Swing speed and distance

Senior Golfer Posts : 390 Join date : 2009-06-22

Results summarized on first post! So far the gaps have been quite consistent..

The rough estimate that DGman gave really makes sense.. so maybe to increase driver distance, we should train more on 9 iron??? Very Happy

Subject: Re: Swing speed and distance Thu Nov 19, 2009 11:36 pm

my driver is shorter than my 2x9i. Think i must be hitting my driver poorly

Subject: Re: Swing speed and distance Fri Nov 20, 2009 12:29 am

me 45deg iron about 115m wor..
But driver oni 200m. Something wrong...

Maybe need white shaft.
*count got 50words or not.. clown

Junior Golfer Posts : 130 Join date : 2009-07-20

Not sure of speed but driver distance - 230-240m carry
7i - 150-155m
Pw - 115-120m

Newbie Golfer Posts : 50 Join date : 2009-07-27

I think I hit my driver around 200M, 7i - 125-130M, PW is ard 90M...

For the formula of 2x, will it matter if the shafts are not the same flex? Cos my driver is stiff flex while my irons are regular flex (graphite).

Hall of Fame Golfer Posts : 6385 Join date : 2009-06-18

i mentioned 45 degree so the distance should be in between a regular 9 iron loft (42 degree) and a PW (48 degree).

just a rough formula so don't take it as the benchmark. also its easier to manage a PW than a driver

DGman

Hall of Fame Golfer Posts : 8185 Join date : 2009-06-19

Went to look at Ernie...as I believed his swing is a good replica of mine (setup only...sigh).....he seems bloody slow leh...or is it his cock-ing and holding it at the just pre-impact?

Subject: Re: Swing speed and distance Fri Nov 20, 2009 11:14 am

DGman, suspect this might've been brought up in other threads before, but hope u don't mind me asking again - trackman will probably not be terribly accurate for newer players whose swings are not yet "set in" and are prone to inconsistency and constant change right?

Meaning the swing speed trackman measures is still not a clear indication of the achievable distance by the player?

Subject: Re: Swing speed and distance Fri Nov 20, 2009 11:27 am

If I may assist, simply, Trackman measures your swing as you are now, it is not a crystall ball. And it is accurate, you just hit shot after shot, Trackman takes in all the data and averages it out. Bad shots can be deleted for a tighter result, of course bad is relative.

Super Active Golfer Posts : 1368 Join date : 2009-06-19

The formula sounds pretty spot on for me...
My PW is 90m..

Hope I'm good enough to get tested on the trackman soon..

Subject: Re: Swing speed and distance Fri Nov 20, 2009 1:51 pm

Duval_S wrote:: Went to look at Ernie...as I believed his swing is a good replica of mine (setup only...sigh).....he seems bloody slow leh...or is it his cock-ing and holding it at the just pre-impact?

all in the hips, baby.

Hall of Fame Golfer Posts : 8185 Join date : 2009-06-19

Quote :

mUAr_cHEe wrote:

Duval_S wrote:: Went to look at Ernie...as I believed his swing is a good replica of mine (setup only...sigh).....he seems bloody slow leh...or is it his cock-ing and holding it at the just pre-impact?

all in the hips, baby.

Wah..bro MC, hips.....baby......damm rite...bigger hips, help to increase speed to baby....

Subject: Re: Swing speed and distance Fri Nov 20, 2009 2:16 pm

Ssquirrel wrote:: The formula sounds pretty spot on for me...
My PW is 90m..

Hope I'm good enough to get tested on the trackman soon..

mai lai la mentor.... Evil or Very Mad

yr PW is ard 130m at least leh... choke down some more... cant imagine yr full shot for PW..... Shocked

Subject: Re: Swing speed and distance Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:44 pm

I think the driver distance would depend on the course or hole layout.
An elevated tee or if you play high above sea level you would get more distance.
Most driving range goes to about 200-220m?

My swing speed = lazier version of The Big Easy.
7iron carries 150m + whatever roll I get.
Driver carries to the back of the net + whatever roll I get.
4iron carries 180-185m

Oh I'm 6'4" 210lbs so... More room for improvement for me =)

Hall of Fame Golfer Posts : 8185 Join date : 2009-06-19

Quote :

jaketang wrote:

Ssquirrel wrote:: The formula sounds pretty spot on for me...
My PW is 90m..

Hope I'm good enough to get tested on the trackman soon..

mai lai la mentor.... Evil or Very Mad

yr PW is ard 130m at least leh... choke down some more... cant imagine yr full shot for PW..... Shocked

Walau...PW = 130m....and was told driver is 180m. That means, between PW to Driver, approx 8 clubs is 50m divide by 8 is 6m gap....

clap clap !!!!

Subject: Re: Swing speed and distance Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:55 pm

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Maybe should have GR sheepskin now after the GR caps.

ROFL

Subject: Re: Swing speed and distance Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:57 pm

chemicalpro wrote:: I think the driver distance would depend on the course or hole layout.
An elevated tee or if you play high above sea level you would get more distance.
Most driving range goes to about 200-220m?

My swing speed = lazier version of The Big Easy.
7iron carries 150m + whatever roll I get.
Driver carries to the back of the net + whatever roll I get.
4iron carries 180-185m

Oh I'm 6'4" 210lbs so... More room for improvement for me =)

wow tht's huge.......

Subject: Re: Swing speed and distance Mon Nov 23, 2009 11:00 pm

jaketang wrote:: wow tht's huge.......

The swing or the golfer?

lol!

Subject: Re: Swing speed and distance Mon Nov 23, 2009 11:05 pm

both...

Subject: Re: Swing speed and distance Mon Nov 23, 2009 11:13 pm

haha yes yes I've been gone by nicknames like giraffe when I was thinner, and gentle giant.
enjoy your games folks! =)

Subject: Re: Swing speed and distance Tue Nov 24, 2009 12:13 pm

hand speed is mesre with the club fitter ..... my swing speed is 130,driver 300yrd, 7 iron ---> 180 ydr

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