Upload or insert images from URL. i suggested he play white from the start and he is happy. The questions you ask are great questions, but unfortunately that data is not readily available. Their delivery will be erratic and Vokey is a bladed wedge which offers little help in the forgiveness department. And that is for the simple reason that pros will hit all manner of a variety of different shots with their irons, especially for their approach shots, and as such, they will hit the same iron a variety of different distances. That's what I think. [/quote] bT^GCUbIRT97U]"p:JJL)K^B"qPLCw4jw[ ))~u#-n MQ\~x/1c_kQ&mK For as long as I can remember Vokey have been the top wedge brand in golf. Im a 42 year old 59 and been playing golf since I was 35. You can check the combine driver stats here: https://mytrackman.com/#combine. It's the short game. 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. It was soft in landing rather than quick and checking. 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. Don't doubt the ability of some people to produce similar numbers to the pros. [quote name='baseballfrk8998' timestamp='1364403832' post='6707431'] Following 3 Trackman lessons and 4 Trackman practice sessions (and my own research) i have moved my swing path nearly 5 degree in to out. The AMA is capable of carrying the ball much further than his current total distance. I know I hit the ball a long way though. 2 vs 3 vs 4 Hybrid Distances, How Far Should I Hit My Irons? Sorry that I can not be of better help right now. Absolutely awesome numbers though. I blame it on TV coverage. Thomas, who was born and raised in Goshen, KY, played collegiate golf for the Alabama Crimson Tide. <>stream
[quote]I don't measure my driver distance. Master the Swing Plane and Handle Path for Increased Distance and Accuracy! 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. And it just isnt true.well at least not on average. [/quote] Your link has been automatically embedded. No question - 100%. Your email address will not be published. I, and many amateur golfers I play with on a regular basis, have the ability to hit the ball a long way. And I suppose they hit it relatively far, but nearly the distances that the public thinks. I bet a lot of my tee shots find the rough though. http://web.tigerwoods.com/onTour/seasonStatistics. My average distance was 235-245. STEAL THESE FROM ME! My handicap is 24, but my driving (swing) works well. They hit 4-irons 208 yards and 5-irons 199 yards on average. Desired launch angle, spin rates change based on driver speed. I know I'm not a short hitter & I know there's a ton of bs on this board. *Normalized data was used to calculate approach shot distances. [/quote] Im wondering if there are outliers here?. wrong? Obviously not. I then picked up the lob wedge, historically as a two wedge player I need high versatility with this club as it is 6 degrees more lofted than my 52. In other words the distance from where they hit the ball to the point of impact on the ground. Their drives seem to always go miles and I dont know about you but Im always checking myself to think whether I indeed heard the commentator correctly that they are actually hitting that high an iron for that 200+ yard approach shot. Obviously not. Web27K views, 94 likes, 1 loves, 33 comments, 13 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from TrackMan: Congratulations to Justin Thomas, winning the CJ Cup! I can say that Trackman is second to none, and its always my first recommendation to others. On average pros drive the ball a total of 296.6 yards (yds) according to official PGA Shotlink data. My total yardage for my 7 iron is 190, my ball speed is 119 mph. Required fields are marked *. My teachers are always trying to get me to change my swing to generate club head speed, but this consistently leaves me frustrated and physically sore. And as it is highly unlikely even the best pros in the world never want to hit their driver as far as they can so it is clearly the club we are going to get the best idea of the maximum distance they hit the ball. Shafts: Project X 125 6.5 (46), Project X 120 6.0 (52-60), Putter: Scotty Cameron 009 I think some of you think too highly of yourselves & don't give tour players enough credit. Get off the elite courses and look at the ones where people are paying maybe $45 to play, not $200+. Very unfortunately most of us are too busy with other things we need to do. While these yardages will give you a general guide as to how far pros hit their wedges it is important to remember how particular all the pros are about these clubs especially. It doesn't take a genius to figure that one out. |K_ %E_{/{5* Bx2 @ xM6#N 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. Shafts: True Temper Project X PXi, Driver: TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus (9 degrees @ 8) This promotes a lower ball flight and is seen by tour players as being a more accurate shot than having the ball float into the air. When it comes to looking at how far the pros hit their wedges the stock yardage they hit each club is again obviously only one of the multiple yardages they can hit the most versatile clubs in any players golf bag. Smash Factor 1.475 Its important to turn your body to get that extra speed. the TrackMan numbers below. Course length, driver optimization, and course strategy are three key components to improving the performance of the AMA. Artisan MT Grind (58) DG S400 I grabbed the 46 degree to see if I could finally be that 3 wedge Vokey golfer, it was so good I asked for an entire iron set of Vokeys. [/quote] In the bag I think the wedges looks great. [color=#333333][size=3][background=rgb(229, 228, 226)]Average Distance - 302 yards[/background][/size][/color] I don't measure my driver distance. I recently had my swing analyzed and would like to share the results so that maybe someone could explain this in simpler terms. I guess if you don't play with guys that are good, it's understandable. Stay up to date and receive free notifications of new posts by email. I have shot level round the chammpionship course on occasion also though. Tiger Woods Trackman numbers, I thought they were posted on here at one time from an event. 