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TrackMan Average Tour Stats

Tour stats include:

Club Speed, Attack Angle, Ball Speed, Smash Factor, Launch Angle, Spin Rate, Max Height, Land Angle and Carry.

TrackMan Average Stats Taken From The PGA TOUR

TrackMan LPGA Tour Average Stats

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So the average male Tour pro hits down on the ball slightly with the driver? Should attack angle vary with clubhead speed?

The attack angle for the pros varies on woods, but it’s more or less negative when it comes to hybrids and irons. For the average player, the attack angle on drivers varies and in general so should the ball that is hit from the ground always have a negative attack angle in order to get a better margin of error for the impact.

However, in order to get the longest carry possible, the ball should launch high with low spin. The optimal numbers are individual based on club speed – and that type of flight can easier be achieved if the spin loft is low together with a high dynamic loft. The more the attack angle is negative, then the higher the spin loft gets => the attack angle should be closer to 0 if anything IF the goal is to carry as long as possible.

But generally, the attack angle for irons should be from -2 – -5 for almost all players, but for drivers you can hit it further with a positive attack angle, no matter the club speed.

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Can you send me the optimal numbers across the board that players and coaches should be looking for in lessons and trackman sessions

Strangely enough, with a driver you can achieve a carry of 300 vs 275 with the same clubhead speed of 113. Adam Young tries to get people to convert to this method. Attack angle = +8 degrees Launch angle = 19 degrees Backspin = 2,000 Smash Factor= 1.5

Hi. I can only confirm. I achieve those positive angles and l can carry the driver (9 degr loft) 245 yards with a club speed of 95mph. Rollout is average 20 yards.

No, it is 3° and that means the clubhead is movin upwards. – is downwards.

You are reading the LPGA (ladies) numbers Tim. The PGA (men) average is -1.3.

Looks like the average LPGA players trackman swing speed is more or less the same as an average 10 hcp male player. Though the ladies are a lot more skilled in hitting it on the right angles and in the right spot on the clubface. Would an average 10 hcp male player have a advantage or disadvantege using graphite shafts?

Harry, any player of any handicap can benefit from graphite shafts. More often than not, the memory in most players’ minds from graphite stems from a very long time ago when graphite was ONLY graphite. It was whippy, and not very accurate. Material advances and composite technology have nearly rendered steel obsolete. I say nearly, mind you. There are a number of outstanding graphite shafts out there that are super stable and responsive, enabling a lighter club and longer distance without sacrificing accuracy. Fujikura makes some really nice iron shafts that fuse both steel and graphite technologies called MCI. In fact, i have Fuji PRO 95i shafts in my irons and my iron game is better now than it ever was with steel. I’m a 3.5 index and relatively strong but it allows me to play all out without getting tired on the back 9 from heavy clubs. Being a club builder, i can tell you that in golf equipment there’s a trade-off in everything. wether it’s length, weight, or feel so your advantage or disadvantage is dependent on how precisely you build your piece of equipment.

Hey Chris thanks for the info below i find it very interesting. Curious do you have those same shafts in your wedges or do you have steel in your wedges? I played SteelFiber i95 shafts last year in all my irons including wedges. I liked them in my irons but i felt like it hurt my game in wedges. Do you have any thoughts on this? Thanks

Agreed. Shallow your angle of attack to match the LPGA players.

I have had a number of sessions on a Trackman, (the latest on Aug 22, 2015, at “Modern Golf” in Mississauga On.). My clubhead speed and distances are about the same as LPGA averages. I was doing wedge work, and see that for a pitching wedge, (48°), my angle of attack -about 7.5° – is n=much higher than LPGA average. My accuracy is good, (only 3 0f 19 shots more that 20′ away, and all when the face angle was over 4° closed). I’m thinking that I should weaken my left hand a bit, (it’s a little strong on pitch shots), and play the ball farther forward- 2″ ahead of centre. Am I on the right track, or will these changes introduce new problems?

I’m 74 years old, and am a long-time PGA of Canada member. Thanks for any feedback…. love Trackman outings.

I would recommend that you visit one of our certified coaches, he/she would be able to help you and find what numbers are best for you.

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I don’t disagree with these stats but I do it;s kinda weird. 87 miles mph with an 8 iron should produce 177 yards of carry not 160 that’s a lot of mph. Iv’e seen high school kids hit 9 iron 165 and they don’t swing 100 mph with a 9 iron. When I swing hard I hit my 8 iron 155 and my legit radar read 72 mph so logic would dictate at 88 mph you would get more like 180 yards carry again that’s a lot of mph.

Remember that’s a carry number not total distance. Also since the pros produce significant more back spin, their ball flight is higher, landing angle loftier producing minimum roll whereas your total distance might be benefiting from maximum roll. One more thing to check would be launch angle where you might be hitting a low ball flight to maximize distance which in my opinion is “cheating.”

The PGA Tour 8-iron goes 160 in the air for a couple of reasons. One, they usually hit weaker lofts than high school players (like I) do. Secondly, they spin their 8-iron at 7998 RPM to stop the ball on fast greens. I believe this is the combination that makes the 8-iron go so much shorter.

I’ve hit thousands of balls on Foresight simulators, and what I’ve found is that backspin significantly influences carry distance. Holding club head speed constant, greater backspin reduces carry distance on all clubs.

For mid-irons, I’d estimate that you lose roughly 5-7 yards of carry per 1,000 RPM in additional backspin. And with the driver it’s easily 10+ yards of carry lost per 1,000 RPM.

This explains why poorly struck balls will often fly as far, if not further, than a well-hit shot. The key to backspin is crispness of contact – a poorly struck shot simply won’t spin as much. Unless the impact is absolutely terrible, the lack of backspin on poorly struck shots will cause those balls to carry further than a well-struck ball. So if you’re flying balls over the green with your irons, the culprit could be too little backspin caused by poor contact, cheap balls, a dirty club face, etc.

I think this is also the key reason why fades don’t carry as far as draws. It’s not that a draw swing is any faster/more powerful – it’s simply that fades have more backspin due to the impact geometry/physics involved with that swing.

Now I may be wrong on some of this, so I’d love to get a true expert’s take.

One thing I forgot to add to my comment above is that you need a minimum of backspin on all golf shots just to get the ball up in the air. That may be 1,500 RPM for woods and maybe 3,000 for irons.

My point is that increasing backspin beyond this base level will generally reduce carry. For example, I can guarantee that increasing the backspin on your 7 iron from 5k to 7.5k will reduce your carry with that club, even if your swinging faster at 7.5k.

I totally disagree with your premise. Draws carrying further than fades? That makes no sense.

Bare in mind tour players play with proper golf clubs which are weak lofted so the people you see hitting a 9 iron further than tour average 8 it’s probably because that 9 iron is closer to a 7 iron loft

Spin determines weather you hit a draw or fade so logic would dictate distance will also be effected. In my experience draws do tend to be further for 2 reasons and both have to do with spin. With a draw you will usually get more roll out as well as flight because of the decrease in spin. This is especially true with a driver.

Depends what clubs you are using. There can be as much as 7 degrees of variation between a ‘standard’ loft on a 7 iron. If you’re playing the Callaway Mavrik irons, you’ll get 27 degrees of loft on a 7 iron. If you’re playing the Callaway Apex Pro then its 34 degrees. That’s a two club difference.

I was custom fit recently for the Apex 21’s and currently play Apex MBs. With the MBs my 7 iron has 34 degrees of loft and flies 165yds with 89mph average club head speed. Same swing with the Apex 21s (30 degrees of loft) flies between 177 – 180 yds. Big difference.

Larry , I would highly recommend you see Mark Evershed . Buy him lunch and get the answers your looking for .

Hi guys this was a recent session with a cobra 3 wood 16 deg loft.my question is my launch angle seems a little low ,interested in your thoughts .thanks Shot # Club Club Speed (mph) Ball Speed (mph) Smash Factor Launch Angle (degrees) Direction Back Spin (rpm) Carry Distance (yards) Total Distance (yards) 1 3 Wood 94 143 1.52 8.80 Straight 3874.00 215.00 232.00 2 3 Wood 98 148 1.51 9.10 Straight 4096.00 223.00 240.00 3 3 Wood 94 142 1.51 9.10 Straight 3904.00 213.00 230.00 4 3 Wood 94 143 1.52 8.80 Straight 3874.00 215.00 232.00 5 3 Wood 96 145 1.51 9.10 Straight 4000.00 219.00 236.00 6 3 Wood 94 143 1.52 8.80 Straight 3874.00 215.00 232.00 7 3 Wood 94 143 1.52 8.80 Straight 3874.00 215.00 232.00 8 3 Wood 93 141 1.52 8.80 Straight 3826.00 212.00 229.00 9 3 Wood 92 129 1.40 12.40 Straight 4138.00 190.00 207.00 10 3 Wood 94 142 1.51 9.10 Straight 3904.00 213.00 230.00 11 3 Wood 94 142 1.51 9.10 Straight 3904.00 213.00 230.00 12 3 Wood 94 143 1.52 8.80 Straight 3874.00 215.00 232.00 13 3 Wood 96 145 1.51 9.10 Straight 4000.00 219.00 236.00 14 3 Wood 93 140 1.51 9.10 Straight 3856.00 210.00 227.00 15 3 Wood 96 146 1.52 8.80 Straight 3970.00 220.00 237.00 16 3 Wood 92 140 1.52 8.80 Straight 3778.00 210.00 227.00 17 3 Wood 95 144 1.52 8.80 Straight 3922.00 216.00 233.00 18 3 Wood 96 145 1.51 9.10 Straight 4000.00 219.00 236.00 19 3 Wood 94 142 1.51 9.10 Straight 3904.00 213.00 230.00 20 3 Wood 91 137 1.51 9.10 Straight 3760.00 204.00 221.00 21 3 Wood 94 143 1.52 8.80 Straight 3874.00 215.00 232.00 22 3 Wood 95 144 1.52 8.80 Straight 3922.00 216.00 233.00 23 3 Wood 95 144 1.52 8.80 Straight 3922.00 216.00 233.00 24 3 Wood 96 146 1.52 8.80 Straight 3970.00 220.00 237.00 25 3 Wood 96 146 1.52 8.80 Straight 3970.00 220.00 237.00 26 3 Wood 96 145 1.51 9.10 Straight 4000.00 219.00 236.00 27 3 Wood 94 137 1.46 10.60 Straight 4054.00 204.00 221.00 28 3 Wood 94 143 1.52 8.80 Straight 3874.00 215.00 232.00 29 3 Wood 98 142 1.45 10.90 Straight 4276.00 213.00 230.00

What kind of balls were you using?

