Is 100 mph a good swing speed?

Well, more than 40 percent of golfers measured swing the club between 91 and 100 mph, according to the same data. The overall average is 93.4 mph, so if you're hovering around there, you should feel pretty proud of yourself. A swing speed in the 90s puts you right around average.
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How far will a driver go with 100 mph swing speed?

If your swing speed is 100 mph, your distance potential could be as high as 270 yards.
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What speed is 100 mph swing speed?

A golfer would hope to achieve a smash factor near 1.50 on driver shots. That means for a 100 mph club speed the ball speed would be 150 mph.
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Is 110 mph swing speed good?

The average clubhead speed for many male, amateur golfers is between 80-90 mph. Leading LPGA players come in around 90-100 mph. Tour pros tend to have average golf swing speeds in the 110-115 mph range or even higher, and long drive competitors are all the way up in the 140s.
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What is the average swing speed for a driver?

Research conduction by Trackman a few years ago showed that the average driver swing speed for average male golfers was 93.4 mph. Approximately 45 percent of golfers tested averaged between 91-100 mph swing speeds. If you fall within this category, it is safe to say you are around average.
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How far does 90 mph swing speed go?

These factors come together in data collected by TrackMan where a golfer with a driver swing speed of 90 mph hitting with an downward attack angle of minus 2.5 degrees can produce a golf shot that generates about 3,017 rpm of spin and 203 yards of carry distance.
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What is considered high swing speed?

PGA Tour pros average upwards of 110 mph of swing speed. Scratch golfers average around 106 mph of swing speed. High single-digit handicaps hover around 97 mph. Average golfers swing the club about 93 mph.
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What is Rory McIlroy's swing speed?

Thus far in the 2020-21 season, DeChambeau's average ball speed is a PGA Tour-leading 191.48; McIlroy's average is 183.06. “I'd be lying if I said it wasn't anything to do with what Bryson did at the U.S. Open,” he said. McIlroy said his swing got too long and more rotational in an effort to hit it farther.
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How far should I hit my driver with 110 mph swing speed?

Conversely, upping the swing speed to 110 MPH offers a distance of about 284 yards, which is very impressive for any amateur golfer. 113 MPH is actually the PGA Tour average.
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What is Bryson DeChambeau swing speed?

DeChambeau himself has upped his average driver swing speed to 132.25 mph — an increase of more than 12% since 2018 — which is measured during each round he plays over the course of the PGA Tour season. There's no fooling anyone with a year-long statistic like that.
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What swing speed is needed for Pro V1x?

What Swing Speed Is Needed For Pro V1x? According to Titleist, having a swing speed of at least 105 MPH is ideal for hitting a Pro V1x well. At this speed, you'll be able to compress the ball properly, which will result in more distance and optimal height.
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What ball speed do you need to hit 300 yards?

But if you're up for a challenge and want a goal to aim for, talk to GOLF Top 100 Teacher Andrew Rice. Rice conducts lots of studies using launch data, which you can read on his website, and tells golfers that if they want to hit the ball over 300 yards, they need to swing their driver about 108 mph.
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How far should I hit my driver with 105 mph swing speed?

So what is the ideal angle of attack (AoA) number? According to the TrackMan Optimization Chart, if a golfer's AoA is 5 degrees down and their swing speed is 105 mph, their potential carry distance is 260 yards.
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How far should a 105 mph driver swing go?

In golf, a high swing speed is anything above 105 MPH with the driver. At these swing speeds, you could expect to hit the ball 240+ yards with the driver depending on additional factors.
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How far should a 95 mph swing go?

5. 90 mph can carry about 175-180 yards of distance. 6. 95 mph can carry about 185-190 yards of distance.
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Is 95 mph swing speed good?

At the 95 mph swing speed, you are just at the top of the regular flex range. If your driver is lower lofted and a bit less forgiving, it may pay to swing something with a regular shaft. The regular shaft is great for golfers who tend to slice the golf ball even though they have some extra clubhead speed.
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Is 120 mph club head speed good?

The best golfers in the world have clubhead speeds between 110-120 mph. They often swing faster than amateurs by 10-20 mph which creates a huge difference in distance! A 1 or 2 mph increase in your clubhead speed can add several yards to your golf game.
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What's Tiger Woods swing speed?

NBC measured Woods' tee shot at No. 5 at 171 mph ball speed. For context, that measures up quite respectably; last season, the Tour average was 170.44 mph.
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How far do pros hit a 7-iron?

A PGA Tour player hits a 7-iron between 172-215 yards. Meanwhile, a short-hitting amateur male golfer averages 120 yards with the same club. Men, women, seniors, juniors, professionals, amateurs and beginners all hit their clubs different distances.
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What is the average swing speed for amatuer golfers?

SPEED KEYS DISTANCE (BALL SPEED, THAT IS)

The average male amateur's swing speed is 93.4 miles per hour, according to research by TrackMan, for an average distance of 214 yards. Using TrackMan's "optimal" distance, the average golfer's potential is 255 yards at that same swing speed.
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At what swing speed do I need a stiff shaft?

Stiff – This range is still considered fast, but you most likely won't be out on Tour anytime soon. If you're between 97 and 104 mph with the driver, you need a stiff flex. Regular – Now we are getting into the range where a majority of recreational golfers fall, and also where many LPGA pros fall.
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How fast should I swing my irons?

If you use a 3-iron or wood, your swing speed is probably less than 60 mph; a 4-iron is 60-75 mph; a 5-iron is 75-84 mph; a 6- or 7-iron is 84-93 mph; and an 8- or 9-iron is over 93 mph.
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