I think it would be awesome to see if any of the numbers change due to the new developments. Distance to Apex 195.9 [/quote] [color=#333333][size=3][background=rgb(229, 228, 226)]8.5* Driver[/background][/size][/color] Ping Glide 2.0 (54) DG S400 TI Justin Thomas is one of the most exciting and popular golfers on the PGA TOUR. 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. [/quote] Mail at your own risk to: Excel Sports Management :-). He is traditional in what he wants the wedge to look like. The previous table looked at the approach distance the AMA will have based on hole length and average drive distance. Smash Factor 1.475 I think the difference is practice, practice and more practice. Unless of course it's short enough to hit the 3 wood or driver at the green. [color=#333333][size=3][background=rgb(229, 228, 226)]Spin Rate - 2200 rpm[/background][/size][/color] Titleist 712 CB 4-9, MB PW KBS Tour (HS1X) [quote name='govols' timestamp='1364403614' post='6707409'] Imagine throwing darts as the commentary teams say on television. [/quote] [/quote] WebSee how The Honda Classic Justin Thomas Trackman numbers look https://blog.trackmangolf.com/justin-thomas-trackman-numbers/ Artisan MT Grind (58) DG S400 Short hitter compared to the average WRXer [quote name='govols' timestamp='1364353617' post='6703853'] [color=#333333][size=3][background=rgb(229, 228, 226)]Ball Speed - 185 mph[/background][/size][/color] 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. I play from the whites if it is more of a difficult or bigger course. I'm not on here to impress anyone with my driving distance but that doesn't mean I didn't hit it that far. The numbers posted above are cool to me because you can see Tiger hits balls on the range like he does on the course. Too many people walking around either who hit one drive at 300 a round and the rest slice 100 yards that only go 200 straight trying to tell people how great they are at golf when in reality they take like 6 mulligans a round or guys that are actually really good think that they are the norm when in reality they are a small minority and golf would not even exist if it were not for guys like me . [quote]I don't measure my driver distance. This demonstrates that without changing technique and only changing strategy, the AMA can improve their performance. Oddly, I bet you find that you do NOT score significantly better than your handicap even though the distances are short. I bet a lot of my tee shots find the rough though. [quote name='govols' timestamp='1364404259' post='6707501'] Some of us didn't have the means or access to learn and play a lot of golf when we were Teeball aged. I have the occasional outlier above 250 but thats rare. Shaft:Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 7 X, Irons: TaylorMade P770 (4-5), TaylorMade P7MC (6-PW) Hcap 5 will be around 68. As a whole PGA pros hit their pitching wedge an average carry distance of 141 yards. I've seen plenty of tour pros hit balls & played with many good golfers. When I watch professional events I am always taken aback by how high they hit their driver but how low they hit their wedges. [/quote] Based on the Trackman, the fitter's recommendation was a 910 D3, 7.5 loft, and a Graphite Design Tour AD DI 8X. [quote name='eddie_max' timestamp='1364438260' post='6711367'] 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. I think some of you think too highly of yourselves & don't give tour players enough credit. I am a 35 year old AMA at a 15. When looking at how the AMA performs, lets start with the drive. For example, based on the average club speed of the AMA (93.4 mph) he should be able to hit his driver 255 yards (assuming certain ground conditions). I don't measure my driver distance. Titleist SM5 52-08 & 58-07 S400's SM5 53, 59 On average PGA pros hit a 3-iron a carry distance the distance from strike to point of ground impact of 217 yards. As golf instruction and coaching continue to move more towards verifiable data (what the instructor/coach knows) and further away from guess and check (what the instructor/coach thinks), we expect to see more improvement in the golf community. show the real time hit - then after the shot replay it with the numbers/tracer. Mack Made Custom Blade. I am disabled now and dont play at all but i had a spinal fusion and two rods put in my back when i was a teenager. 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 ???? I think you wish you hit it further. There isnt anybody who wouldnt like to be able to hit the ball further. Well I certainly feel hood about how I played when i did. I cant hide my excitement and love for a Vokey wedge and it doesnt change on these. You can post now and register later. Don't doubt the ability of some people to produce similar numbers to the pros. [color=#333333][size=3][background=rgb(229, 228, 226)]Average Distance - 302 yards[/background][/size][/color] Optimizing a golfers distance with the driver (using their existing club speed) is an alternative way to effectively shortening a golf course. [/quote] This is so I could hit it higher and spin it more, enabling me to access that tough pin position. He is giving up 30 yards of total distance off the tee, which makes his approach shots more difficult. Most golfers think that the guys on the PGA Tour hit the ball incredibly long. any 7 iron data ? I genuinely believe Vokeys make me a better bunker player, the SM8s changed my bunker game and these are just as good. Please have a look at the TrackMan locator at this link; https://mytrackman.com/public/locator, Kind regards Niklas Bergdahl Support Manager. Please include a self-addressed envelope with prepaid postage for return. This way the material is removed from the face and not spread out which means the grooves are sharper and weight isn't dispersed. 