Brent. This was at a driving range with srixon range balls

Ok the one number that really stood out to me was the smash factor. Usually anything above a 1.50 indicates something is illegal. There’s a reason not even the PGA tour players aren’t averaging 1.50 off the tee. Other than that your numbers look good.

Brent what about the launch angle

Yes the launch is a little on the low side. But seeing how you’re still getting decent distance I wouldn’t worry too much about how it’s coming out. But try hitting down on the ball more to get it up in the air faster.

I frequently get above 1.5 on trackman with longer irons and my woods (I have raised this with your tech teams already). This is because your machine measures club speed just before impact and doesn’t detect acceleration through impact

Trackman doesn’t detect acceleration through impact on solidly struck shots so you can post smash factors above 1.5. It’s best to just rely on ball speed with Trackman

Brent in one of your comments you said my smash factor was high ,had a session last night at range and some of my smash factors were 1.53 is this something to try and change and if so how do I change it

Like you had said you were using range balls correct? If so the smash factor will be a little off since they aren’t a legal tournament ball. What the smash factor (as explained to me by the Carolinas PGA rules committee chairman) is, is a measurement of how well the ball comes off the face. There’s a specific calculation for it but I’m not positive of it and anything over a 1.50 usually is a tell tale sign that either the club or ball is illegal. What I would recommend doing is using the ball you would normally play a round with and get some readings off that ball.

I read not long ago that Rory Mcilroy had a smash factor of 1.53 as well . If Willie can hit it 380 the way Rory does, I wouldn’t change a thing.

Larry. I’m 55 years old 280 is my distance not 380 Like Rory

Ball speed divided by club head speed is smash factor

I’m currently doing my university project on green-side bunker shots, I was wondering if you have any shot data for a short bunker shot or flop shot? Thanks.

Sorry but we do not have any official data we can share, but it would be interesting to see your final research :)

Blair, My assumption would be that the cleaner a ball is picked out of a bunker the more spin it will have and vice versa. The more sand you use to move the ball the less spin.

Do you have TrackMan data for AoA and DL for greenside bunker shots?

Sorry we do not have any official bunker shot data.

In looking at the tour pro stats for men – the max height reading for all clubs is about 30 plus or minus 2. I am trying to understand how/why are the heights the same for all clubs? My assumption would be the more lofted the club the greater the height! Is 30ish the optimum figure for best distance? Because in my last stats my longest 9.5 degree driver shot was max height of 56!

Is there any data available from the Senior tour?

We do not have any official charts for the Senior Tour. But you can login on mytrackman.com and use the combine section and filter, to show only Senior Tour players.

Thanks Christian!

what month/year is this data from?

Is there any data on typical club path for a tour pro?

Can you please post stats for average path, club face, and face to path numbers for PGA tour?

Could you please post average path, club face, and face to path numbers for several top Tour Players?

Before all the hype about hitting up on the ball came about, I hit down on a driver anywhere from -2 to -4 degrees and swung 1-2 degrees left.

Once I started to try and swing up on it. I lost direction big time. An easy swing for me is 112, swinging hard at it I can get it up to 123. Does Trackman recommend those that have higher swing speeds to hit down on it for straighter direction?

There is no physics logic backing up that hitting up on the ball will give a decrease in accuracy. However to go from hitting down to hitting up you have made some changes to your impact obviously. The way you made the changes could well be the problem as this could have affected your impact location, swing path, clubface and the way you release the club

Can pga tour players carry the ball 293 yards.

A Question: Were some data change on this site? I ask because I’m quite sure to have read other data for the men’s driver trajectory. Am I wrong or can someone confirm this?

kindly zorro

Is my impression right, that the data for the men driver were changed from

[Daten alt: 112mph 165mph 11,2° 2685 31y 39° 269y] to [Daten neu: 113mph 167mph 10,9° 2686 32y 38° 275y] ?

Why did TM do that?

For the tour pro stats – mainly carry distance, launch angle and spin rate for the driver, you have the averages, could you supply the max and min (filtered for outliers)? I am going to run an experiment with Trackman at my golf academy and need a starting range for each item. The tour max and min range is a starting point versus having to create this from scratch.

Anyone know where I can find raw data of clubhead speed? It is for a College project. Thanks!

You know what would be great to see – average miss from target – left and right – for each club. Of course short and long from target matter as well, but solid contact isn’t really my issue – left and right misses is my challenge

I’m about a half club off of PGA Tour average distance wise. Technically I’m a 1 handicap, but more like 4 or 5 when the tourney pressure is on. I know from playing with better players the difference between me and them is pretty much how much more accurate they are from a left and right perspective.

You can find all this info from Mark Broadie. He has tracked all the shots on the us tour for years and also written a book Every Shot Counts about it

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Are there numbers posted for an average 5 HCP player or 10 HCP player similar to the charts above for the ave tour player?

What is the #1 PGA Tour player in “Carry Distance” average carry distance??

I understand this data is pretty old, released soon after the time when trackman first came out. I’m sure things have changed since then. Any update?

Actually, we haven’t seen any huge changes over the past years, it’s more about roundings. For example, Avg. Club Speed for a driver: 2014: 113.0 mph 2015: 113.3 mph 2016: 112.9 mph And it’s pretty much similar with the other numbers.

We do have a graphical updated version of the Tour Stats here.

Not really. Lee Westwood was interviewed recently and advised that apart from his driver he hits everything else almost the exact same he has his entire career.

I’m looking for PGA tour averages for dynamic loft for different clubs. Does anyone have this data to share? Thanks!

Are there tour averages for club path?

Are all these stats full swings? Example: Would the avg tour pro hit a 6-iron further, if he turns fully and tries to hit it as far as possible (with a natural movement like on a driver – not with an unnatural swing that creates most possible power, but result in very unconsistent ball flight)?

Currently I practice indoors because of the winter. I do my practice with Trackman and I carry my 7 iron about 177-180 yards and total distance of 188-192 yards with my TaylorMade PSi irons. Lots of my shots with the 7 iron has a smash factor of 1.50-1.51.

This is a example of one of my shots with 7 iron.

Club speed: 80.2 | AoA: 1.3 | Ball speed: 120.5 | Carry: 164 meter | Total: 176 meter | Dyn Loft: 19.6 | Smash Factor: 1.50

Is that normal number for a 7 iron with a that club speed?

Averages are useful, but knowing them would be more useful if we knew the median and mode, as well as the range.

Hello, Are there updated PGA Tour Trackman stats?

On Trackman this week using 7i I noticed the spin rate I had was well below that of a pro by nearly 3,000 rpm but similar club speed and attack angle. How can I get my spin rate up?

It can vary a lot due to the ball and clubs you are using. For example driving range balls are normally very hard and will have much lower spinrates than a quality ball like a Titleist pro v1. Modern day irons are also built to higher the lauch angle and lower the spinrate so that the average golfer will achieve more distance

It would be great to know the average loft for each club, especially the irons!. I think 21-24-27-30-34-38-42-46 (3-Pw) are reasonable specs. What do you guys think?

What loft are the irons? A modern 7i is now 30°

Is this still the original data from 2015 or has it been updated?

I’d be very curious to see if the how the average attack angle has changed over this time in the PGA.

Please update this data from over the years of more testing.

Do you have any numbers on tour averages numbers on dynamic loft and spin loft?

I am a 2 handicapper and I hit my driver 280 yards on an average. What is the attack angle with driver of the best players on the pga tour?

these yardages are no doubt well below reality.

6 iron only 183yds carry? Most high handicappers hit it equally far.

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Swing Speed and Distance Chart for Every Club

Find out exactly where your swings speeds with each club stack up

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The more data we collect about our golf games, and the games of the best players out there, the more we realize how important distance is. No matter what the club manufacturers tell you, the best way to increase your distance is to increase your club head speed. Here’s a club head speed chart that shows you swing speeds for every club from every type of player, from PGA and LPGA tour players, to high-handicap amateur men and women.

Whether you are embarking on a swing speed mission, or you’re simply seeking some context to see how your swing speed with a certain club stacks up, this chart shows average club head speeds for each type of player.

Tour Player Swing Speed and Distance Chart

Here are the average swing speeds of PGA Tour and LPGA Tour players with each full-swing club, along with their average carry distances, in yards, for each club. This data comes directly from Trackman , which captures dozens of metrics from countless professional and amateur golfers every day.

What Is the Average Distance With Each Golf Club?

Amateur Golf Swing Speed Chart by Gender and Handicap

Trackman measures and publishes actual swing speed data for tour players with every full swing club. Additionally, Trackman has published driver swing speed data for amateur men and women by their handicap range. Given that the handicap index of the average male golfer is around 14.5, Trackman used that as one of its handicap benchmarks, in addition to a category that Trackman calls the “Bogey Golfer.”

Using Trackman’s measured swing speeds for amateur and professional golfers, we can estimate the average swing speed with each club for amateur golfers, both men and women, by handicap.

Combining Trackman’s measured data and these estimations, here is the club head speed chart for amateur golfers.

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Male Amateur: Average Club Head Speed Chart

Over the years, we’ve collected a ton of data from professional and amateur golfers alike. With access to this data, we can match actual average distances with each club for each type of player with their swing speeds.

