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I am looking for alittle info from the people that are in the long drive comps. How far do yall hit your normal drivers?
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| # 1 9/25/2011 10:30:38 PM |
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It all depends on conditions, wind, rain, etc but we sponsor a couple of Long Drivers and I will put it this way...350 can get you into some events, 380 will let you compete some and 400 will give you a chance to win. When I play with these guys on the course, they typically hit drives in the 360- 380 range. People who aren't familiar with Long Drive think those numbers are crazy but you have to consider the clubs being 3*-7.5* lofts and having shafts that are 48"-50" long and swing speeds in the 120-150mph range. Hope that helps and if I can help further, just let me know.
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| # 2 9/26/2011 12:02:23 AM |
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It all depends on conditions, wind, rain, etc but we sponsor a couple of Long Drivers and I will put it this way...350 can get you into some events, 380 will let you compete some and 400 will give you a chance to win. When I play with these guys on the course, they typically hit drives in the 360- 380 range. People who aren't familiar with Long Drive think those numbers are crazy but you have to consider the clubs being 3*-7.5* lofts and having shafts that are 48"-50" long and swing speeds in the 120-150mph range. Hope that helps and if I can help further, just let me know. They are not allowed to use a 50 inch shaft any more. All of the clubs have to be USGA conforming and they limit them to 48 inches. They just started that this year. |
