Most golfers want more distance.
Although several generations of super-hot titanium drivers have come on the market in the last ten years, the public's average drive still remains around 200 yards.
Therefore, in most cases, is has been documented scientifically that an average golfer who can hit longer shots will shoot lower scores.
Let's take a look at some milestone clubhead speeds: 80 mph = average golfer = 200-224 yards 90 mph = low 80's golfer = 230-252 yards 100 mph = low handicap = 260-280 yards 111 mph = PGA Tour average = 285-310 yards 135 mph = average long driver = 340-375 yards 150+ = champion long driver = 380-420 yards As you can see, the average golfer can expect to gain about 2.
5 yards for every mile per hour of increase in clubhead speed.
Better golfers, who regularly strike the ball precisely on the sweet spot and are generally have better fitting equipment, will gain 2.
6 or even 2.
7 yards per mph increase.
A perfectly struck golf ball with optimum launch angle, backspin, and angle of attack will travel 2.
8 yards for every mile per hour of swing speed.
Overall the speed of the clubhead has the most correlation to creating longer drives.
The first milestone you should shoot for is 90 mph clubhead speed.
At this speed you will be able to reach almost every hole on any golf course (from the appropriate tees for your skill) in regulation.
For example, an average drive of 225 yards backed up by a 200 yard fairway wood would reach 425 yards.
There are very few par 4's on regulation golf courses that stretch over this distance from the middle tees, even with a bit of headwind.
Therefore, you will be able to cut several strokes per round when you reach this hallmark for clubhead speed.
The 100 mile per hour milestone is another significant dip in average score.
This is because your best drive and your best fairway wood shot will reach some par 5's in 2 shots.
You will also have a short iron into more par 4's, and this doesn't hurt either.
There are many programs and websites that purport to increase your swing speed.
However, most are hype and will prove a waste of time and money.
Look for a teacher with a scientific background who uses the latest technology like Trackman, and can show evidence of effectiveness with his or her own students.
Although several generations of super-hot titanium drivers have come on the market in the last ten years, the public's average drive still remains around 200 yards.
Therefore, in most cases, is has been documented scientifically that an average golfer who can hit longer shots will shoot lower scores.
Let's take a look at some milestone clubhead speeds: 80 mph = average golfer = 200-224 yards 90 mph = low 80's golfer = 230-252 yards 100 mph = low handicap = 260-280 yards 111 mph = PGA Tour average = 285-310 yards 135 mph = average long driver = 340-375 yards 150+ = champion long driver = 380-420 yards As you can see, the average golfer can expect to gain about 2.
5 yards for every mile per hour of increase in clubhead speed.
Better golfers, who regularly strike the ball precisely on the sweet spot and are generally have better fitting equipment, will gain 2.
6 or even 2.
7 yards per mph increase.
A perfectly struck golf ball with optimum launch angle, backspin, and angle of attack will travel 2.
8 yards for every mile per hour of swing speed.
Overall the speed of the clubhead has the most correlation to creating longer drives.
The first milestone you should shoot for is 90 mph clubhead speed.
At this speed you will be able to reach almost every hole on any golf course (from the appropriate tees for your skill) in regulation.
For example, an average drive of 225 yards backed up by a 200 yard fairway wood would reach 425 yards.
There are very few par 4's on regulation golf courses that stretch over this distance from the middle tees, even with a bit of headwind.
Therefore, you will be able to cut several strokes per round when you reach this hallmark for clubhead speed.
The 100 mile per hour milestone is another significant dip in average score.
This is because your best drive and your best fairway wood shot will reach some par 5's in 2 shots.
You will also have a short iron into more par 4's, and this doesn't hurt either.
There are many programs and websites that purport to increase your swing speed.
However, most are hype and will prove a waste of time and money.
Look for a teacher with a scientific background who uses the latest technology like Trackman, and can show evidence of effectiveness with his or her own students.