Here is the average club head speed chart, with actual and estimated swing speeds, paired with actual average distances from male amateur golfers, according to data provided by Shot Scope, an industry leader in on-course distance measuring devices and stat-tracking. Distances are in yards and are adjusted to remove outlier shots.

Bogey Golfer Official Handicap and Stats

Female Amateur: Average Club Head Speed Chart

While we don’t have big data on the average distance female amateur players hit each club, we can still give you solid estimates on how fast they swing each club. Here’s the swing speed chart for female amateur golfers, broken down by handicap.

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Pro Golfers Swing Speed: How Fast?

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I was watching a video recently that showed Bryson Dechambeau cutting a huge corner off a par five by hitting directly over water. He basically turned a par 5 into a drive and a pitch. His bulking up and distance increase has been widely documented but it got me thinking about pro golfers swing speed. How fast do the fastest swingers actually go and perhaps just as interesting (at least to me) are there any slower singing pro golfers out there?

Measuring Pro Golfers Swing Speed

As I have said recently , swing speed can be measured in different ways and will actually give quite different results. An IPhone app is going to give the same level of accuracy as a $20000 state-of-the-art launch monitor. In fact, depending on what is being used, it might not measure swing speed at all. Sometimes ball speed is what is actually recorded. This is, in reality, a far more useful thing to know. It is all well and good swinging at 120 miles an hour but if you can’t transfer that speed to the ball because strike is poor or whatever, it becomes almost useless.

That being said, it is relatively easy to find at least statistics for the professional game in this day and age. Sites like Trackman publish some great stats that give things like average speed/distance with the various clubs in the bag. It tells us, for example, that an “average” pro swings their driver at 113 miles an hour. However, even this isn’t as useful as you might think. There might not actually be many golfers are actually at 113, simply it is the average of the Brysons and Rorys at well over 120 and some of the slower swinging pros.

Also, data for the PGA tour is captured on a couple of holes, not all the drives throughout a round. If it is a hole where the key is to simply get the ball in play it isn’t going to give the same information as a wide open hole where the best is to blast it as hard as possible and deal with the second shot when you find it!

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PGA Tour Data on Swing Speed

Shotlink , which is used by the PGA tour for these sorts of stats does give us some pretty cool data points. If we look at the first couple of months of 2022, it tells us that the fastest driver club head speed was recorded by Mathew Wolff, who averages 124.57 miles an hour. This uses 65 recorded shots over 25 rounds of tournament golf. His highest recorded speed among these 25 rounds was slightly over 128 miles an hour (128.79)

There are in fact 22 golfers who average over 120 miles an hour in tournament play. This is important because we are not looking at simply how fast these guys can swing a club (something we will come on to later.) In fact, the fastest recorded drive is that of Cameron Young at 130.04 miles an hour.

It is difficult to understand exactly what this means in terms of swing speed but let’s try to find a point of comparison. Despite what you might read on the internet, the majority of golfers down to high single figures will never swing the club at 100 miles an hour. This means that the better golfers at most clubs, the ones who have that solid swing and probably send it a decent distance down the fairway are maybe only touching 95 miles an hour or slightly more. 130 mph (or even 120) is a lot faster than this.

The tour average this year so far is 114.7 mph which corresponds pretty well to Trackman’s historical figures too and is also a very healthy dose of clubhead speed!

The Slowest Swing Speed on Tour

What about looking at the other end of the spectrum? How fast can you swing it and still earn a living at the highest level? Currently sitting 211 and last on the chart is David Hearn with an average clubhead speed of 103.58 miles and hour and a fastest of 108.44. Admittedly, this is only recorded over 11 rounds, or 20 shots and so might not reflect his true average. It is interesting however, because this is more or less my driver swing speed and I am a long way from getting anybody to pay me to play golf!

Perhaps a truer reflection might be looking at these stats over the whole golfing year. If we take the 2021 figures, we find, unsurprisingly, Bryson Dechambeau sitting on the top of the table with an average driver swing speed of an absolutely monstrous 132.25 and a fastest recorded swing of 138.69! This is simply crazy fast and we are generally nearer to long drive territory than even professional golf.

Sitting at the other end of the 2021 figures is K.J.Choi at 103.82. 30 miles an hour of swing speed difference is huge. Although this isn’t an exact science, Ky Choi could almost hit driver/wedge to get as far down the fairway as Bryson’s drive. This obviously makes the game easier or at least makes potential lower scores more likely.

Bryson got absolutely slated for saying that with his distance, Augusta National had effectively become a par 67. Many people (myself included in all honesty) were a little bit happy to see him humbled by the course and not only a good distance away from ‘his’ par 67, but also not close to touching the actual par of 72. However, he wasn’t really wrong. For him, the idea of a par five doesn’t exist. He is more than capable of hitting any par five on tour in two, sometimes with a driver and mid iron or less. The fact that he doesn’t always do so reflects the reality of the game of golf-it is tough!

So how far could professional golfers potentially hit the ball? This is a tough one to answer because we don’t really get the opportunity to see them swinging out of their socks. As with their iron swings, I would guess that it is rare to have a golfer in tournament conditions giving it the absolute maximum. We can get at least some idea of what they are capable of by looking at some stats from the long drive arena.

Long Drive Speed Statistics

Obviously, this is a different ball game compared to tournament golf. The bottom line is to get one drive finishing on the grid (almost like a football field) as far as possible. It is fine to hit a couple completely off the planet in going for this maximum. This would be a very expensive strategy on a golf course and when your livelihood is on the line, it could even been a potentially career-ending one.

The top long drivers will get their speed over 140 miles an hour. They are generally using drivers that are at the maximum 48 inches, so maybe 2-3 inches longer than most used on tour. This will certainly give a little bit more speed, but it also shows the difference between what might be considered a maximum speed and maybe a maximum controlled/on course swing.

Let’s go back to our favourite single length golfer , Bryson Dechambeau. He managed to get a long drive of over 149 miles an hour (over 220 mph ball speed). This means that when he is swinging as hard as possible, he can add over ten percent to his already phenomenal driver speed during normal play. This sounds about right to me and probably holds true as a rule of thumb of many top golfers.

Average vs Pro Golfers Swing Speed

This is worth bearing in mind when we try to compare ourselves to pro golfers swing speed. We might go on a launch monitor, feeling warmed-up and swinging well, and try to smash driver as hard as possible. I have done this a few times although not so much anymore with my aging body! Perhaps we manage to squeeze a little more speed out of our swings and a 103 swing might get one measured at over 110 mph. Suddenly, we are sitting in the same bracket as a tour player!

Not so fast. I would guess that when we do this, the ball flight on the monitor is heading for anywhere but the centre of the fairway. Secondly, how many swings could we really do like this? and thirdly, we are not comparing our absolute max in “dry ball data” conditions with the controlled swing of a professional golfer during a tournament. That is as apples to oranges as you can get.

The bottom line here is that professional golfers, even the “slower” swing speed golfers, really do swing the cub fast compared to 991%+ of the golfing population.

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How fast are PGA Tour clubhead speeds? The answer has changed a LOT in the past decade

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How fast are PGA Tour clubhead speeds? Obviously, this depends on which PGA Tour pros you're talking about. But it's also an answer that's changed a lot in the past decade.

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This interesting graphic using official PGA Tour stats comes from fitness coach Ross Eves and shows how much swing speeds have increased on tour since 2007:

As you can see, last season's average clubhead speed of 114.13 mph is only up slightly from 112.78 mph in 2007. However, among the highest and lowest averages, there has been an increase of nearly 4 mph. And there are also more players swinging really hard today as evidenced by the number of tour pros with 120-mph-plus clubhead speeds doubling during this time period.

So why the increase in clubhead speeds? Eves argues it's due to improved athleticism and fitness on tour. But while that's certainly had an effect, there are also other factors, including technological advancements in golf equipment since 2007 (most notably, lighter shafts and overall clubs). It's those equipment improvements that would seem to be a bigger reason for why current PGA Tour Champions players like Bernhard Langer and Fred Couples are hitting the ball much farther than they did during their primes . Check out this graph we put together a couple months ago:

It should also be noted that much like with driving distance, clubhead speed stats also have a small sample size that can be greatly affected by what club players use off the tee of the hole that happens to be measured at that event. However, that hasn't changed in the past decade.

Back to the PGA Tour guys, here's a little more info on those with the fastest clubhead speeds -- because we know you all want to compare your swing speed from that club fitting session you had earlier this year. Ryan Brehm is the man with that ridiculous 128.18 mph average. Although, he might not lead that list for much longer. Recently turned pro Cameron Champ registered a 129.79 mph average in his debut last week at the OHL Classic at Mayakoba.

How about some bigger names from last season in this stat? Brooks Koepka (124.28) was fourth, Bubba Watson (121.46) was 13th, Dustin Johnson (121.17), somewhat surprisingly was only 14th, Rory McIlroy (120.03) was 18th, and Jason Day (119.47) was 22nd. And Jhonattan Vegas was sixth on the list, but he recorded the fastest clubhead speed of the year for a single swing at 134.33(!) mph.

You can check out the full list on the PGA Tour's website . And then you can go ask Santa for a few more mphs this Christmas.

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Swing Speed Charts for Male & Female Amateurs, LPGA Players, and World Long Drivers

Ever wonder how your swing speed compares to the top (or average) golfer? This swing speed chart will serve as a guide, displaying the range of swing speeds for various player groups. From weekend warriors to touring professionals, compare average driver swing speeds between male and female amateurs, LPGA players recognized for their consistency and power, and the World Long Drive Champions, the world’s most elite distance hitters. This chart will not only provide you with an estimate for your swing speed, but it will also throw light on the extraordinary clubhead speeds required to reach those mind-blowing long ball lengths that leave the golfer stunned.

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What is The Average Club Head Speed of A Pro Golfer?

