TrackMan Combine Averages The standard assumption for ball speed comes from the TrackMan Optimizer. For the driver, a club speed of 94 mph, attack angle of 0 degrees, and optimized carry results in a ball speed of 137 mph. For a 6-iron, a club speed of 80 mph and mid-trajectory results in a 110 mph.
How fast should my ball speed be?
In general, the speed of the golf ball should be 1.5 times that of the speed of the swing. For the golfer whose swing speed is 100 mph, the speed of the ball as it leaves the clubface should be 150 mph. However, increasing club speed may not necessarily lead to an increase in ball speed.
NBC measured Woods' tee shot at No. 5 at 171 mph ball speed. For context, that measures up quite respectably; last season, the Tour average was 170.44 mph. For context, Bryson DeChambeau averaged 190.7.Dec 18, 2021
What is a good golf ball speed?
Trackman reported the following averages for male golfers with their driver: Scratch or Better – 161 mph. 5 HCP – 147 mph. 10 HCP – 138 mph.
Is 150 mph ball speed good?
The optimum number is a 1:1.5 ratio between clubhead speed and ball speed. ... In other words, at 100 mph of clubhead speed, a solid blow will send the ball at 150 mph off the face of a legal driver. The lower the ratio, the poorer the quality of the strike and the more inefficient the impact.
What is the average ball speed of a professional golfer?
Remember, these are PGA Tour players. The reason their Trackman stats look like this are because they are swinging the club so fast, and the ball is coming off the face even faster — see their average ball speed of 167 mph.Apr 23, 2019
Does shaft affect ball speed?
Since ball speed is proportional to clubhead speed, industry charts clearly indicate that a stiffer shaft creates a higher ball speed.
How do I increase my ball speed?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9Ihmbavrfs
What shaft should I use for my ball speed?
If you're between 97 and 104 mph with the driver, you need a stiff flex. Regular – Now we are getting into the range where a majority of recreational golfers fall, and also where many LPGA pros fall. If you're between 84 and 96 mph, regular is going to be best for you.Jun 12, 2020