5 Testers Needed! I don't measure my driver distance either. Not at all. Apex Height 112' 11" Learn to play your game, but keep pushing yourself where sensible and on the range, and youll enjoy your round more and start playing much more consistent golf. 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='1364404259' post='6707501'] 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? Mike Austin Swing: When Does the Release Start? Crazy thing is I hit my 3 wood off the tee about 250 yards. Its Not About the Equipment. Either way I don't care. He is giving up 30 yards of total distance off the tee, which makes his approach shots more difficult. The numbers posted above are cool to me because you can see Tiger hits balls on the range like he does on the course. 4 -PW: Callaway Apex MB, KBS $ taper 130X, Wedges - Jaws raw 50, 54, 59 KBS $ taper 130x, Putter- Odyssey Vesa 12 center stroke lab shaft. This put him near the bottom of the pack. Top 50 Player Breakdown, What Irons Do LPGA Players Use? By Handicap, Age & Swingspeed, Should Your Driver Match Your Woods? I think some of you think too highly of yourselves & don't give tour players enough credit. Trackman is obviously simply a tool for fitting & in no way plays any part on your actual game. Having the ability to hit it the ball as far as they can has nothing to do with me thinking highly of myself. You could hear the thump and it was relentless in its consistency. Some of us didn't have the means or access to learn and play a lot of golf when we were Teeball aged. Physics First. Elite level Trackman Golf Coaching from Expert & Award winning coaches, Scott and Jamie Howarth. What was the actual value of swing speed group 105 mph+, since it shows 0%. Imagine being on the practice ground with Justin Thomas or Nelly Korda week in week out. The materials are superb and generate fantastic feedback on the strike through the head, shafts, grip and into your hands. Sure, I see guys hitting 250-300 yards, but they are far from the norm. Close suggestions Search Search Search Search [quote name='govols' timestamp='1364353617' post='6703853'] I cant hide my excitement and love for a Vokey wedge and it doesnt change on these. I wouldn't take a trackman stat to the bank. [quote name='jeffrey08250' timestamp='1364360280' post='6704435'] it would be great to see this information on a broadcast on a couple of hole locations - combined with protracer. xV#+D7xEouj|_\ctk--[ne5a|N}x^. More importantly, however, Justins time on the course where his mother and father both worked taught him about responsibility, passion, ethics, camaraderie, and hard work. I've always gone with clubs based off of feel and ball flight, not what the numbers say. This informative information was more helpful for golfers. I am a 35 year old AMA at a 15. How to gain more distance without swinging faster? 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. A lot of guys come from athletic backgrounds too, and maybe took up the game at an older age. Club Head Speed 119.55 [/quote] He is traditional in what he wants the wedge to look like. Thanks to this impressive article, they will help more and more those who want to play golf. 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 think the difference is practice, practice and more practice. Please have a look at this video about Smash Factor. Srixon WG-706 56 w/ Nippon Modus Prototype C10 S It has to do with my ability. 1700 Broadway, Floor 29, New York, NY 10019, 2020 Justin Thomas. But mostly, when playing for the money, they dont. When it comes to his mid-irons he hits his 6-iron and 7-iron 195 and 180 yards. Total Distance Efficiency 2.484. 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. Distance to Apex 195.9 Since SM6 Vokeys have evolved subtly to be exactly what tour players want. When looking at how the AMA performs, lets start with the drive. Brooks Koepka, winner of the US Open 2017 and 2018 - TrackMan Can i play a pro v1, or a harder ball I wont more distance KIND regards Rene Claeys Ren. 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. Short hitter compared to the average WRXer Mizuno Pro 225 5-GW PX IO Have a look at his driver and 6 iron swing, incl. More photos from the event here. A look at Brooks Koepkas yardage book below gives us a great insight into this and highlights how many types of shots pros can play with their irons. 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. Don't doubt the ability of some people to produce similar numbers to the pros. Shafts: True Temper Project X PXi, Wedges: Cobra Trusty Rusty (50, 55), Tour Trusty (60) Justin Thomas is one of the most exciting and popular golfers on the PGA TOUR. The professionals are going to hit the ball on the screws significantly more often than the AMA.