Watching the pro’s play live or on TV, it seems like they are swinging the club at a ridiculous speed when compared to the average player down at your local course. 

So how fast is the average clubhead speed of a pro golfer? We’ve looked at this and will also provide tips to help you increase your own clubhead speed!

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In golf, clubhead speed is directly proportional to distance. With this in mind, it is not surprising that pro golfers – especially the big hitters – can swing the club at speeds much higher than amateurs. 

The PGA Tour is where the best golfers in the world compete weekly to prove themselves as the top players in the world. Being at the top of any statistic list on the PGA Tour is impressive, especially when it is something as crucial as clubhead speed.

The PGA Tour has a statistics section online which is updated after every tournament. At the time of writing, Cameron Champ has the fastest average clubhead speed at 126.98mph, which is hard to comprehend when you consider the normal male amateur golfer swings with an average speed of 93.4mph.

Across the board, the average swing speed on the PGA Tour is 113mph with a driver compared to 94mph on the LPGA Tour.

While it’s not one of the leading tours, the World Long Drive Championship showcases the world’s longest hitters. While the average on the PGA Tour sits around 113mph, the average clubhead speed for a world long drive competitor is a colossal 150mph plus!

Coming from 2019 into the 2020 season, Bryson DeChambeau has gained some notoriety as the biggest hitter on the PGA Tour. His success is down to an intense offseason training plan which saw him gain 40 pounds since September – all of which seems to be muscle. 

This new, bigger and improved Bryson is smashing driving records this season. He currently holds the fastest swing speed on tour with a recorded 137.14mph. Not only does he have one of the fastest swings on tour, but he also has the highest driving average with a massive 324 yards.

Despite him crushing the ball off the tee this season, DeChambeau doesn’t get close to the fastest swing on record. During the 2012 World Long Drive Championship, Ryan Winther set the world record with an incredible 167mph clubhead speed. 

Not only this, but he also set the world record for ball speed with this swing at 227.6mph.

Increasing Your Club Head Speed

If you’re looking to increase your driving distance , increasing your clubhead speed is an essential step towards this. 

Before you look at increasing your clubhead speed , you need to know where you’re starting and what you should be aiming for. 

Trackman is a leading manufacturer of golf radar systems used to analyze every part of your shot. Trackman’s reputation and experience make them an ideal and reliable source of information when it comes to statistics for average golfers. 

According to the USGA (United States Golf Association), the average male handicap is 14-15 in the US. For this handicap range, Trackman has stated the average clubhead speed is 93.4mph. 

Trackman has also given a figure of 78mph as the average clubhead speed off the tee for female amateur golfers .

Now that we know what speed to aim for, it’s time to work towards achieving or surpassing these speeds!

Get in the Gym

The first place to start increasing your swing speed is training to improve your physical strength. Weight training is only beneficial to your game if you train the correct muscle groups. 

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While many assume that the main requirements for a quick swing and long drive are big chest and biceps, you need to focus on your core, hips, and forearms instead to support your faster swing.

There are many benefits provided by strength training for golfers. Here are a few exercises which can help improve your swing speed:

• Russian Twists
• Side Planks (Also helps with hips!)
• Squats (In Any Form)
• Romanian Deadlifts
• Pullups/Deadhangs
• Spring Grip Trainers

Strength is no good without the flexibility which you will need to swing effectively. There are many ways to promote flexibility. 

For example, always remember to stretch before and after every workout and before every round of golf or practice session. Taking up yoga can make a massive difference to your flexibility while also promoting additional strength in areas that, during regular weight training routines, are typically overlooked. 

Tiger Woods has sworn by Pilates for years; this is another regular exercise that can help your game.

Looking at your swing itself, there are a couple of tweaks that can be made to help speed it up by making it bigger. Firstly, look at extending your lead arm on your backswing. 

Extending your lead arm will increase the arc of your swing, increasing the clubhead speed due to the distance traveled by the head relative to your body. 

As you begin your downswing, you need to extend your back arm to continue that big arcing swing as you make contact with the ball.

Stability is a big issue when you start to swing the club faster. Consider starting with your feet slightly further apart than usual to create a more stable base. If you are having issues with weight transfer from the point of contact to your follow-through, flare your front foot out towards the target. 

Pointing your front toe towards the target rather than straight will allow you to swing through easier and complete your swing efficiently. Concentrate on keeping your posture upright and tight, as swinging faster will make it easier for things to come loose and cause havoc for your game.

Now that you have the fundamentals there to increase your swing speed, it’s time to hit the range or course to get the practice in! But remember, when practicing at the range, there’s a right way and a wrong way to go about it. 

Here are four key tips for practicing at the driving range . 

Weighted clubs can also be an excellent investment as a training aid for speed. Use them to practice your swing and train it for speed or to warm up before your round or range session.

Once you start to swing faster, you need to make sure you are using the correct equipment for your swing speed.

Your club reacts very differently once you start to swing faster. The main point of focus here is your shaft flex. 

For slower swings under 80mph (based on a 6-iron), a regular flex will work fine. Over this and up to around 92mph, you should consider switching to a stiff shaft. 

If you are swinging a 6-iron over 92mph, you should look at Extra-Stiff shafts.

The best thing to do here is to get a custom club fitting with your local pro shop or golf store. Personally, a custom club fitting slashed my handicap by 7 points over the first season with my new clubs! 

I was using a set of clubs with regular flex shafts . My swing speed measured up around 92-95mph, so I was set up with a custom fit set of stiff shafted irons. The difference in not only distance but accuracy and control was fantastic! 

After seeing the difference made by the stiff shafts on my irons, I promptly changed out my fairway woods and driver for stiff shafts too. 

Since making the switch over five years ago, I have gotten down to and maintained a handicap 10 points under my previous plateau I was stuck at after being limited by incorrect clubs!

The professional golfers we see on television each week make their swings look effortless. They regularly hit average speeds of 113mph with some even reaching speeds over 135mph!

If you want to improve your clubhead speed, then there are a few areas where you can concentrate. For example, you could consider strength training to increase your core, hip, and forearm strength. When training or playing, remember to stretch to aid flexibility to help use your increased power. 

Consider taking up yoga or pilates to increase your flexibility further. While there are several exercises to help improve your strength, look at investing in a weighted club to train your swing for extra power, and they also make a fantastic tool for warming up before your practice or round.

Concentrate on keeping your posture correct through your swing, not letting the faster movement throw you off balance or loosen off. Ensure you are extending your arms properly to make a bigger swing arc and widen your stance if you need a more stable base.

If you don’t know your swing speed and are curious, look for a range with radar systems set up or book a session with your local pro shop. It is a worthwhile investment to get the correct clubs for your swing, especially if you are serious about improving your game! 

Having the right shaft on your clubs can make or break your rounds.

I hope that this has helped to understand the importance of clubhead speed and you can improve your own!

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Golf Club Distances w/ Chart | Averages for Am & Pro Players

Last Updated on July 25, 2021

Distance is critical in golf. As golfers, we're always striving for more distance off the tee and consistent yardage gaps between the rest of our clubs.

In this guide, we'll break down how far amateur golfers of various skill levels and swing speeds hit each of their clubs to give you an idea of how you stack up. We've also included PGA and LPGA carry distance averages to see how you compare with the pros.

After that, we'll cover what factors affect your golf club distances and explain how to find out how far you hit each club.

Golf Club Distances Table

The table below shows how far golfers of various skill levels and swing speeds hit each club. 

We've included PGA and LPGA carry distance averages of professional golfers that TrackMan gathered . 

For amateur male golfers, we've split them into groups of "short," "mid," and "long" hitters. All distances refer to carry distance (distance until the ball first hits the ground) rather than total distance (carry and roll).

While TrackMan gathered extremely accurate data for LPGA and PGA carry distance averages, good data for amateurs is harder to come by. 

There's a massive gap in skill-level and swing speeds among amateur golfers. Golfers of various handicaps also achieve their handicaps in a variety of ways. A 5-handicap golfer could be a super fast swinger in their athletic prime or a senior golfer who has lost distance over the years.

For our amateur short, mid, and long hitting male amateur distances, we relied on the limited available large sample data and what we've seen personally from loads of amateur golfers.

Because these yardages are for golfers of all ages, junior, middle-aged, and especially senior golfers may find themselves with distances closer to the "Short Hitting Male Amateurs" column. Most young adult to middle-aged male golfers should carry the ball to at least the "Mid-Length Male Amateurs" distances, while faster swingers of these ages can reach the distances in the "Long Male Amateurs" column.

Lastly, aside from LPGA professionals, we didn't include other female golfers in our distance table. There's even less data available for amateur female golfers than for male amateurs. We've also found a more considerable disparity in how far female recreational players hit the ball. Basically, we weren't confident we could provide any accurate/valuable information for female amateurs' distances.

What Affects Distance in Golf

There are a lot of factors that influence your golf club distances.

Club speed is the most significant factor in determining distance .

To illustrate this, look at the correlation of club head speed vs carry distance for PGA Tour players in the scatter plot below:

Assuming all other things are equal, more swing speed means more energy that can be transferred from the club to the golf ball, resulting in higher ball speed. Higher ball speed means the ball will travel a further distance.

Factors like impact location on the club face, club path, spin rate, and launch angle also play a large part in how far a ball travels.

Impact Location Golf Iron and Driver Sweet Spot

An impact out of the "sweet spot" of your irons or woods will lead to a higher smash factor than strikes that are too low, too high, off the toe, or off the heel.

Smash factor is a calculation of how well you converted club speed into ball speed (Smash Factor = Ball Speed / Club Speed).

In particular, strikes out of the heel and low strikes can kill distance with the driver.

If you struggle to consistently hit the ball with or near the sweet spot of your club face, you'll have issues with the consistency of your yardages.

Spin Rate and Club Path

Spin rate plays a large role in how far you'll hit the ball and the shapes of your shots.

