X100 [quote name='baseballfrk8998' timestamp='1364403832' post='6707431'] I figured that out years ago based on hole distance and yardage to the flag after my tee shot. Playing golf as early as two-years-old, Justin learned all aspects of the game. Mizumo T22 Blue 54 58 S400 TI :-). me too! 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 . FULL GUIDE By Age, Handicap etc. why you did not work that out or your friends did not suggest it I dont know. Launch Angle 11.28 Scotty Cameron SS Newport Beach w/ UST Frequency Filter and Rosemark Thorn 1.52 grip. 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.