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. Hi Gerry. Not at all. FULL GUIDE By Age, Handicap etc. [/quote] The next table uses the approach distances from the previous and calculates the proximity to hole. I take most info in many sections of this board with a grain of salt. Dont Waste Your Money, Should Your Wedges Match Your Irons? I also shot 86. PGA, Executive Director, Golf House Kentucky | Kentucky Golf Foundation. Feel free toshare your thoughts and experience in the comment section below. Carry Distance 302.9 Granted, their handicaps are high, but it gives a lot of support to what Mr. Pelz has been telling us all these years. The following graph shows a plot of the AMAs shots from 160 yards. 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. Made more swing improvement of late and starting to control my driver more. Your ball speed is a little low which could indicate an off-center strike. For example, I could average over 300 yards per round during the summer with a driver. 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. 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. It's not the length that makes a pro. The difference in a lot of longer amateurs and pros is control. I know I'm not a short hitter & I know there's a ton of bs on this board. Top 50 Player Breakdown, What Irons Do LPGA Players Use? Notice how few balls landed past the target.. Master the Swing Plane and Handle Path for Increased Distance and Accuracy! Short hitter compared to the average WRXer Official driving distance is only measured on two holes per round, which means you might get 50-60 shots in a year. I think some of you think too highly of yourselves & don't give tour players enough credit. 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. If I slow it down some and shoot for 280-290, I hit more fairways. He was also the beneficiary of a grant that afforded him the opportunity to travel and pursue his junior golf career. Just ask Corey Pavin, Mark Wilson, Mike Weir, Fred Funk. Not sure how you measure it down to the exact yard on an average driving range. Mizumo T22 Blue 54 58 S400 TI Anyone remember young Guan the 14 year old at Augusta he was so small he could only drive it 250 but did alright. we never play for money. The average green size at Torrey Pines South is 6,000 square feet. The goals of the Justin Thomas Foundation reflect the altruistic aspirations of the Thomas family. The questions you ask are great questions, but unfortunately that data is not readily available. As you can guess my improvement has now become dependent on driver efficiency and distance. I don't measure my driver distance. A single figure golfer all of his adult life he lives in London and still enjoys playing whenever he can with friends and family. Not sure how you measure it down to the exact yard on an average driving range. Is here any benefit ideas about beginners level women, what you say? I've seen plenty of tour pros hit balls & played with many good golfers. Imagine being on the practice ground with Justin Thomas or Nelly Korda week in week out. The new Vokey SM9 wedges has a focus on this exact shot by placing weight higher in the toe. I, and many amateur golfers I play with on a regular basis, have the ability to hit the ball a long way. Please have a look at this video about Smash Factor. Angle of attack, club speed, path, club face. They make me giddy and want to practice my short game all the time. 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. Very unfortunately most of us are too busy with other things we need to do. Join the Thomas family to help fund important programming for children in need, junior golf and military families. Open navigation menu. People that take hole distance & distance on approach to calculate driving distance is what's funny. The AMA isnt going to be achieving this max theoretical 255 yard drive very often. First of all, I would always encourage any golfer to get custom fitted for Titleist Vokey wedges because the loft/bounce/grind chart can be very confusing. [color=#333333][size=3][background=rgb(229, 228, 226)]Launch Angle - 11*[/background][/size][/color] Average club speed was 105-112, average ball speed was 139-152, and average rpm was between 4400-5100. With a collection of prestigious wins, including the 2017 FedExCup, 2017 PGA Championship, 2021 PLAYERS and 2022 PGA Championship, Justin Thomas is known to many as a celebrated professional on the PGA TOUR. But i attribute most of that to playing with a best friend who was a scratch golfer and showed me theres no need to take longer than 2 hours to play 18 holes. I also shot 86. 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. Theyre familiar and consistent, you wont see Bob Vokey ever designing a wedge with a high toe or full face of grooves. 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. [quote name='govols' timestamp='1364403614' post='6707409'] You can check the combine driver stats here: https://mytrackman.com/#combine. I often feel articles such as this are skewed. Have a look at his driver and 6 iron swing, incl. Justin came from 7 strokes back to start the final round at the 2022 PGA Championship which ties the largest final round comeback in PGA Championship history.