A lot of golfers put too much spin on the ball with their driver either because of too much club loft, poor strikes (bad impact location), or poor club face control (the direction the club face is aimed relative to your swing path).

If you feel you're hitting the ball well but should be getting a few more yards, work with a club-fitter to see if your driver has too much loft. The ideal spin rate depends on your club speed , but too much spin will cost you yards.

Slices and hooks are caused by the club face being aimed too open ( slice ) or too closed ( hook ) relative to the club path. This can lead to both too much spin and the ball's spin axis being too strongly left-to-right or right-to-left.

If your club face is open (aimed right) relative to your club path, this can both cause too much spin and will cause the ball to spin too left-to-right on its spin axis . You'll lose a lot of yards from a slice as the ball travels left-to-right rather than straight.

Launch Angle

For each club, there is an optimal amount of spin and an optimal launch angle. Launch angle is the angle of a golf ball's initial ascent relative to the ground.

Launching the ball too high or too low will cost you distance.

While launch angle problems could be due to your swing, they can also be caused by playing the wrong clubs for your swing. If you feel like you're hitting the ball too high or too low, work with a club-fitter to dial in your clubs.

Factors Out of Your Control

There are also factors out of your control that can affect distance, like temperature and altitude.

Every 10 degrees that the temperature rises can easily lead to a couple of yards of additional ball flight with a driver.

If you drive the ball 240 yards at sea level, you will carry it around 255 yards in Denver's mile high altitude.

How to Find Your Distances

If you're looking to better understand how far you hit each club, we'd recommend purchasing a launch monitor or finding a range with a launch monitor.

To get accurate distances, you'll also want to make sure that you're hitting the same golf balls you normally play on the course.

Many golf ranges have cheap, inconsistent, or even balls purposefully made not to fly as far as normal golf balls.

Your typical range ball can easily cost you 10+ yards with the driver, while a limited flight range ball can lose you 30+ yards of distance with driver compared to a premium golf ball.

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Here is the average pga tour swing speed.

Here is the Average PGA Tour Swing Speed for Each Club

In an era of modern golf where technology allows for a more fearless approach, increasing swing speed has become critical in professional golf..

It's not even just about distance off the tee — although pounding a driver has become a big part of the game. Swing speed also greatly impacts a professional's ability to get the ball out of thick rough or to approach a green with a shorter club.

PGA Tour swing speed is far from the only measure of success for professionals, but the top players in the game tend to also be near the top of the charts in swing speed. The same can't be said for other skills like putting, so it's fair to talk about swing speed as a critical advantage or disadvantage for players.

The average golfer will have trouble keeping up with PGA Tour swing speeds and should focus on their own averages , but it's natural to be curious about how fast the top players are able to swing while still maintaining control. In a way, it provides some idea of where we all stand relative to those who play the game for a living.

In this article, we will go over where the average PGA Tour swing speed stands for each club.

How Swing Speed is Defined

It's important to note that speed is measured two different ways in golf. Notably, there is a key difference between clubhead speed and ball speed .

Clubhead speed is how fast the club is traveling when it reaches the ball. It's very difficult for most golfers to dramatically increase their clubhead speed because it usually takes flexibility or strength improvements to your body in order to attain this. Most golfers, including professionals, have a difficult time increasing clubhead speed while still maintaining enough control to maintain accuracy.

For that reason, a lot of pros search for small increments in clubhead speed. When most people say "swing speed", they are specifically referring to clubhead speed.

However, ball speed is a more efficient measure of speed. Ball speed is how fast the ball is traveling just after impact. Faster clubhead speeds generally result in faster ball speeds, there isn’t an exact correlation. A more efficient golf swing with a lower clubhead speed can produce a faster ball speed than another player who swings faster but may not consistently catch the center of the face.

Clubhead speed and ball speed also relate to smash factor, a measurement of solid contact . It's important to keep this in mind, because clubhead speed is not the end all be all for gaining distance in golf.

Average PGA Tour Driver Swing Speed

Everyone wants to know how fast a PGA Tour player swings their driver. It is, of course, the club that can be swung the fastest due to the shaft length (usually around 45 inches and no longer than 46 inches) and relative lack of weight.

The average PGA Tour driver swing speed during the 2021-2022 season is just under 115 mph .

That is consistent with where the average was in the previous season. The leader on the list is Cameron Champ at 124.7 mph, while Brian Stuard is dead last at 104.8 mph. There are 21 players at 120 mph or greater, which is really an incredible mark.

Every mile per hour of clubhead speed is worth a little over three yards. As you can imagine, that can add up quickly. If you were to gain 10 mph of clubhead speed, that could potentially be well over 30 yards in distance, all other variables being equal.

For example, a swing of 120 mph averages out to just over 290 yards of carry. That is not even total distance, which can be a lot farther depending on conditions.

However, it's worth repeating that measuring distance comes from ball speed. Clubhead speed is inherently related to ball speed, but it's not a true indicator. You can take a wild, 115 mph hack at a golf ball and not have it go very far because of off-center contact. Ball speed accounts for how solid the contact is.

Fairway Wood Swing Speed

As previously mentioned, fairway woods generally can't be swung as fast as drivers because they have shorter shafts and have clubheads with more loft, allowing a higher launch. That is by design, especially for professional golfers looking to land fairway woods quickly once they hit the green.

A PGA Tour player averages around 108 mph with a 3-wood and 104 mph with a 5-wood. When you get into the 7-wood (yes, they are fairly popular amongst the pros) and hybrids, that average goes down to around 100 mph.

As the loft of the clubhead becomes greater, there is not only less speed being generated, but there is also more spin . For instance a 5-wood usually has over 4,200 RPMs of spin, which is far higher than a driver that has around 2,700 RPMs of spin on average.

The equation of clubhead speed, ball speed, spin rate and launch angle are all critical factors in determining appropriate carry yardages.

PGA Tour Swing Speed With Irons and Wedges

When you get into swing speed with irons, you see a descending trend in clubhead speed as clubs get shorter.

A 3-iron is roughly around 99 mph in clubhead speed. From there, it's roughly a 2 mph drop for each club. That leaves a 4-iron around 97 mph, a 5-iron around 95 mph, a 6-iron around 93 mph, a 7-iron around 91 mph, an 8-iron around 89 mph and a 9-iron around 87 mph.

Wedge clubhead speed varies greatly depending on the type of shot a professional is trying to play. However, the average for a pitching wedge is around 84 mph, a gap wedge is near 83 mph, a sand wedge is around 82 mph and a lob wedge is near 79 mph.

Concluding Thoughts

While the average PGA Tour swing speed is in the range of 110-124 mph with a driver, almost all professional tour players could increase their swing speed. The sacrifice, however, would be control and accuracy.

A golfer can be successful at nearly any swing speed. We've seen that on the PGA Tour where players can be successful at either end of the range, although it's a definitive advantage to have a higher swing speed.

At the end of the day, the biggest key to be able to have clubhead speed within the framework of an efficient swing. That is how a PGA Tour player maxes out their ball speed.

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The Swing Speed Charts – Which One You Fall In?

Swing speed is actually an essential thing for consideration as ball distance in golf is concerned. But, attaining a quick clubhead speed doesn’t happen overnight. This will actually require time, practice , and knowing your target velocity that falls on the swing speed charts. Having an idea on that will allow you to practice with confidence on the driving range and help you to increase your speed.

As we go along with this post, we will show you the different charts for the swing speed. Moreover, also stated here are the suitable strategies intended to elevate the rate of speed swing into the golf course. Let’s check them out below!

Various Swing Speed Charts

Generally, through the use of the right golf gears and equipment, you can have a higher chance of enhancing the golf swing speed. For you to be guided accordingly with this, here are some of the swing speed charts that you must look at to give you an idea about your target swing speed.

Swing Speed Chart Based on Age and Gender

The swing speed chart below basically shows the required speed men and women should exert depending on their age.

Swing Speed Chart Based on Distance

This next swing speed chart primarily reveals the relationship of the speed to the ball distance. Keep in mind that various speed golfers possess distinct abilities that have a direct connection with the speed and golf ball distance.

The swing speed chart above shows that the swing speed of pro golfers during PGA Tours is generally faster compared to those average golf players. Aside from that, they also achieve greater distance as well. Looking at the chart, you may also wonder why professional golfers usually hit the golf ball for amazing distances.

Most of the time, they can hit distances not only by using their golf driver but also the other golf clubs. This will also lead to thinking about how players can able to elevate the speed of the golf club head. Actually, they come up with this question as they notice that it is one ideal way in cutting shots within their golf game.

Factors Affecting the Swing Speed

In order to create a perfect speed with every golf club swinging, you basically needs to check on these following factors:

1-Right Equipment

Putting your hands on the appropriate golf clubs that are highly suitable for your height, agility, and ability in playing golf is very important. Getting older generally contributes to losing the speed of the golf club heads. With that, the driver with more angles within the clubface is worth having. Here is the other essential golfing equipment that you need to acquire so that swing speed can be elevated as well as increasing the distance.

*GOLF CLUBS

For the purpose of increasing the swing speed, you need to have a good golf driver for distance. Usually, this equipment aims to have great distance together with consistency. This is generally an ideal addition if you want to elevate the distance of the driver.

Aside from that, it is a great help in practicing the drills for clubhead speed enhancement. Moreover, also look for golf clubs that offer optimal benefits in providing distance within the tee shots. It is also perfect golfing equipment in gaining more confidence in your swing.

*GOLF SHAFTS

The first good pointer in elevating the speed of the clubhead is to come up with the best golf driver shaft intended to give better distance. The function of the golf shafts is to fasten the speed of the clubhead and seem to be far better in terms of flexibility. Another helpful pointer to keep in mind is ensuring the measurement of the length of the driver shaft.

Knowing that is highly crucial in achieving a good swing speed and ball distance as well. Additionally, the golf club shafts are also advantageous in the development of more confidence.

2- Appropriate Technique

The next thing to consider when you decide to increase the swing speed is the employment of the appropriate techniques in playing golf. If you tend to follow the inappropriate technique, then completeness of any drills and use of the best golf equipment may not really help. So, the best solution here is to equip you with a concrete foundation for the improvement of the swing speed within the golf course.

Initially, rotation is an essential technique in golf that allows players in generating the speed of the golf club head. A smooth full rotation generally focuses on the mobility of the shoulders and hips. This will permit the production of a quick swing speed.

The next technique in generating the speed of the golf club head is emphasizing the downswing. Hitting the ball on a usually hard approach is the most common technique that plenty of golfers are using. This will eventually lead to achieving a wild combination of backswing and downswing.

Another important pointer here in terms of generating the acceleration is during the time the downswing achieved to the level of the hip. This is in comparison with the actual golf ball impact.

Friendly Tips:

Here are more helpful reminders that you should keep in mind in relation to the execution of the appropriate techniques in increasing the swing speed. When executing the golf club head speed, it is always important to be very mindful of the grip, stance, and timing.

• Firmly grip the golf club, but do it not in a choking grasp position. This will basically allow the players to observe the correct torso, hips, and shoulder rotation.
• Giving off a wider stance will offer great stability that also permits the weight distribution from the inner leg or hip going into the outer lower extremities. However, also keep in mind that a wider stance also limits you to exert movement in rotating the hips.
• It is also very important to time the swing speed of the highest golf club head with the moment of impact or MOI. Always observe the whooshing sound and maintain your head down while playing.  

3-Bodily Movement

Generally, the movement of the golfer may also have a great impact on the swing speed. In case the golfers elicit poor body movement, chances are, they can acquire golfing injuries as well as reducing their athletic performance. Good to know that implementing the appropriate stretches may be of big help in elevating the bodily movement for golf.

Stick Mobility is actually a special golfing device intended for mobility as a great channel in knowing that you maintain on the right track. Moreover, the required bodily movement in performing on an enhanced level within the golf course is also measured.

Moreover, flexibility is also crucial here which pertains to the wider motion coverage our body performs. In terms of increasing the swing speed in golf, the more muscle flexibility we exert, it will ultimately elevate swing speed.

Additionally, the balance is also as essential as flexibility. This actually really helpful on maintaining the proportion of the body in a more stable approach all throughout the entire swing.

4-Body Strength

Another factor that helps in increasing the velocity based on the swing speed chart is the strength of the golfers. Maintaining body fitness is a good idea here and can generally work wonders. Generally, you will notice skinny golfers having great distances as they hit the ball. Yet, the PGA Tour as of these times usually involves golfers following a strict workout regimen.

*ESSENTIAL MUSCLES FOR SWING SPEED

In the field of golf, there are body muscles that are generally working hard compared to others. These muscles are in extreme determination in increasing the swing speed. Overall, complete body strength and fitness are highly crucial. But, the following are the most important muscles that need to be strengthened to achieve an elevation on swing speed:

• Abdominal muscles
• Back muscles
• Muscles in the forearms
• Glute muscles
• Muscles in the wrists

You may be wondering why these muscles are highly essential. Well, for some reason, they are the muscles generally involved in the rotation of the swing. Aside from that, they are also the main ones responsible for creating the power that will generate the downswing afterward.

*EXERCISES TO INCREASE THE SPEED OF THE CLUB HEAD

Below are the suitable exercises that will help in the elevation of the club head speed:

• Bench Press – this exercise is highly crucial for the improvement of the upper extremities and the body strength
• Bench Side Steps – one of the exercises that helps in enhancing the hip muscles and glutes
• Medicine Ball Ab Rotation – generally, a good way to improve the muscles of the abdomens
• Rotational Lunges – the back muscles, glutes, and hips are the main concern of this exercise
• Squats – this exercise routine is perfect for the development of the muscles within the back and glutes

Different Trainings in Increasing the Clubhead Speed

So, aside from addressing the different factors that affect the elevation of swing speed, there is also available training that will help you in achieving the potential increase in the clubhead swing. Moreover, the training here is also ideal to give emphasis on separated parts of the golf game. The various games in golf that need training are driving and putting together with targeting the speed of swing.

Aside from that, this training can be done at home for practicing using a golf simulator. Here is the speed swing training that you can practice within the driving range. Strictly following the steps below will generally help better in achieving longer golf shots along with speedy swings.

Club Head Speed Swing Training #1

Initially, the number 1 training for the clubhead speed swing generally entails no golf club at all. The training aims to achieve a better feel during the swing at a quicker velocity compared to normal swing speed.

• Basically, start by performing the regular driving stance.
• Make sure that your hands are free from grasping any golf driver.
• Hold the hands in the front position resembling the grip of the driver.
• Generally, swing the arms backward.
• Immediately follow this step by resembling a golf swing as you are also focusing on the speed and rotation.

Although very simple, the main thing to consider here is to give emphasis on the form and strategy while elevating the swing speed. Moreover, with this specific training, four sets of 6 to 8 repetitions and elevating speed for every set is highly recommended.

Club Head Speed Swing Training #2

Well, the difference between this clubhead speed swing training from the first training is that this does not include the utilization of a golf driver. But, hitting a golf drive by performing this drill is not also achieved.

• Make sure that your hands are free from grasping any golf ball and prepare with a practice swing position.
• Concentrate on swinging the golf club while creating a ‘whoosh’ sound. Observe this normally via the air amidst the position where you would strike the golf ball and where the golf driver comes in.
• Keep eyes on more repetitions guaranteeing that you are targeting on form and elevating the speed swing.

Club Head Speed Swing Training #3

This third training requires the purchasing of an economical weighted golf trainer. It generally aims to permit the practicing of the tempo of the swing. Moreover, it will be available handy most likely when you are performing the previous training.

Club Head Speed Swing Training #4

The final training has the objective of returning on the golf grip. As you go on along the performance of the speed swing training, you will able to find the advantages of the appropriate golf grip. This is generally due to the outcomes of the practice . Moreover, the right grip permits the achievement of optimal performance and swing.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: WHAT SWING SPEED REQUIRES A STIFF SHAFT?

A: Okay, here’s the catch, swinging the driver more than 105 mph highly indicates the best time to acquire the X stiff shafts within the set. When we said stiff, this actually pertains to the distance range that is considerably fast. The good thing about this is that you wouldn’t get out of the Tour at any particular time. Moreover, setting around 97 to 104 mph through the driver requires you to have a stiff flex.

Q: WHAT IS A GOOD SWING SPEED?

A: Generally, 93.4 miles per hour is the average swing speed for an amateur male golfer. This is typically for an average distance of 214 yards. Moreover, at an optimal distance, the swing speed of 93.4 mph, gives an average golfer to land on a distance of 255 yards.

Q: WHAT IS CONSIDERED A HIGH SWING SPEED IN GOLF?

A: The average swing speed of most PGA Tour pros is more than 110 mph. Meanwhile, a scratch golfer will fall on an average of about 106 mph swing speed and an average golfer may fall on 93 mph. Finally, at 97 mph, the high solo-digit handicaps move over this swing speed rate.

Final Words

In terms of the golf ball distance, the swing speed is generally an essential factor to consider. Based on the swing speed charts, there is a direct relationship between distance and scoring within the golf course. Moreover, strictly following the tips and strategies in increasing the swing speed and the distance will also give you an improvement in your score once you step inside the golf course.

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What’s The Average Ball Speed Of A PGA Tour Pro?

We take a closer look at the numbers to find out the average speed of the ball after impact at an elite level

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Let's start by defining what ball speed is. Quite simply, it's the speed of the golf ball immediately after impact.

If you asked a lot of recreational golfers what their average ball speed was, you’d probably get a lot of blank faces – as well as a few responses along the lines of, ‘I'm not sure, but I average around 300 yards.’

Hmm, do you? 

Most Tour professionals will know their ball speeds to the nearest 1/2mph, for hitting balls and making marginal gains where they can is all part of the day job.

Some, the forensic types like Bryson DeChambeau , would probably even be able to sketch a graph of how their ball speed has improved since they played college golf.

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DeChambeau has spoken openly in the past about his quest to chase distance gains , and has managed well over 200mph when competing in the World Long Drive Championships.

These crazy numbers, however, are not the norm.

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Still, pretty much all elite level golfers work with launch monitor technology, such as Trackman, as it helps them to understand where they are with their swing and what, if any, tweaks they might need to make.

According to Trackman data, the average ball speed, with driver, of a PGA Tour player in 2022 was 167mph.

A look at the 2022/23 ball speed numbers provided by the PGA Tour suggests that that number is now higher.

Cameron Champ has been averaging over 190mph for ball speed

Of the 193 players listed, only 27 players average below 167mph, with Cameron Champ producing the fastest average at a fraction over 190mph.

Of course, average ball speed is only a number, and those who can boast a big number don’t necessarily have more titles on their CV.

To start with, we’ve not even talked about driving accuracy here. To put it simply, you could be up with DeChambeau around the 190mph mark, but that’s not going to be much use if you can’t keep the ball on the golf course.

However, those are the stats, and they make for an interesting debate.

What's also interesting is that, according to Trackman data, the average ball speed on the PGA Tour for a 3-wood is around 158mph, which would be higher than most average golfers' driver.

The data also shows that the average carry distance on the PGA Tour with a hybrid (225 yards) beats the average players' total driving distance (216 yards).

PGA pros can carry their hybrid further than the average player's total driving distance (216 yards)

As for the average ball speed of a PGA Tour pro... it's safe to say it’s around the 170mph mark.

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Golf Ball Compression Chart: Find Your match

Last Updated on January 31, 2024 by Matt Greene

If you can match the golf ball compression to your swing, you can gain distance and increase or decrease spin, depending on your goal.

A golf ball's compression rating is a rating of the softness or hardness of the ball.

Generally, the lower the compression rating, the easier the ball compresses.

Knowing which golf ball compression matches your swing speed, tempo and club head speed will get you closer to your goal. Understanding the compression of modern golf balls is the first step in the process of finding that perfect ball.

Golf ball compression explained

Golf ball compression is a rating or measurement of how much a golf ball deforms when it is hit. When a golf club hits a golf ball, the impact causes the ball to change shape as it compresses  against the face of the club.

The ball will then spring off the face towards the target.

Compression stated on the golf ball or on a manufacturers' website are for the entire ball, but often manufacturers refer to core compression only.

Golf Ball Compression vs Swing Speed Chart

When we refer to swing speed, we are referring to the DRIVER swing speed specifically.

Driver swing speed is an easy benchmark because it is predictive of the swing you'll have throughout the bag.

There is one foolproof way to work out your driver swing speed so you can match it to the correct golf ball for you.

• Go to a Trackman or other radar-equipped driving range. You can hit many balls with your driver to establish your driver swing speed.  This is the most accurate swing speed measurement equipment in golf.

With this information, you can now make an informed decision to select the correct golf ball compression from the ball compression chart and squeeze maximum performance from your golf ball. Keep in mind that you can increase your swing speed with the correct shaft .

There are cheaper options available within each swing speed bracket and I've included a price guide below.

Kirkland Golf Ball Compression

Kirkland Signature golf balls have a compression rating of 94 which places them in the high compression category. As a 3 piece urethane covered golf ball, the Kirkland Signature characteristics are the same as a Srixon Z Star or a Titleist Pro V1. 

What does a golf ball compression rating mean?

The golf ball compression ratings range between a score of 30 and 120. The softest being 30, and the hardest being 120.

Low compression golf balls are softer balls.

Higher compression golf balls are harder balls. 

Do low compression or high compression go a further distance?

Compression and ball speed are related very closely.

• Generally, for FAST SWINGS OVER 105 MPH specifically , lower compression (softer) balls produce less ball speed and these fast swinging golfers lose distance with a low compression ball.
• "Soft balls are slow balls" is a confusing catch phrase thrown around the internet, so don't get confused.
• The biggest loss in distance using low compression golf balls is only for a higher swing speed (105 mph+) with the driver. 
• For slower players (below 85 mph driver swing speed), the differences in ball speed and distance discrepancies between high and low compression balls are so small that we can disregard the notion that 'soft is slow' in this instance.
• For golfers who have swing speeds over 85 mph, producing more spin in excess of 2,750 rpm with the driver, lower spin produced by the low compression golf ball can actually make up for the distance you might lose with that same 'soft' low compression ball.
• In other words, the low compression ball reduces backspin enough to negate the 'slow' ball speed so that you actually benefit from the low compression ball. 

As swing speed comes down, especially on iron shots, low-compression balls may be faster than firmer balls.

Soft balls make slow ball speeds but under the conditions above, the softer covers on high compression balls explain the differences in speed.

It's important to also remember that, soft balls do not spin.

The same design principles that make a ball soft also make a ball spin less.

The lowest spinning balls are low-compression balls throughout the bag; whether you look at the wedges, irons and even the driver. 

If you need straighter shots with your driver or to remove spin in your irons, soft (low compression) balls work great. If however, you need more spin on approach shots, the soft low compression balls are not for you.

How does compression affect spin on the ball?

Low compression balls otherwise known as soft balls, are lower spinning than firm balls. The reason is the way they are constructed, not the compression.

Spin is the result of putting a soft layer (soft cover) around a hard layer (high compression core) and that is why low  compression  balls spin less. Their core is soft with a hard outer cover.

The covers on low compression balls are often hard ionomer while high compression balls that create high backspin, have a urethane cover.

It is possible to make a lower spinning hard ball but the soft balls spin the least in general. 

How can low spin, low compression balls hold a green?

Most low compression golf balls have dimple patterns on the cover that create high trajectory shots. 

The ball is made to create a higher ball flight and steeper landing angle to negate the loss of backspin and that is how the ball will stop closer to its pitchmark. 

The soft inside core of softer balls means that soft or low compression balls usually produce lower spin.

Lower spin on a driver shot means a straighter ball flight, but a low spin iron shot can make it more difficult to stop the ball when you land on the green.

Any golf ball with a urethane cover ( MULTI PLAYER TOUR BALL ) will create more spin than a non-urethane cover (low compression 2 layer ball). By wrapping a high compression golf ball in a soft urethane cover, spin is created.

Does compression affect spin around the greens?

The main way that spin is produced on your short shots is from putting a soft layer around the hard layer - in other words, a urethane cover around the firm core of the ball.

Urethane golf balls will spin much more than ionomer/surlyn golf balls. This is universal and does not depend on a compression. If you want the most spin, you need golfball with 3 layers or more, and a urethane cover.

Callaway Super Soft, Srixon Soft Feel, and Wilson DUO will spin less around the green than a Tour ball like the Titleist Pro V1, Callaway Chrome Soft or Srixon Z-Star. The Tour ball has a urethane cover which is the softest layer of the ball, but underneath that, is a very firm layer. Onlymultiple layer balls with urethane covers spin significantly around the green. 

The balls with the biggest difference in urethane softness and the underlying layer firmness will spin the most. 

Which ball goes with which driver swing speed?

Faster swing speeds (above 100 mph).

Faster swings need higher compression golf balls.  A higher compression golf ball will perform the way a fast swing needs the ball to perform while a low compression ball will lose distance in this swing speed range. 

The options in this bracket will usually be a premium golf balls because high swing speeds are in the minority. A cheaper option in this category are the Kirkland Signatures.

Average swing speeds (85 – 100 mph)

If you are medium swing speed golfer, you have a choice when it comes to the ball you play.

Try out many golf balls depending on your driver spin rate and iron spin rate.

If you are a high spinning golfer, you may need a low compression ball to remove some of that spin. If you're a low spinning golfer, you do not need to lower spin even more, and you should go with feel. What feels best to you?

If you actually need  more spin, choose a medium to high compression ball with a urethane cover . 

Slower swing speeds (below 85 mph)

Distance is at a premium for slower swinging golfers so well-priced low compression golf balls are the best option. The softer the ball the more pleasant the sound, the lower the spin rate and the longer you'll hit the ball. 

Do number of layers make a difference?

Players of different abilities will get more from balls with a specific number of layers.

If you're a high handicapper with a slower swing speed, a premium 5 piece golf ball isn't going to be suitable for you. 

Here's a quick break down of how to choose the right number of layers for you:

2-Piece Golf Balls:  The perfect golf ball for all casual golfers especially those with slower swing speeds. These balls are often well-priced. A great example of a two piece ball is the Srixon Soft Feel.  

3-Piece Golf Balls : The Titleist Pro V1 is the gold standard of 3 piece golf balls and can be used by golfers with a variety of swing speeds and skill levels but I would reserve these balls for you when you lose fewer than 2 balls per round. Another good 3 piece ball is the Srixon Z star.  

4 And 5-Piece Golf Balls: Super premium balls specifically designed for experienced golfers to optimize distance and control. These balls perform best for skilled players.

How do high and low compression balls feel?

• High compression balls will feel firmer. The sound off the club face is very clicky.
• Lower compression balls feel softer on the club face and make a sound that is more pleasing.
• The compression is not the only factor in the feel of a golf ball.
• The cover makes a bigger difference. Urethane covered golf balls feel much softer and are usually found on 3 piece golf balls.
• Ionomer or surlyn cover golf balls are found on the 2 piece golf balls and feel much firmer and clicker.

Final thoughts

If I have learned one thing about golf balls in my 25 years of playing golf and watching other golfers, it's that more expensive doesn't always mean better.

Everyone who starts the game thinks they should be playing a Titleist Pro V1, Callway Chrome Soft or TaylorMade TP5, but it's just not the case. These balls can cost upward of $4 each and will they make that much difference to the game of most golfers? No.

I play the Volvik S4 as it matches my swing speed (115 mph)  and my needs around the green (stop quickly). This high compression golf ball wouldn't suit many of my playing partners and they would get better performance from a cheaper two piece ball .

As with nearly everything in golf, play around with options then stick to what works.

If you have some experience playing golf now, try not to bounce around different balls. Find one which works and learn how it reacts to your game. Learn the ball and learn with the ball. It'll save you strokes, I promise.

Titleist Tour Speed Review: Pros, Cons, Alternatives

As a golfer, finding the right ball can make a world of difference in your game. Today, we’re diving into the Titleist Tour Speed golf ball, which has caught the attention of many players since its release in August 2020.

The Titleist Tour Speed is an excellent choice for golfers looking for a high-performance ball with a great combination of distance, control, and feel. However, it might not suit those who prioritize maximum greenside spin or prefer a softer feel.

Don’t miss out on our detailed Titleist Tour Speed review, it might just be the key to unlocking your full potential on the course.

Read on to learn everything you need to know about the Titleist Tour Speed, from its features to how it performs on the course to alternatives.

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• Impressive distance off the tee
• Good control on approach shots
• Durable cover for extended playability
• Competitive price point for a premium ball
• Not as much greenside spin as some competitors
• Firmer feel compared to other Titleist model

The Titleist Tour Speed golf ball is designed for golfers seeking a balance of distance, control, and feel. It’s three-piece construction and thermoplastic urethane (TPU) cover provide an impressive blend of performance characteristics.

In my experience, the Titleist Tour Speed is best suited for golfers looking for a ball that offers distance, control, and feel without breaking the bank. It’s an excellent option for mid to low-handicappers who want a high-performance golf ball.

However, you might want to consider other options if you prioritize maximum greenside spin or prefer a softer feel.

The Titleist Tour Speed  is a well-rounded golf ball that truly delivers in terms of distance, control, and feel, providing a comprehensive performance package that caters to a wide range of golfers. As someone who has used this golf ball extensively, I can attest to its impressive performance and benefits on the golf course.

One of the most notable features of the Titleist Tour Speed is its ability to generate significant distance off the tee. My experience with the ball has shown that it’s high-speed core and thermoplastic urethane cover work together to produce faster ball speeds and lower long-game spin, resulting in increased distance across various swing speeds.

When I play with the Tour Speed, I consistently  find myself hitting longer drives and getting closer to the green on longer par-4s and par-5s, which has been a game-changer for me in terms of scoring.

The Tour Speed has allowed me to shape my shots effectively and consistently hold the green on approach shots, even when faced with challenging pin positions.

Despite its focus on distance and speed, the Titleist Tour Speed also offers a remarkably soft feel I’ve come to appreciate. The responsive feedback on putts has also helped me gauge the speed of the greens better, leading to more confident strokes and better-putting performance.

What about the Titleist Tour Speed vs the Titleist Velocity ball? Both have great distance. The Velocity is better for speed, has a softer feel, and the 350 octahedral dimple pattern will give you a  higher trajectory.

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When researching this review, I considered these criteria:

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Before purchasing the Titleist Tour Speed golf ball, consider your specific needs and preferences as a golfer. Are you seeking maximum distance, optimal control, or a softer feel? The Tour Speed is an excellent all-around performer, but golfers with specific requirements might want to explore other options.

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Titleist tour speed review: features & benefits.

The Titleist Tour Speed  is meticulously designed for impressive distance off the tee, catering to a wide range of swing speeds. Its high-speed LSX core and proprietary thermoplastic urethane (TPU) cover synergize to achieve faster ball speeds and lower long game spin.

The result is an increase in overall distance, making it suitable for golfers seeking to enhance their driving performance.  This exceptional distance performance is backed by Titleist’s commitment to quality and rigorous testing procedures, ensuring that golfers can rely on the Tour Speed to deliver consistent distance gains throughout their rounds.

The Tour Speed’s three-piece construction and TPU cover provide excellent control on approach shots, giving golfers the confidence to attack pins and improve their scoring opportunities.

While it may not generate as much greenside spin as some competitors, its performance in this area is more than satisfactory for most players.

The combination of distance and control makes the Tour Speed a versatile option for golfers looking to excel from tee to green, providing the optimal balance for consistent play and lower scores.

One of the standout features of the Titleist Tour Speed is its durable TPU cover, which is designed to withstand the rigors of golf course play. This material is resistant to cuts and scuffs, extending the ball’s playability and ensuring consistent performance on the course.

The TPU cover also provides excellent greenside control and spin, crucial for precise short-game shots and saving strokes around the green.

Golfers can trust the Tour Speed to maintain its performance characteristics, even after multiple rounds, providing a reliable option for players who demand the best from their golf balls.

Titleist has incorporated a cutting-edge 346 quadrilateral dipyramid dimple design in the Tour Speed golf ball. This innovative dimple pattern enhances the ball’s aerodynamics, optimizing lift and reducing drag for improved flight characteristics.

As a result, golfers can experience a more stable, penetrating ball flight, which translates to improved distance and accuracy in various weather conditions.

The advanced aerodynamics of the Tour Speed provide greater control over ball flight, allowing golfers to shape shots and execute a wide range of shots with confidence.

The Titleist Tour Speed is engineered to deliver maximum distance off the tee without sacrificing control. The ball’s high-speed LSX core is designed to generate fast initial velocity and low long game spin, allowing for impressive distance gains.

This core, combined with the advanced aerodynamics and durable cover, ensures that the Tour Speed is a formidable contender in the distance category. Golfers can rely on the Tour Speed to deliver the distance they need without compromising the control necessary for accurate play and improved scoring.

A soft feel can contribute to better touch and control on approach shots and greenside play, helping golfers maintain consistency in their short game.

The Tour Speed’s soft feel is not just limited to short game shots; players will notice the pleasant sensation throughout their bag, from driver to putter, enhancing their overall experience on the golf course.

The Titleist Tour Speed is specifically designed for mid to low-handicap golfers who seek a combination of distance, control, and soft feel. Its performance characteristics make it an ideal choice for those looking to improve their overall game without sacrificing any one aspect.

The Tour Speed’s exceptional distance, control, and feel ensure that players can execute a wide range of shots with confidence and precision, leading to improved scoring opportunities and lower handicaps.

Titleist’s commitment to quality and consistency is evident in the Tour Speed golf ball. Each ball is produced with strict quality control measures in place, ensuring that golfers can trust every ball in their dozen to perform at the highest level.

This consistency is crucial for golfers who demand the best from their equipment and expect their golf balls to provide predictable performance throughout the round.

The brand’s reputation backs the Titleist Tour Speed golf balls for delivering high-quality, high-performance equipment. As a trusted name in the golf industry, Titleist is committed to providing golfers with products designed to help them play their best.

The Tour Speed is no exception, offering a well-rounded combination of distance, control, and feel that will satisfy golfers seeking a competitive edge on the course.

Alternatives to the Titleist Tour Speed

The TaylorMade TP5x  is another high-performance golf ball that offers impressive distance and speed, thanks to its five-layer construction and high-energy Speed-Layer System.

With a firmer feel compared to the Titleist Tour Speed, the TP5x may be better suited to golfers who prefer a slightly harder feel and more feedback on their shots.

However, some players may find the TP5x lacks the same level of greenside control and spin as the Tour Speed, potentially making it a less ideal choice for those who prioritize short-game. The TP5x is well-suited for high swing speed players and professionals, as its firmer composition can better handle the increased force imparted on the ball.

The Bridgestone Tour B RX  is designed for golfers with moderate swing speeds who want a combination of distance, feel, and control. With its Gradational Compression Core and proprietary Reactive Urethane cover, the Tour B RX offers comparable performance to the Titleist Tour Speed regarding distance and control.

However, it has a slightly softer feel, which some golfers may prefer for improved touch around the greens and on putts. While the Tour B RX provides excellent performance for moderate swing speed players, it may not provide the same level of distance and speed as the Tour Speed for faster swingers.

This ball is a solid option for those who value a softer feel without sacrificing too much distance.

The Callaway Chrome Soft  is a popular golf ball that focuses on providing an ultra-soft feel alongside distance and control. With its Graphene-infused Dual SoftFast Core and urethane cover, the Chrome Soft delivers impressive greenside spin and control, making it an excellent choice for golfers who prioritize touch and feel around the greens.

However, due to its softer composition, the Chrome Soft may not deliver the same level of speed and distance as the Titleist Tour Speed, especially for players with higher swing speeds. Golfers who value soft feel above all else may find the Chrome Soft an ideal alternative to the Tour Speed. Still, they should be prepared to potentially sacrifice some distance and speed in exchange for a softer playing experience.

The Srixon Z-Star  is another alternative to the Titleist Tour Speed that offers a blend of distance, control, and feel. With its FastLayer Core, Spin Skin coating, and advanced 338 Speed Dimple pattern, the Z-Star provides a balanced performance that appeals to a wide range of golfers.

While it may not offer the same level of distance as the Tour Speed, the Z-Star excels in terms of spin control, particularly on approach shots and around the greens.

Golfers who prioritize spin control and a balanced overall performance may find the Srixon Z-Star an appealing alternative to the Titleist Tour Speed.

Titleist Tour Speed Review: FAQs

No, the Titleist Tour Speed features a durable TPU (thermoplastic urethane) cover known for its resistance to cuts and scuffs. This cover material ensures consistent performance and playability while providing excellent greenside control and spin.

Yes, the Titleist Tour Speed can be suitable for beginners looking for a golf ball that offers a combination of distance, speed, and control. Its soft feel and greenside performance can help new golfers develop their short game skills, while the advanced aerodynamics and high-speed core can aid in maximizing distance off the tee.

The Titleist Tour Speed vs Pro V1 sparks regular debate amongst golf aficionados. The Titleist Tour Speed is designed to provide maximum distance and speed while maintaining a soft feel and excellent greenside control. The Pro V1, on the other hand, is geared more toward overall performance with a focus on greenside control, feel, and long game spin. The Pro V1 also features a urethane cover, whereas the Tour Speed has a TPU cover. Both golf balls are high-quality options, but the Tour Speed may be a better fit for golfers prioritizing distance and speed, while the Pro V1 might suit those who value control and feel.

The Titleist Tour Speed performs consistently well in various weather conditions. Its advanced aerodynamics, which includes a 346 quadrilateral dipyramid dimple design, helps maintain stability and accuracy in windy conditions. Furthermore, the durable TPU cover provides excellent grip and control even in wet conditions, ensuring that golfers can maintain their performance on the course regardless of the weather.

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Let’s wrap up this Titleist Tour Speed review with a brief summary: The Titleist Tour Speed  is a top-tier golf ball that offers impressive distance, speed, and control.

I found the advanced aerodynamics, high-speed LSX core, and durable TPU cover made this ball a standout option for golfers seeking to improve their performance on the course. We highly recommend the Titleist Tour Speed for players looking to up their game.

Sam Ledgerwood

Sam has been playing golf for over 20 years and founded Impact Golfer . As a teenager, he discovered his love for the game using his grandad’s clubs, including a wooden driver. As a golf obsessive, Sam plays whenever possible, regularly competing in matchplay with his friends and in tournaments at his local club. He's fortunate to have a close friend who is a club pro– he has tested almost every type of equipment on the market (no freebies yet).

Sam has a handicap index of 13 and likes playing at the Metro Golf Centre near his home in London. He putts with a Taylormade Spider because Rory uses it but regrets selling an old Scotty Cameron putter on eBay.

• Best score : 94
• Favorite club : TaylorMade Stealth Driver
• Favorite putter : Bought a TaylorMade Spider because Rory uses it, but spend most of my time on greens yearning for the Scotty Cameron I sold on eBay.
• Favorite food at the turn : Baguette. Sausages. Bacon. HP Sauce.
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